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Push Notifications for iOS are essential for keeping your app users engaged and informed. Imagine seamlessly integrating this vital feature into your mobile app without coding headaches. That’s exactly what you can do with Appery.io, a user-friendly, low-code app-building platform. Let’s take a closer look at how you can set up push notifications for iOS using Appery.io.

Why Use Push Notifications for iOS?

Push notifications are a powerful way to communicate with your users. They ensure timely updates, promote re-engagement, and improve overall user experience. For iOS apps, configuring push notifications can often seem complex. But with Appery.io, even those without deep technical expertise can accomplish this task with ease. For details, you can watch our how-to video or follow the steps below.

Getting Started with Appery.io

Before diving into the configuration process, you need to create your app on Appery.io:

1. Create Your App:

– Log into Appery.io.

– Start a new project by selecting the template that suits your requirements.

2. Enable Push Cordova Plugin:

– Navigate to the App settings > Cordova plugins section.

– Enable the Push Cordova plugin to add push notification capabilities.

3. Configure iOS Binary:

– Go to the iOS binary section and note that the app already has a bundle ID that is required for setting an app for iOS.

Note that the build type indicated is Debug which means the app is created for testing purposes. When building an app to be uploaded to the App Store, select the Release option instead.

– However, due to Apple’s policies, you need a a distribution certificate and provisioning profile to install apps on iOS devices.

Setting Up Your Apple Developer Account

Setting up your Apple Developer account is a must if you plan to develop for iOS. So, if you have no account, you need to create it. When done, you are ready to start with configuring your Apple Developer Console.

1. Create a Certificate:

– Log into the Apple Developer Console, click the Identifiers link.

– Create an identifier for your app by clicking the + button, specifying it as an App ID (paste the Bundle ID you copied before) and adding the description.

– Scroll down to enable the push notifications capability and register your new app.

– Switch to the Certificates section and click + to create a new Apple Development certificate, then click Continue.

Note that the Apple Development certificate type can be used for development purposes only! If you are planning to publish your app with the App Store, the build type iOS Distribution is required!

– In the next page, you must upload a Certificate Signing Request. To get it, go back to Appery.io Resources tab. Click Generate certificate, for Platform select iOS, and click Next.

– The Generate iOS certificate wizard opens. In Step 1/3, download the CSR file to your drive.

– In Step 2/3, the instructions are displayed how to exchange the certificate signing request (CSR) you just downloaded for an Apple certificate (.cer).

– For this, go back to the Apple Developer Console Certificates section and click Choose File to select and upload the downloaded CSR file. Click Continue.

– Download the generated certificate in the next step.

– Go back to Appery.io and in Step 3/3 of the Generate iOS certificate wizard, choose it, enter the name and password for your certificate, and click Generate.

The development certificate is generated successfully.

• Now, you can add it to the Appery.io app App settings > iOS binary tab. To do it, scroll down to the Distribution certificate section, and select the iospush certificate you just generated (refresh the list if the certificate cannot be found).

2. Create a Provisioning Profile:

– Now, we need to create a Provisioning profile. For this, in the Apple Developer Console, register your device in the Devices section. You will be asked to add your device UDID. To find it, start iTunes, go to the Summary section, and click the device info panel several times until the UDID appears.

– Next, go to the Profiles section and create a new profile.

When specifying it, indicate it is of the iOS App Development type, then proceed to selecting an App ID from the list, then selecting your certificates and devices (you are free to select all the available certificates/devices).

– When done, enter the Provisioning Profile Name, click Generate and download it to your drive.

– You can now upload it to Appery.io. Go to the App settings > iOS binary tab, scroll down to the Distribution certificate section, and click the Change button to upload the file you just generated using the Media Manager tool. Then, click the Push link in the header to open the Push Notifications tab.

Set Up Push Notifications in Appery.io

Now, let’s configure push notifications within Appery.io:

1. Enable Push Notifications:

– In your project, go to the Push Notifications > Settings section and enable the Push Notifications checkbox.

2. Configure the Database:

– In the Database settings section,  select a database where device tokens will be stored. You can use any existing database or create a new one.

– When you scroll down, you will see that you will also need to provide the Push Certificate to make you app send pushes.

3. Upload Push Notification Certificate:

– To generate and download a push notification certificate from the Apple Developer Console, go to the  Identifiers section, select the pushappios identifier created earlier and, in the Edit your App ID Configuration page, scroll down to the Push Notifications app service item, and click the Configure button.

– Select Development SSL Certificate and click Create Certificate.

 – Next, you need to generate and upload a certificate signing request for Apple Push Notification service SSL. To do this, go back to the Appery.io app and, in the Resources tab, generate a new request it by using the Generate iOS certificate wizard. When ready, the certificate signing request can be uploaded to Apple: for this, just select the file you just downloaded and upload it.

– After Apple has processed this request, you can finally download the push certificate and then upload it to Appery.io for use in your app.

– Go back to the Generate iOS certificate wizard, choose the certificate from your drive, then provide the name and password for your it. Click Generate.

– In the Resources > Certificates tab, find the the iospush certificate, and click the Export button.

– We can finally specify it for the app. Go to the Push Notifications > Settings page, scroll down to the iOS settings section and upload the certificate you just downloaded in the .p12 format.

4. Build and Install Your App:

– Build your app’s binary IPA file: EXPORT > Binary IPA.

– After the app is built, install the app on your device by scanning the QR code provided and grant permission to receive push notifications within the app.

5. Test Push Notifications:

– Go to Push Notifications > Send Push Notifications tab, choose your device type (iOS), specify the title and message of the push notification and click Send.

– Confirm it appears on your iOS device.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can effortlessly integrate Push Notifications for iOS into your app using Appery.io. This low-code platform simplifies app development, allowing you to focus more on great user experiences and less on coding complexities.

Ready to enhance your mobile app with push notifications? Start your journey with Appery.io today and keep your users engaged like never before!

Hey there, fellow app developers! Want to keep your users engaged? Push notifications are the perfect way to grab their attention. Today, in our new video tutorial, we’ll guide you through setting up push notifications for Android apps using Appery.io. Let’s dive in!

Here’s a short plan of actions:

Step 1: Create a New Application

First, launch Appery.io and create a new application. Go to Project > App settings > Cordova plugins and enable the Push Notification plugin to get started.

Step 2: Configure Push Settings

Exit the editor and head to the Push Notifications Settings section. Toggle the Enable Push Notification option. Then, we need to specify a database to store device identifiers.

Step 3: Set Up a Database

Navigate to the Databases tab and create a new database. By default, Appery.io provides the predefined Devices collection for storing device IDs and tokens.

Step 4: Link Firebase to Your App

Push notifications on Android require Firebase. You need to get two files:

1.  google-services.json

2. Firebase Admin SDK JSON

So, head to the Firebase console to create a Firebase account if you don’t already have one. Set up a new project and register your Android app. Grab the package name from the Android Settings in Appery.io and enter it into Firebase.

Step 5: Download and Upload Files

Download the `google-services.json` file from Firebase:

And upload it to your Push Notification Settings in Appery.io:

Then, click Next and follow the steps in Firebase to get the Admin SDK file and upload it to Appery.io.

Step 6: Generate Your APK

With everything configured, generate your binary APK file:

Step 7: Test Your Application

Scan the generated code to install the APK on your device:

Launch the app and grant permission to receive push notifications:

Minimize the app, refresh the Devices collection in your database, and you’ll see a new entry for your device:

Step 8: Sending Push Notifications

Go to the Push Notification Sending section in Appery.io. Specify the type of device (Android), and customize the notifications sending options of your message:

Send the test notification and watch it appear on your app’s icon:

Conclusion

And there you have it! You’ve successfully set up push notifications for your Android app using Appery.io. Stay tuned for more tutorials on setting up notifications for iOS, associating devices with users, and sending notifications from Appery.io Server Code.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this post if you found it helpful! Happy coding!

Feel free to leave any questions in the comments below. We’re here to help!

Diving into mobile app development? Enhance your app’s capacity effortlessly by integrating it with a cloud database. In our new video guide, we take you through an easy-to-follow guide on setting this up using Appery.io, making your app more dynamic and robust.

Why Cloud Databases?

Cloud databases provide a scalable, secure, and efficient way to manage app data. Whether it’s Amazon RDS, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL, these platforms help you handle large volumes of data without compromising on performance. The best part? Appery.io supports various databases, opening a realm of possibilities for your applications.

Getting Started with Database Connection

First, log into the Appery.io App Builder. Go to the API Express tab and create a new database connection. This process is user-friendly and supports different database types. For instance, connecting to a PostgreSQL database is as straightforward as inputting credentials and testing the connection for viability.

Exposing Database Data via REST Service

Once your database is connected, the next step is to expose your data. This involves creating an API Express project that allows your app to communicate with the database via RESTful services. You’ll find this feature particularly useful as it forms the backbone for data interaction within your app.

Building and Testing Your Mobile App

The final step is the most exciting—building your mobile app. Appery.io simplifies this with features that accommodate both no-code and low-code development approaches. Start by creating a new app and dragging the necessary components like Lists or Buttons onto your app’s screens. Then, integrate the services you’ve created to fetch or input data into your cloud database.

Real-World Application: Dynamic Data Handling

To illustrate, imagine your app displays a list of data entries from a cloud PostgreSQL database. You can enhance this by adding functionalities like creating new data entries through the app. This not only makes your app interactive but also practical for real-world use. Testing these functions within Appery.io is straightforward and gives you a firsthand look at your app’s performance.

Conclusion: Embrace the Power of Integration

By integrating cloud databases into your mobile apps, you unlock new layers of functionality and efficiency. As demonstrated in our video guide, the process can be surprisingly simple yet incredibly impactful. Whether you want to improve an existing app or start a new project, cloud database integration is a gateway to more sophisticated and responsive app solutions.

Ready to enhance your mobile app? Dive into cloud database integration and watch your app’s potential unfold!

In today’s fast-paced digital era, the essence of mobile applications is not just in their functionality but in the seamless integration with dynamic data sources. API Express, an integral feature of Appery.io, a leading low-code app-building platform, simplifies this aspect by connecting your app with relational databases effortlessly. For a deeper dive, we’ve crafted a comprehensive video that walks you through every step of this transformative process.

Bringing API Express and Relational Databases Together

API Express acts as the bridge between your mobile app and a relational database. But what’s a relational database, you ask? Imagine a vast warehouse of tables filled with connected data. With API Express, accessing this warehouse becomes as simple as tapping a button on your app. Our video tutorial, available on Appery.io, showcases this with clarity and detail, ensuring you grasp every aspect of the process.

A Video Guide That Makes Integration Easy

Why sift through complicated documents when you can watch a step-by-step video? Our tutorial breaks down everything from setting up PostgreSQL on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to crafting data services within your app through API Express. Here’s a sneak peek at what the video covers:

1. Starting Your Database: Create and configure a PostgreSQL database on AWS. It’s the first step towards building a data-driven app.

2. Managing Data with Ease: Use pgAdmin to manage your database—creating tables, organizing data, and preparing everything for your app.

3. Seamless Connection via Appery.io: Step into the world of Appery.io and begin a new API Express project. This part of the video vividly shows how you can connect your database to your app without breaking a sweat.

4. Customizing Your Data Service: Our video tutorial goes beyond basics, teaching you how to design a data service that tailors your app to utilize database information efficiently.

5. Live Testing: The final step involves testing your setup within Appery.io, providing live feedback on how your app interacts with the database, all demonstrated in the video.

Why Watch the Video?

While this article outlines the steps, the video brings them to life. Visual learners will appreciate the detailed walkthrough, and even experienced developers might discover a tip or two. It emphasizes practical steps, visual cues, and expert advice to ensure your path from a database newbie to a mobile app developer is as smooth as possible.

Dive Deep with Our Video Tutorial

We invite you to watch our video on API Express and Appery.io. Whether you’re developing an app that captures user input, displays real-time data, or manages inventory, integrating with a relational database has never been easier. This video isn’t just a tutorial; it’s your gateway to mastering mobile app development.

Curious about building an app with this setup? Stay tuned. The next video will guide you through creating an app using the service we just crafted.

Welcome, developers! Today, we’re thrilled to walk you through the seamless integration of one of the most popular payment systems into your app using our Stripe Shop template. Follow us along as we break down the process into easy-to-follow steps, empowering you to enhance your app’s functionality and user experience.

Step 1: Accessing the Appery.io App Builder To begin, head over to the Appery.io platform and access the App Builder. Here, you’ll find a range of templates to choose from. Select the Stripe Shop template to kickstart your journey towards integrating Stripe payments into your app effortlessly.

Step 2: Exploring Predefined App Pages and Services Upon selecting the Stripe Shop template, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the predefined app pages and services it offers. These include the Products, Details, Success, and Cancel screens, designed to streamline the shopping experience for your users.

Step 3: Leveraging Linked Backend Services Our Stripe Shop template comes equipped with linked backend services, including a database and server code, preloaded with test data. This allows you to test your app’s functionality immediately, providing a solid foundation for further customization.

Step 4: Customizing Your App Now it’s time to make the template your own. Utilize the App Builder’s intuitive interface to customize your app according to your unique requirements. Add new products, update existing ones, and tweak the design to align with your brand’s identity seamlessly.

Step 5: Integrating with Stripe API The heart of your app lies in its ability to process payments securely. With Appery.io’s Stripe Shop template, integrating the Stripe API is a straightforward process. Follow our clear instructions to replace the default Server Code keys with your own, ensuring seamless payment processing for your users.

Step 6: Testing Your App Before deploying your app to the masses, it’s crucial to thoroughly test its functionality. With Appery.io’s Tester app, you can easily test your app on your own device. Simply scan the generated code from the TEST menu, and you’re ready to put your app through its paces.

Ready to take your app to the next level? Dive into Appery.io’s Stripe Shop template today with our free trial period. Experience firsthand the power of low-code app development combined with seamless payment integration.

Need Assistance? If you encounter any roadblocks along the way, fear not! Appery.io offers comprehensive support, including step-by-step tutorials and direct assistance through the Get Help link in the App Builder. We’re here to ensure your success every step of the way.

Stay Informed Stay up-to-date with the latest tips, tricks, and tutorials by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Join our community of developers and unlock your app development potential with Appery.io.

Conclusion: With Appery.io’s Stripe Shop template, mastering Stripe integration has never been easier. Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to building a feature-rich shopping app that delights users and drives business success. Happy coding!

The world of mobile app development just got more delicious – thanks to Appery.io and their latest addition: the Menu app template. This user-friendly template caters to small restaurant businesses and offers versatile features for both admins and guests. Let’s delve more into what the Menu template has to offer.

Please check this link to see what it can look like.

The creation of the Menu app is swift with Appery.io ‘s App Builder. All you need to do is select the Menu template and create – your restaurant’s app, equipped with all the necessary pages and services, will be ready to go in a jiffy.

The default layout of the app opens with the menu page, a customizable header featuring the restaurant name, and a bilingual language selector toggling between English and Spanish.

However, Appery.io ‘s flexibility allows you to add any language to the selector with minimal effort.

One of the captivating characteristics of this template is its divided meal categories. Choose from four different categories: starters, mains, desserts, and beverages. Each meal comes with its own page, complete with a photo, name, price, and further details. Tagging options like “new” are also available to highlight dishes that you’d like to promote.

The app has an Add to Order feature, allowing guests to keep track of their orders, review, and edit if necessary before the final order placement.

The app also includes an About Us page that you can customize to the nines! It allows you to replace photos, working hours, and contacts with your own.

Once the app is tailored to your restaurant’s needs, all you have to do is print the QR Code of the published app and put it on your tables. Your guests will enjoy the luxury of ordering their meals in their own language, effortlessly.

Now, let’s discuss customization. The Menu app template is designed so that you can personalize it without writing a single line of code. You can easily add categories, arrange them on the categories page, and even add proper images for them. Moreover, you can even customize the language options and the translations for them, offering a truly multilingual experience for your guests.

Watch this video for some tips on how it can be modified according to your needs:

Besides the smooth customization process, the back-end management of the Menu app also stands out. The Menu_DB database, linked with the app, houses all the predefined meal records in all available languages and their details, offering you an easy way to edit and add meals.

In addition, the beauty of Appery.io ‘s Menu app extends beyond just customizing meal details. It enables restaurant admins to update the menu right from the app itself, bypassing the need to access the App Builder.

As an added bonus, app enthusiasts can look forward to more from Appery.io. Future videos will dive deeper into other exciting features tailored particularly for restaurant admins.

For now, however, it’s time for restaurant owners to delve into low-code app development with Appery.io‘s new Menu app template and discover a revolutionary way to streamline their small businesses.

Anyone interested can try Appery.io for free and see what the platform, along with the Menu template, has to offer. Do not hesitate to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insightful content as it continues to release.

Hey there, friends!

🌟 We are back again with yet another fun and informative dive into the world of Appery.io. If you’ve been hanging out with us for a while, you know we’ve already covered some pretty cool features, like user registration via SMS and beefing up security with two-factor authentication. What’s on the agenda today, you ask? We’re going to get our hands dirty by adding a custom database collection to our Appery.io App Starter project. It’s going to be epic, trust me! So buckle up, and let’s roll.

Kickstarting Your Database Collection

First off, we need a sweet spot to keep all our app data cozy and organized. Here’s the lowdown on setting up your very own database collection:

• Jump into your Appery.io account and open your project.
• Click your way to the database tab and say hi to your Starter_DB.
• Feeling adventurous? Let’s create a new collection by hitting “Create new collection” and teasing it with a catchy name (like “Tasks”).
• Don’t forget to tick the “Secure collection” box under “Security and Permissions” for that extra layer of protection. Because, of privacy, right?
• Save those settings, then shake things up a bit by adding some columns: name, date, priority, and userId.

Tweaking the App to Perfection

With our database set up, let’s give our app some flair:

1. Page Creation Fun – Need more pages? Easy! Duplicate an existing one and dub it “Tasks”. It’s like magic, but you’re the wizard.
2. Jazzing Up the Tasks Page – Time to get creative. Tweak your page to reflect your shiny new database. Think of it as giving your app a mini-makeover.
3. Design Time – Head over to the DESIGN tab and let your inner artist loose. Rename stuff, add cool Text components for dates and priorities, and have a blast while you’re at it.

Making Tasks a Breeze

Let’s ensure adding or tweaking tasks is smooth as butter:

• Clone a page for task management, and simply call it “Task.” Slick, huh?
• Update labels and fields to make sure they’re talking about the right stuff—dates, priorities, you name it.

The Grand Finale: Testing and Tweaking

All set? Let’s hit that TEST button and take your masterpiece for a spin. Register or log in (if you haven’t already) and try adding some tasks. Edit them, delete them, dance with them – it’s your party!

After your testing fiesta, don’t forget to check your database to see your beautiful tasks resting there. It’s like sending your kids off to college – so proud, yet so emotional.

And That’s a Wrap

Look at you, rocking the Appery.io scene with your custom database collection! Keep playing with it, mix things up, and find what makes your app heart sing.

I hope you had as much fun reading this as I had writing it. If you dig what we’re doing, smash that subscribe button and hang with us for more app-building adventures. Catch you on the flip side, and thanks a gazillion for watching! 🚀✨

We’re excited to present our latest creation: the Starter App Template. It’s built to be the strong base for making modern mobile apps that users will love.

Starter App Template: Main Features

• Flexible Design: Works smoothly on all devices for a great user experience.

• Easy Logins: Choose between traditional or FaceID/Fingerprint logins for security and convenience.

• Simple Sign-Up: Quick feedback on usernames and passwords to get started easily.

• Password Recovery: Easy steps to recover access if needed.

• User Control: Customize settings and privacy to match individual preferences.

• Language Choices: Supports multiple languages for a global audience.

• Personalized Profiles: Users can create and edit profiles for a tailored experience.

• Dark Mode: A comfortable theme option for low-light settings.

• Secure Confirmation: Double verification via email or SMS for added security.

Who Can Benefit?

This template suits startups and businesses in social networking, e-commerce, health & fitness, education, and more. It’s perfect whether you’re starting big or testing ideas.

Start Building Today

Ready to transform your app development? Explore the Starter App Template now! Create a strong foundation and focus on what users need most.

Don’t miss out—embrace innovation and enhance your mobile app experience with our Starter App template tutorial.

Stay tuned for updates and added features as we continue to improve this template!

Ready to begin?

Greetings, Appery.io users!

We have some fantastic news to share with you – our latest release is now live, and it’s packed with exciting new features to enhance your App Builder experience! Here’s what’s in store for you:

Creating a new app has never been easier! With updated app creation options all in one place, new users can now quickly and easily decide what type of app they want to create. Plus, for added convenience, we’ve moved the link for restoring from backup right under the Create new app button:

Say goodbye to the hassle of certificate generation when publishing your apps to custom domains. Appery.io now automatically generates certificates, and when you’re done, you can share your app by copying the link or selecting from several social sharing options:

Save time and effort by adding necessary styles directly under the PROPERTIES > Styles tab, making styling your app easier than ever before:

Our improved modal window experience means you can now create responsive apps that automatically resize their modal windows. This is especially beneficial for tablet and desktop apps.

Writing custom code is a breeze with our new code snippets. We’ve added more snippets, including Navigate forward, Navigate back, Navigate root, and Get query parameter, to streamline your coding process.

We’ve also introduced a new action called Mark all as touch, which will allow you to fine-tune the validation flow:

Our expanded UI components arsenal now includes more properties like Truncate and Vertical Align, making them even more useful. Plus, you can now independently edit child components’ properties for wrapping components like Input and Checkbox, giving you more flexibility when designing your app’s UI. One of the added app styling options is expanding our standard icon toolset selection with Material Symbols library from Google with over 2,875 glyphs in a single font file with a wide range of design variants:

Finally, this release is all about helpers! We’ve added a CODE tab helper to assist you in adding necessary functions, and a helper under the Databases tab to simplify working with binary data. Check out the Files collection CREATE tab to see how quickly you can create binary files and pass your data as Base64.

We are thrilled to bring you these new features and hope that they make your Appery.io experience even better. Thank you for choosing Appery.io – Happy developing!

Your Appery.io Team