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

• Geo-targeted marketing tool

  The solution for Pushlocal, consisting of a web, iOS and Android applications, is intended to connect businesses and organizations with local communities. While the website in PHP allows businesses to create messages about their specials and events, locals could get them in the form of push notifications via an iOS or Android app.

  Technologies: Web: C#, MS SQL, JavaScript, EntityFramework, WCF, ASP.NET MVC, Ajax, jQuery; iOS: Objective-C, iOS SDK; Android: Java, Android Application Framework: geolocation, adapters, fragments, network api, multithreading, services, camera; Payments: Stripe
  Link: www.pushlocal.com
  The app and website look and work great. I'm very impressed by everything. It all looks almost perfect on the first try — nice job!
  Zach Jex
• 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
• Videoshop mobile apps

  Top-rated video editor available on iOS, Android and Windows Mobile. It’s one of the most popular video editing apps with 4.5 overall rating based on almost 55,000 reviews on the AppStore. Powerful, yet easy to use, Videoshop provides every feature needed for creating high quality video content.

  Link: Videoshop on the App Store
  Videoshop on Google Play
  Videoshop on Microsoft Store
  
  HireRussians does yet another spectacular job of consistent quality and amazing turnaround. Their project managers have superb communication skills, their developers are experts in their line of programming, and the entire support staff is understanding and kind. I highly recommend HireRussians to any app developer.
  Joseph Riquelme