Apple has announced that starting from January 2024, members of the Apple Developer Program will have the privilege to use Xcode Cloud for 25 hours per month as part of their membership benefits, without any additional cost. Previously, this was announced as a free trial period.
Xcode Cloud is a cloud-based CI/CD service for developers, allowing them to compile and test applications on the cloud. It was introduced in 2021 and became available for usage in 2022, initially offering 25 free hours per month. The promotional period was scheduled to end in 2023, but with this announcement, the usage of Xcode Cloud for 25 hours per month will continue to be free.
For members, Xcode Cloud is priced at $49.99 per month for a starting package of 100 hours, with a maximum of 1,000 hours priced at $399.99.
TLDR: Apple has declared that Apple Developer Program members will receive 25 hours per month of free Xcode Cloud access starting from January 2024. Xcode Cloud is a cloud-based CI/CD service for developers. Members can compile and test applications on the cloud. Initially launched in 2021, it offered 25 free hours per month and became a paid service in 2022. However, this announcement ensures members can continue using Xcode Cloud for 25 hours per month at no cost. Pricing for members starts at $49.99 per month for 100 hours and goes up to $399.99 for 1,000 hours.
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