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Design Pattern: Constant Streaming

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Design Pattern: Constant Streaming

Constant streaming apps need to collect data for long periods of time while at the same time minimizing packet loss. Example: Sleep monitoring A medical device that generates high amounts of critical signal data (think EEG, EKG) needs to get data consistently - over a long period of time -

iOS vs Android

Both iOS and Android handle BLE differently If you are developing a Bluetooth app that needs to support both iOS and Android - you may want to be aware of how they differ when it comes to BLE.

iOS Libraries for Bluetooth apps

While the CoreBluetooth APIs are simple, you may be looking to use them in an app that is more Swift-focused or uses an architecture like RxSwift. Below are a few libraries that provide alternative APIs for CoreBluetooth. Even if you understand the Apple APIs very well, you may find the

Bluetooth and the UX

Why you want to think about the user experience before tackling GATT design Bluetooth adds some unique constraints and challenges to an app user experience. It helps to understand these so the right communication protocol can be created. Let's take the example of an app that needs to

PacketLogger: Debug iOS BLE traffic

A helpful tool for reviewing BLE traffic between an app and a device is the PacketLogger tool.

Calibrating iBeacons

Helping the app make the best possible guess on distance If you are using iBeacon advertisements to trigger actions in your app, you probably want them to trigger at a certain distance. CoreLocation gives the current distance (as it figures it) - but how does it get that? The beacon

What mobile platform is the 'best' for Bluetooth app development?

What mobile platform is the 'best' for Bluetooth app development?

Native or Hybrid? Here are some questions to ask yourself as you make the decision: