MonoTouch 5.0 released

New version introduces support for features found on iOS 5 including Twitter and Bluetooth integration.

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UI and imaging apps for iPhone created with MonoTouch.

MonoTouch is a software development kit that contains a suite of compilers, libraries and tools for integrating with Apple's iPhone SDK. It includes Microsoft .NET base class libraries along with managed libraries for taking advantage of native iPhone APIs. Also included is a cross-compiler that can be used for turning .NET executable files and libraries directly into native applications for distribution on the Apple Apps Store or for deployment to enterprise iPhone users.

Updates in 5.0.2

• iCloud - With iCloud you can access cloud storage to upload user files and automatically sync them, wirelessly, between other computers and devices.
• Twitter Integration - Take advantage of easy Twitter access, URL shortening, photo uploads, geolocation, and more, all with a simple and easy to use API.
• AirPlay - Stream audio, video and photos from iOS devices directly to an HDTV (via Apple TV) or take advantage of encrypted streams using HTTP Live Streaming.
• Bluetooth - Using the MonoTouch Bluetooth APIs you can easily access and communicate with external Bluetooth hardware devices and accessories.
• Newsstand - Use MonoTouch to interact with the new home screen folder Newsstand to publish and update magazines and newspaper subscriptions. Handle updates in the background without interrupting the user.
• Core Image - The new Core Image API allows access to many built-in features such as applying effects to photos and videos, auto-enhance, reduce red-eye, and facial recognition. 

About Xamarin

Xamarin was founded in May 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. They produce software development tools that make it fast, easy and fun to build great mobile applications. Xamarin is composed of more than 20 members of the team that built Mono, with ten years of experience working together to create a great developer platform.