12thTone Mobile Development

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Great Apps, Flexibility, and Communication

Since 2013, I have focused on building great iOS apps, embracing new technologies, and developing great client relationships.

I enjoy the process of deeply exploring clients’ needs. It is the perfect opportunity to organize the app and give birth to new ideas of which clients may not have thought. Additionally, all expectations are on the table, and a premium foundation of communication has been established.

Sometimes, however, things change.

I structure my development process into checkpoints. When a checkpoint is reached, I share the work with clients to ensure that they remain ingrained into the project. Occasionally, a checkpoint presentation inspires a new idea - a change to the finished product. By using checkpoints and regular communication, this level of flexibility is possible.

World-class apps, flexibility, and regular communication are fundamental to developing and maintaining great client relationships. I am happy to produce for clients using this model.

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The Ideamator for iOS Now Available

Bring your great ideas to life! The Ideamator is your personal great idea tracker and support system.

- Record a new idea and rate it.

- Read you ideas with selectable links, emails, and phone numbers.

- Edit your ideas, and change the ratings.

- Share your fantastic ideas with friends.

- Import .txt files as a new idea through iCloud Drive.

- Search for neat ideas.

- Change the World.

With The Ideamator, never let another wonderful idea slip through the cracks.

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New Updates Available

TrackerPro GradeBook and TrackerPro Shop for iOS has been updated and are now available for download on the App Store. Aside from the iOS 8 facelift, the sharing capabilities are much improved. 

Check them out for free at the App Store.

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Xcode 6 - Empty Application

With the release of Xcode 6, a curious omission has forced some iOS developers into a mad Google scramble. This option is not used by all, or even many, but it is a rather helpful educational choice and the perfect state for those who seek total control of the project. There is no more Empty Application option when starting a new project in Xcode 6.

Getting the old familiar Empty Application is, however, not to difficult. The following steps will prepare a blank slate for a new project in Xcode 6.

Create a New Project, and choose the Single View Application option. 

In the Project Manager, delete Main.Storyboard and LaunchScreen.xib.

In the Supporting Files folder, select Info.plist. Remove "Main storyboard file base name" and "Launch screen interface file base name”.

Open AppDelegate.m, and edit application:DidFinishLaunchingWithOptions: so that it matches the following:

- (BOOL)application:(UIApplication *)application didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:(NSDictionary *)launchOptions { 

self.window = [[UIWindow alloc] initWithFrame:[[UIScreen mainScreen] bounds]]; 

//  Override point for customization after application launch. 

self.window.backgroundColor = [UIColor whiteColor]; [self.window makeKeyAndVisible]; 

return YES;

 }

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First Post

This is the inaugural post for the 12thTone.com Blog. Please follow along on Tumblr.

I'll be posting a lot of useful stuff related to the world of iOS and iOS development. Having recently seen the release of the iOS 8, iPhone 6, and 6 Plus, things are looking very exciting. Here in 2015, we can only imagine how development will evolve for the upcoming Apple Watch. 

Check back regularly for new posts.

Happy New Year and Happy Coding!