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Apple provides APIs, file format specifications, and other resources to provide developers with opportunities to interact with and extend various Apple applications.

A guided introduction to writing code that interacts with Apple applications.   Essential information for developers integrating their code with Apple's applications.   C and Objective-C API references organized by framework.
Apple Applications Topics
Software for maintaining an address book of contacts.   A postproduction application for professional photographers.   An application for automating repetitive computing procedures.

An application for displaying and managing desktop utilities, called widgets.   Software for video editing, compositing, and real-time effects.   Software for media asset management and workflow automation.

A personal calendar application that can be shared online.   An instant messaging application that permits video and audio conferences.   Software for downloading images from a digital camera or scanner.

An application that lets users import, edit, and publish digital photos.   An application that synchronizes data on a Macintosh computer with external devices.   Apple's digital jukebox software for Mac OS and Windows.

Apple's full-featured email client with an integrated address book.   Software for creating, editing, and rendering advanced motion graphics.   A development tool for creating motion graphics compositions.

The advanced web browser for computer desktops and iPhone.    

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