iPhone and iPad solutions: AppStore submission, UDIDs handling and more

Despite the fact that most iOS apps can be completed in as little as two months, a few specifics must be kept in mind when creating applications for either iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

The UDID, Apple’s unique device identifier, is used across the board to allow apps distribution over the company’s sophisticated cloud platform. Apps are installed either on the devices themselves or on a Mac’s iTunes, and all UDIDs records are kept on the system. But what if your application is not on the AppStore yet and you still need to test it?

Joining the Apple iPhone Developer Program allows members to install any of their applications on any device, even in an early development stage. At just $99 per year, the Apple iPhone Developer Program is the equivalent of purchasing a domain name when building a website. Once you become a member, your app can run and be tested on:

• All of our Apple devices (HireRussians can provide a number of different iPhone, iPads, and iPods for development and testing)
• Your personal iPhone, iPad, or iPod
• Any device owned by your friends, family, or customers

After you’ve become a member of the program, all you need to do is to send us your login information and we’ll take care of the rest. We handle it all, from assembling builds and adding the various UDIDs to creating certificates and submitting to the AppStore, and everything in between.

Apple’s iPhone Developer Program can be accessed right from their official website. If you need more information or support, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our iOS Development Team expertise:

• Custom development and design services for all iOS devices
• Custom iPhone apps
• Custom iPad apps

Programming languages: Objective-C, Objective-C++, C, C++, JavaScript, Swift

Database: SQLite, Realm

Native iOS Frameworks

3rd Party Frameworks: AFNetworking, FacebookSDK, Flurry, AdMob, AdWhirl, inMoby, iVengo, GoogleAnalytics, GoogleAds, Dirak, OpenEars, Acapela SDK, Cocos 2D, Box2D, Chipmunk, Typhoon, extobjc, JSONModel, CorePlot, GPUImage, MKStoreKit, Appirater, zXing, ZBar SDK, QR Encoder, Chillcat, SimulatorRemoteNotifications, fmdb, Objective-Zip, AWSS3, UserVoice, AWSRuntime

Components: SDWebImage, WYPopoverController, TTTAttributedLabel, MNCalendarView, MBProgressHUD, iCarousel, MTStatusBarOverlay, KKPasscodeLock, DETweeterController, TTOpenInAppActivity, etc.

Game engines: Unity 3d, Marmalade, Cocos 2DX

Web services: Amazon S3, Apple Push Notification Services, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.

Remote databases: Parse.com

Tools: Xcode, iPhone simulator, Xcode static analyzer, memory/speed profiler, Wireshark, Network conditioner

Featured projects

• Double dating app for couples

  An iPhone/iPad location-based dating app for organizing double dates. Partnered up with a friend, user can search other "doubles" nearby and anonymously like or dislike suggested pairs. Whenever the other couple likes user's profile back, an app creates a group chat, turning stressful date arrangement process into fun group gathering.

  Technologies: Objective-C, UIKit, Foundation, CoreGraphics, CoreAnimation, Custom UICollectionView layouts, Facebook SDK
  Link: www.joindouble.com
  Happy with work so far. Overall the app is looking great!
  Gary MacDonough
• Cartoon-like IM for iPad

  An instant messenger developed specifically for iPad allows to turn everyday casual conversations into fun comic book. With vector multi-layer editor users of YAP Chat can create cartoon-like images, consisting of background, characters with selected emotion and additional elements, such as speech balloons and side annotations.

  Technologies: Objective-C, UIKit, Core Animation, Core Data, AFNetworking, Foundation, Cocoa Touch, CoreTelephony, Facebook API, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, MS SQL Server
  Link: YAP-Chat on App Store
  I just wanted to thank you and your talented team for assisting me to bring Yap Chat to life. Apple finally approved the application. This is a significant achievement and I could not have done this without HireRussians.
  Paul Dames
• Fish identification guide app

  WhatFish is a handy fish species guide that any diver would love. High quality photos are complemented by in-depth descriptions and easy-to-use filters, allowing to search by color, shape, social behavior, pattern, etc. The species met along with your own photos and info about the dive: location, time, depth and other comments.

  Technologies: Objective-C, iOS SDK, UIKit, Foundation, MapKit, CoreLocation, Realm, AFNetworking
  Link: Whatfish on the App Store
  HireRussians is the must go partner to make an app! There are simply impressive with the accuracy, the consistency and the reliability of their work. They really know their thing and they've been of a great support. I cannot praise them enough after working with 2 different dev team on this same project, they were far more efficient and the result is more than satisfying. It seems that there is nothing they can't do. Just need to ask and they do it. A project manager is assigned at the beginning of the project and it's mind blowing how consistent she was with the daily report and making things go smoothly. I knew everyday what was done and it's really reassuring. There is a team in HireRussians and they really give the impression that they are working together. It just works. It sounds like an obvious expectation but after 2 not so positive experience with other developers (the ones saying they can do it all but actually can't), I can say that's a real deal! So, a big thank you to them and can't wait to work again with them!
  Thomas Demesmaeker