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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
Address Book
Software for maintaining an address book of contacts. 		 
Dashboard
An application for displaying and managing desktop utilities, called widgets. 		 
Final Cut Pro/Final Cut Express
Software for video editing, compositing, and real-time effects.
iMovie
An application that lets users import, edit, and publish home movies. 		 
iTunes
Apple's digital jukebox software for Mac OS and Windows. 		 
Mail
Apple's full-featured email client with an integrated address book.
Quartz Composer
A development tool for creating motion graphics compositions. 		 
Safari
The advanced web browser for computer desktops and iPhone. 		 
Sherlock
An Internet services tool providing content-specific windows.
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