an app for both iPhone and iPad

yaniv92648 · 06-10-2010, 06:38 AM

Hi,
is it possible to do an app for both iPhone and iPad such that the app will feat itself into the resolution of the iPhone (when an iPhone loads it) and into the resolution of the iPad (when the iPad loads it)?
Thanks.

ChrisMayer · 06-12-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by yaniv92648

Hi,
is it possible to do an app for both iPhone and iPad such that the app will feat itself into the resolution of the iPhone (when an iPhone loads it) and into the resolution of the iPad (when the iPad loads it)?
Thanks.

Yes, that's known as a Universal App and its fairly easy to do, it essentially involves 2 sets of .XIB files, and in most cases a minimal amount of additional code.

ElsieK · 05-03-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisMayer

Yes, that's known as a Universal App and its fairly easy to do, it essentially involves 2 sets of .XIB files, and in most cases a minimal amount of additional code.

I would like to add that it is much appreciated as well. As someone who has both an iPhone and an iPad, I prefer apps that are universal. I like to be able to use apps on either device depending on my mood. Plus, it is very annoying to have to have two different apps for two different devices.

angelann_182000 · 05-19-2011, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaniv92648

Hi,
is it possible to do an app for both iPhone and iPad such that the app will feat itself into the resolution of the iPhone (when an iPhone loads it) and into the resolution of the iPad (when the iPad loads it)?
Thanks.

Yes. If your using .xib files you can just select in the options "targeted for Ipad", for your Ipad view.

yaniv92648 · 05-19-2011, 04:08 AM

now i no longer use xib files at all and i bless the moment i stopped..
xib files take control from over my application and that creates problem. i prefer that my code and only my code will control the application. over time it makes your life a whole lot easier, and it doesn't bound you from doing stuff.
using IB bounds you and forces you to bypass...

angelann_182000 · 05-19-2011, 04:15 AM

wow, your post was last 2 years ago' hm.. yeah aside from doing everything from code, you'll learn and know more. anyways, I think people here are not so active anymore?