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Apple iPhone SDK Press Event Today

Incase it had slipped your memory, Apple’s recently announced ‘Town Hall’ iPhone SDK event is due to take place later today.

Due to commence around  10AM Pacific Time, 1PM Eastern, Apple are expected to unveil the iPhone SDK along with som new ‘enterprise features’ for the iPhone.

There are currently a number of rumours circulating around the details of the SDK with MacScoop reporting that applications created with the SDK will include some minor limitations, but will have access to both EDGE and Wi-Fi for data. They also claim to confirm speculation that Apple will be asking for a small cut of the profits for those applications sold through iTunes.

Lastly, they also note that the SDK will, interestingly enough, require a Mac running 10.5 Leopard and will function through an enhanced version of XCode to be made available to all Apple Developer Connection members.

Stay tuned to see how true these rumours are as we cover the iPhone SDK event starting in a few hours time, excited?

[via MacScoop]

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MySpace Developing Native iPhone Software?

According to a recent rumour from Electronista, MySpace are amoung the first groups to be developing native third-party iPhone software with the SDK.

The software is believed to built using a pre-release version of Apple’s SDK and has largely been considered a secondary priority at the company, which has only devoted a handful of staff to the project.

The application in development is rumoured to include an iPhone-native front end for the MySpace website. Whether it will support MySpace’s signature music and video services is unknown, but given the iPhone’s lack of a native Adobe Flash port for the handset it seems very unlikely.

A finished version is unlikely to be complete for Thurday’s iPhone SDK presentation.

[via Electronista]

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Jobs Talks iPhone Flash, SDK and iPhone Applications

During yesterdays Apple shareholder conference Steve Jobs touched on many subjects that were on the minds of iPhone owners, mainly the SDK, Flash support for the iPhone, and more.

Jobs said “You’ll see a lot of apps out there this summer,” referring to native applications born out of the iPhone software developers’ kit (SDK) due for further discussion at Thursday’s ‘Town Hall’ event.

It’s unclear whether Jobs believes it will take a few months for developers to ramp up application releases for the SDK or whether actually the SDK won’t be available to developers until later this summer. Hopefully all will be revealed on Thursday.

Jobs also touched on the possibility of Flash on iPhone noting that the full-blown version of Flash would perform poorly on the iPhone, whilst Flash Lite isn’t the spirit of the iPhone’s full internet experience. It’s unlikely we’ll see Adobe flash coming to iPhone anytime soon.

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iPhone 3G ‘Critical’ To Apple’s iPhone Success

According to some analysts Apple are experiencing a slump in iPhone sales due to growing customer demand for the 3G model, many would-be iPhone consumers are simply ‘waiting it out’ for the 3G release.

Understandably this slowdown is a concern to Apple investors who are already anxious about current iPod sales fear Apple may fail to hit its ten million iPhone sale target for 2008.

RBC Capital analyst Mike Abramsky believes the impact of the 3G iPhone has been underestimated, adding that he hopes the 3G model will offer new features such as voice or video capture, real-time GPS, streaming video and more.

Abramsky said: “Apple is likely to offer a faster processor in the devices, along with more onboard memory, which will also increase speed, downloading/uploading rates and browsing experience.”

[via MacWorld]

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Woz ‘Disappointed’ With iPhone

Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and general geek legend spoke at length about some of Apple’s most talked-about products during a recent press conference in Sydney, Australia.

Wozniak offered some constructive criticism regarding Apple’s products commenting specifically on his concerns for Apple TV’s 24-hour download limit for movie rentals, but that in general Apple TV was a “good indication of the future”.

Wozniak wasn’t as forgiving with the iPhone however, expressing his disappointment at the iPhone’s introduction due to lack of 3G technologies at launch, Wozniak went on to add:

“When we were in the air, we had a system in the United States on United Airlines flights… they had an analogue telephone jack that you could connect your laptop into and connect at a slow speed - 2400 baud - and I could do my email on it. But it was a hundredth the speed you were used to.

I always made it a point in my life to get my cellphone onto the internet, and it was a lot of work, and that’s what it’s like when you’re a pioneer. Experimenting constantly, updating settings as technology went from analogue to digital.

I carry multiple phones with me, some for one purpose, some for another purpose. I have normal slower phones, and I have 3G phones. And I find that when it comes to having a question like, “What year was Gerrie-Lee Lewis born”, before I hit enter on the Google search on a slower phone, I realise I’ll get the answer quicker on my 3G Razr.

Speed of mobile internet is so important to me. Now, United has cut its phone service out, so you have no more ability to connect to the internet in the air. I had to do other things like read books!

The same month, these other airlines like SAS dropped their satellite connections. The one time in my life I had satellite broadband on the plane, boy was that speedy and fast. Then they dropped it. But I hope it will be back - I hear Qantas is doing something.”

[via The Enquirer]

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iPhone 1.1.4 Users Experiencing Battery Life Issues

Several iPhone owners are reporting battery life issues after upgrading to the latest iPhone firmware 1.1.4.

Many users are experiencing shorter usage times reportedly around 10-15% less capacity in most cases. A cause for the battery drain is being put down to a supposed bug fix in 1.1.4 that affects how the iPhone behaves in fringe areas - areas with fluctuating signal strengths.

If you’re experiencing any battery related issues since making the upgrade to 1.1.4 be sure to drop us a message in the comments.

[via PowerPage]

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Leaked AT&T Memo Plans Refurbished iPhones $199

The BoyGeniusReport have managed to get their mitts on an internal AT&T memo detailing their plans to offer refurbished iPhone’s at significantly lower prices - $199 for the 4GB and $249 for the 8GB.

March 1, 2008
Refurbished iPhones at COR Stores. For a limited time, select COR stores in the New England Market will offer refurbished iPhones (both 4GB and 8GB) for a special price. These devices are good as new and give customers the opportunity to experience the revolutionary iPhone with big savings. New activations only, upgrades with Manager approval. Refurbished iPhones will only be available to purchase in select COR stores across the Northeast Region and will be available while supplies last. Please reach out to customers that have recently purchased an iPhone to see if they are interested in activating an additional iPhone at a discounted equipment cost. Please note no in-store sales materials should be created. This is to be sold as a closing tool only. Product is available while supplies last from initial shipment. Failure to follow this communication will result in a Code of Business Conduct violation.

There has been no official word from AT&T as of yet but we’ll be sure to let you know when there is - in the meantime this is still unverified.

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ZiPhone 2.5 Jailbreak Software For 1.1.4 Now Available

Notorious iPhone jailbreaker Zibri has today released the latest version of his iPhone jailbreak software ZiPhone 2.5. This new updated version will allow you to jailbreak the new iPhone firmware 1.1.4 released earlier this week.

It’s taken a little longer than most to get this new jailbreak software completed, with several other jailbreaking and unlocking options currently available for the 1.1.4 firmware, but im sure users of the previous ZiPhone versions (myself included) will be happy to see this release.

[via ZiPhone]

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iPhone SDK Details, iTunes Hub, Apple Will Control Software Releases

According to several anonymous sources who contacted iLounge.com, it is reported that Apple are planning to use the March 6th conference to formally announce a “number of potentially controversial limitations on application development and publishing” in regards to the upcoming SDK.

It is believed these announced limitations will include that software distribution will only be possible through an iTunes ‘hub’ allowing Apple to act as the software gatekeeper giving them the ability to formally approve or deny any/all software releases:

While one source saw this as a positive for major developers, suggesting that Apple will be choked by application submissions and forced to give priority to releases from larger companies, another source disagreed, stating that Apple’s current approval processes for third-party products have resulted in lengthy, needless delays.

It is also suggested that there will be no accessory support, meaning that under current plans SDK developers will not have the ability to interface directly with dock-based accessories (GPS module, etc), though the iPhone’s own phone, Wi-Fi, and camera will be reportedly accessible.

iLounge also report that as previously rumored Apple will release an incomplete ‘beta’ SDK at the event (to selected media, analysts, and developers), with the full release kit now shiping in June to coincide with Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in San Francisco.

[via iLounge]

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Talk iPhone Looking To Partner With iPhone Developers

Are you currently working on unofficial third-party applications and tools for the iPhone? Or plan to do so when the iPhone SDK finally drops? If so, we’d like to hear from you!

Talk iPhone is currently looking to partner up with a number of iPhone developers, perhaps you’re still developing and looking for some early feedback? Or you’re just starting out and waiting for the official iPhone development kit.

Either way we’d like to hear from you. Talk iPhone is currently looking to partner up with select individuals by offering a free home for their software. We can provide an excellent home base for your software enabling user feedback from users at every stage of development giving your creations a head start in the process.

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