Best of iOS — September 2024

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    How we developed our addictive and delightful widget

    Duolingo has developed a colorful smartphone widget to help learners maintain their language learning habit by providing visual reminders of their streak progress. Initially conceptualized during a hackathon following the iOS 14 widget update, the widget aims to motivate action through simplicity and Duo's engaging personality. Its effectiveness in improving user retention prompted further iterations and promotions. Duolingo has expanded the widget’s availability to Android and continues to explore new designs and functionalities to keep it distinct and engaging for users.

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    Raycast is bringing its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS and Windows

    Raycast, a powerful Mac launcher, is expanding to Windows and iOS. The Windows version aims to enhance control over the system, while the iOS version will serve as a companion app with a more visual and proactive interface. Raycast combines deep app integrations, AI chat, and other productivity features, and has recently raised $30 million to further its mission of reducing busywork for users.

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    The 2024 iOS Developer RoadMap

    The 2024 iOS Developer RoadMap provides a simplified guide for aspiring iOS developers to learn essential skills needed to start a career. The roadmap emphasizes learning key programming languages like Objective-C and Swift, and offers recommendations for relevant courses. Additionally, it covers database design and guides on developing iOS apps using SwiftUI and other tools.

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    Introducing LVN Go

    LVN Go is introduced as an alternative to Xcode for developing LiveView Native applications. This app allows developers to run their applications directly on a device without needing Xcode. It supports iPhone, iPad, and MacOS. Key features include LiveReload, a shake-to-refresh functionality, and a versatile settings menu. The post also hints at future improvements, such as tree-sitter syntax highlighters and language server integrations.

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    Using my iPhone as a travel laptop – Jake Zimmerman

    Explore how a folding wireless keyboard and apps like Blink Shell and Tailscale can transform an iPhone into a suitable travel laptop replacement for light blogging and programming. It covers the setup process, benefits, and limitations, including input latency and lack of full app support for landscape mode.

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    Building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in 2024: What’s New?

    In 2024, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have significantly improved with better OS integration, push notifications on iOS, advanced capabilities with Fugu APIs, faster and easier installation processes, and enhanced offline performance. Additionally, updates in the Web App Manifest support custom theming and multi-screen handling, while the TWA framework integrates PWAs into the Google Play Store. Performance has been boosted with HTTP/3, and accessibility and internationalization are better than ever. Moreover, AI and machine learning integration are now possible with WebAssembly and WebGPU support.

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    Napkin is a note-taking app that is not about making you more productive

    Napkin is a note-taking app designed with a mindfulness approach, positioning itself in the health and fitness category rather than productivity. Users can capture and reflect on ideas, with AI-generated tags for categorization. Available on the App Store for $6 per month or $50 per year, Napkin aims to be a background companion rather than a disruptive force. With around 4,000 paid users, the startup plans to develop integration features and platforms after reaching its goal of over 10,000 subscribers.

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    React Native Splash Screen — support for different themes

    The dev.family team shares a comprehensive guide on installing a splash screen in a React Native app with support for both light and dark themes. The guide includes step-by-step instructions for both iOS and Android platforms. It details the installation and configuration process using the react-native-splash-screen library and provides examples for handling different themes in app assets and layout configurations.

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    SwiftUI - Support Prior iOS Versions - Backward Compatibility - #available

    Learn how to maintain backward compatibility in SwiftUI applications while utilizing new features introduced in iOS 18. The post provides a step-by-step guide on using the #available directive to conditionally apply updates for different iOS versions, ensuring functionality across versions as old as iOS 14. It includes practical examples and suggestions for managing UI elements and modifiers based on iOS version checks.

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    Frontend Focus Issue 660: September 18, 2024

    Safari 18 has launched with 53 new web platform features including item hiding on web pages and new iPhone Mirroring and remote inspection options. The first beta of Astro 5.0 is available, highlighting the stable Astro Content Layer and server islands. Tutorials and talks cover accessibility in CSS, mental models for teaching CSS, and the state of ES5 in JavaScript. A new HTML Language Server Protocol (LSP) detects syntax errors in real-time, and AIEditor introduces a rich text editor with advanced AI features.

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    Godot on iPad, Toolbars, Importers, Embedding, Debugger

    The post provides a detailed update on the progress of porting Godot to the iPad, including the influence of Final Cut Pro on UI design. Improvements made include new property editors, embedded controls, and redesigned toolbars and importers for a better touch experience. The author also mentions plans for further enhancements like integrating Apple Pencil support and addressing small bugs before launching a TestFlight beta.

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    My hackathon app passed! (Make Money with Apps Vlog 14)

    The hackathon app has been successfully completed and submitted to the App Store. The journey involved brainstorming ideas, dealing with setbacks, and eventually creating a mood-improving task logging app. The use of tools such as ChatGPT and RevenueCat was instrumental in developing and refining the app under tight deadlines. The post also hints at future tutorials to help others build similar applications.

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    Go further, faster with the Swift Career Accelerator

    The Swift Career Accelerator is a comprehensive program designed to guide Swift developers through five career stages, from beginner to lead developer. It includes access to a vast collection of resources, courses, and tutorials, covering a range of topics like Swift's latest features, Git, concurrency, and advanced computer science principles. The program also provides leadership training, practical coding tips, and portfolio-building tools. The whole curriculum is free for subscribers of Hacking with Swift+ for at least 18 months, and the content will be released in stages over several months.

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