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Apple Seeds iOS 7 Golden Master Build to Developers Ahead of September 18 Public Launch

Following today's media event, Apple has seeded the golden master (GM) version of iOS 7 to developers. This represents the final build that will be released to the public on September 18 for installation on existing devices. iOS 7 will also be included on the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, which launch in the first round of markets on September 20.

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The GM version of iOS 7 arrives as build 11A465, and Apple has also released a GM build of Xcode 5 to support iOS 7.

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170 months ago
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DavidLeblond Avatar
170 months ago
Why are people asking about Windows? This is for iOS developers. You can't develop for iOS without XCode which is Mac only.
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Natesac Avatar
170 months ago
Give it up already...thousands are going to install this ahead of public release.

because that guy wants to feel special and elite, it's a character flaw shared by many on these forums.
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HangmanSwingset Avatar
170 months ago
My iPhone's body is ready.
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rwilliams Avatar
170 months ago
Y'all are asking for the wrath of the moderators.
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170 months ago
Why are people asking about Windows? This is for iOS developers. You can't develop for iOS without XCode which is Mac only.

Oh my gawd, why do you care? Why does it affect you?
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