IPhone Address Book Search

Question

I want to create a built-in address book search in my application. Basically, I have a UITextField, and I want the search results from your address book to appear when you enter text into it, and you can automatically fill in what you type when you click on it. If you look in the SMS or Mail application, then in the "To" field when sending a message exactly what I want.

I looked at Apple's Address Book Programming Guide and the closest thing is ABPeoplePickerNavigationController. But this brings up a new view controller that I don't want. So my question is: is there an iOS API that allows me to use this search function? Or should I write my own?

tl; dr How do I emulate Apple's address book search features directly in the text box?

Answer 1

This demo project contains the source code for performing an address book search from the UISearchBar.

Answer 2

You will need to use the ABAddressBookCopyPeopleWithName API.