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iBeacon
From welcoming people as they arrive at a sporting event to providing information about a nearby museum exhibit, iBeacon opens a world of possibilities for location awareness, and countless opportunities for interactivity between iOS devices and iBeacon hardware.
iBeacon for apps
Give your iOS apps the ability to determine its proximity to iBeacon-enabled hardware with Core Location APIs.
- Getting Started with iBeacon
- Determining the proximity to an iBeacon device
- Showing a Pass on the Lock Screen
- Turning an iOS device into an iBeacon device
- Core Location Framework
- Ranging for Beacons (sample code)
- Session videos
- Discussion forum
iBeacon hardware
iBeacon-enabled hardware and accessories must integrate iBeacon technology to ensure a reliable and consistent experience for customers. For information about deploying devices, read Getting Started with iBeacon.
[Works with Apple iBeacon]
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Artwork and specifications
Download the resources for developing or manufacturing hardware that integrates iBeacon technology using the iBeacon Proximity Specification.
Once you accept the iBeacon license agreement, youll receive:
- Works with Apple iBeacon Badges
- Works with Apple iBeacon Guidelines
- Proximity Beacon Specification