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08/03/12 06:56 AM (13 years ago)

Am I required to make it a iPad app and not just a iPhone app?

Hi everyone! I am fairly new to this and this question has probable been asked before, but I can't seem to find it so I figured I'd post it. For simplicity sake, I would rather not have to edit the 'default.png' files for the iPad as well as iPhone. I figure most people would be using my app from the iPhone anyway and I really don't want to take the time to make it a iPad app. What I don't know is if BT already packages it as a universal app or what... Can someone explain this a little bit? Thanks!!
 
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08/03/12 06:59 AM (13 years ago)
Buzztouch packages it as a universal app but you can change it from universal to just an iphone app in xcode. -Jack
 
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08/03/12 07:08 AM (13 years ago)
Nope, no issues. As above, you can release for iPhone only. I'm always of the mind that it makes sense to try and build for both though. iPads make up an every increasing part if the Apple market and I know half a dozen if my family use iPads whereas only 2 have iPhones. Might be worth spending a Saturday afternoon.... Good luck with it!
 
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08/03/12 07:16 AM (13 years ago)
Ok. Thanks guys! Maybe it would be worth making it universal. If I wanted to make it iPhone only, can you easily explain to me how I would go about doing that in Xcode? Thanks again! Dan
 
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08/03/12 07:34 AM (13 years ago)
Not on computer right now but it is essentially a few mouse clicks away. Try this link in for size: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2760820/how-can-i-revert-my-universal-app-back-to-iphone-only
 
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08/03/12 10:10 AM (13 years ago)
@MacApple - Thanks, that makes sense. I think I will take the time to keep it as a universal app then. Very helpful. Dan
 
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Happy days, let us know how it goes!
 

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