update: cocoapods instructions improvements (#4307)

docs/topics/multiplatform/multiplatform-ios-dependencies.md

@@ -58,7 +58,8 @@ have some other strong reason to do so.
     * [From a custom Podspec repository](native-cocoapods-libraries.md#from-a-custom-podspec-repository)
     * [With custom cinterop options](native-cocoapods-libraries.md#with-custom-cinterop-options)
 
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 To use the dependency in your Kotlin code, import the package `cocoapods.<library-name>`. For the example above, it's:
 

docs/topics/native/native-cocoapods-libraries.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 To add dependencies between a Kotlin project and a Pod library, [complete the initial configuration](native-cocoapods.md#set-up-an-environment-to-work-with-cocoapods).
 You can then add dependencies on different types of Pod libraries.
 
-When you add a new dependency and re-import the project in IntelliJ IDEA, the new dependency will be added automatically.
+When you add a new dependency and re-import the project in your IDE, the new dependency will be added automatically.
 No additional steps are required.
 
 To use your Kotlin project with Xcode, you should [make changes in your project Podfile](native-cocoapods.md#update-podfile-for-xcode).
@@ -49,7 +49,8 @@ version of the library, you can just omit this parameter altogether.
     }
     ```
 
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 To use these dependencies from the Kotlin code, import the packages `cocoapods.<library-name>`:
 
@@ -101,7 +102,8 @@ import cocoapods.FirebaseAuth.*
    >
    {type="note"}
 
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 To use these dependencies from the Kotlin code, import the packages `cocoapods.<library-name>`:
 
@@ -162,7 +164,8 @@ import cocoapods.FirebaseAuth.*
     }
     ```
 
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 To use these dependencies from the Kotlin code, import the packages `cocoapods.<library-name>`:
 
@@ -198,7 +201,8 @@ import cocoapods.CocoaLumberjack.*
     }
     ```
 
-4. Re-import the project.
+4. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 > To work correctly with Xcode, you should specify the location of specs at the beginning of your Podfile.
 > For example,
@@ -242,7 +246,8 @@ import cocoapods.example.*
     }
     ```
 
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 To use these dependencies from the Kotlin code, import the packages `cocoapods.<library-name>`:
 

docs/topics/native/native-cocoapods-xcode.md

@@ -59,7 +59,8 @@ dependency by calling `pod install` manually for each Xcode project. In other ca
     end
     ```
 
-6. Re-import the project.
+6. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
 ## Xcode project with several targets
 
@@ -108,6 +109,12 @@ dependency by calling `pod install` manually for each Xcode project. In other ca
     end
     ```
 
-6. Re-import the project.
+6. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 
-You can find a sample project [here](https://github.com/Kotlin/kmm-with-cocoapods-multitarget-xcode-sample).
+You can find a sample project [here](https://github.com/Kotlin/kmm-with-cocoapods-multitarget-xcode-sample).
+
+## What's next
+
+See [Connect the framework to your iOS project](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/kotlin-multiplatform-dev/multiplatform-integrate-in-existing-app.html#connect-the-framework-to-your-ios-project)
+to learn how to add a custom build script to build phases in Xcode projects.

docs/topics/native/native-cocoapods.md

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@
 Kotlin/Native provides integration with the [CocoaPods dependency manager](https://cocoapods.org/). You can add dependencies
 on Pod libraries as well as use a multiplatform project with native targets as a CocoaPods dependency.
 
-You can manage Pod dependencies directly in IntelliJ IDEA and enjoy all the additional features such as code highlighting 
-and completion. You can build the whole Kotlin project with Gradle and not ever have to switch to Xcode. 
+You can manage Pod dependencies directly in IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio and enjoy all the additional features such as
+code highlighting and completion. You can build the whole Kotlin project with Gradle and not ever have to switch to Xcode. 
 
-Use Xcode only when you need to write Swift/Objective-C code or run your application on a simulator or device.
+You only need Xcode if you want to change Swift/Objective-C code or run your application on an Apple simulator or device.
 To work correctly with Xcode, you should [update your Podfile](#update-podfile-for-xcode). 
 
 Depending on your project and purposes, you can add dependencies between [a Kotlin project and a Pod library](native-cocoapods-libraries.md)
@@ -91,21 +91,6 @@ sudo gem install cocoapods
 </tab>
 </tabs>
 
-<procedure initial-collapse-state="collapsed" title="If you use Kotlin prior to version 1.7.0">
-    <p>If your current version of Kotlin is earlier than 1.7.0, additionally install the <a href="https://github.com/square/cocoapods-generate"><code>cocoapods-generate</code></a> plugin:</p>
-    <p>
-        <code style="block"
-            lang="bash">
-            sudo gem install -n /usr/local/bin cocoapods-generate
-        </code>
-    </p>
-    <tip>
-        <p>
-            Mind that <code>cocoapods-generate</code> couldn't be installed on Ruby 3.0.0 and later. If it's your case, downgrade Ruby or upgrade Kotlin to 1.7.0 or later.
-        </p>
-    </tip>
-</procedure>
-
 If you encounter problems during the installation, check the [Possible issues and solutions](#possible-issues-and-solutions) section.
 
 ## Add and configure Kotlin CocoaPods Gradle plugin
@@ -170,9 +155,10 @@ If you want to configure your project manually:
     >
     {type="note"}
     
-3. Re-import the project.
+3. Run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio)
+   to re-import the project.
 4. Generate the [Gradle wrapper](https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/gradle_wrapper.html) to avoid compatibility
-issues during an Xcode build.
+   issues during an Xcode build.
 
 When applied, the CocoaPods plugin does the following:
 
@@ -213,7 +199,8 @@ of specs at the beginning of your Podfile:
     end
     ```
 
-> Re-import the project after making changes in the Podfile.
+> After making changes in the Podfile, run **Reload All Gradle Projects** in IntelliJ IDEA
+> (or **Sync Project with Gradle Files** in Android Studio) to re-import the project.
 >
 {type="note"}