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  • Configuration Profile support with TestMDM

    I got an email from a prospective user of TestMDM regarding the Single App lock feature. After some reading I learned that whilst this feature only works on Supervised devices, it should be configurable with an MDM. The App Lock is performed by installing a configuration profile on the device. TestMDM hasn’t supported the ability to install…

  • Bundle Selection within TestMDM

    A few recent TestMDM customers have had issues with their IPAs due to the fact they have multiple bundles within them. These are extensions to support Today Widgets or the new Apple Watch. Up to now, I’ve gotten lucky, as the Plist.info files within the IPA seem to fall out in the right order, but a new customer reported…

  • ActiveSync Contacts Server

    I didn’t get as much time this week to work on my ActiveSync server as I would have liked, but I’m happy to say I have Contacts now syncing. Syncing is a stretch, since it only works one way! I’ve published the service to Azure, so if you’d like to test it out, you can…

  • Beginning ActiveSync Server

    In order to occupy my mind whilst I look for a contract role (if you have one, please let me know!), I decided to start digging into ActiveSync and see what would be involved in building a simple server. As I’m looking for a new role, I get calls from recruitment agents here in the UK…

  • TestMDM now supports VPP

    After a very kind request from a user, I decided to add basic VPP support to TestMDM. As of 2 minutes ago, you can now: Add your VPP token. Register new user accounts within your VPP account. Assign licenses to these accounts Install apps from the VPP using the MDM functionality Adding your VPP token…

  • PassVerse.com – the end of active support and development

    PassVerse has been part of my life since I first sketched out the idea on a Virgin flight to Las Vegas in the summer of 2012. It has grown and morphed over the intervening years, taught me lots and made me feel both despair and joy! Alas, all things must come to an end. I’ve been putting…

  • From Barcode to Passbook

    My prototype app based on the MakeMeAPass website is up and running. You simply select the card type, use the camera to scan the barcode and hey-presto, you’ll have a passbook pass to add. The usual issues still apply, such as some scanners being unable to scan barcodes on Passbook. I’m planning to add simple…

  • Multiple Device Support with TestMDM

    This has been a long time coming, but I finally added multiple devices support to TestMDM When you issue a command, you’ll now get the option to select the device you want the command to go to. This makes it easier to test your app on multiple devices. I’ve also removed the Pay-As-You-Go option and…

  • Peopler now approved!

    After more than one rejection by Apple, Peopler has now been approved for sale. If you want to check people’s calendars in MS Exchange without needing Outlook or messing with Shared Calendars, Peopler might be what you’re looking for! It’s free to download and can be upgraded using an In-App Purchase if you like it.…

  • PassVerse is for sale

    After many months of soul searching, I’ve decided to sell my PassVerse product. I’ve been working on PassVerse for over two years and it has changed from a SaaS product to a standalone software product. I’ve learned an awful lot about selling software and I’ve some happy customers who use PassVerse within their own businesses. As…

  • Commuter Pal Route Wizard

    Yesterday, I captured this short video of my efforts to improve the Commuter Pal route wizard. As I’m not a premium user of WordPress, I can’t upload the video here. Rather it’s over on YouTube – http://youtu.be/HY92-uyPZMY

  • How to view your colleagues’ schedules at a glance!

    I spent some time over the weekend tweaking the UI for Peopler. I think this version looks a little clearer and more distinct. I’ve also added a new feedback page to this version and I’m keen to see whether this makes a difference. Peopler lets you view the calendar’s of other people using Microsoft Exchange.…