Dev Tools for MacOS X - MacRumors
Skip to Content

Dev Tools for MacOS X

Slashdot has posted an article explaining the developer tool situation surrounding MacOS X. While most of the tools were bundled with OS X DP4, they are not included with OS X Public Beta. Apple is going to be shipping them out to members of the ADC (Apple Developers Connection) in the near future, as stated on this Apple developers' site. A $400 membership (September special), registering with the ADC will allow you to download these tools in mid-October, as well.


Interesting to see this "two CD" approach at OS X + Dev Tools distribution. This is pretty much how NeXT handled the OS + Dev Tools situation, as well--though all pieces were at a far, far higher price tag! (I believe NeXTSTEP Developer for non-students (that's software only), was ~$6,000 towards the end, there.)

Popular Stories

iPhone 18 Pro Deep Red Feature

iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

Friday July 17, 2026 10:39 am PDT by
It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, ...
Apple 2026 Back to School Graphic

Apple's 2026 Back to School Offer Just Went Live in Select Countries

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:48 am PDT by
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is now live in select countries in Asia, including China, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The offer provides college students and educational staff with a free item with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model. The exact offer varies by country, with options including a pack of four AirTags, AirPods 4,...
iphone 17 cyber

Apple Closes Unlocked iPhone Loophole for T-Mobile and Verizon Financing

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:20 pm PDT by
Carrier-financed iPhones purchased from Apple will soon be locked to the carrier, ending a workaround customers used to purchase an unlocked iPhone on a payment plan. Until the rule change, buying an iPhone from Apple and opting for financing through Verizon or T-Mobile meant you would get an iPhone not locked to either carrier's network. That's no longer the case, and now iPhones financed...