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Reputation: 203

Starting to program in iOS in Xcode 4.2, what iPhone should I get?

I am new to iOS development: I am reading the guides, purchased macmini, playing around and coding in Xcode 4.2. I have developer account and want to get a used iPhone to run my apps on.

Now I am not sure what iPhone to purchase: I am concerned about whether I would be able to install new iOS on iPhone 4 if I decide to buy iPhone 4. I am also concerned that I won't be able to use any features 4S, but from the looks of it it doesn't seem like there are too many features. Obviously I'd rather spend $250-300 on iPhone 4 vs $400-450 on iPhone 4S, but if it is a better investment to get 4S I'd fork out the money.

My questions are:

1) Will I be able to install new iOS on iPhone 4? 2) Will iPhone 4 will be in any way detrimental for my development? (I am interested in geo-aware apps in particular)

I want to make as informed decision on buying the phone as I can.

I'd appreciate any feedback!

Thank you!

Upvotes: 2

Views: 120

Answers (3)

fdh
fdh

Reputation: 5354

1)Yes, iOS 6 will be available on the iPhone 4 (probably later on this year).

2) Depends - iOS 6 contains 3D Maps, which is not supported by iPhone 4. Siri is also only supported on iPhone 4S. I believe you would be okay with geo-aware related features though.

Upvotes: 2

pasawaya
pasawaya

Reputation: 11595

1) Will I be able to install new iOS on iPhone 4?

If you check out this article, it says that iOS 6 supports all devices back to the iPhone 3GS (including the 3GS) so you can install it on the iPhone 4.

2) Will iPhone 4 will be in any way detrimental for my development? (I am interested in geo-aware apps in particular)

Since the iPhone 4 has the same operating system as the iPhone 4S, they are almost identical development-wise. The only differences would be in the hardware (4S has slightly more accurate GPS, etc.). You can also take advantage of the new iOS 6 features like Passbook and Facebook integration (except for the new 3D maps feature)

Hope this helps!

Upvotes: 2

Daniel G. Wilson
Daniel G. Wilson

Reputation: 15055

1) Yes you can install the newest OS on the 4 2) No it shouldn't be detrimental, there may be one or two small things you are unable to test on the device, but Xcode has a simulator.

Buy an iPhone 4, and you should be set.

Upvotes: 2

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