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TrueDepth camera with Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting. Face ID lets you unlock and use Apple Pay with just a glance. 3 Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, iPhone X supports augmented reality experiences in games and apps. And iOS 12—the most advanced mobile operating system—with powerful new tools that make iPhone more personal than ever.
SF Symbols 2 provides a set of over 2,400 configurable symbols you can use in your app that integrate seamlessly with San Francisco, the system font for macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
Get in-depth information and UI resources for designing great apps that integrate seamlessly with Apple platforms.
Leverage accessibility APIs to make your apps function seamlessly for everyone.
Gain users around the world by localizing your user interface in other languages.
Download design resources and find out how to market your apps within Apple standards.
Get detailed specifications and guidelines on designing accessories for Apple devices.
Download apps by Apple, including TestFlight, Beddit (for Model 3.5), Apple Support, and many more. Apps must follow an approved business model and clearly show you the price, tell you what you get with your purchase, and explain subscription-renewal terms up front. Apple sends a receipt each time you use our in‑app purchase feature, and you can also view those purchases and subscriptions in your account. Eligible developers who sign up for Apple Search Ads will have a 100 USD credit applied to their new account. Full terms and conditions apply. Source: App Store data from all available countries and regions (excluding China), 2019. Source: Apple Search Ads data from all available countries and regions, 2019. App Store Connect. App Store Connect Resources; Xcode Help; Developer Account Help; Support and Contact; Welcome to the Apple Developer Program.
Learn how the Mac App Store beautifully showcases your apps and makes them even easier to find, and how Developer ID and notarization make it safer for users to install apps that you distribute yourself.
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Mac App Store
The Mac App Store makes it simple for customers to discover, purchase, and download your apps, and easily keep them updated. The Mac App Store on macOS Mojave and later offers editorial content that inspires and informs. Organized around the specific things customers love to do on Mac, along with insightful stories, curated collections, and videos, the Mac App Store beautifully showcases your apps and makes them even easier to find. Top macbook apps.
Outside the Mac App Store
While the Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, you may choose to distribute your Mac apps in other ways. Gatekeeper on macOS helps protect users from downloading and installing malicious software by checking for a Developer ID certificate. Make sure to test your apps with the macOS 10.15 SDK and sign your apps, plug-ins, or installer packages to let Gatekeeper know they're safe to install.
You can also give users even more confidence in your apps by submitting them to Apple to be notarized.
Mac Logo
The Mac logo is designed to easily identify software products and hardware peripherals developed to run on macOS and take advantage of its advanced features.
Mac App Store | Outside Mac App Store | |
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App Distribution | Hosted by Apple | Managed by developer (with Developer ID) |
Software Updates | Hosted by Apple | Managed by developer |
Worldwide Payment Processing | Managed by Apple | Managed by developer |
Volume Purchasing and Education Pricing | Managed by Apple | Managed by developer |
Advanced App Capabilities (iCloud Storage and Push Notifications) | Available | Available |
App Store Services (In-App Purchase and Game Center) | Available | Not Available |
64-Bit | Required | Recommended |
App Sandboxing | Required | Recommended |