The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to quickly integrating real-time functionality into iOS applications using the newly redesigned PubNub iOS SDK Version 4.0, which has been simplified and streamlined by utilizing new Apple features. It begins with instructions on creating a new project in Xcode, setting the language to Swift, and targeting iPhone devices. The guide then explains how to install CocoaPods for managing dependencies, create an Objective-C bridging header to connect the Swift app with the pods, and configure the project for PubNub integration. It concludes with setting up basic publish/subscribe capabilities, allowing users to verify their setup through the PubNub Dev Console and observe real-time data exchange between the console and Xcode.