Set the location in iPhone Simulator

Question

How can I set the location (as it's picked up in CoreLocation services) in the iPhone Simulator?

Answer 1

As of iOS 5, the simulator has a configurable location.

Under the Debug menu, the last entry is "Location"; this gives you a sub menu with:

• None
• Custom Location
• Apple Stores
• Apple
• City Bicycle Ride
• City Run
• Freeway Drive

Custom Location lets you enter a Lat/Long value. Bicycle ride, City Run, and Freeway Drive are simulation of a moving location (in Cupertino, of course).

Of course, this does nothing to help with debugging for iOS 4 (or earlier); but it's a definite improvement!