Apple Sets App Store Launch Deadline for Developers
In typical Apple fashion, the iPhone SDK program and App Store application process has been clouded in some uncertainty about launch dates and details of the approval process. Today, Apple finally gave developers a firm deadline of July 7th as the last date they would be considered for inclusion on launch day of the App Store.
To ensure your application can be considered for the exciting launch of the App Store, submit your application by 12 PM PDT, on July 7, 2008. We will continue to accept applications after this time, however your application may not be available until after the launch of the App Store.
Of course, developers can continue to submit their applications beyond the deadline, but may not make the actual App Store launch. The App Store is expected to launch on July 11th, alongside the iPhone 3G.The App Store is thought to be a huge opportunity amongst developers, and inclusion on the first day of launch would provide a significant amount of free publicity. Developers interested in additional MacRumors coverage on launch day and beyond should contact us.
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47 months ago
Wow and me without the time to write a program for the IPhone that I hope to be getting next Friday!!
47 months ago
It does provide useful information that may indicate a less than 4 day approval process. Which, you'd think might be even less once the initial pile-on is over. That's not too bad if it's the case, I was worried about weeks or months long approvals.
47 months ago
They keep announcing the shop as if everyone had keys to sign their applications and could actually submit apps now.
There has been a total disconnect between Apple's announcements about the SDK and app store and what really happened.
I have been waiting for my key for months.
The few thousands developers who got a key presumably don't have to get their info from the Apple Web site.
There has been a total disconnect between Apple's announcements about the SDK and app store and what really happened.
I have been waiting for my key for months.
The few thousands developers who got a key presumably don't have to get their info from the Apple Web site.
47 months ago
For people wondering 'why are people giving this a negative rating' wonder no more... You need only do the math... :(
250,000 the number of SDK downloads...
25,000 the number of developers who formally sign up
4,000 the number of happy developers Apple gave approvals to.
21,000 the number of 'mildly put off' developers
Dave
250,000 the number of SDK downloads...
25,000 the number of developers who formally sign up
4,000 the number of happy developers Apple gave approvals to.
21,000 the number of 'mildly put off' developers
Dave
47 months ago
But just to speculate...
How many applications do you think will be available at the launch?
25? 50? 500?
How many applications do you think will be available at the launch?
25? 50? 500?
47 months ago
They keep announcing the shop as if everyone had keys to sign their applications and could actually submit apps now.
Are you saying you didn't get approved and you STILL got this email from Apple?!?! I'd be shocked if you did... If I'm not mistaken that was only sent out the the 'lucky chosen ones'.... I know for a fact that I didn't get that email (nor would I have expected to).
Dave
47 months ago
But just to speculate...
How many applications do you think will be available at the launch?
25? 50? 500?
i don't know. but i am hoping for a chat app so i don't give away more money for sms.
47 months ago
Any potential iPhone programmers around London?
I have a genuinely interesting project and real money to back it up, I'd rather meet someone face to face than over an internet 'coder for rent' site.
If you might be interested, or want to hear more, email me at:
robertlearney@mac.com
I have a genuinely interesting project and real money to back it up, I'd rather meet someone face to face than over an internet 'coder for rent' site.
If you might be interested, or want to hear more, email me at:
robertlearney@mac.com
47 months ago
i don't know. but i am hoping for a chat app so i don't give away more money for sms.
Well I think we will be seeing the Free AIM app on launch day. :D
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