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Apple Asking Developers to Submit iOS 5 Apps Ahead of October 12th Release

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Today, Apple announced that iOS 5 would be released to the public on October 12th. In the meanwhile, they have seeded the final Golden Master copy to developers and are now asking developers to submit iOS 5 applications for inclusion in the App Store.

Apple has already been quietly approving many iOS 5 applications, but this gives developers a chance to test against the final shipping version of iOS 5. iOS 5 delivers over 200 new features to customers and will be available for a free download on October 12th. iOS 5 is compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and the 3rd and 4th generation iPod touches.

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190 months ago
I also am excited for the iOS5. I've been getting my apps ready for it. It's awesome.
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190 months ago
Now if they could have only released iPhone 5 with iOS 5.. now that would had been something
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190 months ago
Anyone know if 3rd party apps will have access to the Photostream? I'd love auto uploading from Hipstamatic/Camera+ etc.

Thanks in advance.
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190 months ago
I can't wait for iCloud enabled apps. I also heard that games saves/states can now be pushed across devices.

That'll be welcome! Will it work the same way with apps that aren't universal?
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190 months ago
I can't wait for iCloud enabled apps. I also heard that games saves/states can now be pushed across devices.
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190 months ago
Can it be free forever or only on october 12? :)

Free forever :)
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