Adobe resumes development of Packager for iPhone tool
Thu, Sep 9, 2010 - Now that Apple has lifted restrictions banning Adobe's Flash to iPhone porting tool, Adobe will continue development of it for future releases of Flash Professional. ( 87 comments )
Apple job listing hints at new iPhone OS-based devices
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 - A new corporate job listing implies Apple's iPhone OS could become the interface for new hardware beyond the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in the future. ( 70 comments )
Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks
Wed, Jan 27, 2010 - In an update to its iPhone SDK, Apple is now permitting apps to make VoIP calls over 3G wireless networks, an option that was once only available over a WiFi connection. ( 37 comments )
Reseller lists TomTom iPhone kit for £99.00 ($168.50)
Wed, Aug 5, 2009 - A U.K Web site has made the TomTom cradle and accompanying software available for pre-order at a cost of 99 pounds, or about $168.50 U.S., though a company spokesman would not confirm that price. ( 115 comments )
Apple developers get new iPhone 3.1 and Snow Leopard betas
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 - Apple on Tuesday evening provided iPhone developers with a second beta of iPhone 3.1, the first update to its third-generation mobile operating system, while Mac developers saw a new incremental build of Snow Leopard. ( 24 comments )
Apple posts iPhone OS 3.1 beta, SDK with new video extensions
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 - Although iPhone OS 3.0 is just cooling off, Apple has already given developers early access to iPhone OS 3.1 with new hooks for video support. ( 17 comments )
iPhone OS 3.0 app highlights: TomTom GPS, Line 6, more
Mon, Jun 8, 2009 - As in March, Apple at WWDC showcased a swath of new apps that take advantage of everything iPhone OS 3.0 can do. AppleInsider has some of the highlights, including the first-ever true, turn-by-turn GPS app for the iPhone. ( 25 comments )
Icon for iPhone 2,1 appears in latest iPhone SDK
Mon, May 25, 2009 - An image has surfaced in the latest beta of the iPhone SDK that appears to confirm a new model but also few apparent cosmetic changes. ( 56 comments )
Apple requires iPhone OS 3.0 support for all new mobile apps
Thu, May 7, 2009 - Starting Thursday, iPhone app developers will have no choice but to test against iPhone OS 3.0 if they want to guarantee their places in the App Store, and have been warned their existing apps may be pulled if support breaks. ( 47 comments )
Watch the QuickTime stream of Apple's iPhone 3.0 Software event
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - Apple has posted the stream for the unveiling of its iPhone 3.0 software overhaul and its matching iPhone SDK. ( 26 comments )
App Store developers show off new features of iPhone 3.0 (photos)
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - Two weeks ago, Apple presented its new iPhone 3.0 Software Development Kit to a select group of iPhone developers, then allowed them to take the stage and show off what they could create on the new platform. ( 5 comments )
iPhone 3.0 to include peer-to-peer support, push notification (photos)
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - In offering a preview look at the new iPhone OS 3.0 platform, senior vice president of iPhone software Scott Forstall announced that Apple has added over a thousand new Application Programming Interfaces to allow developers greater access to the mobile device's features, from peer to peer discovery to peripheral hardware support to background notifications. ( 21 comments )
Late rumor has iPhone 3.0 getting copy-and-paste, multitasking
Mon, Mar 16, 2009 - Apple may be adding some of the iPhone's most heavily requested software features -- including multitasking the ability to copy and paste text -- with the unveiling of the 3.0 update this week. ( 139 comments )
Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software at March 17th event
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 - Apple on Thursday announced plans to hold a special media event for journalists on its Cupertino-based campus that will offer a sneak preview of the next-generation iPhone operating system dubbed iPhone 3.0. ( 182 comments )
Would-be iPhone developers "pulling their hair out by the roots"
Sat, Mar 7, 2009 - Apple's ability to process iPhone developer contracts is quickly turning into a minor crisis as what was once a smooth process is rapidly turning into a months-long backlog that threatens to keep new developers out of the App Store. ( 63 comments )
Some iPhone developers could be served walking papers
Thu, Mar 5, 2009 - On the one-year anniversary of third-party iPhone app development, developers need to renew their contracts to avoid having their software pulled from the App Store but are facing difficulties in getting Apple to cooperate in time. ( 20 comments )
Briefly: Apple growth, 9-year old iPhone dev, WebKit update
Fri, Feb 6, 2009 - Apple's prospects for present and future growth land it on a Top 25 list, an iPhone app for kids authored by a 9-year old is gaining popularity on the App Store, and new animations could eventually make their way into Safari in this roundup of recent news. ( 34 comments )
Apple rumored allowing real background apps on iPhone
Tue, Feb 3, 2009 - After leaving its once-touted background push data feature by the wayside, Apple is now reportedly mulling an option that would let iPhone apps run third-party background processes and give the phone true app multitasking. ( 74 comments )
Adobe, Apple working together on Flash for iPhone
Sat, Jan 31, 2009 - Once thought to be building Flash for the iPhone mostly on its own, Adobe has mentioned at the World Economic Forum that it's not only continuing work on the animation plug-in but has teamed up with Apple to make it a reality. ( 153 comments )
Hidden feature turns iPhone into TV gaming device
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 - With a little work and the help of an undocumented feature in Apple's iPhone Software Developers Kit, one iPhone developer was able to turn its game into a version suited for playback on big-screen TVs. ( 58 comments )
iPhone 2.2 hides video out code for third-party apps
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 - An unpublished part of iPhone's latest programming framework lets third-party developers pipe video out to an external device, albeit not without a few catches. ( 15 comments )
Opera Mini for iPhone sits on sidelines due to App Store rules
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 - A professionally-developed alternative to Apple's Safari web browser for iPhone already exists in Opera Software's labs; Apple's guidelines for App Store submissions, however, are allegedly keeping it from seeing the light of day. ( 66 comments )
Apple devs get new iPhone, Snow Leopard pre-releases
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 - Apple developers this weekend are enthusiastically reporting that they've been provided with new test releases of the both the next iPhone software update and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. ( 20 comments )
Apple releases portions of iPhone SDK from NDA limits
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 - Apple has published new terms for its registered iPhone developer agreement that defines new limits for "Apple Confidential Information" protected by the program's Non Disclosure Agreement, allowing developers new freedom to collaborate with each other, conduct developer training sessions, and print guides and tutorials. ( 6 comments )
Apple drops iPhone NDA for released software
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 - Responding to widespread criticism, Apple said Wednesday that it has decided to do away with its non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for released iPhone software while it drafts a new agreement covering just non-released software. ( 42 comments )
Claims renew iTunes 8 expectations, slate iPhone 2.1 for event
Sat, Sep 6, 2008 - Despite some expectations to the contrary, iTunes 8 is now allegedly a lock for Apple's "Let's Rock" special event and may come with new iPhone firmware that packs surprises of its own. ( 99 comments )
Why Apple keeps its iPhone 2.0 SDK under NDA
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - Apple's insistence on keeping iPhone 2.0 development under strict non disclosure agreements is frustrating efforts in the development community to share ideas, teach classes on iPhone development, and print reference books on the subject. ( 33 comments )
iPhone Software 2.1 to stifle open source copy-and-paste effort
Mon, Aug 25, 2008 - An open source project aimed at bringing universal copy-and-paste support to Apple's iPhone has hit a major roadblock due to security-related changes in the next version of iPhone software, according to the group's organizers. ( 43 comments )
WWDC presenter talks iPhone development from .NET perspective
Wed, Aug 20, 2008 - At WWDC, noted author and cross platform development expert Kevin Hoffman presented a comparison of Apple's iPhone development tools with those available for Microsoft's Windows Mobile. ( 21 comments )
Fourth iPhone 2.1 beta takes out push notification feature
Sun, Aug 17, 2008 - A new test version of Apple's next iPhone firmware update has disabled a key service that will allow background data for native apps, with no clear sign of when it will return. ( 62 comments )
T-Mobile USA seen cloning iPhone's App Store
Fri, Aug 8, 2008 - Hoping to ride the coattails of the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch, T-Mobile's US branch is allegedly developing a unified software store that would mimic Apple's but apply to every single device in the carrier's stable. ( 27 comments )
Researcher discovers targeted iPhone app "kill switch"
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - A mobile development author has discovered a mechanism in Apple's iPhone software that would allow the company to blacklist and remotely deactivate installed apps that have been purchased and installed by users. ( 34 comments )
Apple seeds iPhone 2.1 with directional GPS, push notification
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 - Apple is already providing developers with a new iPhone firmware beta with enhanced location-finding that could lead to true navigation as well as the roots for background push services. ( 57 comments )
Apple testing first bug fix update to iPhone Software v2.0
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - Apple is already testing the first maintenance and security updates for version 2.0 of its iPhone Software that aim to improve performance and fix a number of outstanding bugs. ( 42 comments )
iPhone 3G's first day: hardware reviews, app plans, and unlocking
Fri, Jul 11, 2008 - The first day of iPhone 3G's existence has seen a slew of real-world surprises -- and real-world problems -- as well as a much clearer picture of the expanding third-party app universe, and early successes in jailbreaking and unlocking iPhones. ( 21 comments )
iTunes 7.7 reveals iTunes Remote app for iPhone and iPod
Fri, Jun 27, 2008 - Tucked away in Apple's pre-release version of iTunes 7.7 is word that the iPhone and iPod touch will soon act as remote controls for nearby computers. Also, Apple is now accepting submissions to the App Store. ( 27 comments )
Apple posts new iPhone SDK, Final Cut Server, Pro App updates
Thu, Jun 26, 2008 - Apple on Thursday evening released a new version of its iPhone developer kit that also mentions a test version of iTunes 7.7, AppleInsider has learned. Also, updates have been released for Final Cut Server and the Pro Application Support framework. ( 2 comments )
TomTom for iPhone lives; Jobs' true health; green iPhone 3G?
Fri, Jun 13, 2008 - Despite reports to the contrary, TomTom is still working on a GPS app for the iPhone. Meanwhile, Steve Jobs' thin look may be permanent evidence of his cancer cure, Greenpeace is concerned about a toxic iPhone 3G. And a growing number of would-be iPhone programers are attacking Apple's backlog in approving their full developer status. ( 91 comments )
Apple tackles iPhone background app limits with push service
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - Addressing one of the most outstanding complaints regarding feature limitations in third-party iPhone applications, Apple on Monday said it has developed a push notification service that will feed programs with data even when technically shut down. ( 57 comments )
Apple unveils the all new iPhone 3G
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - Presenting at its annual developers conference Monday, Apple introduced the new iPhone 3G, which combines all the features of original iPhone with 3G networking, built-in GPS technology, and iPhone 2.0 software. ( 288 comments )
Apple details iPhone 2.0 software, App Store
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - As part of its introduction of iPhone 3G, Apple has also unveiled the final version of its iPhone 2.0 software, including the App Store, iWork and Office document support, and numerous other features not mentioned during the March SDK event. ( 24 comments )
Live coverage notes from Apple's WWDC 2008 Keynote
Mon, Jun 9, 2008 - Apple on Monday held its opening keynote at its Worldwide Developers Conference where it talked all things iPhone and unveiled its new-generation 3G handset. Rough and dirty live coverage notes are included below. ( 11 comments )
Sling unveils concept SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone
Sun, Jun 8, 2008 - One of the first of many native third-party apps to show at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference will be an iPhone version of Sling Media's well-known remote TV viewing utility. ( 20 comments )
New iPhone 2 build; iTunes video rumors; Safari on Samsung L870
Wed, May 28, 2008 - Apple on Wednesday released beta 6 of its iPhone SDK and also issued a new build of iPhone Software 2.0 to select developers. Meanwhile, the company is said to be warming up to variable TV show pricing as it primes a French iTunes video store for launch. And Samsung has chosen Safari as the default browser for its new L870 handset. ( 17 comments )
Mac OS X 10.5.3 moving along, on course with iPhone 2.0?
Thu, May 15, 2008 - Apple continues to plug away at the next maintenance and service update to Mac OS X Leopard, which may be on track for a release around the same time as the company's iPhone software v2.0, according to one tipster. ( 48 comments )
Briefly: Spain, Poland iPhone talk; iPhone SDK beta 5; AT&T memo
Wed, May 7, 2008 - Talks are ongoing to bring the next-generation of Apple's iPhone to Spain and Poland. Meanwhile, a new version of the iPhone SDK has been released with minor tweaks; AppleInsider can confirm an AT&T memo issued Tuesday; and eBay has yanked an auction for an unofficial Mac clone system. ( 108 comments )
Apple to offer iPhone in Italy through multiple carriers
Tue, May 6, 2008 - Apple Inc. will apparently abandon its exclusive carrier model for iPhone sales alongside the release of a 3G model, as two Italian carriers have issued statements Tuesday claiming rights to distribute the iPhone later this year. ( 45 comments )
Handwriting recognition interface appears in iPhone Software 2.0
Mon, May 5, 2008 - The latest private beta of Apple's upcoming iPhone Software v2.0 includes a handwriting recognition interface for the Chinese language, according to a new report. ( 32 comments )
iPhone SDK goes international, T-Mobile on 3G iPhone in Austria
Mon, May 5, 2008 - Apple has started to make available to international developers its iPhone software developers kit (SDK). Meanwhile, official commentary out of T-Mobile Austria indicates the region will serve as some form of test market for the upcoming 3G iPhone. ( 10 comments )
BlackBerry maker in "confidential" hunt for iPhone developers
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - As much as Research in Motion is keen to maintain its marketshare edge against Apple, a new internal job listing suggests the BlackBerry creator is willing to jump the fence and write applications for the iPhone. ( 36 comments )
Remote control function said hidden in iPhone beta firmware
Sun, Apr 27, 2008 - Code in Apple's latest iPhone 2.0 beta firmware allegedly contains references to a utility that will let an iPhone or iPod touch play media from nearby iTunes sources. ( 25 comments )
New iMacs in retail system; 3G iPhone redesign rumor; 3G's "D-Day"
Fri, Apr 25, 2008 - Apple's upcoming iMac has made a tentative appearance in US retail channel systems. Meanwhile, one rumor has the 3G iPhone receiving both GPS and a significant visual update, an analyst calls WWDC's opening "D-Day" for new iPhone models, and the latest SDK for the handset may allow background apps. ( 103 comments )
iMac rumored for next week; new iPhone SDK; Apple updates
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 - A recently accurate tech website claims that Apple's long-awaited iMac refresh will appear next week. Also, Apple's latest iPhone developer kit adds enhanced OpenGL 3D support, downloads have appeared for a Boot Camp update, and Common Criteria security tools are available. ( 129 comments )
iTunes vids failing on 5th gen iPods; GPS in iPhone code? More
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - Owners of Apple's early video-capable, fifth-generation iPods have found that some recent iTunes Store videos refuse to play. Also, beta versions of the iPhone's 2.0 software emulator make reference to currently unused GPS features, Apple has released its Aperture SDK, and Sony has acquired the company that provides track titles for iTunes. ( 22 comments )
Apple files for universal iPhone instant messaging patent
Mon, Apr 21, 2008 - Apple has set the groundwork for instant messaging on the iPhone and other touchscreen devices with an application for a patent on a universal interface for real-time text chat services. ( 49 comments )
Apple releases second beta version of iPhone SDK
Thu, Mar 27, 2008 - Apple on Thursday released a new version of its iPhone software developers kit (SDK) that allows third parties to develop applications for the iPhone and iPod touch digital media player. ( 20 comments )
Microsoft hints at Office, voice recognition iPhone apps
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 - Microsoft Corp. has been taking a long hard look at Apple's iPhone software developers kit (SDK) since it was released earlier this month in hopes of profiting from the thriving mobile platform by releasing a few native applications of its own. ( 68 comments )
Gartner's change of heart over iPhone in the enterprise
Fri, Mar 21, 2008 - Market research firm Gartner, which had previously shunned Apple Inc.'s iPhone as a consumer-oriented tablet device not fit for the enterprise, has changed its stance. ( 41 comments )
Adobe clears up likelihood of Flash for iPhone
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 - While a recent news report stoked anticipation that Apple's iPhone SDK would at last allow for a native version of Flash, Adobe has since said that a solution won't be as simple as suggested earlier this week. ( 86 comments )
Briefly: R.E.M. at Apple Store; iMac inventories, iPhone music apps
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 - One of the pioneers of the alternative rock scene will play an exclusive set next week at Apple's flagship retail store in London. Meanwhile, retailers are attempting to clear out stock of current generation iMacs. And Apple will reportedly disallow third-party iPhone music apps. ( 45 comments )
iTunes strike refunds; iPhone 2.0 beta; iPhone app signing
Tue, Mar 18, 2008 - Apple has sent messages to its iTunes Season Pass subscribers offering credit for shows missed (and yet to be missed) during the recent screenwriters' strike. Also, early access to the true iPhone 2.0 beta software and SDK has revealed new features as well as Apple's digital signing method, while Apple itself hopes to assuage some rejected developers. ( 7 comments )
Apple leaves would-be iPhone developers hanging for the moment
Fri, Mar 14, 2008 - A number of applicants to Apple's official iPhone Developer program are venting their frustration with the company after having received temporary rejection letters on Friday. ( 135 comments )
Exposed: iPhone 2.0's parental controls, redesigned calculator
Thu, Mar 13, 2008 - Leaked copies of Apple's iPhone software version 2.0, not due for public consumption until June, reveal a glimpse at upcoming features such as parental controls and a redesigned version of the handset's embedded calculator application. ( 55 comments )
"Too much interest" in iPhone SDK presents challenges
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 - Apple Inc. is facing a rather inviting problem in the wake of last week's iPhone SDK announcement, and one that the company is all too familiar with -- a response so overwhelming that it raises questions over how well the firm is prepared to handle the resulting demand. ( 48 comments )
Apple's iPhone SDK sees 100,000 downloads in four days
Wed, Mar 12, 2008 - Apple said Wednesday that more than 100,000 iPhone developers have downloaded the beta iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) in the first four days since its launch on March 6. ( 49 comments )
iPhone SDK evidence Apple has learned from past mistakes
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 - The iPhone software developers kit (SDK) introduced by Apple on Thursday is proof the company is determined not to replicate mistakes made during the onset of its Mac platform, investment bank Piper Jaffray said Friday. ( 112 comments )
Epocrates answers call of iPhone-wielding healthcare professionals
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 - Epocrates, Inc., the developer of mobile applications used by more than 500,000 healthcare professionals, has announced plans to bring its clinical software products to the iPhone. ( 26 comments )
Apple's iPhone takes on the Enterprise
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 - Apple's SDK roadmap announcements were expected to primarily introduce the company's plans for releasing development tools for casual developers, but chief executive Steve Jobs started the event by introducing broad initiatives to greatly improve the iPhone's features to satiate the demands of Enterprise users. ( 54 comments )
Apple announces iPhone 2.0 software and SDK beta
Thu, Mar 6, 2008 - Apple on Thursday held a media event at its Cupertino headquarters where it previewed its iPhone 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to selected developers and enterprise customers. ( 185 comments )
Apple to serve as regulator for iPhone app distribution
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 - 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. ( 142 comments )
iPhone SDK rumors; Apple a Top 10 handset vendor; more...
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 - While Apple appears to be ready to unleash its iPhone SDK to developers, the version that arrives next week may be far from final. Meanwhile, the company last quarter crept its way onto the list of the world's Top 10 handset vendors. And it appears as if the iTunes operator will fall short of meeting claims to have 1000 movies available for rent by month's end. ( 21 comments )
iPhone to gain better Exchange, Lotus Notes support at SDK event
Thu, Feb 28, 2008 - Following months of beta testing, Apple Inc. next week will address one of the key weakness of its iPhone handset by introducing improved support for enterprise level e-mail platforms from Microsoft and IBM, according to one Wall Street analyst. ( 36 comments )
Apple to hold "iPhone Software Roadmap" media event next week
Wed, Feb 27, 2008 - Apple Inc. will hold a special event for analysts and members of the media next week, March 6th, to formally announce plans for its much anticipated iPhone and iPod touch software developers kit (SDK). ( 110 comments )
Rumor: possible Apple event brewing for late February
Thu, Feb 7, 2008 - For the second time in three years, Apple Inc. may use the latter end of February to hold a special gathering where it will show off its latest innovations to analysts and members of the media, according to multiple reports. ( 118 comments )
