run in background?

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

Can an app be made to run in background, i.e. user starts app then closes it and/or switches off iPhone with slider and app still runs and does things specified at certain time intervals? [import]uid: 109677 topic_id: 19738 reply_id: 319738[/import]

#2

Certain things can be backgrounded like playing audio, but for the most part, no it cannot. [import]uid: 19626 topic_id: 19738 reply_id: 76419[/import]

#3

thanks for response, is there a listing anywhere of what can be put into background and what cannot? [import]uid: 109677 topic_id: 19738 reply_id: 76423[/import]

#4

http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#DOCUMENTATION/iPhone/Conceptual/iPhoneOSProgrammingGuide/ManagingYourApplicationsFlow/ManagingYourApplicationsFlow.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40007072-CH4-SW3

Apps that play audible content to the user while in the background, such as a music player app

Apps that keep users informed of their location at all times, such as a navigation app

Apps that support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Newsstand apps that need to download and process new content

Apps that receive regular updates from external accessories

In addition you can use local notifications to wake your app up at certain times to do things as also detailed at the above link. [import]uid: 19626 topic_id: 19738 reply_id: 76424[/import]

#5

Thanks a lot for this info!! [import]uid: 109677 topic_id: 19738 reply_id: 76428[/import]