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Apple Opening Up iPhone Developer Program

When Apple announced the iPhone Developers program in March, they made it clear that during the beta period that they would limit the number of approved developers. At WWDC, Steve Jobs revealed that of the 25,000 applicants interested in the program, only 4,000 had been accepted. From these 4,000 developers, Apple was able to launch the App Store with over 500 applications.

Based on reports from developers, it seems Apple has opened the program up and dropped the "beta" designation. Multiple developers have reported that they have been accepted into the $99/year developer program which allows them to install their applications directly onto their iPhone and also submit their apps for inclusion into the iTunes App Store.

The opening up of the program should motivate more developers to start serious development on the iPhone. It should also eliminate the non disclosure agreement which prevented developers from discussing their future applications.

We have added a new iPhone Developer forum to encourage developer participation and discussion. Meanwhile, Mac developers are also welcome to participate in our long standing Mac Developer forum.

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47 months ago
It's about time they did
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47 months ago
More Apps for Me! :)
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47 months ago

It's about time they did


I was about to type the same thing. Now things can really get going. I'm looking forward to apps made from major mobile Development companies, Skyscape (medical), Adobe, TeleNav, EA Games, etc...
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47 months ago
Let's hope this doesn't slow down the already kind of slow app review process.

It gets especially annoying when you have important updates that your users need and have to wait until Apple reviews them.
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47 months ago
... except we still are under NDA and it's my personal opinion that it won't lift anytime soon.

So there.
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47 months ago

... except we still are under NDA and it's my personal opinion that it won't lift anytime soon.

So there.


that sucks....
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47 months ago
has anyone recieved anything back from the developer program once they had purchased the iphone developer program subscription through the apple online store?

I had confirmation of my order (and it being electronically delivered)- but havent recieved any instruction on what to do next??
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47 months ago
so..
skype (with skyout)
mms,
video camera reocding,

I am waitting for above 3 apps..
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47 months ago

... except we still are under NDA and it's my personal opinion that it won't lift anytime soon.

So there.


Which means no Adium :(

At least according to the Adium devs.
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47 months ago
It needs the Monopoly game. Or Uno. Or any more board or card games. (I like nostalgic feelings and stuff. lol.)
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