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 Downloads Top 100,000

CUPERTINO, California—March 12, 2008—Apple® today announced that more than 100,000 iPhone™ developers have downloaded the beta iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) in the first four days since its launch on March 6. The iPhone SDK provides developers with the same rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools that Apple uses to create its native applications for iPhone and iPod® touch.

Live from Apple's iPhone SDK press conference

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Live_from_Apple_s_iPhone_SDK_press_conference'; 9:05AM - Alright, we're here and registered! We'll be checking in as things get going shortly. 9:26AM - It's minglin' time! The space usually reserved for product demos is hollowed out for the Apple Continental Breakfast today, tons of journos and execs hanging out before the keynote kicks off. Continue reading Live from Apple's iPhone SDK press conference

Apple updates Pro Applications, Final Cut Server, and iPhone Config Utility

Last Thursday, Apple released three updates that we forgot to touch on.Pro Applications Update 2008-03 (support site link)Pro Applications Update 2008-03 "addresses general performance issues and improves overall stability." More information about the Pro Apps update can be found in the release notes. You can download the installer package here.Final Cut Server Update 1.1.1 (support site link)Apple notes on their support website that FCS Update 1.1.1 addresses "installation issues and general performance issues and improves overall stability." Apple has also posted more information about the update in the release notes.iPhone Configuration Utility 1.0.1 for Mac OS X (support site link)The iPhone Config Utility allows enterprises to maintain a large number of iPhones (including installing and provisioning applications). The utility has been updated to version 1.0.1, and in normal Apple update fashion, they have not included any release notes for this version. You can however, download the installer package by visiting the Apple support site.All of these updates require Mac OS X 10.5.5, which was updated last week. You can download these updates by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) or by visiting the Apple support website links and download the installer packages. Thanks to everyone who sent this in!Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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...

iPhone SDK Beta 8 Released

Apple has released iPhone SDK Beta 8 (9m2199) in preparation for launching the iPhone App Store in the near future. Additionally, iPhone beta certificates issued before June 9 have also expired. Applications must be associated with a certificate issued after June 9 in order to work with the iPhone. The update is 1.25GB in size, and includes iPhone firmware revision 5a345. Typically, if the revision ends in a number, it's a pretty stable release. According to sources familiar with the release notes, things got a lot more stable in the last two weeks, since revision 5a331. Also mentioned along with the update is a developer-only version of iTunes 7.7, which developers can use to "install iPhone OS Beta 8 on your Apple devices." The new version of iTunes doesn't seem to be included with the 1.25GB update, however, and developers -- apparently -- are having a hard time finding it on Apple's website. More details about the SDK will be available here as we learn them, and will probably be posted to Apple's iPhone Developer Site when they're available. Tips, as always, are welcome at our tip line. We're happy to take a look at confidential information, and your anonymity is our guarantee. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments