Late Breaking iPhone SDK Rumors: EDGE OK, Apple's Cut, Mac-Only SDK
MacScoop is chiming in with a few extra tidbits of information regarding Apple's SDK plans which are set to be formally unveiled at tomorrow's iPhone Software Roadmap press event.
Of significance, MacScoop says that although applications will have some limitations (iLounge: no access to connected peripherals), iPhone applications will be allowed to use both EDGE and WiFi for data.
The site also confirms suspicions that Apple will be wanting a "small percentage" of revenue from iPhone application sales. The site notes that they were unable to obtain information regarding the specifics of non-commercial (free) application distribution, though Electronista has previously said that Apple would not restrict the distribution of free applications.
Lastly, the site notes that the SDK will require a Mac running Mac OS 10.5 "Leopard," and will be facilitated through an enhanced version of XCode which is to be made available to all Apple Developer Connection members.
The iPhone SDK event starts at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern on Thursday, March 6th. MacRumors will be unable to provide live access, but we will post a comprehensive list of live coverage closer to the event. We will provide SMS updates if Twitter cooperates.
Of significance, MacScoop says that although applications will have some limitations (iLounge: no access to connected peripherals), iPhone applications will be allowed to use both EDGE and WiFi for data.
The site also confirms suspicions that Apple will be wanting a "small percentage" of revenue from iPhone application sales. The site notes that they were unable to obtain information regarding the specifics of non-commercial (free) application distribution, though Electronista has previously said that Apple would not restrict the distribution of free applications.
Lastly, the site notes that the SDK will require a Mac running Mac OS 10.5 "Leopard," and will be facilitated through an enhanced version of XCode which is to be made available to all Apple Developer Connection members.
The iPhone SDK event starts at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern on Thursday, March 6th. MacRumors will be unable to provide live access, but we will post a comprehensive list of live coverage closer to the event. We will provide SMS updates if Twitter cooperates.
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51 months ago
Noon my time, got it.
I'm not terribly excited about "live" coverage, so I may just wait until later and see. I'm just thinking that the news tomorrow won't be as good as I want it to be so why not just wait a few more minutes to hear it...
Hopefully there are some gems in there tomorrow.
I'm not terribly excited about "live" coverage, so I may just wait until later and see. I'm just thinking that the news tomorrow won't be as good as I want it to be so why not just wait a few more minutes to hear it...
Hopefully there are some gems in there tomorrow.
51 months ago
Confirmed: Paying for SDK apps.
How is that "confirmed"? There are two bits of info I see. One is that Apple will be providing a way to buy apps on the iTunes store. They will take a percentage. Sounds reasonable and exactly like how other places do it. Two is that free apps will be available. Nothing in any of these reports means that all apps will be commercial only.
51 months ago
a "small percentage" There is always a way the make a buck.:D
And this is normal. Any store that sells my apps takes a percentage. Heck even if I sell direct, Visa and MC take a percentage. Nothing new here.
51 months ago
Confirmed: Paying for SDK apps.
This is just a rumor, it doesn't confirm anything. Also, there could be free apps available as well, the rumor doesn't say otherwise.
If Apple gets a small cut of stuff sold via iTunes, i guess that's tolerable. Enough to help pay for Akamai servers or whatever. But it better be pretty small.
And if there are apps sold outside of iTunes, it wouldn't make sense for Apple to get a cut.
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