Implementing Push notifications for iOS (Server Side)

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Alex1987 picture Alex1987 · Sep 4, 2011 · Viewed 52k times · Source

We want to be able to push simple text messages to ALL our iphone users. For that we obviously need to create a server side code that stores the device tokens and pushes the messages whenever necessary. Is there any good example on doing this? (Talking about the server code)

Thanks

Answer

Frank picture Frank · Sep 4, 2011

Have a look at easyAPNS if you want to host it yourself, or visit Urban Airship if you are ok with a hosting service (they have an extensive set of documentation)

Another good site for info is Ray Wenderlich's site which hosts a 2 part tutorial:

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