Google Launches New iPhone Web Application
Google announced that they have launched a new web-based application for the Apple iPhone that integrates its multiple services into a single interface. The new application is based on AJAX/Web 2.0 technologies and is launched when an iPhone user visits http://www.google.com.
The Google web-application offers iPhone-optimzed versions of Gmail, Calendar, Reader (RSS) and other services.
While Web-based applications have been the only Apple-sanctioned method to deploy applications to the iPhone, Steve Jobs has announced that a native iPhone developer's kit will be released in February 2008. This should allow developers to release native applications that do not require the use of Safari to launch.
To accomplish this, Google is taking advantage of browser technologies (like AJAX) that made Gmail and Google Maps possible on the desktop. In supporting these advances in web technology, the iPhone's Safari browser not only delivers an excellent mobile Internet experience; it enabled our product and engineering teams to create an optimal Google experience on a mobile device.
The Google web-application offers iPhone-optimzed versions of Gmail, Calendar, Reader (RSS) and other services.
While Web-based applications have been the only Apple-sanctioned method to deploy applications to the iPhone, Steve Jobs has announced that a native iPhone developer's kit will be released in February 2008. This should allow developers to release native applications that do not require the use of Safari to launch.
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55 months ago
Ah, this is new?
It's been online for at least a few days, as I've already accidentally been there.
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edit: well, it looks a bit different. I think the extra stuff used to be below the search box. Where's "I'm Feeling Lucky"?
It's been online for at least a few days, as I've already accidentally been there.
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edit: well, it looks a bit different. I think the extra stuff used to be below the search box. Where's "I'm Feeling Lucky"?
55 months ago
Wow, this is great. Google is hitting home runs with the iPhone integration. I may now buy SpanningSync to link my iCal to Google Calendar. Their Leopard functionality scares me a the moment though (SpanningSync).
I like it so far. Every Google service looks great on my iPhone!
It would be nice if there were more calendar views/functionality, though.
I like it so far. Every Google service looks great on my iPhone!
It would be nice if there were more calendar views/functionality, though.
55 months ago
Nice. I'm not a big gmail user, which looks to be the biggest benefit here, but it's good to see Google sharing the love with iPhone.
55 months ago
Ah, this is new?
It's been online for at least a few days, as I've already accidentally been there.
--
edit: well, it looks a bit different. I think the extra stuff used to be below the search box. Where's "I'm Feeling Lucky"?
It's new.
I was on google with my phone at about 12am and it was the old one, and i went there today at about 8AM, and there it was.
it's nice.
55 months ago
I've noticed the iPhone-optimized Gmail for at least a few weeks, if not a month or more.
55 months ago
I've been having a problem using the new Google Reader on the iPod Touch. I can click on a story, but I can't go back to the list of stories. Maybe I'm just missing something.
55 months ago
not working for me
it auto-redirects me to www.google.co.uk/m
even though its not the mobile google...
it auto-redirects me to www.google.co.uk/m
even though its not the mobile google...
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