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iTunes Connect now allows developers to transfer apps to another developer

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 10th, 2013)

We've heard about all the new elements in iOS and OS X today at WWDC, and how they will change the way we use our iOS devices. There are some new features on the back side of iOS, including a major change in policy that'll let developers easily transfer an app from over developer to another via ...

iTunes Connect will be down for maintenance on Saturday

by Michael Grothaus (Jan 23rd, 2013)

A quick note to all iOS developers out there: Apple has been sending out emails to devs alerting them that iTunes Connect will be down for maintenance for four hours this Saturday, January 26. From the email: iTunes Connect will undergo scheduled maintenance for approximately four hours ...

Dev Juice: Tokens 1.1 released, TUAW-exclusive promo

by Erica Sadun (Jan 21st, 2013)

Tokens is a brilliant little app that enables devs to track promo codes they submit to websites for review. We looked at the app a few months ago and fell in love with its features. Now, the developers are celebrating their 1.1 release with a sale that starts tomorrow morning. The ...

Apple adds support options for iBookstore publishers

by Steven Sande (Aug 27th, 2012)

In very welcome news to iBookstore publishers, Apple has recently added some support options to make it easier to get answers about pesky issues that might be delaying the sale of the next Great American Novel. In a letter to iBookstore publishers last week, Apple outlined four different ...

Apple Store, iTunes Connect Mobile apps receive updates

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jun 15th, 2012)

Among the business of WWDC, Apple quietly rolled out updates to the Apple Store app and iTunes Connect. The Apple Store app adds an express checkout option, which saves account information for faster purchases. Those with an iPhone 4S also can notify the Apple Store when they're close by, so ...

How Apple iBooks needs to compete with Amazon: Better author tools

by Erica Sadun (Jan 5th, 2012)

Amazon has trailblazed; Apple has followed. Apple's iBooks program currently allows authors to self-publish ebooks. Authors create their own business built around iTunes Connect, just as they do for self-published apps. So where does Apple have room to improve? What follows is one of several ...

iTunes Connect down for maintenance for most of July 13 (updated)

by Chris Rawson (Jul 13th, 2011)

The Mac App Store, iTunes Store, and App Store have all been experiencing fairly serious connectivity issues over the past several hours. Many speculated this was a sign that OS X Lion was about to debut on the Mac App Store, despite plenty of evidence suggesting it won't hit until July 14 at ...

iTunes adds international promo codes, push notification security upgraded

by Erica Sadun (Dec 8th, 2010)

A couple of big changes occurred today in the iOS ecosystem. First, application promo codes may now be used internationally instead of being limited to US store customers only. Second, the push notification system has been upgraded to use more secure 2048-bit TLS/SSL certificates. International ...

Apple updates iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 20th, 2010)

Apple has updated the iTunes Connect Mobile app to version 1.1. The app was first released in June of this year and allowed developers to view statistics about their products on the App Store right from their iPhone or iPod touch. Today's update brings universal support for all iOS devices, ...

iTunes Connect will be open over Thanksgiving weekend

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 10th, 2010)

A few weeks ago it was reported that iTunes Connect would be closed over Thanksgiving weekend and the Christmas holiday. While the closure wouldn't affect consumers who want to shop for apps, it would affect developers who wanted to submit new apps or change prices of their apps during that period. ...

Apple warns App Store name squatters

by Mike Schramm (Sep 14th, 2010)

TechCrunch reports that Apple is cracking down on "app name squatters," developers who create an app and reserve a name on the App Store, but don't actually upload files to release and sell the app. Apparently this is an issue -- personally, I can't immediately think of any names that I'd need to ...

Apple to increase frequency of pay for iOS developers

by Keith M (Aug 28th, 2010)

Are you an iOS developer who's been pained by the threshold at which Apple decides to send payment out for your hard-earned app sales? Well, Apple has a bit of good news for you on that front. Along with a new reporting module within iTunes Connect, Apple has decreased the amount developers must ...

Schools: Get your discount at the App Store (some day)

by Steven Sande (Aug 9th, 2010)

Students and educational institutions already get some nice perks from Apple in the form of hardware discounts, and from some development firms (such as Microsoft) in software discounts. Imagine being able to get an educational discount when you buy an iOS app in the App Store. Developers are ...

Poll: What are your feelings about iAds?

by Erica Sadun (Jun 11th, 2010)

Hey TUAW's Developer Brain Trust! For many of you WWDC is just wrapping up, and you're now probably hanging around in airports bored and checking on e-mail, visiting web sites. We thought it would be a great time to offer you something to think about. Now that you've been exposed to iAds and are ...

Apple releases iTunes connect mobile for App Store developers

by Aron Trimble (Jun 10th, 2010)

Apple today released iTunes Connect Mobile, an iPhone (and iPod touch) app for allowing developers to view statistics about their products on the App Store. There are over 250,000 apps on the App Store and with the release of iTunes Connect Mobile, Apple has made it easier for developers to track ...