Wednesday, 11 June 2008

iPhone SDK Downloads Top 250,000

Downloads of the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) have topped more than 250,000 since its launch on March 6 says Apple.

The iPhone SDK provides developers with the same rich set of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools that Apple uses to create its native applications for iPhone.

Parallel to this announcement, the Cupertino California based computer behemoth also revealed that its new App Store will be available in 62 countries bringing a breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their applications directly to iPhone and iPod touch users around the world. Users can download applications wirelessly and start using them immediately.

“Developer reaction to the features, power and simplicity of the iPhone SDK has been incredible,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.

“We are seeing some truly amazing native apps from our developers and think users are going to love the breadth and depth of the applications available from the App Store."

The free beta iPhone SDK can be downloaded at < A href=’developer.apple.com/iphone/program’>developer.apple.com/iphone/program Membership to the iPhone Developer Program is available worldwide.

Developers set the price for their applications—including free—and retain 70 %of all sales revenues.