Say hello to the iPhone SDK 8th beta version

Section: iPhone + Communications, iPhone, iPhone SDK & AppsFinally, just in time for the release of the iPhone 3G in a couple weeks, Apple has released the 8th beta version of the iPhone Software Development Kit. This new iPhone SDK includes everything that third-party iPhone application developers could probably need, including tools, compilers, frameworks and documentation. In addition, the SDK also contains the Xcode IDE, as well as the Instrument analysis tools and many more. The iPhone SDK also includes the iPhone Simulator, which enables developers to create applications that run on both the iPhone and iPod Touch. It is compatible with the final iPhone 2.0 release, and can be used to build and sign any iPhone OS application that needs to be submitted to the App Store. The iPhone SDK is free to download, but if you’re keen on submitting your iPhone OS applications, you must be a member of the iPhone Developer Program. Being a member also gives you a complete and integrated process for developing, debugging and distributing your free, commercial, or in-house applications. Likewise, it also gives you access to the complete package of development resources, real-world testing on iPhone, and distribution facility to the App Store. Via [Palluxo] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

iPhone SDK contains a 3G iPhone icon?

Take this one with a huge grain of salt, but some enterprising members of the MacRumors forums went poking around the iPhone SDK files and unearthed what might be an icon representation of the 3G iPhone. (We looked ourselves and it's definitely there.) There's only one tiny image (scaled up on the left), but it's clearly different from the other iPhone icons in the bundle, and it matches up nicely with some of the other leaked images we've been seeing. Of course, this is more likely a bad render or even just temporary art for the SDK, but things certainly seem like they're starting to domino here -- June 9 can't get here fast enough, can it, Steve? [Thanks, Michael]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

News: Apple updates iPhone SDK for OS 2.2

Coinciding with the release of iPhone Software 2.2 for the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod touch, Apple has released an updated version of its iPhone Software Development Kit for the new software. Listed as build 9M2621, the updated SDK weighs in at 1.56GB and requires Mac OS X 10.5.5. iPhone SDK for iPhone OS 2.2 is available now as a free download for registered developers from the iPhone Dev Center. ...

Macintosh/iPhone software update round-up - October 28, 2008

Section: Software + Apps, Miscellaneous, Third-Party, iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps, Mac + Computers, SoftwareMacintosh and iPhone software updates and announcements for October 28, 2008: Griffin Technology, Inc., has announced the availability of iTalk, a new sound recording app for iPhone, iPhone 3G, and 2nd generation iPod touch. Griffin iTalk turns iPhone or iPod touch into an ultra-mobile, super-compact recording unit. This two-part app allows users to create high-quality recordings, and then transfer the recordings to a Mac or PC. Users will appreciate the one-touch recording controls, and the ability to pause/resume recordings and even append to previous recordings on the fly. Lava Software is now shipping PasswordVault 6.1, a simple and practical enterprise-level password manager for Windows, MacOS X and Linux. This new version includes instant search abilities, makes it easy to add new entries by dropping a web address onto a dropbox on the main window, includes password and web bookmark management and synchronization over LAN and Internet, and is compatible to all web browsers on all platforms. Desktop and portable USB stick versions are available. Full Control and WIT Entertainment today unveiled ElectroCUTE, their first coproduction for the iPhone. The game is designed to redefine gameplay and user interaction by fully utilizing the unique multitouch interface of the market’s hottest mobile device. Where regular tapping the screen obscures most of the screen, ElectroCUTE lets players enjoy the full view of the game while playing. Information Appliance Associates has announced the release of PocketMac iCalScreenSaver, the first screensaver to attractively display iCal appointments. PocketMac iCalScreenSaver leverages IAA’s iCal sync technology to produce an attractive, clear and simple screensaver that cycles through users’ calendars. Arten Science has announced Pointer+. Pointer+ is a simple, inexpensive, very focused application for your Mac that adds additional functionality at the press of a key. Functionality that is invaluable if you are using your computer to demonstrate software to a third party, or if using any sort of screen recording software. Myvu Corporation today announced that Myvu Crystal is now fully compatible with Apple’s revolutionary iPhone, in addition to existing compatibility with all Apple iPod with video models. Myvu video eyewear transforms mobile media players into hands-free, full-screen private viewing experiences. The Myvu patented SolidOptex technology offers the thinnest, lightest and most durable video eyewear available. Users can purchase the new Works with iPhone cable for $24.95. publicspace.net has announced MacBreakZ 4.8.6. Version 4.8.6 improves activity feedback via the application’s menu bar item. MacBreakZ monitors the user’s keyboard and mouse activity and provides feedback on how likely the current activity level is to cause repetitive strain injuries. The menu bar icon changes color from green, to amber, red and finally flashing red when the activity level exceeds safe levels. Sonos today announced the availability of Sonos Controller for the iPhone application. Using the native iPhone point and flick interface, Sonos Controller for the iPhone lets iPhone and iPod Touch owners fully control their Sonos music experience with complete search, music playback and independent volume control for any room with a Sonos Zone. The robustness of this application means that anyone with an iPhone or iPod Touch could bring the Sonos experience home for the price of one Zone Player. Classic heritage and technogadgetry are quite arguably some of Proporta’s most definable characteristics, which is why they’ve timed the launch of their Limited Edition Aluminum Lined Leather Case (Apple iPhone 3G) with the launch of the new James Bond film - Quantum of Solace. Handcrafted from the finest Leather and lined with Aluminum that’s tough enough to meet even aircraft-grade specifications, Proporta brings superb protection to the table, and classically styled it in a way that would make even M impressed. Yazsoft has released a major new update to ShareTool. Developed for Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, ShareTool lets you access all of the Bonjour services on your home or office network from anywhere in the world securely over a 100% SSH encrypted connection. This includes iTunes Music Sharing, Screen Sharing, File Sharing, printing, and much more. No configuration. No complication. No server or technical skills required. Just a mouse click. Macvide has announced Audio Recorder 2.0, their Audio capturing conversion utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, Audio Recorder allows capture voice, music and other audio that you can use in podcasts or other audio or voice presentations. All of the most popular formats are supported, including mp3, amr, wma, mmf, aac, ac3, flac, mp2, and helps bridge the gap between many audio standards. ProteMac has announced ProteMac Meter 1.1, their network Activity monitor and network traffic logger utility for Mac OS X. With a focus on ease-of-use, ProteMac Meter allows control network activity for each application on your Mac, showing you exactly what was transmitted and to where. ProteMac Meter provides real-time network processes monitoring and shows the history of every network activity. Even though Apple removed the iPhone SDK NDA, it is hard for iPhone developers to find iPhone SDK developer related Web resources. AppsAmuck.com has put together ”The Really Big List of iPhone SDK Development Links” with well over seventy iPhone SDK links listed. Dare to be Creative has announced the release of ResizeMe 1.3.1, the batch image and photo editor for Mac OS X Tiger and Leopard. The new version ships with a French localization as part of the company’s global expansion plans, and following popular demand from users in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and other French speaking countries. Online television network blip.tv has announced it is now offering dynamically served, fully interactive, third-party tracked advertising for video podcasts in iTunes. The advertisements are verified using DoubleClick’s industry standard DART platform and support click-through with DoubleClick DART click tracking. The system is designed to be compliant with the IAB Digital Video Advertising Standards. Full Story » | Written by Kirk Hiner for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Briefly: Spain, Poland iPhone talk; iPhone SDK beta 5; AT&T memo

Talks are ongoing to bring the next-generation of Apple's iPhone to Spain and Poland. Meanwhile, a new version of the iPhone SDK has been released with minor tweaks; AppleInsider can confirm an AT&T memo issued Tuesday; and eBay has yanked an auction...

Apple applies for "Cocoa Touch" trademark for iPhone

Apple has filed a trademark application for "Cocoa Touch," the software toolset that allows developers to access the Multi-Touch and accelerometer features in the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch. Apple has filed under International Class 009 in the U-S, seeking a trademark in the programming, data recovery and data analysis category. The Cocoa Touch API framework is included in the iPhone SDK....