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Apple releases iAd Producer: Mac app to create iAds

Apple has just released a new Mac application called iAd Producer and if the name isn’t an indication, it lets you create awesome graphic and motion-rich iAds for iOS devices.

iAd Producer makes it easy for you to design and assemble high-impact, interactive content for iAd. iAd Producer automatically manages the HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript behind your iAd to make creating beautiful, motion-rich iAd content as easy as point and click.

For advanced developers, iAd Producer offers sophisticated JavaScript editing and debugging, along with a powerful extension mechanism that enables them to create and re-use their own page templates and components.

As you can see in the image above and on the screenshots after the break, iAd Producer is very powerful and has a very streamlined interface. It allows you to create iAd interfaces that include cover flows, image carousels, grids, and many other iOS elements. The app features a full component library where you can easily drag in user interface elements like progress bars, flip views, and galleries. iAd producer even includes a full range of animations and tools to help you create stunning iAd designs.

iAd Producer also includes a full simulation tool to test your iAd on any iOS 4 device or the iOS 4 simulator on your Mac. Optimization tools for the best possible performance is also present and be sure to check out all our screenshots after the break. iAd Producer is available free to paid developers through the iOS Dev Center.

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