Numberzz Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Today, Apple released an early iPhone SDK to some select companies. The rumor came from an "uncertified" source, but they say that it can be trusted. The description appears to confirm hints given by Apple marketing VP Greg Joswiak in a recent interview. Rather than write in a typical programming environment, the developer kit will control the code and allow Apple to maintain a buffer between the phone itself and programmers. Steve Jobs wants this because he said before that he didn't want a note taking application crashing at&t's western network, even though that is very unlikely. Full Story Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 If this is true this is great news! Now that the Apps are sanctioned by Apple, we will probably see some really high quality releases. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferSD Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 If this is true this is great news! Now that the Apps are sanctioned by Apple, we will probably see some really high quality releases. Yes, but at what cost? Apple will market these applications via iTunes and try and make another buck... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tops Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Yes, but at what cost? Apple will market these applications via iTunes and try and make another buck... This post makes no sense to me. Apple has never forced third-party companies to charge for software. They have always left that option up to the developers. There is PLENTY of freeware even on apple.com/downloads. I personally believe that although Apple will likely force all third-party software to be 'approved' before being available for download to an iPhone, they would be making a huge mistake to force third-party developers to sell software. It just isn't realistic. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soündless Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 they cant stop us from having unaproved software Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I agree. Someone could just take the dev kit, make an app and release it on their site. Nothing Apple can do about it. But wait...maybe Apple injects some special code or something into the certified apps so the iPhone only works with certified apps... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebster Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 So no more need for the Get Out of Jail Free program? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 If the source is correct, it was only released to a select few developers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-519913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tops Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I agree. Someone could just take the dev kit, make an app and release it on their site. Nothing Apple can do about it. But wait...maybe Apple injects some special code or something into the certified apps so the iPhone only works with certified apps... Reports today are saying that apps will be digitally signed and released through iTunes. Still doesn't mean there can't be freeware, but Apple representative says that Apple wants to approve all the apps in order to prevent poorly written software from finding its way to the phone. Apparently they also want to be able to mediate in any money-making transaction dealing with the iPhone. Once again, this doesn't mean there can't be freeware distribution of software as well. It will just have to happen through iTunes. Might be bad news for ScummVM/NES/SNES etc fans. Source: http://valleywag.com/tech/apple/iphone-app...tore-326605.php Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-520013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ^ Yay, like iPhone users need to dish out more money. Looks like Jailbreaking is the better alternative. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-520223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdshft Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 well if jailbreaking works alongside the SDK then I really don't see a problem unless you're a purist who must have only authorized software running on your device. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-520355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyhighmac Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I wouldn't be suprised if there was freeware, look at apple's site, I gotta believe they check those programs and they are free. We will have to wait and see what apple has up their sleeve. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-520495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I don't blame Apple for it. If a poorly written program disrupts network usage for other users (in the case of the iPhone) then thats gonna be a problem. If Apple does have some certification process for applications then think of it as "quality control" Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-522105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tops Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I don't blame Apple for it. If a poorly written program disrupts network usage for other users (in the case of the iPhone) then thats gonna be a problem. If Apple does have some certification process for applications then think of it as "quality control" Exactly, that is the same reason that the SDK is rumored to keep apps between the phone and the SDK, and not actually on the AT&T network. They don't want simple, poor-written apps to interfere with normal phone usage. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/73573-early-iphone-sdk-released/#findComment-522189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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