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Cocoa Touch is the programming interface for the iPhone. At Apple's iPhone SDK announcement, Scott Forstall introduced multitouch controls and accelerometers to enhance the Cocoa interface. Game developers, Forstall said, will have access to the accelerometers.
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About Cocoa
Cocoa is the native programming environment for Mac OS X. It is one of five of the available APIs offered from Apple. It was derived from the original programming used for the NeXT operating system. On December 20, 1996, Apple acquired NeXT and incorporated much of it's programming into Mac OS X including Cocoa. -
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Cocoa Touch News and Blogs
- Google News: Cocoa Touch
- Google Blog Search: Cocoa Touch
- Macworld: Game developers bullish on iPhone (March 7, 2008)
- InfoWorld: Developer talks of iPhone SDK pluses and a few minuses (March 7, 2008)
- "Rodriguez called Cocoa Touch, the iPhone version of Cocoa for the Mac desktop, the best library for developing user interface stuff he has ever seen in his career as a developer."
- The Washington Post: Apple Throws the iPhone Apps Door Wide Open (March 7, 2008)
- Engadget: iPhone SDK comparison chart (March 6, 2008)
- Cocoa Touch is the update of Apple's previous framework, Cocoa. Engadget seems optimistic about the iPhone SDK updates, but notes that it will have considerable competition from Microsoft and Nokia.
- Gizmodo: Apple Reveals iPhone SDK (March 6, 2008)
- PC World: Live From Apple's iPhone Event: Applications (March 6, 2008)
- Macworld: Apple unveils iPhone SDK (March 6, 2008)
- TechCrunch: iPhone 2.0: Enterprise Ready. Developer Ready. (March 6, 2008)
- CNET: Live blog from Apple's iPhone SDK announcement (March 6, 2008)
- ars technica: Developers licking their fingers over Cocoa Touch iPhone SDK (March 6, 2008)
- InfoWorld: iPhone SDK exceeds developer expectations (March 6, 2008)
- CNET: With new iPhone software, Apple breaks from the pack (March 6, 2008)
- IntoMobile: Apple releasing iPhone SDK today in beta form... (March 6, 2008)
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Cocoa Touch Questions
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Should C++ be known before trying to program in cocoa touch? 2 AnswersNo. You can use C++ to program on the iPhone, but Cocoa Touch really requires Objective C. Objective C has many similarities to C++, but is not the same. If y... read more -
How to make the BEST hot cocoa? 9 AnswersI use raw cocoa powder, sugar and milk. I brew it all in a french press. Recipe: For an eight cup recipe I use: 4 heaping table spoons of raw cocoa powder 3 c... read more -
Is there such thing for a touch ipod for $50 or less? 3 AnswersWell, I know already that unless you buy a used one, there's no way you can get an iPod touch for less than $50, mainly because of the expensive touch screen. ... read more -
Ipod touch question?? 1 AnswerIf it is out of warranty you can get it replaced for $80. If it is still under warranty take it to an Apple store and have them replace it for free. If you are... read more
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