Apple's Joswiak on the iPhone, iPod Touch, 3rd Party Apps
As has been known, Joswiak confirms that the iPod Touch and iPhone use the same software platform -- "they're both running OS X on basically the same hardware".
The iPod Touch does not have Bluetooth (despite images floating around the internet) and there are no games coming for the iPod Touch for now.
Of interest, Joswiak comments on 3rd party application development:
Apple takes a neutral stance - they're not going to stop anyone from writing apps, and they're not going to maliciously design software updates to break the native apps, but they're not going to care if their software updates accidentally break the native apps either.
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Now I just have to pick which one... If only the iPhone was offered pay-as-you-go...
The comment that Apple will not intentionally break support for third party software has been the deciding vote in me buying an iPod touch or iPhone.
Now I just have to pick which one... If only the iPhone was offered pay-as-you-go...
There are methods to unlock the phone only for pay as you go but I believe that only works with AT&T/Cingular sims. Otherwise you'll have to do a full unlock for other pay as you go plans on other carriers.
Of course, Apple could always change their mind, release a new firmware update and just say, "oh, this is to fix such and such a problem".
Still, really good news :).
It doesn't make my decision between an activated (w/ no service) iPhone or Touch any easier though :(
1. If you're looking at a Touch, then this news means that installing 3rd party iPhone apps and the Apple iPhone apps should be highly likely.
2. If you are looking at either Touch or iPhone, it means that even if future updates break any hacks or 3rd party apps, it should just be a short matter of time before the hacking apps are updated to acount for the new Apple updates.
The comment that Apple will not intentionally break support for third party software has been the deciding vote in me buying an iPod touch or iPhone.
Now I just have to pick which one... If only the iPhone was offered pay-as-you-go...
I believe that if you fail the credit check for whatever reason, you are offered the option of using AT&Ts prepaid plan.
There are methods to unlock the phone only for pay as you go but I believe that only works with AT&T/Cingular sims. Otherwise you'll have to do a full unlock for other pay as you go plans on other carriers.
I'd be waiting for the UK release of the iPhone if I am going to buy that. If Apple has not announced this by the time the iPod touch hits the shops I will be going for the iPod.
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