Microsoft Offers Seadragon App for iPhone

Just came up on the app store.
I'm surprised at how good an app
this is and could be. Viewable gigabyte photos
down to the intricate details.
I'd post the link but I'm doing this on the iPod touch.
By the way this is free.

Interesting app... It's died a few times on me, crashed on loading big pictures. Still interesting. I'll probably delete it soon.

By Microsoft. Even more interesting.

Link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=299655981&mt=8

Was not expecting an app from Microsoft.

I don't see why Microsoft releasing this application makes it any more noteworthy.

I don't see why Microsoft releasing this application makes it any more noteworthy.

Really?

You don't think this is a tacit admission that the iPhone platform has huge potential and is massively popular?

Really?

You don't think this is a tacit admission that the iPhone platform has huge potential and is massively popular?

I agree with you. This is a very good app. Functionally, it doesn't do much, but the graphics it has in it are astonishing (hmm, the irony is not lost on me). This app actually does a great job showcasing the power and ease of use of multi-touch gestures as well as the iPhone's graphical capabilities. So yes, this is very noteworthy.

I'm glad to see Microsoft get in the ring and welcome them. With their resources, I'm sure they could come up with some killer apps. What remains to be seen is will they? And will Apple allow them in the store?

As a side note, when the Zunephone comes out, I think hell would freeze over before Apple makes a mobile app for them (except for iTune$ for obvious reasons).

I don't see why Microsoft releasing this application makes it any more noteworthy.

"If you can't beat them, join them", to coin a phrase.

Interestingly enough, microsoft is saying that this will not be
the only app they're bringing to the iPhone. There is talk
about bringing their tellme service next year and making their web version
of office available to mobile safari.

I don't see why Microsoft releasing this application makes it any more noteworthy.

Just like it wasn't noteworthy when iTunes was released for PCs (or the iPod was made compatible with more than Macs) or when Apple released Safari for PC.
Maybe it isn't a big deal, but I'm sure it's a little bit more noteworthy than Griffin releasing an app.

I don't see why Microsoft releasing this application makes it any more noteworthy.

I would like to see one of those "Life without walls" adverts with an iPhone on there...

I think it's a sign that Microsoft is seeing the iPhone platform as a way to make money/advertise themselves as a cool, hip company, rather than an investment into a rival...