Apple releases Xcode 6.3 with Force Touch support, Swift 1.2

Continuing a barrage of software releases on Wednesday, Apple launched the latest version of Xcode with new compilers for the Swift programming language, SDKs for new hardware like the Force Touch trackpad and more.

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Apple introduces new crash reporting service for developers in latest Xcode 6.3 beta

After releasing a fresh beta of Xcode 6.3 on Monday, Apple outlined a new crash reporting service that will help developers target, fix and track problems directly from the development tool.

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Apple says Mac app makers must transition to ARC memory management by May

In an announcement posted to Apple's developer portal on Friday, the notified app makers that all Mac App Store submissions will soon be restricted from using garbage collection in favor of the Automatic Reference Counting (ARC) compiler feature.

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iTunes Connect bug logs developers into random Apple account, displays wrong apps

Many developers logging into Apple's iTunes Connect portal on Thursday found themselves presented with a a peculiar and potentially crucial error: The site is displaying the username, company, and apps of someone who is not them.

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Apple alerts developers that existing app updates will need to be 64-bit by June 1, 2015

Apple on Wednesday alerted members of its development community that existing applications on the App Store will need to include 64-bit support for any updates submitted after June 1 of next year.

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Apple releases WatchKit developer tools for creating Apple Watch apps & more

Apple on Tuesday announced the availability of WatchKit, allowing developers to begin creating custom third-party applications, Glances and actionable notifications for the upcoming Apple Watch, before the wrist-worn accessory hits the market in early 2015.

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Apple expands TestFlight iOS app beta invitations to 1,000 users

Developers can now invite up to a thousand people to test their beta applications for iOS via its TestFlight tool with just an email address, Apple announced on Thursday.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 6

Apple provides golden masters of iOS 8, Xcode 6 to developers ahead of Sept. 17 launch

iOS 8 will become available to the public on Sept. 17, and developers will have one last chance to test out their apps before its launch with the golden master supplied on Tuesday.

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Apple unveils Swift, a brand new Xcode programming language for developers

Calling it "fast, modern, safe and interactive," Apple on Monday unveiled Swift, a brand new Xcode programming language that it says is superior to Objective-C.

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Developers get new app content descriptions, rating systems in iTunes Connect update

Apple on Tuesday sent out emails to developers notifying them of changes to iTunes Connect that may impact how the company rates their apps, including a new rating system for the Brazilian App Store and territory-specific restrictions.

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iTunes Connect returns to service after scheduled winter closure

Apple on Friday reactivated iTunes Connect after a scheduled holiday downtime, with the developer portal now open for app pricing, distribution and update management.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 2

Apple releases videos, slides from iOS 7 Tech Talks developer conferences

Apple on Monday posted videos and slides that were used during its iOS 7 Tech Talks conferences, which recently wrapped up in London after a two-month, six-city globe-spanning tour.

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Apple's iOS brings developers 5x more revenue per download than Android

Despite Android's significantly larger installed base, iOS continues to dominate in monetization with a five-times-greater return rate for developers — a sign that Cupertino's market segmentation strategy is paying dividends for application creators.

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Apple's iTunes Connect to undergo scheduled shutdown on Dec. 21-27

Apple on Friday sent out emails to developers, reminding them that the iTunes Connect developer portal will be shutdown for the holidays from Dec. 21 through Dec. 27.

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Apple launches redesigned 'Bug Reporter' website for developers

Apple's online "Bug Reporter" tool, also known as "Radar," has been given a facelift with new features, such as improved searching and auto-saving.

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