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iTunes Connect Now Open to Mac Developer Program Members

Mac Developer Program members who plan to distribute their apps on the Mac App Store can now log in to iTunes Connect and create their account. This suite of web-based tools allows developers to submit and manage their apps, check the status of contracts, set up tax and banking information, and obtain reporting on sales and downloads. Mac Developer Program members who are also enrolled in the iOS Developer Program can use their existing iTunes Connect account and do not need to create a new account to submit Mac apps. However, all developers who are submitting paid apps for the Mac App Store will need to click through the Paid Applications Agreement in iTunes Connect.

Controlling the Release of Updates for Your Apps

Version Release Control is a recently added feature in iTunes Connect that is presented when you submit updates for your apps currently on the App Store. This feature gives you the option to either automatically release an update once it’s approved by the App Review Team, or release it yourself through the Manage Your Applications module. If you select to release a version yourself, it will appear as Pending Developer Release once it has been approved and will remain in this state until you release it to the App Store. You will receive an email reminder to release a version of your app if it is in the Pending Developer Release state for longer than 30 days. For more details, read the Version Release Control section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide .

Set Up Game Center Achievements and Leaderboard Categories

You can now set up metadata for your Game Center Achievements and Leaderboard Categories in iTunes Connect. Setting up these elements will allow you to test the full capabilities of Game Center for your app in the sandbox environment. Read the Manage Game Center section of the iTunes Connect Developer Guide for more information.