Apple Announces Enhanced Newton Toolkit, Reduced Prices

NewtonScript Compiler Enables Faster Newton Applications

CUPERTINO, California--July 11, 1995--Underscoring its commitment to
provide Newton software developers with powerful, productive tools and an
open platform on which to develop, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the availability of Newton Toolkit (NTK) version 1.5 and Newton Book Maker
version 1.1. NTK 1.5, available for Mac OS-based computers, features a new
NewtonScript compiler and profiler, which enable software developers to
create much higher performance applications for the Newton platform. NTK
1.5 provides a range of user interface improvements designed to make NTK
even simpler, more intuitive, and easier to use than previous versions.
NTK 1.5 also features greater support for developing software localized
for multiple markets worldwide.

Newton Toolkit, shipping since August 1993, is a productive, high- level
object-oriented development system that has enabled developers to create
more applications for the Newton platform than for any other PDA platform
to date. NTK combines rapid prototyping and interface building, a library
of extensible components, and an interactive development model, enabling
developers to see the results of their work in seconds. These features
make it possible for developers to bring products to market much more
quickly than on other PDA platforms.

"With this new version, we're putting greater power and control into
developers' hands, allowing them to do more to differentiate and
significantly increase performance of their applications," said Sandy
Benett, Director of Software Engineering in Apple's Newton Systems Group.
"These enhancements, which are based on feedback from our developers,
build on our already strong software development foundation and support
our overall strategy of providing developers with greater choice and
development opportunity."

Newton Toolkit 1.5 Features

The new NewtonScript compiler and code profiler enable developers to create
much higher performance Newton applications. The code profiler lets
developers quickly determine which routines in their application will
benefit from being compiled directly to ARM machine code by the
NewtonScript compiler. This results in the fastest possible performance
when an application is delivered to customers.

"Whether we're developing a prototype 10 minutes before a meeting or
putting the finishing touches on a yearlong project, the Newton Toolkit
gives us the power to do more in less time than ever before," said Todd
Courtois, Architect for AllPen Software, Inc., a custom PDA software
developer. "This new version of NTK lets us build smaller, faster
applications in less time, and allows us to tailor our deliverables to our
customer's needs."

Newton Book Maker Features

Newton Book Maker 1.1, now sold separately from the Newton Toolkit, is a
tool for application developers that allows for the creation of electronic
books, travel guides, reference manuals, and corporate documentation for
PDA devices based on Apple's Newton technology. The Book Maker tool
automatically creates sophisticated and easy-to-navigate applications from
electronic documents.

This feature allows people without any programming expertise to create
interactive Newton books quickly and easily. Newton programmers can use
Newton Toolkit objects and the NewtonScript language to fully extend and
customize Book Maker applications. Newton Book Maker 1.1 features several
minor enhancements and bug fixes.

Pricing and Availability

With Newton Toolkit 1.5, Apple is establishing a new pricing structure
designed to make Newton tools accessible to an even wider developer
audience than before. Newton Toolkit 1.5 is priced at US$299, and Newton
Book Maker 1.1 is US$199. Newton Toolkit 1.5 Update is available to
customers who already own the Newton Toolkit for US$99 and includes
updated versions of both Newton Toolkit and Newton Book Maker. All three
products are available immediately by calling APDA, Apple's source for
developer tools, at: 1-800-282-2732 (U.S.), 1-800-637-0029 (Canada), or
716-871-6555 (international).

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information
industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to- use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal
digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple
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technologies and services for the business, education, consumer,
scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.
Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com/

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Apple Computer Inc
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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