• Electric@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Xcode has a simulator that can run any model of iPhone or iPad. Works exactly like a real device.

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      7 months ago

      Yes, that’s what I mean. It’s a simulator, not an emulator. It does not work exactly like a real device. For simple stuff, sure, but if you dive below the surface even a little it’s very different.

      One example is anything to do with the GPU / Metal. It has a very different set of capabilities and limitations than actual iOS hardware.