Including Popovers and new UI elements for the iPad
For the larger screen, Apple has designed a series of new interface elements for the tablet device. Most of these new conventions are impossible on the iPhone or iPod touch due to screen size, so we'll be restrained in how we can use them.
Because they're relatively rarer for us, we should take time to study up and guarantee that we're using the elements appropriately. In this recipe, we'll discuss these new elements and how to properly include them in our app.
Getting ready
Access to an iPad and the iOS Human Interface Guidelines will be essential for this recipe. We'll be learning about a few new interface elements, and it will be useful to experience such pieces while we read.
How to do it...
The increased screen size requires new interface elements for several interactions. Some of these changes occur because the larger screen size offers more screen real estate, which can make elements easier to use. Other changes occur because...