Take advantage of i Phone and i Pad sensors and advanced geolocation technologies to build state-of-the-art location applications. In this concise hands-on guide, author Alasdair Allan (Learning i OS Programming) takes you deep inside Apples Core Location framework, Map Kit, and other i OS tools, using illustrative examples and sample Objective-C code. Learn how to build location-aware apps for both i Phones and i Pads, using code that detects hardware features and then adjusts your apps behavior.If youre a programmer with i OS experience, or a Mac developer familiar with Objective-C, this book helps you get off to a solid start in location-based app development.Youll learn about:Core Location: Understand the significant-change location service and geo-fencing capabilities Map Kit: Embed maps into your applications views Magnetometer: Use the on-board sensor as a digital compass Geocoding capabilities: Translate geographic coordinates into place names, and vice versa Heat maps: Get a code walkthrough for displaying these maps on top of a standard Map Kit view Third-party SDKs: Add unique geo-location capabilities to your app from Sky Hook Wireless, Map Box, and other providers
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