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Apple Releases Tools For Bringing iOS or iPadOS Games to visionOS
Apple announced new tools for developers. These tools will help turn iOS or iPadOS games into immersive experiences for visionOS.
How to Download and Install iOS 17 Beta on iPhone Now
Right after Apple announced iOS 17, many folks wanted to have first dibs on it. Here’s how to download and install iOS 17 Beta on iPhone now.
Changes for Developer Betas and Indie Podcasts - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-29
Apple’s making it harder for non-developers to get developer betas of its latest software. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken with the story. Plus – Ken is worried that changes in Apple Podcasts are reducing independent podcast discoverability. He mixes up the terms “network” and “channels,” though the questions are still sound.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple Gets Head Start on National STEAM Day by Interviewing Seven App Store Developers
Apple is looking ahead to National STEAM Day by interviewing several developers that focus on app development and working with the App Store.
Apple Developer Academy at Michigan State University Celebrates its First Graduating Class
Last week, Apple and Michigan State University celebrated the first group of students graduating from the Apple Developer Academy.
Judge Approves $100 Million Settlement Between Apple and Developers, Questions $27 Million Attorney Fee
A California judge has approved a $100 million settlement between Apple and small developers, however, there is an issue of attorney fees.
Apple Developer Center Opens Prior to WWDC22 Featuring Rooms Named After macOS Releases
On Sunday, those invited to WWDC22 were also invited to an open house of the new Apple Developer Center, located next to Apple Park.
Apple Developers Will Soon Be Able to Offer Auto-Renewable Subscription Price Increase
Apple will soon allow developers to offer auto-renewable subscription price increases without needing opt-in actions from users.
Apple Highlights Three AAIP Developers Who Build Community Through App Development
Today Apple has highlighted three Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAIP) developers who are helping their communities through apps.
Apple's Decision to Remove 'Abandoned' Apps May Cut 10% of App Store
With Apple’s decision to remove “abandoned” apps from the App Store, a report from Pixalate shows just how large of a cut this may be.
Deadline for Small Developer Assistance Fund Set for May 20
Apple just announced the deadline for Small Developer Assistance Fund applications. Eligible app developers have until May 20 to sign up.
Apple Launches Entrepreneur Camp for Latin Founders
Apple has launched an Entrepreneur Camp for Latin and Hispanic founders. Previous camps have focused on women and Black founders.
App Store Sessions for Developers Start February 15
App Store Sessions will be held from February 15 to March 29. If you’re a member of the Apple Developer Program you can sign up.
watchOS 8.5 Developer Beta 2 Now Released for Testing
Apple has released watchOS 8.5 developer beta 2 alongside new betas for its other operating systems. It doesn’t include major features.
Curtis Herbert of Slopes – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-07
Today Kelly sits down with Curtis Herbert of Slopes to talk about how the app came to be and why he publishes his sales numbers.
Judge Rules Developer's Lawsuit Can Proceed Against Apple
A judge ruled that a lawsuit from Kosta Eleftheriou can proceed against Apple. Half of the claims can move forward and Mr. Eleftheriou can amend the other claims that were dismissed.
In his own lawsuit against Apple, Eleftheriou aims to document what he alleges were an unfair series of rejections for his Apple Watch keyboard app, FlickType, from the App Store. At the time, Apple told Eleftheriou his app offered a “poor user experience” and noted full keyboard apps were not allowed for Apple Watch. But, he says, it then allowed competitor keyboard apps as well as third-party apps (like Nano for Reddit, Chirp for Twitter, WatchChat for WhatsApp and Lens for Instagram) to launch on the App Store.
Developers are Finding That iCloud Sync is Breaking
iCloud sync is breaking and developers don’t know why. So far, they say, Apple hasn’t publicly acknowledged the issue.
Apple Series, Services, and Sports – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-11
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s announcements about services and TV+ possibly broadcasting sports.
App Store Earnings for Developers has Reached $260 Billion Since 2008
Apple released a press release on Monday to recap what it achieved in 2021 such as App Store earnings developers have made since 2008.
Unstoppable Domains and Alchemy Launch API for Enterprise NFT Domains
On Thursday, Unstoppable Domains announced a partnership with Alchemy. The companies have launched an API for NFT domain name integrations.
GitHub Improves its Code Search With Scopes, Directory Trees, More
GitHub announced improvements to its code searching feature to help developers find the content they need.
Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.1 Developer Beta 3
On Tuesday Apple released the third beta of macOS Monterey 12.1 for developers. It can be installed through System Preferences.