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How to Integrate Multiple Windows Feature (Introduced in iOS13) in iPadOS

From this iOS tutorial, you will learn about:

  • Different features integrated into iPadOS.
  • What multiple windows on the iPad is.
  • The types of windows.
  • The benefits of using this feature.
  • What types of apps can benefit from this feature.
  • Steps to integrate multiple windows feature in iPadOS.

iOS 13 was launched with a lot of new features and functionalities. These advancements were not only for iPhoneOS but also for iPadOS. In this blog, we will talk about one of the most important features that recently launched — multiple windows. Herein, we will talk about how to integrate multiple windows feature in iPadOS.

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iOS 13 Broke the Classic Pure CSS Parallax Technique

I know. You hate parallax. You know what we should hate more? When things that used to work on the web stop working without any clear warning or idea why.

Way back in 2014, Keith Clark blogged an exceptionally clever CSS trick where you essentially use a CSS transform to scale an element down affecting how it appears to scroll, then "depth correcting" it back to "normal" size. Looks like we got five years of fun out of that, but it's stopped working in iOS 13.

Here's a video of official simulators and the problem:

I'd like to raise my hand for un-breaking this. If we don't watchdog for the web, everything will suffer.

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How to Implement Video Recording Using Multi-Camera in Your iOS App (Part 2)

In the first part of this tutorial, we have seen how to configure multi-camera for recording a video.

As we know that in the previous iOS version, Apple did not permit to record videos using the front and back cameras at the same time. This time, with the release of iOS 13, they have introduced this feature that allows users to capture video recording using the back and front camera.

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Writing About Web Development [Prompts]

Ever struggle with what to write? No worries, we've got you covered. Here's a list of web development prompts and article ideas to help cure even the worst cases of writer's block. So, take a moment, check out the prompts below, pick one (or more!), and get to writing.

Also, please feel free to comment on this post to bounce around ideas, ask questions, or share which prompt(s) you're working on. 

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Zero hands up.

It's worth making this clear then. On iOS, the only browser engine is WebKit. There are other browsers, but they can't bring their own engine (Blink/Gecko). So, if you're using Chrome or Firefox on iOS, it's really the same engine Safari is using, only slightly less capable (e.g. no third-party content blocker apps work in them).

It's worth knowing that as a developer. While Chrome supports stuff like service workers on their desktop browser and on other platforms, the browser engine made available to non-Safari browsers on iOS does not. You don't have them there. Likewise for Firefox.

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How to Use Ionic 4 for JHipster 6 to Build a Mobile App

Developers were using JHipster for designing mobile apps before 'hipster' was even, like, a thing

New Photo in Ionic AppFor all those who know me, you know how much I love Java, Spring Boot, JHipster, and Ionic.

JHipster is the best thing ever. It’s a popular, fully open-source app generator and platform where you can quickly build Java apps with JavaScript front-ends.

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10 Best Free Insta Story Apps That Will Help You Slay the Instagram Game

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Seeing all the time, effort, emojis, drawings, and true works of art put into an Insta story, we know for sure stories are not what they once were. They’re no longer just pictures and videos shot in real-time. Stories have become a true marketing platform, with intensely strategic moves behind each piece of content published. Every Insta story most likely has a cool (maybe expensive) story app that was used to produce the content.  

 

With Insta stories looking more polished and aesthetically pleasing than ever, as a designer, you have to be on top of your game. But to what end and to what cost? 

 

I’m here to help you save a good buck. I’ve got the 10 best free Insta story apps for you to use to improve your Insta stories game without breaking the bank. Without further ado, let’s jump right in.

 

10 Best Free Insta Story Apps

 

1. Unfold

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Unfold is an amazing Insta story app that is free, but also has in-app purchases if you fancy a certain look and template theme. With many texts and elements to choose from, and themes spanning from elegant or retro, there’s something for everyone.

Try it out today for free: https://unfoldstori.es/

 

 

2. Jane

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A very underappreciated and not talked about enough app, in my opinion, is Jane. The app is free and has very many free beautiful templates for you to use to spice up your stories. They are quite girly and are perfect for maintaining an elegant or playful story vibe. Create amazing videos with royalty-free music and amazing visuals. Again, this app is free but has in-app purchases. 

Try it out free today: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E7%AE%80%E6%8B%BC-jane/id891640660

 

3. Canva

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Canva is hands-down one of the best online CMP’s out there. It’s great for beginner and advanced designers alike. With tons of templates to choose from and customize, you’ll surely find the one that suits your style best. The mobile app is free and has in-app purchases, although you can totally rock with all the free elements and templates and just tune them to your liking.

Try out this app out for free today:https://www.canva.com/app/

 

4. Hype Type

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With a vast and wide collection of fonts, you can do some serious designing with this app. Hype type is absolutely killing the font game. If you’re focused on spreading a message, then this is absolutely the app for you. The app is free with some paid features, but it’s up to you to decide if they’re a necessary buy. 

Check out their app now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hype-type-moving-text-photo-s/id1152687277

 

5. Cut Story

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Another great app for managing your stories is Cut Story. Cut Story’s is an amazing video editing app where you can create engaging videos and add music, texts, elements, your logo and more to your video. There are special features that you can buy to enhance your UX, but only if you deem necessary.

Try out their free Insta story app now:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cutstory-for-instagram-stories/id917630934

 

6. Mojo Story Maker

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Mojo is the way to go for Insta stories because they have 100 templates for you to choose from! Customize your stories with text to create relevance, engage with your followers and make them feel what you feel, and share the message you want to portray with them. A huge plus to this app is that you can share your new and improved story directly to your Instagram and also your Snapchat!

Try this Insta story app now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mojo-stories-editor/id1434861974

 

7. InShot

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For all my influencers out here, Inshot is the app for you. We don’t always have time to film, import, and edit our footage on our laptops or computers, so having this app will be a valuable asset for you. Edit all your video content in a single app on your phone and import it directly to your Instagram. This app is truly a gift to all of us creators out there.

Give it a try if you haven’t already: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot&hl=en 

 

8. Adobe Spark Post

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Adobe, king of all things editing programs, in my own personal opinion. Adobe has great editing programs, from video-editing to photoshopping images, and when they saw an opportunity to create an app to help you create amazing stories to tell your followers, well, we all know they wouldn’t pass that up. With this app you can do more than edit stories photos, you can also edit video and image posts. The app is initially free and then they offer you the chance to upgrade if you end up falling in love with the app.

Go ahead and give this Insta story maker a go: https://spark.adobe.com/features 

 

10. Over

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And last, but not least, we have the app called Over. I love that when you visit their webpage, it’s just absolutely inspiring. It inspires you to be different, to stand out, the influence others. A great app for you to use to for free to make your Insta stories more engaging for your followers and for you to really create a brand name and grow your recognizability.

Stand out of the crowd and try this amazing app free today: https://www.madewithover.com/

 

Now that you have 10 new and fresh apps for you to choose from to start stepping up your Insta story game, it’s time for you to hop on it. Download any one of these apps and tag us in any of your Instagram stories for a chance to be featured on our stories. Our Instagram handle is @webdesignledger.

 

Don’t sleep on these amazing free Insta story apps! Try them out today. 

 

Until next time, 

Stay creative.

 

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How to Customize Dark Mode in iOS Apps With iOS 13

What You Will Learn in This Tutorial

  1. What is iOS Dark Mode and what it does.
  2. Benefits of using Dark Mode in iOS.
  3. Key considerations while implementing Dark Mode in an iPhone app.

Before we step ahead with the tutorial, let's check some basic information about the dark mode in iOS 13.

Dark Mode

Dark Mode is a dark system-wide appearance that uses a darker color palette for all screens, menus, and controls. Similar to Android Dark Mode, it changes a bright theme to a darker one. It also maintains vibrancy and contrast to make foreground content stand out against the darker background.

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How to Update App Content With Background Tasks Using The Task Scheduler In iOS 13?

In this iOS tutorial, you’re going to see an example of how to use the new BackgroundTasks framework for fetching images in the background while the phone is in idle mode.

Last month at WWDC Developer Conference 2019, Apple released the latest iOS 13 with a huge list of new features and functionalities. It was the second major revisions of the OS. It is now being used on more than one billion iOS devices worldwide. 

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WordPress for iOS 12.6.1 Revamps Stats, Acknowledges Third-Party Libraries

WordPress for iOS 12.6.1 is now available in the iTunes App Store. The User Interface as well as the backend that powers stats has been revamped and more closely resembles what you see on the Jetpack Stats module. There are now date selectors and individual stats contain more detail.

Revamped Stats in the WordPress for iOS app
Revamped Stats in the WordPress for iOS App

More often than not over the years, when I’ve tried to view stats, they don’t load. In 12.6.1, the stats are cached making them not only quicker to load, but they’re available to view offline as well.

This version also improves the block editor by fixing an issue where the setting to open links in new tabs was always set to off. Also, when users attempt to put invalid content into blocks, there’s a more descriptive error message.

Those who share photos into WordPress from other apps can now share an unlimited number of photos and if an image fails to upload, the error message will contain more detailed information.

The WordPress for iOS app uses libraries from third-party’s. To see who these parties are, the team has added an acknowledgments section in the app. You can view this page by browsing to Me > App Settings > About WordPress for iOS > Acknowledgements. Fair warning, this page is quite lengthy. There’s also a variety of bug fixes in this version as well.

WordPress for iOS Third party library acknowledgements
WordPress for iOS Third-party Library Acknowledgements

One change that I noticed that doesn’t make sense and that I’ve been unable to find an explanation for is the labeling change. The app is now labeled on the app store as WordPress #1 Website Builder.

I don’t view the app as a website builder, it’s more of a website manager. I’ve asked in the WordPress Mobile Slack channel why this change was made but as of publishing, have not received a response.

WordPress for iOS is free and available on iTunes. There’s also a mobile app for Android devices and a desktop application that be found on the WordPress Mobile Apps site.

Updated June 28th, 2019

I received a response from Elisa Budelli, Mobile Developer at Automattic, regarding the label change.

“The title is describing WordPress as a full product, not only the mobile apps. The switch is based on a recommendation from a SEO specialist, and we will evaluate how it works and revert if we see no impact.”

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What Is Code?

Sometimes, it feels like people who can code seem like they have superpowers. But what is code, anyway? Code is all around us. Code is used in things like computers, phones, self-driving cars, and all other...

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Weekly news: PWA Issue on iOS, Performance Culture, Anti-Tracking in Browsers

Šime posts regular content for web developers on webplatform.news. Each week, he covers timely news at the intersection of development standards and the tools that make them available on the web.

Installed PWAs cannot easily be restarted on iOS

Maximiliano Firtman: On iOS, it is not possible to restart an installed PWA by closing it from the recently used apps screen and then immediately reopening it. Instead of restarting the app, iOS restores its state. This can be a problem for users if the PWA gets stuck in a broken state.

After some undefined time, the saved context seems to disappear. So if you get out of the PWA, do nothing with your phone and wait some hours to go back to the PWA, it restarts from scratch.

Instilling a performance culture at The Telegraph

Gareth Clubb: At The Telegraph (a major UK newspaper), we set up a web performance working group to tackle our “organizational” performance challenges and instill a performance culture. The group meets regularly to review third-party tags and work on improving our site’s performance.

We’ve started deferring all JavaScript (including our own) using the <script defer> attribute. This change alone nearly doubled our (un-throttled) Lighthouse performance score.

Deferring our JavaScript hasn’t skewed any existing analytics and it certainly hasn’t delayed any advertising. [...] The First Ad Loaded metric improved by an average of four seconds.

We also removed 1 MB of third-party payload from our new front end. When one of our teams requests the addition of any new script, we now test the script in isolation and reject it if it degrades our metrics (first contentful paint, etc.).

When we started this process, we had a collection of very old scripts and couldn’t track the original requester. We removed those on the premise that, if they were important, people would get back in touch — no one did.

Microsoft plans to add tracking prevention to the Edge browser

Kyle Pflug: Microsoft has announced plans to add options for blocking trackers to the Edge browser. Malicious trackers would be blocked automatically, and the user would have the option to additionally block all potential trackers.

This would make Edge the fourth major browser with some form of built-in anti-tracking feature (two other major browsers, Opera and UC Browser, include ad blockers instead).

  1. In 2015, Firefox added Tracking Protection — recently renamed to Content Blocking — becoming the first major browser to protect users from third-party trackers (when browsing the web in private mode).
  2. Since 2017, Safari prevents cross-site tracking by default, through a feature called Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP). Users are prompted to allow tracking when they try to interact with third-party widgets on websites.

  3. Earlier this year, Samsung Internet added an experimental feature called Smart Anti-Tracking that denies third-party trackers access to cookies.

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Weekly Platform News: Feature Policy, Signed Exchanges, iOS browsers

👋 Hey folks! This is the first edition of a new weekly update we'll be posting that covers timely news at the intersection of development standards and the tools that make them available on the web. We often talk about the pace of change in our industry. It's fast and touches everything from the HTML, CSS and JavaScript we write to the landscape of browsers that renders them. Please help us welcome Šime Vidas, who will be keeping us all on the up and up with curated updates from his own blog of regular development updates, webplatform.news.

Feature Policy in Chrome

Andrew Betts: Websites can use the HTTP Feature-Policy response header to prevent third parties from secretly using powerful features such as geolocation, and to disable certain bad practices (e.g. document.write, parser-blocking JavaScript, un-optimized images).

This allows good practices to be more easily rewarded. … Search results could be badged with some approving "fast" logomark or (more controversially perhaps) get a higher result ranking if they disallow themselves certain policy-controlled behaviors.

Feature Policy is an emerging technology. See featurepolicy.info for more information about individual policies and their level of support in browsers.

Signed exchanges on Google Search

The mobile version of Google Search includes AMP results on search results pages. When the user taps on an AMP result, the AMP page loads from Google’s domain (google.com) and is displayed in the AMP Viewer.

Google Search now supports an alternative: If a website signs its AMP pages, and the visitor uses Chrome for Android, then tapping on an AMP result instead loads the signed version of the AMP page from Google’s servers, but to the user it appears as if they have navigated to the website normally.

The technology that enables this is called Signed HTTP Exchanges (SXG). See the announcement on Google Webmaster Central Blog for more details. The specification describes the following use case:

In order to speed up loading but still maintain control over its content, an HTML page in a particular origin "O.com" could tell clients to load its sub-resources from an intermediate content distributor that’s not authoritative, but require that those resources be signed by "O.com" so that the distributor couldn’t modify the resources.

Websites can add support for signed exchanges by running AMP Packager on the server side. Cloudflare has launched a free feature called "AMP Real URL" that fully automates the signing process for AMP pages served from its CDN.

Alternative iOS browsers

Henrik Joreteg: On iOS, several important APIs are limited to Safari and are not available in any of the alternative iOS browsers. These include service workers, web payments, and camera access.

Chrome for iOS supports web payments via a custom implementation. I’ve created a browser support table on HTML5test that highlights the differences between some of the popular iOS browsers.

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Getting Started With Appium

In this Refcard, you will learn everything you need to know about getting started with this open-source tool, from installing the Appium server to running your first tests. Download this Refcard now to see why Appium is "Mobile App Automation Made Awesome."
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iOS Project(CI/CD): Integrating GitLab-CI, Fastlane, HockeyApp and AppCenter

There are many ways to implement CI/CD for iOS projects, and choosing the right combination of technology all depends on your project type, existing infrastructure, and customer requirements. Here, we’re using Fastlane — an open-source technology for HockeyApp/AppCenter uploading, but Fastlane itself is mature and capable of handling all tedious tasks. Here is the easiest way to setup CI/CD by using GitLab-CI, Runner, Fastlane, and AppCenter/HockeyApp for final app distribution.

Please follow the below key steps to create a base framework for CI/CD process: