Last week I discovered that it was possible to load unbundled images using the iOS [UIImage imageNamed:] method:
Interesting. I didn’t know that you can use [UIImage imageNamed:] (and its caching benefits) for non-bundled images: http://stackoverflow.com/a/2324544
I’ve since created a UIImage category that allows you to easily drop in the code into any project - available here on Github.
[NSURLConnection sendAsynchronousRequest...] for iOS 4.x -
A dirty hack, but it seems to work OK. Use at your own risk… ;)
Build fat static library (device + simulator) using Xcode 4 -
Super-handy script.
I just filed a bug report with Apple: rdar://11385707
Siri should announce caller ID when connected to Bluetooth headset / audio device.
I think this would be particularly useful while driving. I use the Jawbone Jambox in the car and I have to glance at the iPhone screen to see who’s calling when I receive an incoming call.
Bonus points go for announcing caller ID for incoming text messages.
If you’d like to see this feature in iOS, be sure to file a similar bug report.
Here are a few EirText promo codes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day…
EirText for iOS
Click on a code to redeem on your iPhone, iPod, iPad, or computer.
EirText for Mac
Click on a code to redeem on your Mac.
Quick Fix for LLVM Compiler Reachability.h Warnings -
Handy!
Here are a few promo codes for my messaging app, EirText.
EirText is an app which allows you to send free or cheap text messages
More info on EirText available here.
EirText for iOS
Click on a code to redeem on your iPhone, iPod, iPad, or computer.
EirText for Mac
Click on a code to redeem on your Mac.
ASBlockTimer - Block-based NSTimer
A note on Objective-C singletons
Display ads - waste of money. The return on banner/text ads is very disappointing. Google has the best CTR. Facebook are well-targeted, but are expensive (if your app sells at less than €3, then it might not be worth your while). BuySellAds allow you to purchase ad-space on some popular blogs - the service itself is great, but sites I’ve advertised on didn’t give a good CTR.
Journalists - big blogs (Techcrunch, etc) are worth contacting but don’t expect to get featured, unless you’re VC backed and have raised a bunch of money. Focus on smaller, niche blogs - for example, a Russian iOS blog caught wind of a Muud.io sale and subsequently sales spiked 400% for couple of days. Local journos are usually eager to help out too.
App review sites - a handful of the bigger ones are worth contacting. A personal email works best if possible - press releases are usually ignored. Most are a waste of a promo code however.
Apple - extremely difficult to get noticed. Build a great app and you’ve a better chance, but don’t count on getting featured. If you have any contacts in Apple, it’s worth getting in touch - you might at least get your app in front of the iTunes editorial team for review (even so, you’re still not guaranteed placement).
Twitter, Facebook, Google+ - Worth maintaining a presence. The more active you are the better. Twitter is #1 referral stream for visitors to the Muud.io website.