Apple has completely change its Developer Program and instead of the versions to $ 500 (approx. € 365) and 3 $ 500 (approx. 2 500 €), there is only a version for $ 99 (approx. 70 €) to encourage more developers to take the step.

Under Privileges
Companies or developers interested in creating applications for Mac OS X were using the Apple Developer Connection (ADC) which, depending on the package selected, allowed to enjoy a WWDC ticket worth $ 1 200 ( approx. € 900), significant discounts on Apple products, in addition to tutorials, forums and private technical assistance for code and documentation. A free program was also available for students and lovers lacking the budgets of professionals.

Those who have subscribed to the old packages ADC retain their privileges until the expiration of their contracts and those who bought after February 1 may apply to be reimbursed to move to Mac Developer Program.

Attracting developer’s iPhone
The success of the iPhone Developer Program, Apple has completely revamped its offer and has even renamed as we speak now of the Mac Developer Program, and there are only two options: free or fee. Both allow developers to take advantage of Xcode 3, online resources, a system for reporting bugs and other assorted tools.

They will pay the $ 99 will benefit some of the former ADC, but the cuts on the Apple Store and tickets for WWDC disappear. Cupertino hopes to encourage programmers already working on an iPhone application to make the OS not to Mac OS X, knowing that the transition is relatively simple.