Comments on: iPhone SDK: What's holding it up?

By: Tom San Jose, CA

Tom San Jose, CA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:29:20 +0000

…and those "much better" smartphones cost the same will be obsolete in 6 months..

By: Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX

Yadgyu, Harkeyville, TX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:35:25 +0000

I don't like Apple or the iPhone. There are several smart phones that are much better than the iPhone. It doesn't matter if a SDK comes out or not. The iPhone will be obsolete in 3 years and people will feel like fools for wasting money.

By: Nodack Phoenix AZ

Nodack Phoenix AZ — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:33:50 +0000

Congrats on your new iPhone. I don't know why you would wait for the SDK. It is what software developers will use to make apps for your iPhone and probably not for the casual iPhone user to use. We just want the apps they make with it. So plug in your iPhone and enjoy it and eventually the SDK will come out followed by a bunch of new apps.

By: Mark, Chicago Il

Mark, Chicago Il — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:08:21 +0000

Ok, I will finally say it. No one bothers hacking a Mac because they only have 5% of the market share. Of course no hacker ever wants to bother!! Geez people get a grip. If the Apple products were so superior, then everyone would have them. I have an i-phone and it is not for business use at all!! Macs are for DJ's and Photo-journalists. They are in no way even comparable on the business end to any Microsoft product. Be careful what you wish for too, if Macs do become popular then there will be malware, spyware, viruses etc. Be warned. Windows mobile may be old looking but it is so aftermarket friendly it is silly. You pay for the phone, you should be able to do what you want to it. Not have Big Brother lock it down and tell you what to do.

By: Dan, Boston, MA

Dan, Boston, MA — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:54:56 +0000

Let's see…the Motorola RAZR had EDGE data, the iPhone has EDGE data. The RAZR had Bluetooth voice dialing and Bluetooth OBEX capabilities, the iPhone can use Bluetooth for a headset. Plus the RAZR kills the iPhone in RF reception. A pretty interface and "visual voicemail" aren't the be-all and end-all.

And to the genius talking about Android: Google announced Android after the iPhone shipped. The first devices were demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week and should be out later this year. Check out phonescoop.com for the video demo. The reference device was a standard PDA with QWERTY keyboard, and was lightning fast. Plus Android can handle actual real-world requirements like 3G voice and data and full Bluetooth functionality, in addition to all of the multimedia apps. And I'll bet the devices will be available with a subsidy from the carriers, unlike a certain overhyped, under-powered device from your greedy friends in Cupertino.

By: Dave, NY, NY

Dave, NY, NY — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:20:12 +0000

I just bought the iPhone yesterday, shoud I wait a few weeks for the SDK phone to come out? if it is just a program, can I just download it or buy the programs in the store? Let me know your thoughts.. I have 2 weeks to return it..

By: Fred Hamranhansenhansen, San Francisco, CA

Fred Hamranhansenhansen, San Francisco, CA — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:41:16 +0000

> iPhone SDK: What's holding it up?

It's not done yet. The first SDK for the first full-featured smart phone is probably a big job.

Worth noting that there are 5 full days left before the deadline even as I write this. It's not even late yet.

Also worth noting that the OTHER Web 2.0 smart phone, Google Android, has shipped their first SDK but no phones. There are exactly zero Android phones, yet.

Compare to Windows Mobile v6.1 which just came out … it does not even have a modern Web browser like iPhone and Android. Windows Mobile has the features of a 1993 PC if that.

Nokia promises a touchscreen smart phone by "end of 2008".

Hard to say Apple is behind.

By: Nodack Phoenix AZ

Nodack Phoenix AZ — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:47:24 +0000

The iPhone is less advanced than the RAZR? LOL!

That's the phone my wife had prior to the iPhone. If you like it so much we have an extra one sitting in a box some where for you since my wife will never use it again in this lifetime because it's "so advanced".

Muhahaha!

By: James Katt, Monterey, CA

James Katt, Monterey, CA — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:59:19 +0000

The iPhone is the most advanced phone ever.

I have several Motorola RAZRs. They do not compare to the iPhone.

The iPhone is also the most rapidly and frequently updated smartphone, running the most advanced cellphone operating system, OS X – a UNIX variant.

The SDK probably comes with another firmware, system software, and application update.

Apple has to also maintain security and upgrade its iTunes music store and iTunes software.

Thus the process is complex.

Apple has to make sure security is maintained so that we iPhone users won't have viruses and malware that permeate more open systems. This is why Nokia, itself, has closed it's cellphones – allowing uploading only signed software which can be traced back to the developer. Apple will probably require a developer have a physical address and telephone and credit card before allowing their software on the iTunes Music store. Hurray!

What I love about Apple's products is how they just work, how silent the experience is – without malware, viruses, adware, and intrusive antivirus software that permeat Windows systems.

By: Dan, Boston, MA

Dan, Boston, MA — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:26:39 +0000

The biggest inaccuracy in the article is the Jobs quote calling the iPhone "the most advanced phone ever." Give me a break. It's less advanced than a Motorola RAZR in terms of functionality.