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Yes, it's that time of the year, the SDK is out! From android6011;
The first thing I know is going to cause an uproar is the fact that iPod Touch users will have to pay for the update. As an iPot owner, I don't want to pay any more money, but the fact is if it weren't for Apple trying to please enterprise owners and keep their costs lower, a fee would be charged all around. Since enterprises typically purchase iPhones in mass quantities its appealing to know there won't be future fees on top of the initial cost and a massive monthly bill.
Now, I would HIGHLY recommend anyone delaying buying the January App Pack since it will most likely be included in the 2.0 update you are going to have to pay for anyway, and I'm not sure if they will update the January App Pack to include the enterprise features like exchange.
The next thing, JUNE. Ya, I know...June... there is already speculation that the update will be rolled out on top of a 3G iPhone, which makes a lot of sense. So holding off the update until a 3G iPhone is ready would be a smart move on their part, not the most appealing, but good for them.
Application cost to me seems like a fair deal. The great news is that Apple will allow for free applications if the developer chooses, which probably justifies the reason for the cost to enter the development cycle.
As far as Apple limiting applications to that of their choosing, well I guess we will have to wait and see how their choosing affects the applications that make it. One thing I was extremely pleased and almost surprised by was in reference to Voip. "We will only limit over cellular -- if you want to dev them for WiFi, that's fine." The reason for limiting over cellular is obvious, ATT doesn't want you using data so you can avoid paying for their phone coverage.
However, over wifi is still a huge step, since now I would be willing to put money on Skype or GizmoProject developing a Voip Application, which may lead to an official mic etc. Since these services charge for out minutes the application would most likely be free anyway so I really look forward to that.
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Friday, March 7, 2008
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SDK-Thursday
The long awaited SDK for iPhone. Thursday March 6thWith the release of Apple’s iPhone SDK fast approaching, speculation abounds surrounding Apple's plans for a business-friendly iPhone play. Will the consumer-focused company introduce enterprise-class connectivity and security options for the iPhone? Will the SDK enable third parties to bridge the consumer/business divide? [ For an in-depth review of the iPhone, see "iPhone: The $1,975 iPod" ] Until March 6, when the SDK is officially released, the fog of rumor will only get thicker. In the meantime, one thing is clear: iPhone popularity has executives, salespeople, even members of your IT staff hot to connect their iPhones to business resources. And AT&T’s Jan. 21 introduction of an iPhone-based data plan for businesses has them hungry for you to make good on their desires. Whatever the impending iPhone SDK accomplishes out of the gate, the fact is that most IT organizations can bring the iPhone into their operations easily and with acceptable risk. Yes, instinct and analysts such as Forrester Research caution against such a move. After all, the iPhone is not designed for the enterprise and does have deficits IT should be concerned about. But a strict “no iPhone policy” is likely to drive users to perform more dangerous hacks, such as setting up Google and Yahoo accounts as way stations to connect to enterprise assets -- contacts and e-mail, in particular. Instead, investigate what is possible before establishing your iPhone policy. And remember: Apple updated the iPhone software several times in its first six months, fixing some significant deficits that early reviews pointed out. No panacea, but such updates may mean the iPhone has fewer business-oriented caveats than you initially thought. But where to begin gearing up the iPhone for business? How can you satisfy executive demands to make the iPhone fit for corporate essentials? For those looking to get a jump on business-enabling the iPhone, here’s a handy guide on what’s currently possible, and how to get it done. (Note that everything here applies to the iPhone’s voiceless cousin, the iPod Touch with the January 2008 software update.) [ For an in-depth review of the iPod Touch, see "iPod touch: Because I demanded it, and it's good for other people, too" ] Accessing corporate e-mail A tip for Exchange: Even though the Mail setup includes an Exchange pane, don’t use it. Use IMAP instead; the Exchange pane doesn’t work. (Even Apple’s support pages say to use the IMAP pane.) Many businesses prefer IMAP over POP3 because IMAP provides greater control over message management, such as keeping the mail folders synchronized as mail is moved on any client. The iPhone will connect to the IMAP server and detect most settings automatically, making setup easy in most cases. You can adjust the SSL settings, IMAP path prefix, server port, and other such settings by scrolling down to the Advanced portion of an individual mail account’s setup area. Note that the iPhone’s SSL options have been significantly enhanced from the first iteration’s number-only token scheme.Why is everyone talking about Virtualization?
IBM’s promise of a Lotus Notes client for the iPhone remains unfulfilled. And an Exchange client from Microsoft has yet to rear its head. But, if your business uses either system, you can provide e-mail access via POP3 or IMAP, popular protocols that many businesses already support. In either case, the iPhone’s Mail setup is where to begin configuring host addresses, user names, passwords, and SSL authentication.