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Higher Storage Limits for iCloud Key Value Store
We've increased the storage limits for iCloud Key Value Store so you can provide an even better experience in your app. Now, the total Key Value Storage limit is 1 MB per app, the single key limit is 1 MB, and the total key limit is 1024. Key Value Store also updates devices faster than ever. Learn how you can get started with iCloud.
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iTunes Connect Supports More Than 25 Languages
Now you have more ways to reach millions of users around the world. We have expanded language support in iTunes Connect, so you can localize app metadata, keywords, and screenshots in 10 new languages: Traditional Chinese, Norwegian, Turkish, Finnish, Danish, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, and Greek.Check out the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for details on adding new localizations. And learn about other resources for Internationalization and Localization.
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New Resources for Promoting iOS Apps
We?ve added new resources to the App Store Resource Center that make it even easier to promote your apps worldwide. The updated App Store Marketing and Advertising Guidelines for Developers provides helpful information on using the App Store badge?including new localized versions in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese?as well as featuring Apple products in marketing materials, creating custom photography and video, promoting apps with accessories, and more. Visit the App Store Resource Center.
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Optimizing Connections to the Apple Push Notification Service
The Apple Push Notification Service provides a high-speed, high-capacity interface, so you should establish and maintain an open connection to handle all your notifications. Connections that are repeatedly opened and closed will affect the performance and stability of your connection to the Apple Push Notification Service and may be considered denial-of-service attacks. You should also connect regularly to the feedback service so you don?t send notifications to devices that no longer have your app installed. Learn more about connecting to the Apple Push Notification Service.
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Higher Limit for Over-the-Air Downloads
Great apps come in all sizes. If you happen to offer a larger app, we?ve made it even easier for App Store customers to get your app wherever they are. We?ve raised the Wi-Fi download requirement from 20 MB to 50 MB so customers can download apps up to 50 MB in size over their cellular data network.
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Get Started with Developer ID
The Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, but we also want to protect users when they download applications from other places. Developer ID is a new way to help prevent users from installing malware on their Mac. Along with Gatekeeper, a new feature in OS X Mountain Lion, signing applications with your Developer ID certificate provides users with the confidence that your application is not known malware and has not been tampered with. Get started with Developer ID today and prepare your applications for Gatekeeper. Learn more.
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Sandboxing Deadline Extended to June 1
We have extended the deadline for sandboxing your apps on the Mac App Store from March 1st to June 1st to provide you with enough time to take advantage of new sandboxing entitlements available in OS X 10.7.3 and new APIs in Xcode 4.3. Get more details about sandboxing your app and find answers to FAQs. Learn more.
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OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview Now Available
OS X Mountain Lion introduces great features inspired by iPad, re-imagined for the Mac. With the Developer Preview, you can explore Game Center, Notification Center, Documents in the Cloud, new sharing capabilities, advanced security features and so much more. Read more about OS X Mountain Lion and download the Developer Preview today. Learn more.
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Xcode 4.3 Now Available on the Mac App Store
Xcode 4.3 is now available as a standalone app in the Mac App Store. This version replaces the Install Xcode package and adds support for delta updates. Xcode 4.3 also has a new "Downloads" preference pane that lets you install optional components, such as command line tools and previous iOS Simulators.Xcode 4.3 in the Mac App Store includes the OS X 10.7.3 SDK and iOS 5 SDK. If you are developing iOS 5.1 apps, you should continue to use Xcode 4.3 Developer Preview with iOS 5.1 SDK beta, available in the iOS Dev Center.
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Engaging Users with Local and Push Notifications
Local and push notifications are great for keeping users engaged around timely and relevant content, like score updates on their favorite team or breaking news stories. However, it?s important to adhere to the App Store Review Guidelines and avoid sending users unsolicited messages or spam as notifications. Doing so not only takes away from the user experience, but may cause your app to be removed from the App Store. Read our tips and best practices for using local and push notifications in your app. Learn more.
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Adhering to Guidelines on Third-Party Marketing Services
Once you build a great app, you want everyone to know about it. However, when you promote your app, you should avoid using services that advertise or guarantee top placement in App Store charts. Even if you are not personally engaged in manipulating App Store chart rankings or user reviews, employing services that do so on your behalf may result in the loss of your Apple Developer Program membership. Get helpful tips and resources on marketing your apps the right way from the App Store Resource Center.
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Higher Data Limits for Turn-Based Matches in Game Center
Turn-based gaming adds another level of excitement to Game Center on iOS 5. We?ve recently increased the data size for turn-based matches from 4 kb to 64 kb, so you can take the fun to another level with more sophisticated gaming scenarios. Learn more about turn-based matches in Game Center.
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Manage Default Language Settings in iTunes Connect
You can now edit the default language for app metadata any time. If you have multiple apps, you have the added flexibility of managing metadata localizations for each individual app. Any localizations you add will be displayed automatically based on customers? OS or iOS language settings. Otherwise, the default language you select will be displayed to all customers. Learn more in the latest iTunes Connect Developer Guide.
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iTunes Connect Holiday Shutdown Details
iTunes Connect will be temporarily shut down December 22-29 for the winter holidays. During this time, access to iTunes Connect and the delivery of apps and updates will be unavailable. You should not schedule pricing changes that would take effect during the shutdown, as these changes will not be reflected in the App Store and the app will become unavailable for purchase. In addition, releases scheduled between these dates will not go live until after the shutdown.
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iOS 5.0.1 Now Available to Customers
iOS 5.0.1 is now available to iOS users worldwide. Be sure to read the iOS Data Storage Guidelines to understand the latest on managing data with iCloud storage.
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iAd Producer 2.0 adds new tools and animation effects
New tools and animation effects in iAd Producer 2.0 make it even easier to build great iAds. Create sophisticated animations with precise control over object properties like position, opacity, size, color and shadow. Get instant, one-click access to any object or element on a page with the new object list. Make your iAds better and faster with new validation tools that identify optimization opportunities and common errors. Learn more.
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New File Attribute for Managing Data Backups
iOS 5.0.1 beta is now available on the iOS Dev Center. It introduces a new way for developers to specify files that should remain on device, even in low storage situations. Learn more.
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Sandboxing and the Mac App Store
The vast majority of Mac users have been free from malware and we're working on technologies to help keep it that way. As of March 1, 2012 all apps submitted to the Mac App Store must implement sandboxing. Sandboxing your app is a great way to protect systems and users by limiting the resources apps can access and making it more difficult for malicious software to compromise users' systems. Learn more by visiting the App Sandbox page.
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Join Us for iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour 2011
Take your apps to the next level at the iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour. This is your chance to learn about the exciting new technologies in iOS 5, straight from Apple's experts. Attendance is free, but space is limited. Register today.
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Submit Your iCloud Enabled OS X Lion Apps Today
With iCloud Storage APIs, your apps can store documents and key value data in iCloud. The documents are automatically kept up to date on all devices. Visit the Mac Dev Center and read the Get your OS X Lion apps ready for the Mac App Store page so you can prepare and submit your iCloud enabled OS X Lion apps today.
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