Couple questions about iphone i havent seen answers for - Page 2

emerrill · 06-15-2007, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Superfreaknduper

What is the purpose for not running java applications? Is it a coding/programming thing? Is it because of the security issue, because they ARE allowing the web applications.... I just cant think of a reason for not including it. Any one know?

Java is huge and bloated, and requires alot of work to implement. There are also security concerns. Yes, they are allowing web apps, but written with JavaScript, which is much more contained than Java is. Basically it's better for them to concentrate on Flash.

Jobs:
"Java's not worth building in [to the phone]. Nobody uses Java anymore. It's this big heavyweight ball and chain."

Superfreaknduper · 06-15-2007, 09:02 PM

So will it run flash? My being saved in the future by addictinggames.com on my iphone from boredom depends on this stuff!

ColsTiger · 06-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Superfreaknduper

So will it run flash? My being saved in the future by addictinggames.com on my iphone from boredom depends on this stuff!

Not right now. I think he was talking about the flash memory.

emerrill · 06-15-2007, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by ColsTiger

Not right now. I think he was talking about the flash memory.

No. I was talking about Adobe Flash. No, it doesn't work (at least at the moment), but I'm saying it would be better for them to concentrate on that vs Java. There are some indications that Flash will come in the future, but Java sounds like a total no-go.

ColsTiger · 06-15-2007, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by emerrill

No. I was talking about Adobe Flash. No, it doesn't work (at least at the moment), but I'm saying it would be better for them to concentrate on that vs Java. There are some indications that Flash will come in the future, but Java sounds like a total no-go.

I agree. Definitely a no-go on java apps.

sajawebb · 06-16-2007, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by ColsTiger

I agree. Definitely a no-go on java apps.

Man if slingbox is also a nogo, that would suk. There is/are starting to be too many nogo's on the iPhone. Is this in reality an iNogoPhone!?!

theraker007 · 06-18-2007, 12:59 AM

I suppose no poker app on my phone is hardly abig deal, i play enough as it is, being able ot play even more is probably bad for my health.. the sling box is an absolute must thogh. I am constantly away from the tv during yankee games and my next phone's #1 priority will be to make 100% sure it is capable of allowing me to watch the games from my phone

soloudinhere · 06-18-2007, 09:12 AM

Slingbox only works with phones with windows mobile 5 or 6 right now. So the answer on that is no.

But you really need 3G for the optimum experience anyway.

telePhono · 06-18-2007, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by TrippalHealicks

I don't see why anyone would be "offended" by that. I thought it was funny.

well some people are senisitive. maybe have alot of issues going on.

ITS THE IPHONE STRESS!