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Open Source: Excellent Easy To Use Flip (Flipboard Style) Transition Component
Some time ago I mentioned the FlipView component which has since been removed from Github.
I’ve received several inquires about a similar component, and today came across a component allowing you to create similarl styled transitions both horizontally and vertically. This component allows you to flip with solid colors (you could use a screenshot to create an effect similar to the FlipView component) and dynamic text.
Open Source: Sliding View Control For Showing Information Like Folders On The iOS Springboard
The sliding effect used by folders on the iOS springboard, and other Apple apps such as the Newsstand is a great way to display information. Sliding effects are becoming an increasingly common way to display information in iOS apps.
Recently mentioned the excellent full featured Viewdeck control, and more recently the MWFSlideNavigationViewController component.
This control is a little bit different allowing you to create a doorway effect rather than just sliding the viewcontroller in a specific direction.
Macros Allowing You To Easily Create Code That Works In Both ARC and Non-ARC Projects
On this site I feature many different open source libraries, and with the addition of automatic reference counting to the iOS SDK getting these projects to work can be tedious.
If you are trying to use a library that is not created to work with ARC enabled projects you can turn off ARC altogether for the library files, or convert the project.
However, if you are working on a project, and wish not to use ARC you’re kind of stuck.
Tip: Simulating Different Network Conditions To Make Sure Your iOS App Doesn’t Screw Up On 3G
Being able to test different network conditions is important if your app performs any networking . The last thing you want is the user being stuck, or some functionality not working at all because the user is on a mediocre networking connection.
If you’re running :ion there is a built in utility that adds a new system preferences pane allowing you to set different network speeds, packet loss conditions and latency found under:
Apple Posts New iOS Development Videos Covering In-App Purchases, Open GL ES, And More
In the past I have mentioned Apple’s posting of videos from the WWDC 2011 conference.
Today I found that in December Apple posted several new videos covering content on user interface design, tuning OpenGL ES games, using instruments, in-app purchases, game center and more.
Apparently of the topics of these videos overlap with Apple’s iOS 5 tech talk tour so if you don’t have a chance to attend one of the talks you might find it especially useful.