Hints at iPhone SDK and Firmware 1.1.4 [Fake]
Tiny-Code.com, an iPhone Installer.app repository for fixes and updates to some unofficial 3rd party iPhone appplications has updated their website (screenshot at Macenstein) claiming that they are working with Apple and the upcoming SDK:
Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3.
We can't say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn't be missed for long. We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes.
The side bar also lists "targetting fw 1.1.4 Alpha 2", though we would hope that a planned February release would have progressed beyond Alpha stage by now.
Update: Comments from the Tiny-Code developer:
Yes, Tiny-Code.com was ordered to be removed from operation by Apple, Inc because by releasing firmware versions and stating I had possession of the firmware and SDK was apparently a violation of the Non-Disclosure Agreement I agreed to when I accepted a copy of the SDK and firmware.
Fake: Developer claims it was all made up.Top Rated Comments
(View all)MACENSTEIN OFFERED THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT, CALLING KELLY A 'TOOL'.
This story has now made it onto Fortune magazine.
KELLY™, OPERATOR OF TINY-CODE HAS POSTED CONFiRMATION OF HIS INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING APPS FOR THE 1.1.4 SDK
SKIP TO POST: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4980135&posted=1#post4980184
Just found this on the home page of tiny-code.com, they specialise in making fixes for jailbroken iPhones. Do you think they are just speculating or have they let something out of the bag?
UPDATE:
Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3.
We can't say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn't be missed for long. We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes."
They also note that they are:
Now targetting fw 1.1.4 Alpha 2
If I were to be buying an iPhone 16GB, which I will, I would most likely do it about February 26th.
But thats just a personal date I picked.
The site is now down, but i have a screenshot of it in its previous state:
[digg]
http://macenstein.com/default/archives/1140
"odds are Apple has all 1000 of its monkeys typing away at keyboards right now"
Was that necessary? I don't think so.
"odds are Apple has all 1000 of its monkeys typing away at keyboards right now"
Was that necessary? I don't think so.
Don't shoot the messenger! I didn't write that, neither did i report it to 'Macenstein' :(
"odds are Apple has all 1000 of its monkeys typing away at keyboards right now"
Probably seen as pretty humorous by the far less than 1,000 code monkeys available to work on it. Most programmers aren't as thin-skinned as users are. Can't afford to be, especially if they work for Apple, which is infamous for pushing hard and paying low.
:)
And the SDK must be coming soon....
if all true, it is kinda interesting Apple has somehow managed to recruit at least some of the developers involved with the unofficial 3rd party apps.
arn
What kind of update will warrant a 1.2 or even 2.0 :confused:
[ Read All Comments ]

Analytics firm Chitika today released a report showing that by its metrics iOS has now surpassed OS X in overall web traffic share in the United States. Chitika's methodology involves an analysis...
One of the most frequent reasons for an iPhone to go on a trip to the Apple Store's Genius Bar is because of water damage. Typically, a water damaged iPhone can be replaced for a flat $199...
TheVerge's Joshua Topolsky summarizes the iPad 3 casing findings reported earlier today, but also adds his own sources regarding some details of the iPad 3.
Image from RepairLabs
As...
Last July, Apple discontinued the white MacBook from its consumer lineup, pushing consumers toward the company's popular MacBook Air line or the 13-inch MacBook Pro. The company didn't kill...
Popular iPhone Twitter client Tweetbot has finally arrived on the iPad, with a user interface instantly familiar to any current Tweetbot user. Designed for the Twitter power-user, Tweetbot packs a...