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Download Safari 5.2 Update 4 - Developer News

Apple Developer Program members have been greeted by a new release of Safari 5.2 this week, with instructions to test the web browser against the most recent builds of OS X Lion. Safari 5.2 Update 4 is the fourth pre-release seed of Safari 5.2 which Apple is now offering via its Safari Dev Center. The included seed ...

17 May 2012
04:51 GMT

iOS 6 Recorded in Application Logs, WWDC Release Likely

“High-profile” developers are beginning to notice their apps being used (tested) on iPhones and iPads running iOS 6, the next major version of Apple’s mobile operating system. Likely tested by software engineers with prototype iDevices, these applications are sending back logs to their respective d...

16 May 2012
04:01 GMT

Apple Launches Remote Desktop 3.6 for OS X Mountain Lion - Developer News

Apple has released a new version of its Remote Desktop management software to developers this week. Version 3.6 build 360A16 brings support for the IPv6 protocol, compatibility with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, and more.Listing known issues, the seed notes for Apple’s Remote Desktop 3.61 reveal that build 360A16 is...

5 May 2012
11:23 GMT

Apple Internationalization Effort: Third-Party Localization Vendors [Part 4]

Developers seeking to Internationalize their applications, whether it’s on the Mac or on iOS, can employ the help of some third-party vendors of localization services.In other words, if you’re too lazy / busy to do it yourself, you can enlist the help of a company that will take care of all the technicali...

4 May 2012
19:11 GMT

Apple Internationalization Effort: Programming Resources [Part 3]

To help Mac and iOS programmers internationalize and localize their apps, Apple is putting out a flurry of technical resources completely free of charge. Developers registered with Apple can now access a wealth of programming resources to Internationalize their apps and broaden their distribution, the company has re...

4 May 2012
16:31 GMT

Apple Internationalization Effort: Preparing Your App [Part 2]

Now that developers have heard straight from Apple’s mouth that it’s always a good idea to have their apps localized in numerous languages, some may be interested in how to get this done in the quickest way possible. It’s easier said than done, granted. There are quite a few steps and guidelines to...

4 May 2012
14:31 GMT

Apple Internationalization Effort: Overview [Part 1]

Apple is enticing developers to “internationalize” their software, both on the Mac and on the iPhone, offering up instructions, programming resources, links to third-party localization vendors, and more. A colorful section on Apple’s developer site called “Internationalization” holds a ...

4 May 2012
08:10 GMT

Apple Sends Mac Developers an Email About Gatekeeper

Apple is addressing Mac Developer Program members encouraging them to sign applications with their Developer ID now to get ready for Gatekeeper in OS X Mountain Lion. As explained in our Mountain Lion Features special, Gatekeeper is a new security measure in OS X version 10.8 aka Mountain Lion which, according to Ap...

1 May 2012
02:43 GMT

Download Xcode 4.4 Developer Preview 3

A new developer preview of Xcode 4.4 is now available to people enrolled with Apple’s annual $99 program, and includes an updated LLVM Compiler (version 4.0), as well as other enhancements. People familiar with the new Xcode are reporting that Developer Preview 3 brings a hefty list of Objective-C language fea...

19 April 2012
03:07 GMT

Apple Increases Revenue for Developers Running iAds

Apple has issued an update to the Developer Advertising Services Agreement notifying programmers that the revenue share for iAds has been officially increased from 60 percent to 70. A memo titled “Developer Advertising Services Agreement Update” has been sent out to people enrolled with Apple’s iAd...

2 April 2012
02:49 GMT

Apple Launches New Resources for iOS Developers

Members of Apple’s Developer Program are being informed that the App Store Resource Center now includes additional goodies that they can use to better promote their software.According to a memo on the News and Announcements section for Apple developers, the Cupertino tech giant has added new resources to the Ap...

31 March 2012
08:55 GMT

Apple to Developers: Handle Your Push Notifications

Apple is reminding developers to constantly optimize their connections to the Apple Push Notification Service via a new announcement on its Developer site. Titled “Optimizing Connections to the Apple Push Notification Service,” the memo aims to educate developers regarding the proper handling of connecti...

22 March 2012
14:41 GMT

Apple Announces 50MB Limit for Cellular Downloads

Although this has been known for a while, Apple has confirmed that customers looking to download iTunes content over their cellular connection will be able to do so in the 50 megabyte range - a 30MB increase from the previous cap. Via its Developer site, Apple is announcing that customers can download apps that are ...

21 March 2012
06:59 GMT

Apple Preparing OS X 10.7.4 Builds for Testing

Apple is reportedly gearing up to send OS X 10.7.4 builds to its developer community, first only to a handful of testers, then to the rest of the people registered with the company’s developer programs.People familiar with Apple’s roadmap are telling AppleInsider that Cupertino is preparing to roll out a ...

13 March 2012
07:06 GMT

Apple Has Paid Out $4 Billion to iOS Developers So Far

The iOS App Store has paid the people who created its 550,000 apps over four billion dollars, Apple has confirmed. After announcing the winner of its 25 billion downloads competition, Apple dished out some impressive figures today, including the hefty sum of money that the digital distribution venue has yielded for ...

5 March 2012
10:48 GMT

Apple Developer IDs Up for Grabs

Apple has made an announcement on its Developer site, as well as via email, that programmers making a buck in the Mac App Store should get their Developer ID and sign apps to have their customers assured they’re not downloading any malware. Developers are being informed via email that Apple believes “The...

28 February 2012
03:10 GMT

Apple Extends Deadline for Sandboxing Mac Apps

With the release of OS X 10.7.3 earlier this month, as well as a bunch of new APIs inside the newest public version of Xcode, Mac application developers can leverage a number of sandboxing elements that allow them to secure their software better. Which is why Apple has officially extended the sandboxing deadline to ...

22 February 2012
03:24 GMT

Apple Dev Member Center Down – “We’ll Be Back Soon”

Apple has put up the yellow sticky sign saying “We’ll be back soon” over at its Developer web site (the Member Center section), signaling that changes are underway for developers who wish to download and test out the new Mountain Lion. The Cupertino, Calif. computer giant today rolled out a develop...

16 February 2012
09:44 GMT

Apple Formally Announces 70% Revenue Share for iAds

After Ad Age broke news yesterday that Apple was going to better compensate developers running iAds on its iOS platforms, the company has now formally acknowledged the change in an official statement. An update on the News and Announcements section for developers on Apple’s site reads: “iAd Introduces Hi...

16 February 2012
04:31 GMT

Apple Developers, Engage Your Users with Notifications

An update is available for those who read the News and Announcements section for Apple developers. Cupertino is encouraging all those who make a living in the App Store to delight their customers by adding local and push notification support in their software. “Engaging Users with Local and Push Notifications,...

8 February 2012
13:11 GMT

Apple Orders iOS Developers to Make Retina Graphics

Going by an email sent out to registered Apple developers this week, Cupertino wants all titles in the App Store to feature high-resolution Retina display graphics. The email mentions that developers must upload new screenshots in the RGB field with at least 72 dpi (dots per inch) and a resolution of 960 x 640 pixel...

8 February 2012
03:11 GMT

Apple Kindly Asks Developers to Play Ball

After pulling a number of fraudulent applications from iTunes, Apple is reminding iOS developers that if they want to do business in the App Store, they’ll have to play by the rules.Particularly, the Cupertino giant has issued a reminder to all those enrolled with the company’s developer program that they...

7 February 2012
02:39 GMT

Safari 5.1.4 Released for Mac and Windows Testers

Apple has put out a notice to all registered developers informing that a new version of the Safari web browser is available for testing. The update boasts faster JavaScript on OS X Lion, delivers plug-in fixes, multi-touch enhancements, and more. Labeled as “Safari 5.1.4 Update for Mac and Windows”, the ...

3 February 2012
03:27 GMT

Apple Posts iOS 5.0.1 iTunes Connect Update

Developers working with iOS 5.0.1 now have the option to edit the default language for app metadata at any time, Cupertino has announced. On its Developer site, Apple informs developers that if they have multiple apps, they can now manage metadata localizations for each individual app. “Any localizations you ...

27 January 2012
05:31 GMT

Apple Releases OS X Lion 10.7.3 Build 11D46 via Developer Channels

People enrolled with Apple’s annual developer program are signaling the appearance of a new Lion test build through the company’s Dev Center. Seed 11D46 has no known issues and may be the GM version preceding the public release. The new beta carries a build number of 11D46, people familiar with the softw...

18 January 2012
11:10 GMT

Apple Fixes Certificate Code Signing for iOS and Mac Apps

iOS and Mac coders writing over at the Apple Developer Forums in the past few days have reported various issues with faulty code signing certificates. Apple is glad to inform programmers that said issues have been resolved.An email sent out to registered Apple developers says: “We have identified and resolved a...

18 January 2012
06:51 GMT

iOS Developer Says He’s Tired of Apple Taking a 30% Cut

A developer who has grown tired of paying $99 in annual fees for iTunes Connect access, only to see Apple take a 30% cut from the profits generated by his app, has decided to pull out of the game and sell 'Buckshot' to whomever wants the responsibility of maintaining it. Buckshot takes you on a scavenger h...

4 January 2012
13:01 GMT

Last Chance to Submit a New iPhone App ‘Till New Year's Eve

Developers looking to submit a new iOS binary for review may want to hurry up ironing out those bugs as Apple will stop accepting apps when December 20 is over. That's today, and the shutdown lasts until December 29, when the company will start accepting new submissions for just a couple of days and then it&rsq...

20 December 2011
04:31 GMT

Download Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 (11D16) - Developer News

Apple has begun seeding OS X 10.7.3 betas to its developer install-base with two separate builds for Client and Server needs requiring testers to focus on areas like iCloud document storage, Address Book, iCal, and Mail.Developers accessing the Mac Dev Center at Apple.com will be greeted with OS X Lion 10.7.3 build 1...

16 November 2011
03:33 GMT

Apple Prepares for iTunes Match Rollout, Again

The fruity company in Cupertino, California has issued a new notice to developers with information that iTunes Match is about to launch to the masses.In a message delivered to all registered developers testing iTunes Match, Apple revealed that iCloud libraries would be deleted, as the company gears up to launch the m...

14 November 2011
03:36 GMT

Apple: 'No Plans' for Siri on iPhone 4, iPod touch 4G

Squashing the dreams of millions of iPhone owners out there, Apple has reportedly confirmed to a developer that the company has "no plans" to support Siri on old-generation hardware, after being said to have tested a special build internally.As the story goes, Michael Steeber, founder of MSComputerVideos, had a chat ...

9 November 2011
04:51 GMT

Apple Introduces New Animation Tools in iAd Producer 2.0

Apple is throwing in new tools and animation effects for users of iAd Producer, the program used to design and assemble rich, interactive iAd content without any programming.iAd producer is comprised of a single-window interface for viewing and editing ad layouts and settings. Users can employ project templates with ...

9 November 2011
04:04 GMT

Apple Offers Download for iOS 5.0.1 Beta 2 via Dev Center, OTA

Targeting developers enrolled with Apple’s $99 yearly program, iOS 5.0.1 beta 2 is being made available on the Apple Dev Center and via OTA update.The release increments the previous beta (build 9A402) which arrived just days ago with fixes for battery drainage, a security fix for iPad, and more. The beta intro...

6 November 2011
05:53 GMT

Safari 5.1.2 to Deliver PDF Fixes, More

In addition to releasing a new iTunes beta to developers this week, Apple has posted a new version of Safari with some bug fixes and a bunch of instructions for areas that require testing.According to those familiar with the build, “Safari 5.1.2 fixes issues where PDFs in frames were not displayed in the browse...

4 November 2011
09:16 GMT

Apple Pushes Sandboxing Requirement to March 2012

Apple is announcing that developers looking to submit software to the Mac App Store are required to implement sandboxing, a security measure that keeps apps from affecting the entire system if compromised.A post on Apple’s News and Announcements area on its developer site says that “The vast majority of M...

3 November 2011
08:33 GMT

Apple Prepares for iTunes Match Public Rollout

Apple has addressed its developer community with an email signaling plans to delete all current iCloud libraries tested with the new iTunes Match feature.iTunes Match will allow customers to store their entire music collection, including songs they’ve imported from CDs or purchased somewhere else, for just $24....

27 October 2011
03:45 GMT

Apple Launches iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour 2011

Apple is taking iOS 5 on a world tour and it wants devs to come along for the ride. Pit-stopping in nine major cities around the world, the mini-WWDCs will allow developers to leard from Apple experts and enhance their software with new technologies. Space is limited, and it’s almost fully booked already.&ldquo...

21 October 2011
02:49 GMT

Download Xcode 4.2 for OS X Lion

Apple has released Xcode 4.2 as a free download to all developers and non-developers alike with support for OS X Lion and iOS 5, and SDKs for coding apps for either of the two platforms.“Xcode is the complete developer toolset for creating applications for Mac, iPhone, and iPad,” reads Apple’s descr...

13 October 2011
09:11 GMT

iTunes 10.5.1 Beta Reaches Developers

Apple has already seeded developers with a new beta version of iTunes, hours after the company released iTunes 10.5 with a number of new features, iCloud support, and security fixes for Windows users.iTunes 10.5.1 includes the latest iTunes Match beta. Apple has taken iCloud online publicly, but iTunes Match currentl...

12 October 2011
05:59 GMT

iOS 5, iCloud Apps Now Accepted by Apple Review Board

Apple is emailing its vast developer community informing that their reviewers are now prepared to receive an influx of iOS 5 and iCloud applications for testing and approval in the company’s App Stores.iOS 5, the next major version of Apple mobile operating system, brings with it a ton of new features and enhan...

5 October 2011
09:03 GMT

iTunes Match Beta Reopened - Developer News

iTunes Match beta testing has been expanded to additional developers, Apple has announced via an email sent out to registered developers residing in North America.Gone live in August and then closed within hours after the number of sought testers had maxed out, the iTunes Match beta is now open for more U.S. devs, Ap...

12 September 2011
08:35 GMT

Download New iTunes 10.5, iWork for iOS, Apple TV Software Betas - Developer News

Apple is seeding iTunes 10.5 beta 8 to developers, delivering several bug fixes and performance updates for iTunes Match beta users and the ability to back up to iCloud from iTunes. iWork for iOS beta 3 and Apple TV Software beta 6 are also available for download from Apple’s Dev Center.According to the release...

10 September 2011
13:42 GMT

Download iOS 5 Beta 7 - Developer News

Developers running iOS 5 betas are being handed a new version containing bug fixes and improvements. The new beta can be downloaded either over-the-air (OTA) or as a complete IPSW file from Apple’s iOS Dev Center alongside fresh builds of Xcode, and iTunes. Released almost two weeks ago to those enrolled wit...

1 September 2011
03:14 GMT

Apple Releases Auto-Ingest Tool for Automatic Retrieval of iTunes Connect Reports - Developer News

Those enrolled with Apple’s $99-a-year developer program are being informed about a change in the Sales and Trends module which now allows devs to have iTunes Connect reports automatically downloaded onto their Mac or Windows PC for safe keeping. An update on the News and Announcements section for Apple Deve...

31 August 2011
03:10 GMT

Download iTunes 10.5 Beta 6.1 with iTunes Match - Developer News

Developers can download a new beta of iTunes 10.5 which now includes iTunes Match, the $24.99 subscription-based annual service that allows you to access your entire collection of songs anywhere, and serves up files that play back at 256-Kbps iTunes Plus quality, even if the original copy was of lower quality. Acc...

30 August 2011
04:28 GMT

Download OS X Lion 10.7.2 Beta 3 (11C43), iCloud Beta 9 and iPhoto Beta 3 - Developer News

Those enrolled with Apple’s developer program have been informed that a third beta of OS X 10.7.2 is available for download alongside iCloud for OS X Lion Beta 9 and iPhoto 9.2 Beta 3.Immediately obtainable from Apple’s Mac Dev Center, OS X Lion Update 10.7.2 Build 11C43 asks developers to focus their tes...

27 August 2011
14:11 GMT

Apple Instates New Policies for Rejected Apps

Apple has announced new features for iTunes Connect, one of which offers the ability to resolve metadata issues that have been identified by the App Review team without having to recompile and resubmit a new binary for review. Via its Developer news channel, Apple says, “We are pleased to announce two new fe...

24 August 2011
10:21 GMT

Mac App Store Localization Badges Available for Download - Developer News

Apple is offering developers the chance to post badges that allow customers to know instantly which languages are supported in a given application, much like the badges offered by Cupertino for iTunes App Store links. Via News and Announcements for Apple Developers, the Cupertino giant is informing code savvy Mac ...

24 August 2011
06:21 GMT

iOS 5 Beta 6 Playing Hard to Get

Although there had been strong indication of an impending iOS 5 Beta 6 release on August 18, Apple is yet to serve up the bits to its developer community.Code found in recent iOS betas from Apple was subject to interpretation earlier this month with several sources claiming that a new beta was set to arrive on August...

19 August 2011
03:03 GMT

Download iOS 5 Beta 5 IPSW - Developer News

Apple has kicked off this week with a nice new update for developers who took it upon themselves to test and improve the company’s mobile operating system - iOS 5 Beta 5.The update comes with an unusually large changelog which, courtesy of BGR, is available in its entirely to review and discuss.Apple outlines n...

9 August 2011
02:44 GMT


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