IAd Producer explained

iAd Producer
Developer:Apple Inc.
Latest Release Version:5.2 (5432)
Operating System:Mac OS X 10.8.4 "Mountain Lion" or later
Genre:Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
License:Registerware

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 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

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dilger. Daniel . Apple positions iAd Producer as Adobe Flash alternative . December 20, 2010 . . May 9, 2010.
  2. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201467 iAd Producer: Release notes