Chapter    5

Device Capabilities

An iOS device is not just limited to making phone calls; it’s one of the most advanced pieces of machinery ever invented. And the real power lies in the various device capabilities. In this chapter we will learn about the following device capabilities:

  • GeoLocation
  • AsyncStorage
  • Native Alert
  • WebView
  • Animations

GeoLocation

In this section, you will learn how to use iOS location services with a React Native application. Location services are used very often in many popular apps, especially in travel, navigation, cab sharing and the list is endless. This single feature significantly improves the user experience and the silver lining is it’s very easily implemented.

The Geolocation property is enabled in React Native ...

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