Registering

Register for a free or paid program at the main Apple developer site: http://developer.apple.com/programs/register.

Regardless of which program you sign up for, you must have access to a Mac running a current version of Mac OS X. It also helps to have at least one—and preferably several—iPhone, iPad, and/or iPod touch units. These are for testing to ensure that your applications work properly on each platform, including legacy units. What better excuse for buying that iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch you’ve been wanting...err, needing for business purposes?

Often, signing up for paid programs involves delays. After registering, it can take time for account approval and invoicing. When you actually hand over your money, it may take another ...

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