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From: http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/10/xcode-7-allows-anyone-to-downl...

"Apple has changed its policy regarding permissions required to build and run apps on devices. Until now, Apple required users to pay $99/year to become a member of Apple’s Developer Program in order to run code on physical iPhone and iPads. As part of the new Developer Program, this is no longer required. Apps can be tested on devices, no purchase necessary."

Does it let you install binary apps or do you have to compile from source? Do they still have to be signed? Who verifies the signature?

You have to compile an app using XCode and then it will automatically sign it with a certificate tied to your Apple ID.

Well, if you have a developer cert, you can use iModSign app to change the certificate on a binary and install it on your iOS device. I've done this before with a beta version of WhatsApp.

You have to compile it.

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