{"id":3089,"date":"2018-08-14T14:37:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T12:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theill.com\/?p=3089"},"modified":"2018-08-16T13:38:47","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T11:38:47","slug":"ns-usage-description-default-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theill.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/14\/ns-usage-description-default-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensible NS*UsageDescription values"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">While working on <a href=\"https:\/\/familiohq.com\">Familio<\/a> I regular have to add new usage descriptions in our Info.plist. These usage descriptions are required when asking for various kinds of permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve collected my list of default usage descriptions which others might find useful as a sensible default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">&lt;key>NSBluetoothPeripheralUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to Bluetooth, we are able to communicate with other families with ease&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSContactsUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your contacts, we are able to read phone and emails of your existing contacts&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSCalendarsUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your calendar, we are able to process invites automatically for you&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSCameraUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your camera, we are able to take a selfie for your profile picture&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your location, we are able to provide services in your geographical area&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your photo library, we are able to store pictures you are taking on your device&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription&lt;\/key>\u00a0\u00a0&lt;string>By allowing access to your photo library, we are able to store your captured pictures&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSSpeechRecognitionUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to speech, we are able to faster enter information for you&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSAppleMusicUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to Apple Music, we are able to suggest music for you and your family&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSMicrophoneUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to your microphone, we are able to send your voice when performing a call&lt;\/string><br\/><br\/>&lt;key>NSMotionUsageDescription&lt;\/key><br\/>&lt;string>By allowing access to motion usage, we are able to better detect how you and your family move&lt;\/string><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While working on Familio I regular have to add new usage descriptions in our Info.plist. 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