iOS Dev Tools: StyleGuide, AppScreens, AHAPpy
New tools and conferences for iOS developers
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StyleGuide
StyleGuide makes it easy for iOS & other Apple platform developers to quickly preview HIG typography, colors and sizes from the Menubar.
Why you will like it:
Quickly preview all of the different font styles (Large Title, Headline etc.) at multiple Dynamic Type sizes so you can choose the correct font style in your app.
View a selection of all the available colors in both light & dark mode for each Apple platform.
Before creating your App Store screenshots or app previews, get an idea of what sizes you'll need to use to have them accepted.
Preview how different font designs (Serif, Rounded etc.), weights (Ultralight, Black etc.) and widths (Compressed, Condensed etc.) look before adding them to your app.
AppScreens
AppScreens is your go-to tool for creating eye-catching App Store screenshots for both Apple iOS and Android apps, in minutes - not days. AppScreens generates all required screenshot sizes from a single template, meaning you design once - we do all the hard work.
Why you will like it:
Generate professional-grade screenshots for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store simultaneously.
Start with one of the expertly crafted pro templates to quickly create screenshots that stand out, inspired by the top apps on the App Store.
The responsive design framework adapts and scales to fit all device sizes—from phones and tablets to watches and laptops.
Use the localization features to adapt your screenshots for international markets, reaching audiences in 67 languages.
Optimize App Store Optimization (ASO) with screenshots that can boost conversion rates by up to 35%.
Includes a Free tier option, suitable for generating screenshots and releasing your app at no charge.
AHAPpy
AHAPpy is a powerful script designed to help iOS developers integrate custom haptic feedback into their applications. With Apple recently introducing haptics into their music app, AHAPpy provides the tools and knowledge necessary to create similar effects in your own projects.
The script comes with a sample iOS app showcasing how to play sounds and haptics together, all within a minimal interface. Developed independently over time, AHAPpy aims to aid developers in enhancing the mobile user experience through rich haptic feedback paired with sound.
Why you will like it:
Quickly Sync Sounds and Haptics: Create engaging haptic feedback paired with music or SFX to enhance user interactions within your app.
Customizable Patterns: Easily split based on stems and test custom haptic patterns tailored to your specific needs.
Minimal Interface: A clean and straightforward interface makes it simple to navigate.
Sample iOS App: Includes a sample app that demonstrates how to seamlessly combine your newly synced haptic feedback with their sounds.
Apple Music: Leverage the same techniques Apple is bringing to the music app to enrich your own applications.
Open Source: As an open-source project, AHAPpy invites collaboration and contributions from the developer community.
👨🏫 iOS Conferences & Events
SwiftConf August 7th–8th 2024 in Germany (Germany) 🇩🇪
Swift Island August 27th-29th 2024 in Netherlands (Texel) 🇳🇱
iOSDevUK 2024 September 2nd-5th 2024 in UK (Aberystwyth) 🇬🇧
Swift Connection September 23rd–24th 2024 in France (Paris) 🇫🇷
Server-Side Swift Conference September 26th–27th 2024 in UK (London) 🇬🇧
SwiftLeeds October 8th-9th 2024 in UK (Leeds) 🇬🇧
Do iOS 2024 November 12th-14th 2024 in Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
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