More Google iPhone Apps on the Way

MacRumors · Jun 21, 2007, 02:31 PM

As noted by iLounge, ZDNet reports on Google's CEO, Eric Schmidt's comments in Paris about Google and Apple.

In particular, Schmidt showed off his iPhone and hinted at future applications:

Quote:

"iPhone is a powerful new device and is going to be particularly good for the apps that Google is building. You should expect other announcements from the two companies over time"

AT&T's Glen Lurie made similar comments in an earlier interview that we should expect more Google widgets.

Apple has already announced a new Youtube (owned by Google) application for the iPhone and has indicated that they will be introducing new iPhone applications of over time.

Much Ado · Jun 21, 2007, 02:35 PM

Good news.

Anyone who still thinks the iPhone will flop, please stand up.

WebApps, anyone?

PlaceofDis · Jun 21, 2007, 02:37 PM

definitely good news. and if they'll work on the iPhone, does that mean they should work on OS X Leopard? hmm

i like this new partnership with Google personally.

mikeinternet · Jun 21, 2007, 02:38 PM

i love google docs.

ISMPlus · Jun 21, 2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeinternet

i love google docs.

Can someone please enlightment me about what of Google apps are out there? I'm a bit out of the loop reg. Google. Thanx!

Dr.Gargoyle · Jun 21, 2007, 02:45 PM

PLease let there be GPS...please

longofest · Jun 21, 2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeinternet

i love google docs.

ThinkSecret had mentioned that with the Safari 3.0 beta, Google Apps is now supported by Safari. Of course, Safari 3 is running on the iPhone. put two and two together, and I'd imagine that they are enabling support for the docs and spreadsheet applications.

PharmD · Jun 21, 2007, 03:01 PM

Man, I think all of these announcements in the last week have been just for me. I used to be on the fence about the iPhone but that fence has now been completely mowed over by a gigantic touch screen bulldozer.

pgwalsh · Jun 21, 2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeinternet

i love google docs.

They're a great concept and perfect for small documents, but suck with heavy lifting. How do you embed a spreadsheet document in Google docs and have it update as you update the spreadsheet without having to copy paste.. Auto updating would be huge.

dashiel · Jun 21, 2007, 03:17 PM

google gearsanyone?

it would bridge the web 2.0/local app divide by allowing local storage and offline usage. i still think we'll see a full SDK withing 12 months, but in the meantime gears (when it's out of beta) should make it less painful for "real" developers.

CmdrDghboy · Jun 21, 2007, 03:18 PM

Steve Jobs says that the only way to develop apps for the iPhone is as a web application. Bummer, because this requires an always-on connection to use it.

Google has a product called Google Gears which allows a webapp to be "installed" and run on your local computer even when the computer is disconnected.

I guarantee Google is working on a version of Google Gears for the iPhone. Why doesn't anyone else see this coming?

edit: Heh, dashiel just beat me to it with the post above.

66217 · Jun 21, 2007, 02:40 PM

Google seems to be one of the most cool technology companies (aside from Apple) nowadays.

I really hope we see some cool apps for OS X in the future. Like Picasa.

cjewby · Jun 21, 2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Much Ado

Good news.

Anyone who still thinks the iPhone will flop, please stand up.

WebApps, anyone?

with the almighty google behind it.. it will never fail!

it'd be cool be able to upload to picasa via the phone.. (granted a little redundant and unnecessary..but ehhh

)

Now if google and apple could work out an ical syncing program I'd be happy...

ISMPlus · Jun 21, 2007, 02:40 PM

Alright... the waiting continues....

EagerDragon · Jun 21, 2007, 02:41 PM

Sounds great

DanielMark · Jun 21, 2007, 02:50 PM

All meaning in life now revolves around the acquisition of an iPhone. Why would I want to go on without it?

yoman · Jun 21, 2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanielMark

All meaning in life now revolves around the acquisition of an iPhone. Why would I want to go on without it?

This could be the start of a whole new "religion"

MacTheSpoon · Jun 21, 2007, 02:51 PM

Ah, it's all so exciting!!!

I hope I don't encounter any product shortages when I go to buy my iPhone...

respin4 · Jun 21, 2007, 03:03 PM

How is Google making money from the iPhone/AppleTV deals? Google has certainly invested some good amount of resources into this. How does it make business sense from their side. Is Apple actually paying Google "per hit" o to license the use of Google's services? Is it more intangible like a "cool" factor gain or to widespread the use of Google beyond de computer?

Is Google+Apple the new Microsoft+IBM?

psychofreak · Jun 21, 2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by respin4

How is Google making money from the iPhone/AppleTV deals? Google has certainly invested some good amount of resources into this. How does it make business sense from their side. Is Apple actually paying Google "per hit" o to license the use of Google's services? Is it more intangible like a "cool" factor gain or to widespread the use of Google beyond de computer?

Much more than that:

1. The more people exposed to YouTube, the more hits they get, and the more ad revenue they make.

2. Unlike IE, Safari's default search is Google, so they get more hits the more people using Safari, and therefore get a lot of money from mac users (and now Windows users who have switched from IE to Safari)

SpaceJello · Jun 21, 2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by respin4

How is Google making money from the iPhone/AppleTV deals? Google has certainly invested some good amount of resources into this. How does it make business sense from their side. Is Apple actually paying Google "per hit" o to license the use of Google's services? Is it more intangible like a "cool" factor gain or to widespread the use of Google beyond de computer?

Is Google+Apple the new Microsoft+IBM?

Well how is Google making money from their online apps? They simply are porting some existing apps for iPhone so far. Who knows what's to come though?

It's beneficial for both Google and Apple to work together to unseat Microsoft. Google has everything to gain if iPhone takes off and it only has Google office programs on it. That will take a huge chunk off MS office since they are programs and not online apps.

If online apps takes off, it will only hurt MS.

DonWilson · Jun 21, 2007, 03:12 PM

Please, please, please, please, please provide free push email for Gmail.

coolosxapps · Jun 21, 2007, 04:14 PM

Please let there be Google Street View and Gmail apps for the iPhone - that would be awesome!

drb6 · Jun 21, 2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonWilson

Please, please, please, please, please provide free push email for Gmail.

oh yes yes, hope so. i hate yahoo mail

twoodcc · Jun 21, 2007, 11:04 PM

good news! looking forward to seeing more apps for the iPhone

Jun 21, 2007, 02:37 PM	#3
PlaceofDis macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago.	definitely good news. and if they'll work on the iPhone, does that mean they should work on OS X Leopard? hmm i like this new partnership with Google personally. __________________ dim my eyes on the waves of confessions... SpringWarmCold

Jun 21, 2007, 02:45 PM	#6
Dr.Gargoyle macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: lat: 55.7222°N, long: 13.1971°E	PLease let there be GPS...please __________________ Don't insult the freaks.

Jun 21, 2007, 03:01 PM	#8
PharmD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA	Man, I think all of these announcements in the last week have been just for me. I used to be on the fence about the iPhone but that fence has now been completely mowed over by a gigantic touch screen bulldozer. __________________ The Fullmetal Pharmacist

Jun 21, 2007, 03:18 PM	#11
CmdrDghboy macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN	Google Gears, anyone? Steve Jobs says that the only way to develop apps for the iPhone is as a web application. Bummer, because this requires an always-on connection to use it. Google has a product called Google Gears which allows a webapp to be "installed" and run on your local computer even when the computer is disconnected. I guarantee Google is working on a version of Google Gears for the iPhone. Why doesn't anyone else see this coming? edit: Heh, dashiel just beat me to it with the post above.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:40 PM	#14
ISMPlus macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC	Alright... the waiting continues.... __________________ PB G4 12" 1Ghz (just died and don't know what to do with it) G4 Graphite PowerPC 400MHz (x2) iMac (Intel) 17" 1.83 Ghz (my newest)

Jun 21, 2007, 02:35 PM	#2
Much Ado macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK	Good news. Anyone who still thinks the iPhone will flop, please stand up. WebApps, anyone?

Jun 21, 2007, 02:38 PM	#4
mikeinternet macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: jersey	i love google docs.

Jun 21, 2007, 03:17 PM	#10
dashiel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003	google gearsanyone? it would bridge the web 2.0/local app divide by allowing local storage and offline usage. i still think we'll see a full SDK withing 12 months, but in the meantime gears (when it's out of beta) should make it less painful for "real" developers.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:40 PM	#12
66217 Guest Join Date: Jan 2006	Google seems to be one of the most cool technology companies (aside from Apple) nowadays. I really hope we see some cool apps for OS X in the future. Like Picasa.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:41 PM	#15
EagerDragon macrumors 68010 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MA, USA	Sounds great __________________ Security is a state of mind, Nothing can ever be fully secured and be functional. Therefore iBricks are fully secured.

Jun 21, 2007, 02:50 PM	#16
DanielMark macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	Meaning All meaning in life now revolves around the acquisition of an iPhone. Why would I want to go on without it?

Jun 21, 2007, 02:51 PM	#18
MacTheSpoon macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006	Ah, it's all so exciting!!! I hope I don't encounter any product shortages when I go to buy my iPhone...

Jun 21, 2007, 03:03 PM	#19
respin4 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2003	Google's end of the deal How is Google making money from the iPhone/AppleTV deals? Google has certainly invested some good amount of resources into this. How does it make business sense from their side. Is Apple actually paying Google "per hit" o to license the use of Google's services? Is it more intangible like a "cool" factor gain or to widespread the use of Google beyond de computer? Is Google+Apple the new Microsoft+IBM?

Jun 21, 2007, 03:12 PM	#22
DonWilson macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: McKinney, TX	Please, please, please, please, please provide free push email for Gmail.

Jun 21, 2007, 04:14 PM	#23
coolosxapps macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas	Please let there be Google Street View and Gmail apps for the iPhone - that would be awesome! __________________ Kind Regards, Brandon Collins CEO, Owner & Webmaster - Cool OSX Apps

Jun 21, 2007, 11:04 PM	#25
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	good news! looking forward to seeing more apps for the iPhone __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

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