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iOS/Android/Windows Push Notifications

Posted: 2017-07-02 22:07
by thecomputerchap
I am noticing that more and more websites are using push notifications to keep their users up to date with news etc. I haven't looked into how this is done yet but it seems to be more and more an essential part of our modern life.

I was wondering what is needed to integrate this feature into AppGini. Like I said, I don't know how it works but I would assume that you need some type of gateway?

Are there any bright minds out there that could give suggestions on how such a feat could be achieved? Working examples would be fantastic if possible!

Re: iOS/Android/Windows Push Notifications

Posted: 2017-07-03 00:32
by grimblefritz
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=send+push+notifications+using+php

The next question will be: Is this something that could be integrated into AG?

I can see a simplified alert process being made available, which developers could access via hooks, but I do not see any pre-defined alerts (or alert hook points) being feasible. Alert on what, when, saying what, under what conditions, addressed to whom, etc? That's a tough problem to solve, and one that would vary greatly between applications. And it would be a royal PITA to code and maintain.

I'd rather see Ahmad spend his time on integrated reports ;)

Re: iOS/Android/Windows Push Notifications

Posted: 2017-07-05 10:25
by thecomputerchap
I've got alerts already via email. When a user updates a particular record, it sends an email to another user. But what I'd love is for them to actually get an iOS notification for example, using the iOS notification system.

Re: iOS/Android/Windows Push Notifications

Posted: 2017-07-05 13:52
by grimblefritz
If you've already coded an email alert, then it should be relatively straightforward to add one of the googled examples for push notifications.

Unless your audience is locked into the Appleverse, I would provide for both iOS and Android.