Chapter 6. Starting, Stopping, and Multitasking

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Starting the application with a proper Default.png

• Planning our application UI for a first impression

• Dealing with phone calls or text messages

• Preparing for a quit application in iOS 3

• Working with multitasking in iOS 4

• Periodical downloads and Newsstand in iOS 5

• Making accommodations for other apps that are multitasking

Introduction

We work our way through life with constant reminders of the importance of first impressions and final goodbyes. From an early age, these two circumstances are of extreme importance in our everyday lives.

Hellos and goodbyes are important in our iPhone apps as well. Providing a first impression is absolutely essential, as it will set the pace and initial user opinion about our entire application. Likewise, the user will retain a lasting impression based upon the experience we provide when they leave our app for a phone call or text message, and then return back looking to use our app...