We got plenty of applications powered by Apple Push notification feature and even we know how it's implemented. At the end when it comes for testing, simulator won’t help you out. We need actual hardware device. Since Xcode 7, you can now test apps on your device without a program membership. However, to configure push notifications you need a push notification certificate for your App ID, which requires the program membership. Now assume that your server is not ready to trigger notifications. Well, it doesn't stop you testing and see the magic working ! Listed below best options for the same. From online portals : http://apns-gcm.bryantan.info/ http://pushtry.com/ http://www.pushwatch.com/ From Mac app : https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/apn-tester-free/id626590577?mt=12 https://github.com/noodlewerk/NWPusher I have used NWPusher and I will recommend the same. ;-) So, here its recipe Key items [1] PEM file [2] Device token (64bit he
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