Now you have more ways to reach millions of users around the world. We have expanded language support in iTunes Connect, so you can localize app metadata, keywords, and screenshots in 10 new languages: Traditional Chinese, Norwegian, Turkish, Finnish, Danish, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, and Greek.Check out the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for details on adding new localizations. And learn about other resources for Internationalization and Localization.
We’ve added new resources to the App Store Resource Center that make it even easier to promote your apps worldwide. The updated App Store Marketing and Advertising Guidelines for Developers provides helpful information on using the App Store badge—including new localized versions in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese—as well as featuring Apple products in marketing materials, creating custom photography and video, promoting apps with accessories, and more. Visit the App Store Resource Center.
The Apple Push Notification Service provides a high-speed, high-capacity interface, so you should establish and maintain an open connection to handle all your notifications. Connections that are repeatedly opened and closed will affect the performance and stability of your connection to the Apple Push Notification Service and may be considered denial-of-service attacks. You should also connect regularly to the feedback service so you don’t send notifications to devices that no longer have your app installed. Learn more about connecting to the Apple Push Notification Service.
Great apps come in all sizes. If you happen to offer a larger app, we’ve made it even easier for App Store customers to get your app wherever they are. We’ve raised the Wi-Fi download requirement from 20 MB to 50 MB so customers can download apps up to 50 MB in size over their cellular data network.
The Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, but we also want to protect users when they download applications from other places. Developer ID is a new way to help prevent users from installing malware on their Mac. Along with Gatekeeper, a new feature in OS X Mountain Lion, signing applications with your Developer ID certificate provides users with the confidence that your application is not known malware and has not been tampered with. Get started with Developer ID today and prepare your applications for Gatekeeper. Learn more.
We have extended the deadline for sandboxing your apps on the Mac App Store from March 1st to June 1st to provide you with enough time to take advantage of new sandboxing entitlements available in OS X 10.7.3 and new APIs in Xcode 4.3. Get more details about sandboxing your app and find answers to FAQs. Learn more.
OS X Mountain Lion introduces great features inspired by iPad, re-imagined for the Mac. With the Developer Preview, you can explore Game Center, Notification Center, Documents in the Cloud, new sharing capabilities, advanced security features and so much more. Read more about OS X Mountain Lion and download the Developer Preview today. Learn more.
Xcode 4.3 is now available as a standalone app in the Mac App Store. This version replaces the Install Xcode package and adds support for delta updates. Xcode 4.3 also has a new "Downloads" preference pane that lets you install optional components, such as command line tools and previous iOS Simulators.Xcode 4.3 in the Mac App Store includes the OS X 10.7.3 SDK and iOS 5 SDK. If you are developing iOS 5.1 apps, you should continue to use Xcode 4.3 Developer Preview with iOS 5.1 SDK beta, available in the iOS Dev Center.
Local and push notifications are great for keeping users engaged around timely and relevant content, like score updates on their favorite team or breaking news stories. However, it’s important to adhere to the App Store Review Guidelines and avoid sending users unsolicited messages or spam as notifications. Doing so not only takes away from the user experience, but may cause your app to be removed from the App Store. Read our tips and best practices for using local and push notifications in your app. Learn more.
Once you build a great app, you want everyone to know about it. However, when you promote your app, you should avoid using services that advertise or guarantee top placement in App Store charts. Even if you are not personally engaged in manipulating App Store chart rankings or user reviews, employing services that do so on your behalf may result in the loss of your Apple Developer Program membership. Get helpful tips and resources on marketing your apps the right way from the App Store Resource Center.
Turn-based gaming adds another level of excitement to Game Center on iOS 5. We’ve recently increased the data size for turn-based matches from 4 kb to 64 kb, so you can take the fun to another level with more sophisticated gaming scenarios. Learn more about turn-based matches in Game Center.
You can now edit the default language for app metadata any time. If you have multiple apps, you have the added flexibility of managing metadata localizations for each individual app. Any localizations you add will be displayed automatically based on customers’ OS or iOS language settings. Otherwise, the default language you select will be displayed to all customers. Learn more in the latest iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
iTunes Connect will be temporarily shut down December 22-29 for the winter holidays. During this time, access to iTunes Connect and the delivery of apps and updates will be unavailable. You should not schedule pricing changes that would take effect during the shutdown, as these changes will not be reflected in the App Store and the app will become unavailable for purchase. In addition, releases scheduled between these dates will not go live until after the shutdown.
iOS 5.0.1 is now available to iOS users worldwide. Be sure to read the iOS Data Storage Guidelines to understand the latest on managing data with iCloud storage.
New tools and animation effects in iAd Producer 2.0 make it even easier to build great iAds. Create sophisticated animations with precise control over object properties like position, opacity, size, color and shadow. Get instant, one-click access to any object or element on a page with the new object list. Make your iAds better and faster with new validation tools that identify optimization opportunities and common errors. Learn more.
iOS 5.0.1 beta is now available on the iOS Dev Center. It introduces a new way for developers to specify files that should remain on device, even in low storage situations. Learn more.
The vast majority of Mac users have been free from malware and we're working on technologies to help keep it that way. As of March 1, 2012 all apps submitted to the Mac App Store must implement sandboxing. Sandboxing your app is a great way to protect systems and users by limiting the resources apps can access and making it more difficult for malicious software to compromise users' systems. Learn more by visiting the App Sandbox page.
Take your apps to the next level at the iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour. This is your chance to learn about the exciting new technologies in iOS 5, straight from Apple's experts. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today.
With iCloud Storage APIs, your apps can store documents and key value data in iCloud. The documents are automatically kept up to date on all devices. Visit the Mac Dev Center and read the Get your OS X Lion apps ready for the Mac App Store page so you can prepare and submit your iCloud enabled OS X Lion apps today.
The next generation of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system will soon be in the hands of hundreds of millions of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch customers. This major new release features more than 200 new features and an updated SDK with over 1,500 new APIs and developer tools.Get your apps ready for the next generation of iOS. Test your existing apps for compatibility, review the Data Storage Guidelines, and submit your new apps that take advantage of the exciting technologies in iOS 5 today. Read the iOS 5 Readiness Checklist now.
iCloud introduces a smarter way for users to back up their info. It's important to read the new iCloud Data Storage Guidelines to ensure that your app works best with iCloud Backup and Restore, available on iOS 5.
You can now access a new tool that gives you the ability to automate the download of your iTunes Connect Sales and Trends reports. This new Auto-Ingest tool gives you the ability to download the Daily Sales Summary Report, the Weekly Sales Summary Report, and the Weekly Opt-in Report without logging in to iTunes Connect.Learn more in the Sales and Trends Reporting Guide.
We are pleased to announce two new features added to iTunes Connect to help you manage your apps. The latest version of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide (version 7.0) provides details on the following features:New Metadata Rejected App Review StatusYou can now resolve metadata issues that have been identified by the App Review team without having to recompile and resubmit a new binary for review.App Bundle IDs Now Editable Before Binary SubmissionYou can now edit your app's assigned Bundle ID in iTunes Connect as long as you have not submitted a new binary for review and your app is not using Game Center or the iAd Network.You can find more information about these new features in the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
We now offer localized versions of the “Available on the Mac App Store” badge in German, Danish, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish. Take advantage of these localized badges to ensure your customers know your app is available on the Mac App Store.Mac Developer Program members can download both English and localized versions of the badge by visiting the Marketing Resources section of the App Store Resource Center.
We are pleased to announce that iTunes Connect now offers exciting new features and enhancements. The latest version of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide (version 6.9) provides details on these updates, including:The ability to add a localizable Publication Name: for Auto-Renewable In-App Purchases in 18 languages; The Volume Purchase Program now available for businesses; The expansion of the App Store to 33 new territories.You can read more about these new features and updates in the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
Businesses in the United States can now enroll in the Volume Purchase Program and purchase your apps in volume for distribution within their organization. You can also offer custom apps that provide tailored solutions to customers who have a Volume Purchase Program account. Learn more about the Volume Purchase Program and review the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for details on submitting custom apps.
iCloud Storage APIs enable your apps to store documents and key value data in iCloud. iCloud will wirelessly push documents to a user's devices automatically and update the documents when changed on any device – automatically.iOS and Mac Developer Program members can set up iCloud for iOS, OS X Lion, and Windows, and prepare their apps for the iCloud service.
iOS 5, the latest version of the world’s most advanced operating system, includes over 200 new user features, and an updated SDK with over 1,500 new APIs and powerful new development tools.Take advantage of an array of new features that will delight your users, including iCloud Storage, Notification Center, Newsstand, iMessage, Twitter integration, Game Center, and more.iOS 5 and iOS 5 SDK beta are now available to iOS Developer Program members from the iOS Dev Center. Download these new releases and start designing your apps for iOS 5 today.
The eighth major release of the world's most advanced operating system challenges the accepted way of doing things by introducing new features that change the way you use a computer. This developer preview features over 3,000 new APIs covering a range of new technologies and capabilities that you can incorporate into your apps. Start developing your apps today so they are ready when Lion ships this summer.To obtain your copy of this new release, get a redemption code from the Mac Dev Center. Then proceed to the Mac App Store to redeem your code and download the fourth developer preview of Mac OS X Lion. To build apps with this version of Lion you must use Xcode 4.1 Developer Preview 6 available from the Mac Dev Center.
Safari and Mac Developer Program members can download Safari 5.1 Developer Preview and take advantage of new technologies, including support for full-screen webpages, media caching with the HTML5 application cache, and better graphics acceleration on Windows. Mac Developer Program members can also download Safari 5.1 Developer Preview for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows.Safari 5.1 will be available for users this summer.
iAd rich media ads are now being served to iPad apps on the U.S. App Store — redefining mobile advertising with rich, immersive ads that take full advantage of the stunning 9.7 inch LED-backlit display. Many developers with apps just like yours are already making thousands of dollars per week serving iAd rich media ads. Make the most of this growing opportunity now. Learn how you can join the iAd mobile advertising network and generate more revenue with iAd.
The addition of the Mac App Store to our Affiliate Program provides a new way for you to generate revenue. When you join the program, you can create affiliate links to apps on the Mac App Store and receive a commission on all qualifying sales. As an affiliate, you can also receive commission on sales from the iTunes Store and App Store that start from your affiliate links. Learn more about the benefits of this exciting program and get all the details on how to become an affiliate today.
You can now view details about any issues found during the review of your app from the new Resolution Center in iTunes Connect. If your app has been reviewed and needs further refining before it can be approved for the App Store, you will receive an email with a link to the iTunes Connect Resolution Center. The Resolution Center offers additional details, explanatory screenshots if applicable, and links to information on how to resolve any issues. You can also respond directly to the App Review Team from within the Resolution Center. All communications with the App Review Team will be visible to you and the Admin and Technical members of your team.
Xcode 4 is now available to all Mac and iOS Developer Program members. Xcode 4 has a streamlined new interface that integrates UI design, coding, testing, and debugging, all within a single window. The embedded Apple LLVM compiler underlines coding mistakes as you type, and is even smart enough to fix the problems for you automatically. Learn more about Xcode 4.
Get your apps ready for iOS 4.3 which features faster Safari mobile browsing performance with the Nitro JavaScript engine, iTunes Home Sharing, enhancements to AirPlay, and Personal Hotspot. iOS Developer Program Members can now download iOS 4.3 GM seed and SDK GM seed from the iOS Dev Center.Be sure to update your iPad apps so they take advantage of iPad 2 features including the powerful Apple A5 chip, built-in front and rear cameras, and gyroscope.
You can now offer an easy one-click experience for Auto-Renewable digital subscriptions in your iOS content-based apps on the App Store. Auto-Renewable Subscriptions allow users to purchase In-App content, and the purchase is automatically renewed at the end of the period unless the user chooses to cancel the subscription. Using In-App Purchase provides a simple standardized way to implement these auto-renewable subscriptions for your content.Log in to learn more about how to use In-App Purchase in your iOS apps to implement Auto-Renewable Subscriptions for your content.
Before submitting your iOS apps for approval be sure to review the updated App Store Review Guidelines which provide rules and examples across a range of development topics, including using Auto-Renewable Subscriptions for your content-based apps.
The Mac App Store is now open, making it easier than ever for users to discover, purchase, and download your apps. Take advantage of this exciting, new opportunity to showcase your Mac apps to millions of users in 90 countries.Log in to the Mac Dev Center to access a range of resources that will help you prepare and submit your apps to the Mac App Store.
If your app still appears in the Upload Received state for more than 24 hours after you submit it, there could be an issue with your binary. Contact iTunes Connect Support for assistance by going to the Contact Us section of iTunes Connect. Select Manage Your Applications > Upload Received, then provide the information requested.
App reviews and ratings provide customers with a valuable tool for providing feedback on their experience with your app, from the things they love about it to the features they would like to see added and the bugs they'd like to see fixed. Potential customers expect that the reviews and ratings they see in the App Store have been earned legitimately and have been given by real customers who have actually used your application. Paying or soliciting others to falsely inflate or manipulate reviews for your app degrades the accuracy of your ratings and diminishes the overall effectiveness of the reviews and ratings system, which customers and developers depend on. Generate positive feedback from your customers by building reliable apps. You may even want to consider designing your app to ask users to rate it on the App Store after being used a few times. Keep your ratings genuine and you'll go a long way in keeping your users' confidence and trust.Read more App Store Submission Tips
iAd Producer makes it easy for you to design and assemble high-impact, interactive content for iAd. iAd Producer automatically manages the HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript behind your iAd to make creating beautiful, motion-rich iAd content as easy as point and click.For advanced developers, iAd Producer offers sophisticated JavaScript editing and debugging, along with a powerful extension mechanism that enables them to create and re-use their own page templates and components. Learn more about the features of iAd Producer.
iTunes Connect allows you to view your application crash logs on demand and see the latest crash reports for the most recently approved version of your app on the App Store. Read the Fetching New Crash Reports section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more details on viewing crash logs.
We are thrilled to announce that on January 6 the Mac App Store will open to millions of users around the world. By bringing the revolutionary App Store experience to Mac OS X, the Mac App Store makes discovering, purchasing, and downloading Mac apps easier than ever, and provides you with the best place to distribute your Mac apps.Be a part of the grand opening of the Mac App Store and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to reach new customers. Build, test, and compile your apps with Xcode 3.2.5, then submit them for review no later than Friday, December 31 at 5 PM PST. As a reminder, iTunes Connect will be shutdown from December 23 - December 28. During this time you will not be able to submit your apps to the App Store.
iOS comes standard with accessibility features that help people with disabilities experience all that iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have to offer including VoiceOver, the world's first gesture-based screen reader. Users can simply touch the screen to hear a description of the item under their finger, then double-tap, drag, or flick to control their device.All of the built-in views and controls can support VoiceOver automatically, and it's simple to incorporate VoiceOver compatibility in custom views using the accessibilityLabel property. Get all the details on how to add accessibility to your app by reading the Accessibility Programming Guide for iOS. For more details on how VoiceOver works, and other iOS accessibility features, visit the Accessibility webpage.
Version 6.3 of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide is now available. Be sure to review the latest guide to learn about new features and updates in iTunes Connect.You'll find the iTunes Connect Developer Guide available for download on the homepage of iTunes Connect.
You can now submit a Mac OS X version of your app to the Mac App Store with the identical name as your iOS app on the App Store. Having the same name for your app on both the App Store and Mac App Store allows you to maintain the consistency of your brand and makes your app easily recognizable to customers.
All In App Purchase items are reviewed each time they are submitted. The following submission tips will help you better prepare your In App Purchase items for review:If you are using In App Purchase for the first time, be sure to submit both the In App Purchase items and the binary at the same time. Don't forget that every item you want to offer must first be created in iTunes ConnectIf you are submitting your In App Purchase items for a binary you plan to upload at a later time, choose the 'Submit with Binary' option in iTunes Connect. This will ensure that the application and the In App Purchase items go live at the same timeIf your In App Purchase items are delivered from your server, be sure that it is on and ready so that the App Review Team can access your In App Purchase itemsProvide clear and accurate screenshots and descriptions for your In App Purchase itemsDo not submit test versions of your In App Purchase items for reviewYou can find more details about submitting your In App Purchase items in the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.Read more App Store Submission Tips
Once you have submitted your app for review, there is certain metadata which cannot be edited, such as keywords and the name of your app. However, some metadata can be edited at any time, such as screen shots, your marketing description, and your support URL. Review Appendix A and Appendix B of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for complete details on when you can edit or update app metadata.
To promote a more consistent user experience, Mac apps submitted to the App Store must write files in the appropriate location. This avoids users being confused when applications store data in unexpected areas of the file system (e.g., storing databases in the user's Documents folder or storing files in the user's Library folder that are not recognizably associated with your application).Learn more about file system usage
Your website is the best place to provide demos, trial versions, or betas of your software for customers to explore. The apps you submit to be reviewed for the Mac App Store should be fully functional, retail versions of your apps.
The Mac OS X Aqua user interface provides users with a consistent visual and behavioral experience across applications and the operating system, and provides an aesthetically refined use of color, transparency, and animation.If your application requires an element or behavior that doesn't already exist, you can create your own custom controls, provided that your element or behavior supports Apple's interface design principles. Review the Extending the Interface section of the Apple Human Interface Guidelines for details.
Beginning in December, iAd rich media ads will be available for apps on the UK and France App Stores, with Germany to follow in January. And apps on the Japan App Store will be able to serve iAd rich media ads beginning in early 2011.If you are not already part of the iAd Network, don't miss this growing opportunity to create a significant new revenue stream. Apple sells and serves the ads and you receive 60 percent of the advertising revenue generated. Join the iAd Network.
iTunes Connect will be temporarily unavailable from Thursday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 28. iTunes Connect access will resume on Wednesday, December 29.Do not schedule price changes or availability dates during the shutdown. Pricing changes scheduled during the shutdown will not be reflected on the App Store and will result in your app becoming unavailable for purchase. If you select an availability date that occurs during the scheduled holiday shutdown, your app will not go live on the App Store until iTunes Connect resumes business on December 29. Please plan your releases accordingly.
The Mac App Store will be opening soon. You can get ready by submitting your Mac apps for review now. Log in to the Mac Dev Center for details on setting up an iTunes Connect account, creating Apple-issued Mac Distribution Certificates, and preparing your apps for the review process.
Mac Developer Program members who plan to distribute their apps on the Mac App Store can now log in to iTunes Connect and create their account. This suite of web-based tools allows developers to submit and manage their apps, check the status of contracts, set up tax and banking information, and obtain reporting on sales and downloads.Mac Developer Program members who are also enrolled in the iOS Developer Program can use their existing iTunes Connect account and do not need to create a new account to submit Mac apps. However, all developers who are submitting paid apps for the Mac App Store will need to click through the Paid Applications Agreement in iTunes Connect.
The App Store Resource Center offers a wealth of information to assist Mac developers prepare their apps for submission to the Mac App Store. You'll find details on setting up an iTunes Connect account, the metadata you'll need to submit along with your app, assigning keywords, what to expect during the review of your app, and managing updates to your app once it's on the App Store.
iOS 4.2 SDK GM seed and iOS 4.2 GM seed are now available from the iOS Dev Center. Build, test, and compile your apps with these new releases and submit them for review so they can be ready when iOS 4.2 is available to iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users.Learn how you can add exciting iOS 4.2 features to your apps including the capability to print directly from iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iPad apps can now take advantage of multitasking, Game Center, iAd, and more.
Mac Developer Program members can visit the Mac Dev Center now to learn how to get their apps ready for the Mac App Store — with resources on how to prepare apps for distribution and how to sign apps with Apple-issued Mac Certificates.
All Mac apps submitted to the Mac App Store will be reviewed to ensure that they are reliable, perform as expected, and are free of explicit and offensive material. To assist you in preparing your apps, we have detailed the review criteria in the Mac App Store Review Guidelines.If your app does not follow the Guidelines, the App Review Team will notify you about the changes you need to make before it can be posted to the Mac App Store. Visit the App Store Resource Center to learn more about the app approval process.
Once the App Review Team has approved your app, its status will appear as “Ready for Sale” in iTunes Connect. However, your app may take up to 24 hours to appear on the App Store. In addition, your contracts must be signed and completed before your app is available for sale. You can check the status of your contracts from the Contracts, Tax and Banking Information module in iTunes Connect.Read more app submission tips
Version Release Control is a recently added feature in iTunes Connect that is presented when you submit updates for your apps currently on the App Store. This feature gives you the option to either automatically release an update once it's approved by the App Review Team, or release it yourself through the Manage Your Applications module. If you select to release a version yourself, it will appear as Pending Developer Release once it has been approved and will remain in this state until you release it to the App Store. You will receive an email reminder to release a version of your app if it is in the Pending Developer Release state for longer than 30 days.For more details, read the Version Release Control section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
iOS 4.2 is coming this November. With iOS SDK 4.2 beta, you can add exciting, new features to your apps including the capability to print directly from iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. iPad apps can now take advantage of multitasking, Game Center, iAd, and more. iOS Developer Program members can log in to the iOS Dev Center to learn more and download the beta releases.
If you plan to incorporate Game Center into your app, it's important to correctly enable Game Center in iTunes Connect before you submit it for review.To enable your app for Game Center, follow these steps:Go to the Manage Game Center page from within the Manage Your Applications module in iTunes Connect and click on the Enable button. This will allow you to test your app in the sandbox and set up metadata for leaderboards and achievements.Go to the Version Details page and click on the Enable for this Version button. This will allow this specific version of your app to access Game Center once its live on the App Store, and lets you enable or disable leaderboard, achievement and multiplayer settings on a per-version basis.
If your app requires certain hardware features to run properly on a user's device, you need to add a list of those requirements to the UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities key in your Info.plist file. However, you should only add keys for features you must have. Setting a key to false is not the same as leaving out the key. When you set a key to false, you are instructing your app to run only if the device does not have the requirements. Ensuring that you have properly set your UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities key is important so that users don't install your app on a device that lacks the necessary hardware. You can learn more about properly indicating specific hardware requirements in your Info.plist file by reading Understanding the UIRequiredDeviceCapabilities key.
The newly published App Store Review Guidelines are now available to iOS Developer Program Members. The Guidelines provide guidance and examples across a range of iOS development topics, including user interface design, functionality, content, and the use of specific technologies to help you prepare your apps for the approval process.
We are pleased to announce a new design for the Sales and Trend reports module in iTunes Connect. This new design makes it easier to access and view important data about your app sales, including:A new dashboard with trending graphs of your daily and weekly sales dataThe ability to review summary data by selling categoryTop Products and Top Markets displayImproved navigation to help you find the type of data you need quicklyYou can read more about all the changes in the user guide, available within the Sales and Trends module in iTunes Connect.
The iPhone Developer Program is now the iOS Developer Program. You will continue to access the same program benefits and technical resources for developing and distributing your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch apps.
iOS Developer Program members can log in to the iOS Dev Center to download iOS 4.1 GM seed and iOS SDK 4.1 GM seed. Review the Xcode 3.2.4 Readme and the iOS SDK 4.1 GM seed Release Notes before installing and developing with these new releases.
Game Center is Apple's new social gaming network that allows your users to invite friends to play a game, start a multiplayer game through auto-matching, track their achievements, and compare their best scores on a leaderboard. Learn everything you need to know about developing your apps for Game Center, from understanding the fundamentals to updating your Game Center app once it's on the App Store. Log in to the iOS Dev Center
We're excited to announce the new Payments and Financial Reports module in iTunes Connect. This new module provides you with details on all financial reports and payments. From a dashboard view, you can quickly obtain information including last payment, amount owed, latest monthly earnings, a rolling transaction history, unit sales, and payment trends.In addition, we've also made significant updates to how your payments will be processed and how they are presented on iTunes Connect, including:Reduction in the thresholds required to be paid, increasing the frequency you will receive proceeds.A consolidated single monthly payment for all your proceeds worldwide, reducing bank fees and costs.Clearer presentation of amounts earned, amounts owed, and a reconciliation between the reported sales and the amounts paid.For more detail, read the iTunes Connect Payments & Financial Reports Guide available from the Payments and Financial Reports module in iTunes Connect.
You can now set up metadata for your Game Center Achievements and Leaderboard Categories in iTunes Connect. Setting up these elements will allow you to test the full capabilities of Game Center for your app in the sandbox environment.Read the Manage Game Center section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more information.
We're pleased to announce the App Store Volume Purchase Program. Education institutions in the United States now have a new way to purchase your apps in volume for distribution to their students and faculty. You can also elect to offer special education pricing on your app when purchased in volume.Read more about the App Store Volume Purchase Program and how to get started in iTunes Connect.
With the new Version Release Control in iTunes Connect, you can control when an updated version of your app goes live, rather than have the version go live as soon as it is approved by App Review. Read the Version Release Control section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more information.
We've added three new status indicators to iTunes Connect which give you a more precise indication of the state of your app when you are submitting your binary for approval. Prepare for Upload indicates that you have created a new version, but you have not yet clicked the Ready to Submit Binary button, which indicates that you are ready to deliver a binary through Application Loader. This state's status color is yellow. Pending Developer Release indicates that the version of your app has been approved by App Review and you have turned on the Version Release Control, but have not yet clicked Send Version Live. This state's status color is yellow. You should also see a pending action symbol on the version. Your version will remain in this state, and thus will not be live on the App Store until you click Send Version Live. Processing for App Store indicates that the version is being processed to go live on the App Store. Once the processing is complete, the version state will change to "Ready for Sale." This state is very temporary (1-2 hours). This state's status color is yellow. For more information, refer to the App Store Resource Center, App Store Approval Process section.
You can now remove any unwanted applications from your view in iTunes Connect using App Delete. There are important factors to consider when using App Delete — for example, if you want to re-use your SKU or App Name — so be sure to read the App Delete section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more information.
iPhone and Mac Developer Program members can now download a preview of Xcode 4, the next generation of Apple's integrated development environment for creating iOS and Mac OS X applications. With a brand-new interface, compiler, debugger and dozens of new features, Xcode 4 is faster, easier to use, and more helpful than ever before. Quite simply, Xcode 4 will help you writer better code.Read about the many new enhancements in Xcode 4 and download the developer preview today.
All binary submissions to iTunes Connect must now be uploaded using Application Loader either through Xcode's built-in App Submission process, or directly using the Application Loader software. This offers a significantly improved experience over uploading through iTunes Connect, including faster uploading, a more stable connection, and early validation warnings. Make sure the status of your app in iTunes Connect is Waiting for Upload before you submit your binary. Read the Distributing Applications section of the iOS Development Guide for more information about preparing your app for submission to iTunes Connect. Registered Apple Developers can also download and watch these session videos from WWDC 2010 to learn more about using Application Loader for binary submission: App Publishing with iTunes Connect Mastering Xcode for iPhone OS Development, Part I
iTunes Connect now offers exciting new features and enhancements. The iTunes Connect Developer Guide (version 6.0) provides details about these features and how you can take advantage of them, including:Using the new Version Release Control to choose when your new app version goes live on the App Store; Delivering binaries using Application Loader; New states for your app including Prepare for Upload, Pending Developer Release, and Processing for App Store;UI Enhancements that indicate when you can edit your app information; Game Center functionality for the setup of Achievements and Leaderboard Categories for sandbox testing purposes. You'll find the iTunes Connect Developer Guide available for download on the homepage of iTunes Connect.
The new iAd for Developers program is a great way for you to advertise your own apps to millions of users across the iAd Network. When a user taps on an ad for your app, they can download it from the App Store without leaving the app they're in.It's easy to get started. Learn more about how you can drive more customers to your app with iAd for Developers.
The iTunes Connect Mobile (iTC Mobile) app for iPhone allows you to review your sales and related trends, and make informed business decisions while you're on the go. You can also view your aggregated unit sales information by product line (e.g., paid apps, free apps, In-App purchases), market (e.g., U.S., France) and individual product. Your information is displayed graphically and can be customized to view select periods of time.The iTC Mobile app for iPhone is available as a free download from the App Store. For detailed instructions on how to take advantage of all the features of iTC Mobile, download the iTC Mobile User Guide from the homepage of iTunes Connect.
Take full advantage of the Retina display on iPhone 4 by uploading a hi-res small app icon and hi-res screenshots for your apps in iTunes Connect. Read the Technical Q&A: App Icons on iPad and iPhone and review the Upload section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more details.
The latest version of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide (version 5.6) is now available. This new version includes information on:Enabling your app for iAd rich media ads and the iAd Network module in iTunes Connect; New support for requesting Promotional Codes; Fetching crash logs on demand; Requirements for submitting high resolution screenshots and small icons. You'll find the iTunes Connect Developer Guide available for download on the homepage of iTunes Connect.
The initial launch of iAd rich media ads, featuring advertising from some of the world's leading brands, will begin July 1.At launch, we’ll roll out in North America and ramp up the number of ads served in the weeks and months ahead. For developers outside of North America, iAd will be rolled out in a few months.If you haven’t already joined the iAd Network, visit the App Store Resource Center for details on getting started.
If you have dedicated a section of your app for an iAd, it's important to incorporate a banner view delegate that will handle common events, including errors. Having the proper delegate to handle errors maintains the visual experience customers have with ads in your app by preventing a blank banner from being displayed when ads are not available. In addition, if your app displays a blank banner when advertisements are not being displayed, your app will be returned to you by the App Review Team for modification before it can be posted to the App Store.Read the Working with Banner Views section of the iAd Programming Guide for details on using the bannerView:didFailToReceiveAdWithError: method so that your banner view responds correctly when advertisements are not available. Registered Apple Developers can also watch the WWDC 2010 session video Integrating with iAd, which covers ad banner events in the Application Frameworks section of the presentation.Read more app submission tips
The next generation of the world's most advanced mobile operating system is in the hands of iPhone users around the world, and is now available to iPod touch users for free. Make sure that your applications are compatible with iOS 4. All new applications and updates to existing applications must be built with iPhone SDK 4. In addition, the App Store will no longer support applications that target iOS 2.x. Review the iOS 4 Readiness Checklist for a wealth of technical resources to help you make the most of the new technologies in iOS 4 and information on submitting your iOS 4 apps to the App Store.
Everything from the way you describe the functionality of your app to the images you use for your screenshots will impact a customer's initial perception of your app. Here are a few tips that can help you create a great presence for your app on the App Store:Write your Application Description with a focus on what makes the functionality or design of your app unique. Use engaging screenshots that demonstrate the special capabilities of your application.Keep your application icons free of terms like "sale," "lite," or "free."Make sure your screenshots and application descriptions do not include objectionable material or irrelevant content.Leave out specific information about the price of your app in your Application Description.Have your application URL take the user to a functioning website with content about and support for your application.Consider these tips the next time you upload metadata for your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch applications.Read more app submission tips
Make sure your customers know that your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch applications are available on the App Store. Members of the iPhone Developer Program can take advantage of “Available on the App Store” badges and product images of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch for marketing and advertising. Log in to the App Store Resource Center to download these images, make sure you review the App Marketing and Identity Guidelines for Developers to ensure you use all artwork correctly.
The iAd Network offers you a new, easy-to-implement source of revenue through incorporating iAd rich media ads in your applications. Apple sells and serves the ads, and you receive 60 percent of the advertising revenue. Learn about getting started with the iAd Network, how to prepare your apps for iAd, and how to create iAd rich media ads.
We are pleased to announce the Safari Developer Program. This free program provides you with the tools and resources you need to create extensions that enhance and customize Safari. You can add buttons to the Safari toolbar, create bars of your own, modify the behavior and appearance of webpages, and more — all with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Log in to iTunes Connect and submit your iOS 4 application now, so it will be ready for sale when iOS 4 is available to iPhone and iPod touch users. Make sure you have built and tested your app using iOS 4 and iPhone SDK 4 GM seed available from the iOS Dev Center.
Learn about the App Store Affiliate Program and how you can create new revenue opportunities in your app by linking to the iTunes Store and the App Store. Make sure to read the App Store Affiliate Program page for details on how to become an affiliate and for guidelines on implementing links within your app.
Customers can now gift your paid app to friends and family on the App Store. Clicking on the disclosure triangle next to Buy App button displays a menu that lets the user purchase your app and send it as a gift. Recipients will receive an email letting them know that a gifted app is waiting for them to download.
The latest version of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide (version 5.5) is available for download. Some of the updates you’ll find in the newest version of the Guide include:iPad screenshots, icon and delivery requirements as well as details on a new status called Missing Screenshot; Details on how to enable your app for Game Center and set up your Leaderboard to test using iPhone SDK 4 beta;Interval pricing details to help you learn how to schedule price tier changes in advance for your apps and in app purchases; Information on the Over the Air download limit; Recommended app name character count for optimal display on desktop and device App Stores. You'll find the iTunes Connect Developer Guide available for download on the homepage of iTunes Connect.
You can now quickly access customer reviews through iTunes Connect. Customer reviews are conveniently categorized by country so you can see which reviews have been left for your apps within each app store territory. Log in to iTunes Connect and go to your application details in the Manage Your Applications module to see what customers are saying about your app.
Your private keys are essential components to uploading your application to the App Store and installing your application on iPhone and iPod touch. Any time you need a new private key or certificates, you can replace them without affecting your applications already on the App Store. Just submit a new CSR (Certificate Signing Request) and download your new certificates and provisioning profiles.For more information on replacing your distribution private key or distribution code signing certificate, see the iPhone Developer Program User Guide.
With a rich set of over 1,500 new APIs, iPhone SDK 4 provides you with an amazing range of technologies to enhance the functionality of your iPhone and iPod touch applications. New APIs enable Multitasking, integration of interactive ads into your apps, and allow you to get started developing games on the new social gaming network with the Game Kit Preview.iPhone Developer Program members can download iPhone SDK and iPhone OS 4 beta, now available in the iOS Dev Center.
As a quick reminder — please make sure you keep your contact information up to date. If we need to reach you by phone or email with questions regarding your app submission, we won't be able to do so if the information we have for you isn't current. Whenever you need to make changes to your contact information, just log in to the new Member Center, click on the Your Account tab and then select Update Profile. If you need additional assistance regarding updating your contact information, email us at:devprograms@apple.com.
If your application provides functionality that requires access to a network, it's very important that your code include a customer alert or notification when the network is not available. The Reachability sample application demonstrates how to use the System Configuration Reachability API to monitor the network state of an iPhone or iPod touch. Use this sample code to learn how to detect the absence of Wi-Fi and Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) services so your application knows when it's necessary to produce a network error alert.Your users will appreciate knowing when an application has no network access — and missing "network alerts" is the third most common reason for applications being returned to developers for modification. Read more app submission tips
When you assign roles to people on your development team or company in iTunes Connect, you are providing them with access to valuable information. Depending on the role you've assigned them (i.e., Admin, Technical, or Finance), these users can view and manage details about your applications or view your revenue and sales history. So if a member of your development team or company leaves, it’s important to remove or change their access in iTunes Connect. You can make changes to user roles in iTunes Connect at anytime by visiting the Manage Users module and making the appropriate changes. To learn more about user roles in iTunes Connect, view the Manage Users section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide.