iTunes 4.8 iPod Phone Support

MacRumors · May 30, 2005, 05:52 PM

One reader notes that iTunes 4.8 already seems to have localization for Motorola's iTunes compatible phone.

iTunes.app -> Contents -> Resources -> English.lproj -> Localized.rsrc contains the "Eject Phone" phrase as well as later references to "Phone".

Motorola's iTunes compatible phone has been long awaited, with a number of delays reported. Last comments from Motorola claimed that it would be coming in "a couple of months" from May.

It appears iTunes may already provide support for the phone.

poundsmack · May 30, 2005, 06:00 PM

this is interesting. i have a funny feeling this phone may be the WWDC highlight.

SpamJunkie · May 30, 2005, 06:04 PM

What about other phones, besides the Motorola? iTunes supports non-iPod mp3 players, so it follows that it could (should?) support non-Motorola phones. Although, just like non-iPod mp3 players, these phones wouldn't support protected AACs from the iTMS.

I've got a k750i and I'd certainly appreciate an easy way to put mp3s, AAC on there, as well as sync more easily that the new iSync.

mvc · May 30, 2005, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poundsmack

this is interesting. i have a funny feeling this phone may be the WWDC highlight.

Only, i think, if Apple have also created a whole phone OS and given developers a new platform to develop for. And I can't imagine them doing that without first opening the iPod OS. Otherwise, its a nice gadget, but hardly WWDC material.

Josh396 · May 30, 2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mvc

Only, i think, if Apple have also created a whole phone OS and given developers a new platform to develop for. And I can't imagine them doing that without first opening the iPod OS. Otherwise, its a nice gadget, but hardly WWDC material.

Well I believed they mention the iTunes phone at MWSF so I would imagine they would talk about it again, especially since Jobs may want to be the one to introduce it. I don't think it will be the highlight of WWDC though, something bigger for that, at least I hope so.

Neerazan · May 30, 2005, 07:20 PM

Total specualtion, but I have an idea as to where this might be headed (other than one Motorola phone)

iTunes for Symbian OS

VicMacs · May 30, 2005, 07:36 PM

both my phones will soon be on sale!

SpamJunkie · May 30, 2005, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by VicMacs

both my phones will soon be on sale!

Which phones are those?

pjtro2 · May 30, 2005, 07:44 PM

That would make total sense as to why they've shifted sync-ing ical and address book to itunes - so itunes can be one-stop for updating these features on the new phones... nice work apple - just show us the goddamn phone!!

I'm praying it will have a similar aesthetic to my Sony Ericcsson T630 (but glossier!)

VicMacs · May 30, 2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SpamJunkie

Which phones are those?

sony ericsson t68i and t637

i wish the itunes phone comes at around 200

Lanbrown · May 30, 2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neerazan

Total specualtion, but I have an idea as to where this might be headed (other than one Motorola phone)

iTunes for Symbian OS

Nokia, which is pretty much Symbian installs Real Player. While other companies can make their own design, Nokia does license reference designs that other companies do use. Apple would need to win over Nokia to get iTunes on the phones.

rockthecasbah · May 30, 2005, 10:29 PM

duh. 4.7 can't handle it and the Motorolla phone should be coming out soon....

fixyourthinking · May 31, 2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvc

Only, i think, if Apple have also created a whole phone OS and given developers a new platform to develop for. And I can't imagine them doing that without first opening the iPod OS. Otherwise, its a nice gadget, but hardly WWDC material.

The iPod OS is already open - just not by Apple. It has been successfully reverse engineered for iPodLinux that can play almost 20 games - including Tetris and still play Mp3's + add support for FLAC and OGG. Coolest thing is - it's now dual boot - so you can have the iPod OS or Linux.

haganah · May 31, 2005, 02:45 PM

I just want a good phone with full Apple bluetooth support

puckhead193 · May 31, 2005, 03:15 PM

I just want a cell phone....

but a iTunes phone would be hot

shamino · Jun 1, 2005, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanbrown

Nokia, which is pretty much Symbian installs Real Player. While other companies can make their own design, Nokia does license reference designs that other companies do use. Apple would need to win over Nokia to get iTunes on the phones.

But Symbian is an open OS. IIRC, anybody can write software for Symbian phones. So Apple could write an iTunes client and make it available as a free download. No need to get Nokia to do anything.

jesuisme · Jun 1, 2005, 01:24 PM

Imagine... A Razr V3 with iTunes...This would be too much to hope for, but one can dream

w_parietti22 · Jun 1, 2005, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jesuisme

Imagine... A Razr V3 with iTunes...This would be too much to hope for, but one can dream

That would be awesome! and lets make it $200 cheaper than the regular Razr!

MontyZ · Jun 2, 2005, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesuisme

Imagine... A Razr V3 with iTunes...This would be too much to hope for, but one can dream

I hope existing Razr V3s will be upgradable, because i just got one.

Lanbrown · Jun 2, 2005, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamino

But Symbian is an open OS. IIRC, anybody can write software for Symbian phones. So Apple could write an iTunes client and make it available as a free download. No need to get Nokia to do anything.

Yes, but getting Nokia to include it would pretty much mean that iTunes would be on over 75% of the Symbian phones from the factory. Most likely the carriers would ask for it not to be on there though and it would get cut. But, having Nokia support it would be similar to HP installing iTunes.

The other issue is that there are several Symbian platforms. Nokia has the Series 40, 60 and 80, each one has different capabilities and the programs are coded as such.

aswitcher · Jun 2, 2005, 02:22 AM

This baby better take the photos automatically off the phone each synch and add them to iPhoto

aegisdesign · Jun 2, 2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanbrown

The other issue is that there are several Symbian platforms. Nokia has the Series 40, 60 and 80, each one has different capabilities and the programs are coded as such.

Series 40 isn't Symbian based. It's the old Nokia software.

And let's not forget Sony Ericsson, Motorola (not the RAZR though, just in their A1000 and similar phones) and Sendo who also use SymbianOS. v7 in the case of SE with it's UIQ interface (much nicer than Series 60 or 80). I think Moto also uses UIQ but Sendo went for Series60 and added their own front screen application as the Nokia interface sucks.

None of them are very good though. I fail to see how anyone could like the non-Symbian Motorola software. Phone software really needs the Apple usability wand waved over it, though not by the Finder team. ;-)

locomacg6 · Jun 3, 2005, 10:27 AM

Maybe bluetooth headphones for the new phone.......itunes + bluetooth = a Lot of fun..

we will see....

jimsowden · Jun 5, 2005, 10:36 AM

Checked it out, looks like they went a little further:

Code:

because all of its space has been reserved for data.iPodiPodphonePhoneUpdating contacts on

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poundsmack macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	this is interesting. i have a funny feeling this phone may be the WWDC highlight.

May 30, 2005, 06:04 PM	#3
SpamJunkie macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2003	What about other phones, besides the Motorola? iTunes supports non-iPod mp3 players, so it follows that it could (should?) support non-Motorola phones. Although, just like non-iPod mp3 players, these phones wouldn't support protected AACs from the iTMS. I've got a k750i and I'd certainly appreciate an easy way to put mp3s, AAC on there, as well as sync more easily that the new iSync.

May 30, 2005, 07:20 PM	#6
Neerazan macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK	Total specualtion, but I have an idea as to where this might be headed (other than one Motorola phone) iTunes for Symbian OS

May 30, 2005, 07:44 PM	#9
pjtro2 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia	That would make total sense as to why they've shifted sync-ing ical and address book to itunes - so itunes can be one-stop for updating these features on the new phones... nice work apple - just show us the goddamn phone!! I'm praying it will have a similar aesthetic to my Sony Ericcsson T630 (but glossier!)

May 31, 2005, 02:45 PM	#14
haganah macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2003	I just want a good phone with full Apple bluetooth support

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Jun 3, 2005, 10:27 AM	#23
locomacg6 macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2005	Bluetooth Headphones :p Maybe bluetooth headphones for the new phone.......itunes + bluetooth = a Lot of fun.. we will see....

Jun 5, 2005, 10:36 AM	#24
jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Checked it out, looks like they went a little further: Code: because all of its space has been reserved for data.iPodiPodphonePhoneUpdating contacts on __________________ King Donko of Punchstania

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