Do I need to register to APNs to use GCM Push notifications in iOS?

Question

I am building a hybrid APP with cordova. I am using the phonegap-plugin-push to register to GCM so i can push notifications to Android.

My question is if i need the APNs certificates to be able to use GCM in iOS, or if with the plugin alone and the registration to GCM is enough?

Answer 1

Short answer, Yes. You must then upload your APNs Certificate to GCM. Check out this Route 85 video about Sending Notifications on iOS through GCM.

Other useful links for you:

• https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/ios/start

• https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/ios/client

• https://developers.google.com/cloud-messaging/ios/certs

Possibly similar post: iOS support for Google Cloud Messaging