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iPhone developers gain new tools to benchmark their apps against the competition
New App Store tools let developers compare their app metrics against those of their peers for improved insights into performance.
Apple introduces new Ask Apple Q&A sessions for developers
Apple is introducing a new Q&A opportunity for developers, giving them the chance to ask questions of engineers via Slack and office hours.
How to edit your Mac's Hosts file and why you would want to
You can tell your Mac to use a Host File instead of your DNS to go online. Here's how!
15 Terminal commands that every Mac user should know
Customize your computer and master OS X's command line with these tips, tricks, and Terminal phrases.
Everything you need to know about Apple's developer and public betas
If you have an Apple development account or are signed up with the company's free public beta program, here's what you need to know to get access to software betas.
App developers cite major improvements to Apple's Shortcuts APIs, now a "modern" framework
At WWDC, Apple introduced updated developer tools for integrating with the Shortcuts app. We asked three app developers about their thoughts on the changes.
Apple launches developer tools including Xcode Cloud, Metal 3, WeatherKit
Apple has announced a range of new developer tools including the launch of Xcode Cloud, Metal 3, and WeatherKit.
Apple shares new videos to help developers make the most of the App Store
Apple has today shared a number of new videos that are designed to help developers make the most of the App Store and the features that it offers.
Apple warns developers that App Store submissions must be built using Xcode 13 from April 25
Apple has told developers that they must submit apps built with Xcode 13 from April 25.
Developers can now mark apps as unlisted, making them findable only via URL
Apple is now allowing developers to mark apps as unlisted, effectively removing them from the App Store unless someone has their URL.
Apple won't be including Python 2 with its macOS 12.3 update
Apple has confirmed that it is removing Python 2 from macOS 12.3 which means that there will be no version of the scripting language installed by default.
Apple reportedly expanding its Xcode Cloud beta program in the coming weeks
Apple has told developers that it will be expanding access to the Xcode Cloud beta program over the coming weeks.
Developers can now use Custom Product Pages with Apple Search Ads
Apple has announced that Apple Search Ads now work with Custom Product Pages on the App Store.
There's a new App Store Connect API refresh for developers
Apple has updated its App Store Connect API to give developers "greater flexibility to automate and customize workflows" for their app.
New App Store submission experience launching later this month
Apple has announced that all App Store Connect accounts will be upgraded to the new experience on January 25, 2022.
Apple updates its Design Resources page with PNG files for non-Photoshop users
Apple has updated its Design Resources page to add a new collection of files in PNG format, removing the reliance on Photoshop.
Apple updates Apple Developer app with picture-in-picture improvements
Apple has released version 9.3 of the Apple Developer app with some notable updates for those who watch videos in the app.
