What happens now with the new Dev program?

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Created Jun ’15

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Hi all! I have some confusion about the new dev program. Now that everything is combined, do I still get access to XCode? I saw that it says on the Xcode 7 beta page that I can get the beta for free, but the developer plan says that I need to buy the plan to get access to software betas. I have no money to buy a plan, so I am stuck. I do not know what to do. Just as I was beginning to learn Swift and Objective-C, Apple takes away my ability to develop for free. Is there even free access after my safari plan expires on July 8th?

Answered by KMT in 7470022

As noted, you can always download Xcode via the Mac App Store. What's changed is that now, you can test your app on your own device without having to pay for a Developer Account.

Another change is that for one fee (USD$99), you now have access to iOS, Mac OS and WatchOS app development and distribution.

They said during the keynote that public betas will continue and be available later, but if you want access now/early, you need to be in a paid program.

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junkpile OP

Jun ’15

Whether you can get the beta or not, you can certainly download the release version of Xcode for free from the Mac App Store.

I believe the intention was that the betas would also be free but I'm not 100% sure on that. You might have to re-watch the keynote to see what they said. It's also possible some links are not working yet. Xcode 7 is still pretty new.

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KMT OP

Jun ’15

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As noted, you can always download Xcode via the Mac App Store. What's changed is that now, you can test your app on your own device without having to pay for a Developer Account.

Another change is that for one fee (USD$99), you now have access to iOS, Mac OS and WatchOS app development and distribution.

They said during the keynote that public betas will continue and be available later, but if you want access now/early, you need to be in a paid program.

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