Apple Wraps Up Push Notification Testing Ahead of WWDC

[MacRumors]

Several weeks ago, Apple began testing high-volume Push Notifications using a special build of the AP Mobile iPhone application distributed to developers testing beta versions of the upcoming iPhone OS 3.0. While the test was scheduled to last one week, Apple is apparently just now putting the final wraps on its testing, thanking developers for their assistance throughout the testing process.




Apple activated Push Notifications in mid-April, allowing developers to begin testing their applications with the service, which allows iPhone applications to receive updates while they are not actively running. Apple's AP Mobile test, however, was the first large-scale deployment of Push Notifications.

The conclusion of Push Notification testing and yesterday's public release of iTunes 8.2 supporting iPhone OS 3.0 suggest that development of the new iPhone operating system is nearing completion. iPhone OS 3.0 is expected to be a major topic of discussion at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference next week, and many expect to hear about Apple's plans for its public launch at that time.

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[paulyras]

Meh, I never got the invitation in the first place....

[hiimamac]

Originally Posted by paulyras

Meh, I never got the invitation in the first place....

where. Is flash. LOL.

Seriosly though. You have to wonder if as other posters have mentioned how big would flash be in that allowing nearly all web sites, increasing content by 80+, hulu, movie sites, (many are flash), and xvid is big, how much that would take from iTunes.

Regarding push, I hope it works. To gain entrance to business though, exchange is a no brainer. Even this high end mac mostly tech company, they did not use iPhones, had mobi 6.1, htc phones and were getting the new palm last I heard. They also get free phones from sprint. While I like iPhone services better, sometimes managment justb doesnt get it. LOL.

Peace.

[uberamd]

Its dumb that the invitation expired way before the app itself. I never had a chance to try it.

[HailToTheVictor]

The way Apple seems to be wrapping this up suggests that we would see 3.0 rather soon. Would there be a chance that 3.0 is released before the 3rd gen iPhone? Probably not, but just throwing it out there...

[hiimamac]

Originally Posted by HailToTheVictor

The way Apple seems to be wrapping this up suggests that we would see 3.0 rather soon. Would there be a chance that 3.0 is released before the 3rd gen iPhone? Probably not, but just throwing it out there...

Anyone know what current 3g users will get in terms of upgrade? With al the existing 3G phones, you have to wonder. I had a chance to install 3.0 a few months ago. We had it at work so know copy, paste, new swipe, gps via apps were there. Wonder what else via surprise will be there. Obviosky no new camera and if oled, camera are the only things while other phones support more media, does anyone seriosky think the iPhone could have a rough time, maybe just stay (sales), flat?

Peace
Edit: The reason I passed on 3.0 was at the time 3.0 killed voice mail I believe. I'm sure someone can confirm if it's been fixed. 3.0 release has to be coming soon. Anyone have a date?

[goodcow]

Originally Posted by hiimamac

where. Is flash. LOL.

Flash runs like COMPLETE ASS on OS X and it won't be allowed on the iPhone until Adobe does a gut re-write for the platform where it doesn't cause people's MacBook Pro's fans to spin up when watching HD YouTube content.

[brop52]

Originally Posted by goodcow

Flash runs like COMPLETE ASS on OS X and it won't be allowed on the iPhone until Adobe does a gut re-write for the platform where it doesn't cause people's MacBook Pro's fans to spin up when watching HD YouTube content.

Clicktoflash would help you as all youtube is h.264.

[Pugpuppydude]

Me neither! =/

[Ryan Trevisol]

So lesse . . . .

Push is "done"
iTunes 8.2 officially supports 3.0

I think we can safely assume that 3.0 is going to be released for current hardware at WWDC.

The features pertaining to the new hardware (iChat, etc) will probably come in July when the new hardware drops. This would explain the hardware mules we've seen with inconsistent appearance, etc.

Now all we can pray for is the new hardware having OLED.

Edit: anyone else LOL at the Palm Pre ad on MR pages?

[jeremeys]

This is old news. They wrapped push last monday.
I'm pretty sure they're trying to avoid the 2.0 debacle of last year.
Release the new OS on old phones to make sure it works on the new phone.

[pugnut]

Tried to tell you, they will be droping the release the day after WWDC opens.

[peterdevries]

Originally Posted by Ryan Trevisol

Now all we can pray for is the new hardware having OLED

Prepare yourself for a disappointment and praying until WWDC 2010 or later.. There will be no OLED this year. The tech is not mature enough (blue color degradation) and Apple has a track record for playing it save.

[Ryan Trevisol]

Originally Posted by peterdevries

Prepare yourself for a disappointment and praying until WWDC 2010 or later.. There will be no OLED this year. The tech is not mature enough (blue color degradation) and Apple has a track record for playing it save.

Another bag of hurt, eh? Oh well. It'll be fun to see all those Zune HD's with pink screens in 6 months, then, I guess?

[retroneo]

Originally Posted by peterdevries

Prepare yourself for a disappointment and praying until WWDC 2010 or later.. There will be no OLED this year. The tech is not mature enough (blue color degradation) and Apple has a track record for playing it save.

Here are a few with awesome AMOLED displays:

Samsung Omnia HD, Nokia N86, Samsung Pixon12, Samsung i7500, Samsung i7110, Samsung Impression, Zune HD (US Only), LG SH-150A (Korea Only)

Most of these devices are out now. The rest are available in the next few months.

[kdarling]

Originally Posted by Ryan Trevisol

Edit: anyone else LOL at the Palm Pre ad on MR pages?

Nope.

Without the advertising support of companies like Microsoft, Sprint and Palm, we wouldn't have this place.

Kind of sad that we never see Apple or ATT ads. Or have I missed those?

[macduke]

Originally Posted by kdarling

Nope.

Without the advertising support of companies like Microsoft, Sprint and Palm, we wouldn't have this place.

Kind of sad that we never see Apple or ATT ads. Or have I missed those?

Why would a company pay to market to people who

1. Are already obsessed with Apple

and

2. Forced into AT&T as a carrier because they are obsessed with Apple?

Just saying, Marketing 101 here. You have to market to people who are most likely using your competitors product, not your own product. Would Apple benefit from paid ads on this site? People watch their ads for fun (and free) on this site!!

[messedkid]

Originally Posted by Ryan Trevisol

Edit: anyone else LOL at the Palm Pre ad on MR pages?

They have ads on MR now?

[TheCheapGeek]

I think we will see an "It's available today" announcements on OS 3.0 next Monday. The main reason 2.0 was released with the 3g, impo, was that the new hardware was not much different between the first gen and the 3g. So apple wanted to prevent people from getting 2.0 on their first gen and not upgrading to the 3g because the new software and apps got them 95 percent of what they wanted. This time around I feel that the third gen of the phone will offer many new features that warrant an upgrade, better screen, camera, auto focus, video capabilities, and a magnetometer. So having 3.0 on your 1st or 2nd gen iphone wont prevent many from upgrading to the new hardware.

[twoodcc]

well it sounds like everything is set for the new iphone. maybe a june release?

[dan5.5]

i cant wait till wwdc!!!!!!

[GeekLawyer]

Maybe Apple wants to deliver a one-two punch to its would-be competitor(s)? Perhaps they'll drop OS 3.0 on existing iPhone/Touch users next week and then roll out the new iPhone model(s) at the end of the month/early July?

It's all speculation at this point, though it would guarantee Apple two bites at the news cycle.

[Rot'nApple]

More Bars, In More Places... says AT&T

But just not wherever that iPhone photo that is used in conjunction with this story! Wherever it is!

You know if it were a stock photo, that phone would be showing 5 BARS!

C'mon WWDC...

[RobertCraigWils]

Originally Posted by Rot'nApple

More Bars, In More Places... says AT&T

But just not wherever that iPhone photo that is used in conjunction with this story! Wherever it is!

You know if it were a stock photo, that phone would be showing 5 BARS!

C'mon WWDC...

Haha - that was actually my photo - and it was taken inside an office building. If you know anything about Issaquah, WA - you know it's kinda out in the boonies with just okay reception

[gibbz]

Originally Posted by RobertCraigWils

Haha - that was actually my photo - and it was taken inside an office building. If you know anything about Issaquah, WA - you know it's kinda out in the boonies with just okay reception

That's OK. Check out the reception in an official Nationwide Insurance commercial about their app.