Apple updates iPhone development tools in tandem with iPhone OS update

Oct 9, 2009 06:44 GMT  ·  By

Alongside the release of iPhone OS 3.1.2 yesterday, iPhone SDK 3.1.2 was also made available for free download via Apple’s Downloads section. For developers, instruments can now profile their application on a device via the WiFi connection, while the iPhone Development grouping now collects crash logs, install bundles, and provisioning profiles in a single location, these being just two of the changes delivered with this update.

According to the changelog for the iPhone OS 3.1.2, the update contains bug fixes and improvements, including fixes for a sporadic issue that may cause the iPhone to not wake from sleep, an issue that may interrupt cellular network services until restart, as well as a bug that could cause occasional crash during video streaming. On the SDK front, update 3.1.2 brings the following changes, according to Apple’s website:

What’s New in this Version - Instruments can now profile your application on a device via WiFi connection. Read the release notes for instructions on how to set this up for your devices. - Organizer: the iPhone Development grouping now collects crash logs, install bundles, and provisioning profiles in a single location. - iPhone OS 3.1 Simulator uses frameworks more closely matching the device.

“With over 1,000 new APIs, iPhone SDK provides developers with a range of new possibilities to enhance the functionality of their applications,” the company headquartered in Cupertino, California, says. “New APIs also provide support for applications to communicate with hardware accessories attached to iPhone or iPod touch.”

In order to access the iPhone SDK 3.1 and additional technical resources and information from Apple, users must log in with a valid iPhone Developer Apple ID and password. Via the link below, those who aren’t currently registered with Apple can sign up immediately and get access to the iPhone SDK for developing iPhone and iPod touch applications.

Download Apple iPhone SDK (Free)