The upgrade is finally here, which is absolutely good news for all apple users. The iOS9 is Apple’s latest operating system operating on devices such as iPhone and iPhone. This new operating system was launched on September 16, 2015. The iOS9 is an enhanced version of the iOS8 and ios7. In comparison to the iOS8 the iOS9 boasts slightly improved content, upgraded features, better functionality, and performance enhancement. iOS9 most major focus was on “intelligence” and proactivity. This allows for the devices to act more like the user’s personal assistant, making recommendations, opening apps before the user realizing that he/she need it. Needless to say, as a result of these upgrades the operating system is expected to be more user-friendly.

Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode IDE, the Cocoa Touch framework, and Swift 2.0—the latest version of Apple's acclaimed programming language. With this thoroughly updated guide, you'll learn Swift’s object-oriented concepts, understand how to use Apple's development tools, and discover how Cocoa provides the underlying functionality iOS apps need to have. Explore Swift’s object-oriented concepts: variables and functions, scopes and namespaces, object types and instances Become familiar with built-in Swift types such as numbers, strings, ranges, tuples, Optionals, arrays, dictionaries, and sets Learn how to declare, instantiate, and customize Swift object types—enums, structs, and classes Discover powerful Swift features such as protocols and generics Catch up on Swift 2.0 innovations: option sets, protocol extensions, error handling, guard statements, availability checks, and more Tour the lifecycle of an Xcode project from inception to App Store Create app interfaces with nibs and the nib editor, Interface Builder Understand Cocoa’s event-driven model and its major design patterns and features Find out how Swift communicates with Cocoa’s C and Objective-C APIs Once you master the fundamentals, you'll be ready to tackle the details of iOS app development with author Matt Neuburg's companion guide, Programming iOS 9.

Covers iOS 9.1 and up, Xcode 7.x, iPhone, iPad, and More! In just 24 sessions of one hour each, learn how to build powerful applications for today’s hottest handheld devices: the iPhone and iPad! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master every skill and technology you need, from setting up your iOS development environment to building great user interfaces, sensing motion to writing multitasking applications. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common iOS development tasks. Quizzes and Exercises help you test your knowledge. Notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Tips show you easier ways to perform tasks. Cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Printed in full color—figures and code appear as they do in Xcode 7.x • Learn to navigate the Xcode 7.x development environment and install apps on your iDevice • Get started quickly with Apple’s Open Source language: Swift 2.0 • Test code and application logic using the iOS Playground • Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) development pattern • Visually design and code interfaces using Xcode Storyboards, Segues, Exits, Image Slicing, and the iOS Object Library • Use Auto Layout and Size Classes to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations • Build advanced UIs with Tables, Split Views, Navigation Controllers, and more • Read and write preferences and data, and create System Settings plug-ins • Use iOS media playback and recording capabilities • Take photos and manipulate graphics with Core Image • Sense motion, orientation, and location with the accelerometer, gyroscope, and GPS • Use 3D touch to add Peek, Pop, and Quick Actions to your apps • Integrate online services using Twitter, Facebook, Email, Web Views, and Apple Maps • Create universal applications that run on both the iPhone and iPad • Write background-aware multitasking applications • Trace, debug, and monitor applications as they run • Additional files and updates available online

COVERS iOS 9 for iPhone 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, and 6s Plus March 21, 2016 Update: A new iPhone SE was announced today by Apple. The content of this book is applicable to this new phone. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS and Mac users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts, reminders, and calendars Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and use other great iPhone apps Capture and edit photos and video; use the great camera features such as burst, timed and time-lapse photos, slow-motion video, and Live Photos Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and for your contacts or share them via email, AirDrop, and texts; use iCloud to automatically save and share your photos Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices BONUS MATERIAL: Register this book at quepublishing.com/register to access online bonus content.

iOS 9 App Development Essentials is latest edition of this popular book series and has now been fully updated for the iOS 9 SDK, Xcode 7 and the Swift 2 programming language. Beginning with the basics, this book provides an outline of the steps necessary to set up an iOS development environment. An introduction to the architecture of iOS 9 and programming in Swift is provided, followed by an in-depth look at the design of iOS applications and user interfaces. More advanced topics such as file handling, database management, in-app purchases, graphics drawing and animation are also covered, as are touch screen handling, gesture recognition, multitasking, iAds integration, location management, local notifications, camera access and video and audio playback support. Other features are also covered including Auto Layout, Twitter and Facebook integration, App Store hosted in-app purchase content, Sprite Kit-based game development, local map search and user interface animation using UIKit dynamics. Additional features of iOS development using Xcode 7 are also covered, including Swift playgrounds, universal user interface design using size classes, app extensions, Interface Builder Live Views, embedded frameworks, CloudKit data storage and TouchID authentication. The key new features of iOS 9 and Xcode 7 are also covered in detail, including new error handling in Swift 2, designing Stack View based user interfaces, multiple storyboard support, iPad multitasking, map flyover support, 3D Touch and Picture-in-Picture media playback. The aim of this book, therefore, is to teach you the skills necessary to build your own apps for iOS 9. Assuming you are ready to download the iOS 9 SDK and Xcode 7, have an Intel-based Mac and ideas for some apps to develop, you are ready to get started.

Design, build, and publish an iOS game from scratch using the stunning features of iOS 9 About This Book Create storyboards in Xcode from concept to code and design Chalk out your game's overall navigation and structure Work with 2D and 3D game development tools Who This Book Is For This book is intended for game developers who wish to develop 2D and 3D games for iPhone and iPad. If you are a developer from another platform, or game engine such as Android or Unity, a current iOS developer wishing to learn more about Swift and the latest features of iOS 9, or even if you are new to game development, then this book is for you. Some prior programming knowledge is recommended, but not required. What You Will Learn Familiarise yourself with both basic and advanced Swift game development code Understand the structure and flow of a typical iOS app Work with the SpriteKit framework to make 2D games, sprites, and overlays Discover 3D game development with SceneKit Visually design levels and game assets with XCode 7's latest features Explore the concept of component-based structuring with iOS 9's Gameplaykit Beta test and publish your game with iTunes Connect In Detail Game development has always been a combination of programming and art, and mobile game development is no exception to this rule. The iOS platform has been both a staple in the ever-growing mobile game market, as well as a launching point for many game developers (hobby and career-wise). The features and frameworks available in iOS 9 continue to cater to the synergy of design and computer engineering, using tools that allow developers to take a game idea from concept to application in record time. Whether you are new to iOS and game development as a whole, or are an experienced programmer wanting to learn the latest features of the platform, iOS 9 Game Development Essentials will provide you with crucial insight into this widely used platform. Starting with the Swift programming language, this book gets the ball rolling with code concepts and game-centric code samples right from the get-go, giving you get a solid understanding of Apple's cutting-edge programming language. The book takes you through iOS game development concepts and introduces the various frameworks that allow you to develop robust, reusable, and intelligent game components in both 2D and 3D game environments. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide into the code and concepts of iOS apps. Each chapter contains diagrams that showcase the features of the platform, along with code samples from Apple and code samples exclusive to this book.

iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks Easily Unlock the Power of Your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn how to use iOS 9 and utilize your Apple mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for beginners and more experienced users who want to discover how to use the iOS operating system with iCloud, and the latest versions of popular apps. This book covers all the latest iPhone and iPad models, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus, as well as the latest iPad Air and iPad mini models and iPad Pro.