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Groppe
Groppe

Reputation: 3879

How can I implement a background RSS reader in iOS?

I need to implement an RSS reader on iOS which updates its feed every # minutes, even if the app is in the background. I don't mind using NSXMLParser to do the parsing of the data, I just need a good way to do the following in the background at scheduled intervals:

I know how to do all of these things when the app is running, I just need to know how to make sure they get done even if the app is in the background.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 470

Answers (1)

coneybeare
coneybeare

Reputation: 33101

Apple has strict rules about which apps are allowed to execute in the background. Your app, unfortunately, does not fit any of these categories.

  • audio — The app plays audible content to the user while in the background. (This content includes streaming audio or video content using AirPlay.)
  • location — The app keeps users informed of their location, even while it is running in the background.
  • voip — The app provides the ability for the user to make phone calls using an Internet connection.
  • newsstand-content — The app is a Newsstand app that downloads and processes magazine or newspaper content in the background.
  • external-accessory — The app works with a hardware accessory that needs to deliver updates on a regular schedule through the External Accessory framework.
  • bluetooth-central

From the Apple Docs: [Source]

Upvotes: 4

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