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Xcode 6

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Go to https://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/index.action If you are still not Update Program License Agreement, don't forget to do it: In the top left, select iOS 8 Beta Scroll down and search for Xcode 6 bet

Swift

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Learning Swift   Learn Xcode 6 with Swift, CloudKit and Testflight Apple just unveiled the biggest updates in history for app designers. I haven't been this excited about a Keynote in years. Now I feel compelled to write a 4th chapter that will be dedicated to learning the new techniques introduced in Xcode 6 : Swift , Playground, Extensions, CloudKit and Testflight. My approach with the Design+Code book has always been to help designers learn how to make an iOS app. It's Storyboard and UI-centric. It's about the holistic experience of building a product rather than designing in silo, or using deprecated technologies. It's about breaking barriers and killing unnecessary steps. Xcode 6 will take that concept even further. How does Swift impact what I've learned in Xcode 5? Everything in the book still applies . iOS 8 is exactly the same visual language as iOS 8 and the Sketch portion is perfectly valuable. Even all of the te...

iOS 7 VS iOS 8

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iOS 8 vs iOS 7 comparison: What are the differences between iOS 8 and iOS 7, and should you upgrade your iPhone or iPad? Key differences and new features that set iOS 8 apart from iOS 7. Plus: Which version of iOS is better for your iPad or iPhone, and should you upgrade to iOS 8? Price RRP: Free Pros iOS 8 adds a range of new features and handy tweaks to existing features Cons iOS 8 has been widely reported as slowing down the iPhone 4s iPad 2 and iPad 3 iOS 8 vs iOS 7 comparison review iOS 8 , the latest version of Apple's operating system for iPad , iPhone and iPod touch , launched to the general public alongside the iPhone 6 last month. In this comparison review, we contrast the features in iOS 8 and its predecessor, iOS 7 , to help Apple fans decide if they should upgrade their devices to the new OS. Can my iPad or iPhone run iOS 8? iOS 8 vs iOS 7 comparison review: Visual design When it launched, one of the ...

Xcode

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What's New Xcode IDE Interface Builder Features Downloads Download Xcode for Free Xcode 6.1 - Available Shortly This release of Xcode includes the Xcode IDE, LLVM compiler, Instruments, iOS Simulator, the latest OS X and iOS SDKs, and the new Swift programming language. View in the Mac App Store Related Downloads and Resources Additional Tools Sign in with your Apple ID to download previous versions of Xcode or additional tools from the developer downloads site. View downloads Videos Watch and learn from Apple engineers as they show how to bring the best of Apple technologies to your apps. Watch videos Guides and Tutorials Find a comprehensive set of programming guides, reference, and sample code for developing with the latest tools and technologies on iOS and OS X. Read documentation Forums Post questions and share comments about using Xcode with fe...

Upgrade Mac OS

Upgrade to OS X Yosemite. Free on the Mac App Store. 1. Check your Mac hardware. To get details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with OS X Yosemite: iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) Xserve (Early 2009) 2. Check your version of OS X. While you have the About This Mac window open, check what version of OS X your Mac is running. You’ll see it listed beneath your serial number. You can upgrade to OS X Yosemite from the following: OS X Snow Leopard (v10.6.8) OS X Lion (v10.7) OS X ...