iOS Dev tools: Picasso, Tasks, Animock
New tools and conferences for iOS developers
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Picasso
Picasso helps you go from simulator to App Store in record time with its powerful screenshot editor.
Leverage templates and features seen in popular apps, localize your content, and save time when generating your app's screenshots.
Why you will like it:
Automatic device bezel framing based on screenshot size.
Template library to help get you started.
Create screenshots for all Apple’s platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, tvOS).
Localization support for screenshots and text via String Catalogs (.xcstrings).
Powerful editor tools to help save time (duplication, span items across multiple screenshots).
Export all screenshots in a format that makes uploading to App Store Connect a breeze (automatic ASC upload coming soon).
Tasks
Tasks help you to track when you're actually doing something, lets you tag it to suit your needs, and lets you set a priority for individual commitments so nothing falls through the cracks.
Items can be in progress, in testing, on hold, and more – and it's all customisable to your specific needs and workflow Statuses like 'Review,' 'Test,' and more are just a few clicks away.
Why you will like it:
Native app across all of Apple’s platforms (except tvOS, coming soon).
Every project is entirely customisable from the states across which your tasks flow, to the tags and priorities and even the fields you see in the tasks detail view.
Support for system features such as Home Screen, Lock Screen and Standby Widgets, Siri Shortcuts, Focus Filters to name a few.
Syncs with iCloud by default or our own backend called Tasks Cloud which is an opt in.
Has a paid feature called Smart Lists which allows you to create dynamic filters to view tasks across all projects in one go.
Animock
Animock is an iPhone & iPad app that allows you to bring life to your app and get attention.
With it, you can create stunning device mockups and animations. Stand out in a crowded marketplace by delivering polished and professional app previews.
Why you will like it:
Elevate your app's presentation with captivating device mockups and animations.
Seamlessly showcase your app's features on social media and the App Store.
Effortlessly create stunning visuals without the need for design expertise.
Enhance your app's visibility and attract more users with eye-catching marketing materials.
User-friendly interface and intuitive tools.
👨🏫 iOS Conferences & Events
APPDEVCON March 12th-15th 2024 in Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
Swift Tokyo March 22nd-24th 2024 in Japan (Tokyo) 🇯🇵
VisionDevCamp March 29th-31st 2024 in USA (Santa Clara) 🇺🇸
Let’s VisionOS 2024 March 30th-31st in China (Beijing) 🇨🇳
vOS Conf April 15th-16th 2024 Online 💻
Swift Heroes April 18th-19th 2024 in Italy (Turin) 🇮🇹
NYSwifty 2024 April 23rd-24th 2024 in USA (New York) 🇺🇸
Deep Dish Swift 2024 May 5th-7th 2024 in USA (Chicago) 🇺🇸
iOSKonf24 May 14th-15th 2024 in North Macedonia (Skopje) 🇲🇰
Swift Craft May 21st-24th 2024 in UK (Folkestone) 🇬🇧
plSwift 2024 May 29th-30th 2024 in Poland (Kraków) 🇵🇱
Swift Island August 27th-29th 2024 in Netherlands (Texel) 🇳🇱
iOSDevUK 2024 September 2nd-5th 2024 in UK (Aberystwyth) 🇬🇧
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