Are macbook air computers sufficient for ios app development?

Looking into learning how to build ios apps and would like to know from those experienced how much computing power is necessary for building apps.

Just to reinforce what shldr2thewheel says - be very sure what size memory you want if you get a Macbook Air. There is *no* way to change after purchase. My advice is to go for the 4GB option - especially if you want to do app development.
The internal storage (solid state drive) of the Air can be upgraded if required but it will probably be an expensive option. If you don't think the storage will be enough then maybe using a USB connected drive to hold non-essential files is an option.
As to deciding between the Air and Pro you are basically making a decision between portability (Air) and expandability/bigger screens (Pro). What is more important to you?
Mark

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Can I use macbook air for ios app development?

I would like to know if i can use macbook air for ios app development or macbook pro is only option?

Just to reinforce what shldr2thewheel says - be very sure what size memory you want if you get a Macbook Air. There is *no* way to change after purchase. My advice is to go for the 4GB option - especially if you want to do app development.
The internal storage (solid state drive) of the Air can be upgraded if required but it will probably be an expensive option. If you don't think the storage will be enough then maybe using a USB connected drive to hold non-essential files is an option.
As to deciding between the Air and Pro you are basically making a decision between portability (Air) and expandability/bigger screens (Pro). What is more important to you?
Mark

Is new mac book air with 1.3 ghz and 4gb ram good enough for ios app development

Hello all,
I am thinking of purchsaing mac book air 13" with 1.3 ghz and 4gb ram.
currenlty i am using mac mini.Can any one help me if new mac book air with 1.3 ghz and 4gb ram good enough for ios app development to make it as my prmary machine for development.
Ragards.

A Macbook Pro 13-inch may be a better choice.
Best.

I Want to buy the new mackook air (2013) .Will it be good enough for ios app development as i will be installing xcode.Is 1.3hz processor good enough.

I Want to buy the new mackook air (2013) .Will it be good enough for ios app development as i will be installing xcode.Is 1.3hz processor good enough.

The MBA is so small and thin many people can't help thinking it is like a Windows netbook - an underpowered toy. It isn't. There's nothing I do on my top end iMac that I can't - and don't - do on my MBA. Of course the iMac has a faster processor, bus speed, and a discrete video card so it is much faster than my MBA. Then again, my computers spend more time waiting for me to do something than I wait for them - and this includes using Photoshop and compiling code.
If I were writing large programs - something like Word for example - I'd want a very fast processor to speed up the compile/debug/compile cycle. But for iOS development your codebase will be much smaller. Frankly I can't see that much difference between a 13" MBA and a 13" MBP for development purposes. Now a top of the line 15" MBP is a different matter with its much faster CPU and separate video card.

The macbook air is good for creating apps?

Please answer me if the mac air is good for creating apps?

Yes, of course.
The 13" would give you more desktop space to work with.

Pro support for iOS app-development

Where can I find some more indept support for developing apps using Flash Professional CS5 / CS5.5.
I have been seaching the web for days now. Looking for a place where professional best-practises are shared on this topic. Without any real luck. All i ever see is the same basic tutorials on how to publish your first Hello World-app and some old basics about using cacheasbitmap and such...
Please could someone direct me to the right forum?
Only newly official information I have found so far, is focused on Flash Builder and Flex 4.5... And I'm begining to wonder if this means that app-development using Flash Professional is on it's way out already ?!
(Btw i tryed to make this discussion under Packager for iPhone-forum, but the option to post it there, didn't show up...)

Hi,
that forum was archived and the users sort of merged into this one
http://forums.adobe.com/community/air/development/mobile?view=discussions
...definitely not on the way out though!

What are the potentials of icloud in ios app development

what kind of apps can be developed using iCloud integration in cocoa touch? what functionalities does iCloud provide ?

Utilizing the cloud gives app developers a lot of potential; makes it much easier and faster for them to design apps that have synchronized app storage across all the users iOS devices. Ex. Games that the users progress is in sync on thier iPhone and iPad; just pick up a device and pick up where you left off. Productivity apps where projects the user works on are sync'd between devices. Apps that share history and/or bookmark type content. You get the idea..
Really the sky is the limit.. :)
If your looking for more API specific type information or examples, this may not be the best forum for a thorough answer.

HT204032 Will Power Nap be supported for earlier MacBook Air computers?

Will Power Nap be supported for earlier MacBook Air computers?

As of right now, it is only available on the newer models. However, no one knows of Apple's plans and, if it is technologically possible, Apple may decide to release a firmware update for the older models.
This is what happened with internet recovery. It was only available on 2011 models, but firmware updates were released for some of the older models. No one knows if Apple will do this for power nap, but it is possible.

Does macbook air computers come with antivirus protection?

I bought a mac book air 9/2013. Do macbook air computers come with antivirus protection?

Do macbook air computers come with antivirus protection?
Its operating system does. OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Is there any downside mixing Objective-C with C++ for iOS apps?

I'd like to use C++ since it's fast and more dynamically in memory reference.
Is there any downside mixing Objective-C with C++ for iOS apps?
When googled for info, I only found tutorials about how to let xcode compile Objective-C with C++.
Thanks for help.

hokanst wrote:
Both Objective-C and C++ are (more or less) extensions of C.
C supports manipulation of pointers and casting of pointers, this implies that both Objective-C and C++ will be able to manipulate C data like arrays, structs ...
Objective-C has classes like NSData to read/write blocks of bytes from/to file and to access ranges of bytes when the data is loaded into memory.
C++ probably has similar classes (I'm not well versed in C++ so I don't know).
If you want to look into using C++ you will probably want to look at Objective-C++, the link below has links to docs on how to use C++ with Objective-C:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3684112/what-is-objective-c
Thanks for the info, NSData does what I need.
A replied in the link also mentioned that he's using C++ in his application too. As long as I'm aware of memory management (prevent memory leaks, etc) as @disguise said, it should be fine.
@etresoft indeed, but C is the base language of ObjC, there are ways to deal with.

SetTimout doesn't work properly in AIR 2.7 for IOS

Hello,
I notice the setTimout() method does not work properly in AIR 2.7 for IOS.
Closure function isn't execute with the proper delay...
See bellow (Timeout.execute is a workaround -> http://www.displayobject.fr/2011/06/16/a-timeout-class-to-replace-settimeout-in-air-2-7-fo r-ios/)
Jonas

Thanks for bringing this issue to light.
We are looking into it.

StageScaleMode.EXACT_FIT not supported in air 2.7 for ios?

stage.scaleMode = StageScaleMode.EXACT_FIT;
Does not work correctly air 2.7 for ios. It is all messed up.
This is what my program looks like in air 2.6 for ios:
http://literacysoft.com/uploads/2.6.PNG
This is what it looks like when compiled with air 2.7:
http://literacysoft.com/uploads/2.7.PNG
Is there anything I can do to fix this?
-Scott

I think you are hitting the GPU fullscreen bug in AIR 2.7(http://forums.adobe.com/message/3747867). It suspect it is not related to the scale mode that you are setting. To confirm, you could set the renderMode to cpu in your application xml. You should not be able to reproduce the bug.
-Sanika

Macbook air keeps 'looking for networks'

My Macbook Air keeps 'looking for networks', and the upload speeds are slow -- should be 50 plus, are 25-30 mps.
Upstairs, my iMac gets 60mps upload and 30 mps download. So Verizon is providing what they promise, its just
that the MacBook Air seems to have a bit of a problem.
Verizon has done what they could to tweek the system, and it make make a small improvement -- from 20 to the 25-30 mps.
The tech suggested, politely, it was time to talk to Apple, and I will make a Genius appt.
But I was wondering if other with MacBook Airs had had this problem of the computer constantly 'searching for netsworks'.
Thanks,
Hal

Open System Preferences > Network > Advanced then select the Wi-Fi tab.
Drag your network to the top of the list.
Select: Remember networks this computer has joined
Click OK.
Keep in mind, everytime you click the AirPort icon in the status menu bar, it will automatically "look" for networks.

Flash Pro CS6にて「AIR 3.4 for iOS」で.ランタイム共有ライブラリの警告が出てしまう.

「Flash CS6」を、Windows 7(32bit)で利用しています。
現在、iOS用のAIRアプリを作成を試みておりますが、パブリッシュの際に下記の警告が出力ウィンドウに表示されます。
警告 : ランタイム共有ライブラリ (RSL) としてリンクされているライブラリがありません。原因となるパブリッシュ設定 : AIR 3.4 for iOS
設定は「AIR for iOS（3.4）」で、3.2としても同様の警告が現れます。
ipaファイルは正常？に作成されますので、それを登録済みのiPhoneやiPadにインストールし、起動することができます。
しかし、プログラムに記述したNativeExtension（NetworkInfoなど）の機能が動きません。。。
CS6上の「制御」→「ムービープレビュー」→「AIR Debug Launcher(モバイル)を使用」で動かすと、上記のNativeExtensionの機能が動いています。
上記のライブラリがリンクされていないことが原因かと思いますが、Flash CS6上でどのような設定を行えば、警告が出なくなるのでしょうか？
一応、実機でのインストールや起動も出来ますので、プロビジョニングファイルやp12ファイルは正しく設定できていると思いますが。
開発環境は以下の通りです。
・Flash Professional CS6
・Windows 7(32bit)
・AIR SDK：3.4 for iOS
ネット上を探してみましたが、手がかりがなく、困っております。
どなたかご存知の方がいらっしゃいましたら、よろしくお願いします。

Native Extensionsに関して参考になりそうなページがあったのでお知らせします。
こちらの説明をみて設定を確認してみてください。
ネイティブ拡張（ANE）の使い方 for Flash Professional CS6
http://www.adobe.com/jp/devnet/flash/articles/flashpro_ios_ane.html
Using native extensions in Adobe Flash Professional CS6
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/air/articles/using-ane-in-flash.html

Is mac mini 2010 good enough for iphone app development?

I'm planning to get a Mac Mini 2010, with 4GB of ram instead of the default basic 2GB. I'm getting it to do iphone app development. Is this computer going to be sufficient? Are there any caveats I should be aware of?
Thanks!

Hi
I got exactly that setup for exactly that purpose... even the 4GB upgrade Even without the ram upgrade it should still be fine for iPhone app development. I've not run into any problems with mine.
I got my ram upgrade because I want to run Windows inside MacOS using virtualization software - that kinda thing requires lots of ram.
You might want to wait two days though before you buy. Apple has an event on Wednesday (October 20th) and it looks like there will be a lot of focus on Mac, possibly some hardware upgrades and a new version of MacOS.
Regards
Eon

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