There are a number of device specific features that you have to test on the device, but it’s no harder than using the simulator. Just build a debug target for the device and leave it attached to the computer.
List of actions that require an actual device:
- the actual phone
- the camera
- the accelerometer
- real GPS data
- the compass
- vibration
- push notifications…
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