Prior to the iPhone 3G and iPhone AppStore launch on July 11th, Apple has unveiled a flurry of updates in preparation for this momentous date.
iPhone SDK 8
Apple has posted a new version of the iPhone SDK to its developer site. Registered developers can now access Beta 8 at the iPhone Dev Center. Apple claims the following in release notes:
“Beta release 8 is compatible with the final iPhone OS 2.0 release and must be used to build and sign any iPhone OS application to be submitted to the App Store. As a reminder, you must be a member of the iPhone Developer Program to submit apps.”
iTunes 7.7
“The iPhone SDK Beta 8 requires a pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 which introduces MobileMe settings and a new Application syncing tab when the device is connected. You can pick and choose which applications are synced to the iPhone and iPod Touch. MobileMe support allows access to new push email, push calendars, push contacts, and bookmarks delivered over the air to your iPhone or iPod Touch”
iTunes Remote App
New functionality for a previously unannounced iPhone and iPod Touch application is hinted at in this pre-release version of iTunes:
“Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store.”
Apple is said to be releasing a free application (that you can download via the AppStore) that will allow you to connect and control iTunes on your computer, from your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Application Acceptance
Apple has sent out an email notice (reference the image below) to developers announcing that they have begun accepting applications to the iTunes AppSore.
“Beta release 8 is compatible with the final iPhone OS 2.0 release and must be used to build and sign any iPhone OS application to be submitted to the App Store. As a reminder, you must be a member of the iPhone Developer Program to submit apps.”
Additional thoughts: We personally can’t wait to get our hands on both the iPhone 3G and the iPhone AppStore. We have been keeping up with SDK releases and they have truly turned developing for the iPhone fun. Even if you have never written a line of code in your life, you can crank out a nice widget, wep-app or RSS reader with Dashcode. The iTunes Remote Control that we’ve been hearing about is a welcome addition that has been long overdue. There have been third party hacks attempts at developing this application, but something straight from Apple (or endorsed by Apple) is sure to have the necessary polish we’re used to. And the fact that it’s free makes it that much sweeter.
via iPhone Atlas
