Provides information on using iOS SDK tools to create applications for the iPhone and the iPad.

Let's say you have a killer app idea for iPhone and iPad. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone and iPad Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll not only learn how to design for Apple's devices, you'll also master the iPhone SDK tools—including Xcode—and Objective-C programming principles to make your app stand out. Whether you're a seasoned Mac developer who wants to jump into the App store, or someone with strong object-oriented programming skills but no Mac experience, this book is a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone and iPad applications. Install the iPhone OS SDK and get started using XCode Put Objective-C core concepts to work, including message passing, protocols, properties, and memory management Take advantage of iPhone OS patterns such as datasources and delegates Preview your applications in the Simulator Build more complicated interactions that utilize multiple views, data entry/editing, and rotation Work with the iPhone's camera, GPS, and accelerometer Optimize, test, and distribute your application We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First iPhone and iPad Development has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.

Whether a reader is a seasoned Mac developer or someone with strong object-oriented programming skills but no Mac experience, this book offers a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone applications.

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Get ready to create killer apps for iPad and iPhone on the new iOS 7! With Apple's introduction of iOS 7, demand for developers who know the new iOS will be high. You need in-depth information about the new characteristics and capabilities of iOS 7, and that's what you'll find in this book. If you have experience with C or C++, this guide will show you how to create amazing apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You'll also learn to maximize your programs for mobile devices using iPhone SDK 7.0. Advanced topics such as security services, running on multiple iPlatforms, and local networking with Core Bluetooth are also covered. Prepares experienced developers to create great apps for the newest version of Apple's iOS Thoroughly covers the serious capabilities of iOS 7; information you need in order to make your apps stand out Delves into advanced topics including how to control multitasking, security services, running apps on multiple iPlatforms and iDevices, enabling in-app purchases, advanced text layout, and building a core foundation Also covers REST, advanced GCD, internationalization and localization, and local networking with Core Bluetooth iOS 7 Programming: Pushing the Limits will help you develop applications that take full advantage of everything iOS 7 has to offer.

In this book, the world's leading Apple platform development trainers offer a complete, practical, hands-on introduction to iPhone and iPad programming. The authors walk through all the Apple tools and technologies needed to build successful iPhone/iPad/iPod touch apps, including the iOS 4.3 SDK, the Objective-C language, Xcode 4, Foundation framework, and the classes that make up the iOS UI framework. The many topics covered in this book include: Easily setting up elegant, efficient user interfaces with UIKit Creating effective visuals, animation, and effects with Core Graphics and Core Animation Making the most of the iOS multi-touch event handling and accelerometer data Building location-aware iOS applications utilizing Core Location and MapKit Localizing applications for international use Creating applications that capture audio and play media Storing data in files or with Core Data New chapters added to this edition include: iPad-friendly interfaces, including UIPopoverController and UISplitViewController Blocks and Categories Instruments and Xcode’s static analyzer UIWebView and connecting with web servers Push Notifications iOS Programming also includes a handy Xcode Quick Reference Card that lists Xcode 4's most commonly used keyboard shortcuts.

Apple's iPad defines a new category for devices. This quick-start guide will have users writing iPad apps right away using a combination of the familiar iPhone APIs along with the new APIs and additional templates designed specifically for creating iPad applications.