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steeler
02-27-2008, 01:01 PM
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/02/27/apple-to-hold-march-6-press-event-on-iphone-sdk/?mod=yahoobarrons
KNK
02-27-2008, 01:03 PM
Good find.....now it all fits into place.............:2cool:

"Enterprise" you know what that means????????????
Runamuck
02-27-2008, 01:05 PM
Good find.....now it all fits into place.............:2cool:


Somehow, I think your inner Steve-o voice was REALLY rubbing it's hands together and saying "Muhahahahah, and now my master plan is complete."

:laugh2:
Ag-Ryan
02-27-2008, 01:05 PM
finally!!!

may not be the best new, but its news none the less!
thesaint
02-27-2008, 01:06 PM
KNK where were you for the last couple of weeks?
Bone
02-27-2008, 01:06 PM
thanx for the post! Looks like the nonjailbroken comunity doesn't have long to wait.
KNK
02-27-2008, 01:07 PM
KNK where were you for the last couple of weeks?

Speading seeds around...:gasp:
powersrus
02-27-2008, 02:02 PM
Yes!! Yes!! Finally something! Something is always better than nothing in my book.:laugh2: So wonder what kind of apps will be introduced to us first?
kylegod
02-27-2008, 02:20 PM
yay about time we hear something. Mms better be one of the first things we get. And then flash. And then video. And then copy paste. If I get those four things I'll be happy and not want anything else from this phone.
Ezekiel2517
02-27-2008, 02:26 PM
yay about time we hear something. Mms better be one of the first things we get. And then flash. And then video. And then copy paste. If I get those four things I'll be happy and not want anything else from this phone.

and native IM too :tounge:

but yeah, now that we finally know SOMETHING i guess we can all calm knowing theres some progress being made
Ramesh
02-27-2008, 02:28 PM
yay about time we hear something. Mms better be one of the first things we get. And then flash. And then video. And then copy paste. If I get those four things I'll be happy and not want anything else from this phone.
uh huh. And think how pissed everyone will be when the SDK is the producer, and not Apple.... That means we'll have to PAY. People will be mad.
fury
02-27-2008, 03:09 PM
I'm pleased they're making a point to separate "enterprise features" from "SDK", means there's a chance the SDK will be accessible by everybody rather than just Apple's friends.

If I get a hand on the SDK (as long as it doesn't require a Mac to code on, since I don't have one), I will be so happy.
lman
02-27-2008, 04:03 PM
IF it had to be delayed i think this is suitable...march 6th isn't too bad.

And what do "new enterprise features" mean? Is that possibly flash and stuff?
patrickj
02-27-2008, 04:10 PM
IF it had to be delayed i think this is suitable...march 6th isn't too bad.

And what do "new enterprise features" mean? Is that possibly flash and stuff?

Hopefully, one of the enterprise features will be some real Exchange support ...
x999x
02-27-2008, 04:11 PM
Good find.....now it all fits into place.............:2cool:

"Enterprise" you know what that means????????????

Steve really really likes Star Trek?
umbrabellator
02-27-2008, 04:23 PM
http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderdaily/2008/02/27/apple-to-hold-march-6-press-event-on-iphone-sdk/?mod=yahoobarrons

Here's another good link to this information:

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/02/apple_to_host_i.html
BD997
02-27-2008, 04:29 PM
can a jailbroken phone have SDK too?
KeKe
02-27-2008, 04:38 PM
Im so happy that we finally heard some news and that the sdk is making some progress. I just can't wait for a native aim mainly :D
phsycology
02-27-2008, 04:46 PM
the article has also been posted on www.macrumours.com
IphoneTony
02-27-2008, 05:17 PM
man 8 more days
Napoleon_PhoneApart
02-27-2008, 05:27 PM
yay about time we hear something. Mms better be one of the first things we get. And then flash. And then video. And then copy paste. If I get those four things I'll be happy and not want anything else from this phone.

Besides a software-based dent repair system? :laugh2:
Lincoln
02-27-2008, 05:56 PM
Just saw this over on TUAW; there's no way they're avoiding it this time.

- John
kylegod
02-27-2008, 06:08 PM
Besides a software-based dent repair system? :laugh2:

haha very funny. I almost forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me
dturner
02-27-2008, 06:11 PM
Maybe we will get a frebbie app as a teaser. Nothing big just something fun.
psylichon
02-27-2008, 07:04 PM
Besides a software-based dent repair system? :laugh2:

That's just cold-hearted! Love it!
darknightsiphone
02-27-2008, 07:34 PM
Finally the ability for dev teams to come up with something more official the the homebrewed or the jailbroken. Not to knock those who have managed to program for the iphone thus far. I could wax on poetically about the wants and needs of the public. How mms would be a step that should of been taken at launch. No. No Ladies and gentlemen i want to be selfish i want to speak directly to the major tech companies and say. I WANT GAMES!!!!!!!! I want Ea, Square Enix, and every other 3rd party akin to nintendo, xbox and the Ps3. I want the iphone to be treated like a hyped up ds/psp hybrid. I spent a crap load on this thing now Dance monkey Dance. That is all. lol
DoubleD
02-27-2008, 10:30 PM
Anyone care to speculate on the price of different apps that will be available? For an app like Summerboard or simila I'd be willing to pay like 10.00 at most. I'm sure there will be tons of apps to choose from.
IphoneTony
02-27-2008, 10:34 PM
Looks like I will be arguing with the wife when I go to purchase some of this apps when sdk is released.. :)
phsycology
02-28-2008, 02:40 AM
Anyone care to speculate on the price of different apps that will be available? For an app like Summerboard or simila I'd be willing to pay like 10.00 at most. I'm sure there will be tons of apps to choose from.

Well I would compare them to the price of third party apps on the palm, which cost anything from $10-$30
dturner
02-28-2008, 08:15 AM
Well I would compare them to the price of third party apps on the palm, which cost anything from $10-$30
Yeah, I was thinking in the $10-$20 range. I'm sure some of the really good ones could be $30 though.
Hondamaker
02-28-2008, 02:56 PM
"...Apple also said it will unveil new iPhone features aimed at businesses, potentially stepping up competition with Research In Motion Ltd's (Toronto:RIM.TO - News) popular BlackBerry devices..."

article here--->http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/080228/apple_shares.html?.v=2
dturner
02-29-2008, 03:28 PM
Saw this artical. Nothing earthshaking but very interesting.

iLounge claims that "several sources familiar with Apple's iphone and iPod touch software development kit (SDK) plans", the March 6th event will include several potentially controversial limitations on development and publishing.

You can read the full artical here (http://www.iphonealley.com/news/more-sdk-details-apple-to-restrict-sdk-apps-launch-full-sdk-in-june). It basically says that Apple will have full control of all Apps and of course will be released thru itunes and will limit developers from utilizing external hardware that connects through the iPhone's dock port.
bsharp
03-01-2008, 08:29 AM
A report from Appleinsider.com indicates that Apple will "Administer" the third-party applications. The areticle goes on to say that the aps will be available through iTunes.

Apple Inc. will have the final say over which third-party iPhone and iPod touch applications are deemed suitable for release, according to a new report, which also confirms several other suspicions previously waged regarding the firm's upcoming software developers kit (SDK) and its associated policies.

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/02/29/apple_to_serve_as_regulator_for_iphone_app_distrib ution.html
Fez
03-01-2008, 12:58 PM
Coming from a Treo I sure miss the ability to search over all the applications. I can't always remember where I filed things.
theevilone
03-01-2008, 03:45 PM
can not wait. I will be broke for a while buying apps. held off on jailbreaking now apple will do it. apple is going to wipe out the blackberry. apple employees at hq can use iphones instead of blackberrys after 3-6.
Ramesh
03-01-2008, 03:50 PM
can not wait. I will be broke for a while buying apps. held off on jailbreaking now apple will do it. apple is going to wipe out the blackberry. apple employees at hq can use iphones instead of blackberrys after 3-6.
Interesting point - I wonder what Jobs uses for his company mail? A crackberry? A super iPhone? You think they have thier network opened up for IMAP? I doubt it. I am honestly curious about this...
psylichon
03-01-2008, 04:04 PM
apple employees at hq can use iphones instead of blackberrys after 3-6.

Wait... did you hear this somewhere or are you simply conjecturing? Because of this has any validity, it's pretty big news.
Ramesh
03-01-2008, 04:16 PM
Wait... did you hear this somewhere or are you simply conjecturing? Because of this has any validity, it's pretty big news.
Wanted to clarify my post - I wasn't taking his post as fact, but more of an interesting scenario. I highly doubt that would be the case (good bye blackberry for Apple's exec's)
bsharp
03-01-2008, 04:57 PM
Wait... did you hear this somewhere or are you simply conjecturing? Because of this has any validity, it's pretty big news.

I seem to remember that Apple gave all of their employees iPhones last July.
Rockky
03-02-2008, 10:56 AM
Given that Apple is micromanaging this whole process, I can't help but feel us jailbroken owners really won't end up having much to get excited about....cept' games perhaps.

The significant features will be saved for V2 is my guess...(3G isn't near enough to move those units come midyear .
jbarrack
03-02-2008, 11:19 PM
There are rumors out now that the SDK will be a beta release and full release in June. If that is true does that mean we will have to wait till June to get apps or will devs be able to make them with a beta SDK?
patrickj
03-02-2008, 11:40 PM
There are rumors out now that the SDK will be a beta release and full release in June. If that is true does that mean we will have to wait till June to get apps or will devs be able to make them with a beta SDK?

This is one of those 'nobody knows for sure' type questions until Apple tells us more this coming Thursday - but my guess and a lot of folks' guess is that even with just a beta release, developers will have plenty enough to go on in building apps. Look at how much has already been done with zero help from Apple ...
Bone
03-03-2008, 12:07 AM
I'm excited!!! Especially if I can continue to have the best of both worlds.
patrickj
03-03-2008, 12:09 AM
I'm excited!!! Especially if I can continue to have the best of both worlds.

Same here, on both counts ...
dturner
03-03-2008, 10:04 AM
There are rumors out now that the SDK will be a beta release and full release in June. If that is true does that mean we will have to wait till June to get apps or will devs be able to make them with a beta SDK?
Maybe we will get beta apps.
fury
03-03-2008, 10:25 AM
I'd feel better with the beta SDK than I'd feel with jailbreaking - at least the beta SDK will be endorsed and if it bricks, they won't refuse to take the phone back.
jbarrack
03-03-2008, 10:26 AM
Maybe we will get beta apps.

I really hope so. I've had enough of webapps and waiting for them to load over edge. I hope Apple also gives us some teaster apps on thursday. Something that they made that sets the bar and says to us all waiting this is what you waited so patiently for isn't this great.
OhWhyMe
03-03-2008, 01:04 PM
can a jailbroken phone have SDK too?

Will anything be effected if you have a jailbroken phone? Like if you wanted to get a legit app, and your phone is JB, can you still get the legit app? Also, my phone is still not jail broken so I dont know how this works but you dont pay for apps with a jail broken phone, they're all free right?
patrickj
03-03-2008, 01:08 PM
Will anything be effected if you have a jailbroken phone? Like if you wanted to get a legit app, and your phone is JB, can you still get the legit app? Also, my phone is still not jail broken so I dont know how this works but you dont pay for apps with a jail broken phone, they're all free right?

As of now, if you're jailbroken and running the latest (1.1.4) firmware, it looks as if both jailbreak sort of apps and legit apps should be possible, unless there is something Apple has up its sleeve that nobody has talked about as yet.

Almost all apps available via Installer on a jailbroken phone are free, but there are some that are trialware or limited until you purchase or contribute ...
OhWhyMe
03-03-2008, 01:27 PM
As of now, if you're jailbroken and running the latest (1.1.4) firmware, it looks as if both jailbreak sort of apps and legit apps should be possible, unless there is something Apple has up its sleeve that nobody has talked about as yet.

Almost all apps available via Installer on a jailbroken phone are free, but there are some that are trialware or limited until you purchase or contribute ...

Awesome, thanks!