Apple releases iAd Producer 2.1 with third-gen iPad support

Apple has released iAd Producer 2.1, the latest version of its advertisement creation tool for its mobile ad network. First announced in 2010, iAd Producer allows potential advertisers to design and assemble rich interactive iAd content without any programming. Version 2.1 is a 66.8MB download, and features improved load and save performance, the ability to upload and test with iOS devices connected via USB, reduced device memory usage for image views, support for on-device debugging, Twitter integration for iAd content, simplified visualization of animations, and support for the third-generation iPad, among other improvements. iAd Producer is available now as a free download to registered developers, and requires Mac OS X 10.7.3 or later.