Articles associated with topic: apple development
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Swift 5 Pushed Back to 2019; Pre-WWDC Release Expected
Swift 5 is now in the spotlight for iOS developers (version 4.2 was released earlier this month). While we’ve expected ABI stability in version 5 for some time, we’re now getting a better idea of… -
Apple Watch Series 4: Time to Develop That Health App?
As expected, Apple unveiled the latest Apple Watch at its Sept. 12 event. The wearable features a number of health-related updates, including an ECG monitor and a way to detect falls. In some way… -
iPhone XS, XR, and XS Max: What Developers Need to Know
Now that Apple has revealed its latest iPhones – the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS Max – what does it all mean for developers? For starters, screen sizes are now more unique, and each new i… -
Apple Watch, Google's Wear OS, Fitbit: Fall's Big Smartwatch Contenders
A funny thing happened on the way to Apple dominating the wearables market: Other smartwatch manufacturers decided to pick up their game. Google/Wear OS For example, Google is now dedicated to bo… -
Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation at The Walt Disney Company
This year, The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of storytelling, dreams and innovation. As we approach our centennial celebration, we caught up with three technologists to learn more…Sponsored -
Siri Shortcuts on iOS 12: What Developers Need to Know
Siri Shortcuts are coming to iOS 12, adding a deep layer of utility and complexity to Apple’s voice-activated digital assistant. Users will have their hands full with the "new" Siri, and develope… -
Will Google's Rumored Smartwatch Pull Developers to Wear OS?
Having issued a branded smartphone line (the generally well-reviewed Pixel), Google is reportedly moving onto the next stage: A Google-branded smartwatch. That “Pixel smartwatch” may arrive this… -
Steve Jobs Imagined This Critical App Store Feature... in 1983
The first time the world saw the Mac App Store was 2011. That was nearly three years after the iOS App Store launched. But as it turns out, the "App Store" concept dates back to at least 1983. At… -
Apple's Forced Move to Metal 2: Great for Game Developers?
Metal 2, Apple’s framework for accessing a device’s GPU via an API, is pretty special. It’s also the only path forward for developers who want to create games for macOS, as OpenGL and OpenCL are… -
Swift Playgrounds NES Emulator Stress-Tests Undefined Boundaries
Creating a side-scrolling iOS game isn’t uniquely difficult. However, many game studios and companies haven't ported their older, still-popular titles to mobile devices. Believe it or not, Swift… -
New Mac App Store Improves Distribution, Security, and Monetization
Inside macOS Mojave, the upcoming update to Apple's desktop and laptop operating system, lives a fresh take on the Mac App Store, that nearly-forgotten portal for desktop apps. Apple wants develo… -
Technology at the World’s #1 Home Improvement Retailer
Retailers with brick-and-mortar locations have a tricky path to navigate. They have to balance the logistics of ensuring product is on shelves ready for customers while also maintaining a robust…Sponsored