One of the limitations of WatchKit is being able to schedule notifications. This must be done in the iOS target since the notifications architecture resides in the iPhone, not the Apple Watch. In this post, I would like to show you to get around this and get WatchKit to schedule notifications on the iPhone.
Sharing Data Between Apple Watch and iPhone in Swift
There are various ways to persist data in the Apple ecosystem. They range from simple to complex. In this post, learn how easy it is to use App Groups and NSUserDefaults to share data between Apple Watch WatchKit and iPhone iOS using Swift.
How to create a CocoaPod with Swift
CocoaPods are the de facto way of sharing and distributing iOS and OS X code. It manages third-party dependencies in a easy, fast, and safe way. There are thousands of CocoaPods available, but almost all of them are in Objective-C. Today I’d like to show you how to create a CocoaPods in Swift.
Creating a Number Keypad for Apple Watch
The user interface for smart watches is vastly different than what we’re used to. We are entering a new era of UX that involves creative thinking on how we can use the ridiculously small screen real estate, while still giving the user enough power to interact with it. One thing that comes to mind is how do we enter numbers into smart watches. In this post, I would like to show you how to create a number keypad for Apple Watch.
Adding WatchKit Table Lists in Apple Watch
Displaying a list of records to users is one of the most common needs for any application. We see this from grids on the web, to table list views on iPhones, and now the trend should continue in Apple Watch. In this post, I’d like to show you how to add a table to your Apple Watch app.
Tip Watch for Apple Watch
A tip calculator that provides provides a single screen with all calculations displayed right in front of you. Tap the +/- buttons for small adjustments, or tap the bill to get a number pad for entering more precise amounts. This was entered into the App Store before the launch of Apple Watch.
Unit Watch for Apple Watch
A unit converter that provides a single screen with all your conversions displayed right in front of you. Tap a unit and get a number pad for entering specific amounts. This was entered into the App Store before the launch of Apple Watch.
Creating a Framework in Swift
Are you rocking Swift yet? Now is time to share your code across the whole project for maximum reusability. This becomes even especially essential when creating Apple Watch apps since sharing code between the watch and the phone is a natural occurrence. In this post, I will show you how to create a framework in Swift to do this.
Building an Apple Watch App
Smart watches are a new approach, a new way of thinking, a new way of designing, and it’s on your freaking body! Smart watches will change the way we interact with our devices unlike any time before. And Apple has the track record to lead the mobile revolution forward. In this post, I will show you how to create your first Apple Watch app.
