iAd Producer was introduced by Apple Inc. in 2010 as a new authoring tool for designing and developing interactive iAd using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript standards for distribution through its iAd network within iOS apps.[1] iAd and by extension iAd Producer were both discontinued in June 2016.

iAd Producer
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Stable release
5.2 (5432) / April 1, 2016 (2016-04-01)
Operating systemMac OS X 10.8.4 "Mountain Lion" or later
TypeIntegrated Development Environment (IDE)
LicenseRegisterware
Websitedeveloper.apple.com/iad/iadproducer/

iAd Producer offers a single-window interface for viewing and editing layouts and settings of iAd rich media ad projects. It gives each access to project templates with pre-built structure including banners, splash pages, and menus. An extensive library of pre-built interactive elements – carousels, galleries, maps, videos and more – which are available for use using simple drag and drop. Sophisticated object animation tools are available to use through the GUI using a timeline that is very easy to manage as it only shows events on the timeline and not the dead time in between them. The app also doubles as an IDE, by offering advanced JavaScript code editing and debugging with full syntax highlighting and code completion. One can even write their own plugin to provide additional functionality for use in their projects. For testing purposes, iAd Producer leverages Mac OS X, Safari, the iOS simulator and hardware iOS devices.

Version History

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Since version 2.0, Apple has maintained an archive of iAd Producer release notes.[2]

iAd Producer Version Release Date
5.2 Apr 1, 2016
5.1 Sep 21, 2015
5.0.2 Aug 14, 2015
5.0.1 Nov 11, 2014
5.0 Sep 19, 2014
4.2 May 22, 2014
4.1.2 Mar 10, 2014
4.1 Oct 3, 2013
4.0.2 Jul 17, 2013
4.0.1 Jun 20, 2013
4.0 Apr 24, 2013
3.3 Jan 17, 2013
3.2 Nov 1, 2012
3.1 Sep 27, 2012
3.0 Aug 8, 2012
2.1.1 Jun 16, 2012
2.1 Apr 4, 2012
2.0.3 Feb 22, 2012
2.0.2 Feb 13, 2012
2.0.1 Dec 15, 2011
2.0 Nov 8, 2011
1.2 Jun 23, 2011
1.1 Mar 9, 2011
1.0 Dec 20, 2010

References

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  1. ^ Dilger, Daniel (December 20, 2010). "Apple positions iAd Producer as Adobe Flash alternative". AppleInsider. Retrieved May 9, 2010.
  2. ^ iAd Producer: Release notes, historical archive.
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