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iOS Support Matrix

Posted on April 19, 2013 by idz

I had been meaning, for quite some time, to create a spreadsheet or graphic cross-referencing the various iOS devices and the OS version they support. By sheer happenstance, the other day, I discovered the iOS Support Matrix (see www.iosupportmatrix.com). They … Continue reading →

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Tip: Ensuring ARC is Enabled at Compile Time.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by idz

If you still have legacy code around that is not compiled with Automatic Reference Counting (ARC), accidentally adding some new code that assumes that ARC is enabled can lead to extensive memory leaks. This simple test, placed in a .m … Continue reading →

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Tip: Restoring the Sidebar Table of Contents in Xcode 4

Posted on September 22, 2012 by idz

Ever since Apple removed the sidebar table of contents (TOC) in Xcode 4 I find myself using the online documents (which still have it) instead of those in Xcode. The other day I stumbled on this great blog entry from … Continue reading →

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