Here at tapadoo, we’ve done a number of apps which communicate with back end data servers. Typically this means a RESTful API with JSON or XML payloads. There’s one issue we’ve come across on a number of projects, where we’re [...]
With the recent Nokia-Microsoft announcement, the smartphone race just got a shot in the arm. There will now be 3 main players in the smartphone and apps market. They are of course: iOS Running on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and [...]
Flat iPhone buttons as offered in Interface builder suck. They don’t look nice. There’s the option of using Three20 to get good looking buttons. Its an option, but frankly, it feels a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a [...]
We’ve had our heads down for a couple of months. This is because we’ve been working on a project we’re very excited about. Now that our initial release is out the door, we’re happy to give out some information about [...]
The new windows 7 phone is upon us. Finally there’s an “iPhone killer”!!! Ehhhhh. No. There will be an iPhone killer. But it’s not going be today tomorrow. The iPhone is just far too advanced of any competition. Why? Apple [...]
It has come to our attention that current versions of “Ireland’s Phone Book” and “Ireland’s Phone Book Pro” are currently not operable. We regret to inform users that in light of a recent threat of legal challenge, we WILL NOT [...]
I’m gonna speak about two tools that I recommend if you are planning on developing apps, particularly for clients. These are just as important for any sort of iPhone app development, but they are very useful for interacting and collaborating [...]
Whilst working on my latest iPhone project (not yet announced), I wanted to do up a useful credits screen. This project had more than just myself involved and I wanted to ensure everyone got a mention. I was also conscious [...]
As an iPhone developer for hire, I get regular approaches from people with ideas that they would like to turn into realities. I sign non-disclosure agreements and then get brought into their confidence to explain their idea. Some turn out [...]
OK. So you’ve made it through the ADC signup process. You’ve managed to get an itunesconnect account. You’ve even managed to get some contracts into place, submitted and had your app approved, and now it is on sale! Well done. [...]