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Apple Wraps Up Push Notification Testing Ahead of WWDC
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One possibility is that 3.0 is released early for existing iPhones with certain features turned off (apple might not enable video recording on current hardware because they think the hardware is not robust enough. Also anything relating to the new compass hardware, etc.). This would get the load off their servers before they release the new iPhone with 3.0 with all features enabled so it is the first time some functions hit the street.
Yes it does have to be passed by the FCC. My understanding is that the FCC will hold information under a "business secret" status until the phone is announced. So the only way we would know is if an employee at the FCC risked their job and leaked it.
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.
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
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.
geez! They had like zero reception. Awesome - well.. At least we're not faking it!
Finally an iPhone-related commercial that tells the truth! That's very funny.
Re: FCC approvals.
As soon as a new phone is approved, it will show up at the FCC search site.*
A company may ask for short-term confidentiality (usually until sales begin) of everything except the test reports and label placement diagram. In other words, no user manual, pictures, etc until sales launch.
The test report lets us know what radios are inside.
The label placement diagram almost always gives away the general shape, which was important for the first model, but not so much for later ones.
A company can also ask for long-term (standard) confidentiality of circuit diagrams, tuneup manuals, etc... and Apple almost always does so.
*The exception is if you have a FCC-certified third party agent do the tests and grant approval. They can keep their approval itself secret from the FCC right up 'til the day you start selling. I don't think Apple has ever done this, though.
As soon as a new phone is approved, it will show up at the FCC search site.*
A company may ask for short-term confidentiality (usually until sales begin) of everything except the test reports and label placement diagram. In other words, no user manual, pictures, etc until sales launch.
The test report lets us know what radios are inside.
The label placement diagram almost always gives away the general shape, which was important for the first model, but not so much for later ones.
A company can also ask for long-term (standard) confidentiality of circuit diagrams, tuneup manuals, etc... and Apple almost always does so.
*The exception is if you have a FCC-certified third party agent do the tests and grant approval. They can keep their approval itself secret from the FCC right up 'til the day you start selling. I don't think Apple has ever done this, though.
Monday: They announce the new iPhone, and then they say and let us remind you iPhone OS 3.0 is coming...and will be available...
Tuesday: iPhone OS 3.0 goes live
new iPhone in late June/early July
Tuesday: iPhone OS 3.0 goes live
new iPhone in late June/early July
OH MAN I can't wait... I'm very excited for their new iPhone. It feels like this, being their 3rd iPhone, will be the charm. It'll be a TRUE sequel, not the minor upgrade the 3G was. I can't wait!!!!!!
Some more about Push
One of the first Push based application is also "NotifyMe". It uses user created messages as Push reminders (screenshots soon). More on http://www.powerybase.com/notifyme.
I have been talking with the developers and also tested this app on my own. Push is indeed working right. The message is delivered within 2-3 seconds of 3rd party server request, which is really acceptable. Only some days ago, it took about 4-5 seconds. It seems that Apple tuned APNS servers to the maximum possible performance. Hopefully the performance won't degrade with NYTimes App and gazillions of top news Push messages requested/sent every day. Maximum message length is 250 characters including JSON syntax, so don't expect messages longer than cca 150 chars. That has to be enough for everybody though.
As far as I know, it's not really "Push" as it means. The phone is constantly connected to APNS servers and "requests" new content. It's logical, since Apple would not be able to find the right device anywhere in the world, there's no possibility for IP to IP connection. The device is constantly connected, it identifies itself with special unique token instead. It changes regulary now and then, so it has to stay in sync.
Battery isn't taking any hit. I had notifications turned on all day and I haven't noticed any difference in battery life at all...
Not everything is finished though, there are still some small issues listed on Apple confidential beta forums, but programmers from Cupertino respond and fix stuff very quickly these days. I am not surprised, the deadline is clear
One of the first Push based application is also "NotifyMe". It uses user created messages as Push reminders (screenshots soon). More on http://www.powerybase.com/notifyme.
I have been talking with the developers and also tested this app on my own. Push is indeed working right. The message is delivered within 2-3 seconds of 3rd party server request, which is really acceptable. Only some days ago, it took about 4-5 seconds. It seems that Apple tuned APNS servers to the maximum possible performance. Hopefully the performance won't degrade with NYTimes App and gazillions of top news Push messages requested/sent every day. Maximum message length is 250 characters including JSON syntax, so don't expect messages longer than cca 150 chars. That has to be enough for everybody though.
As far as I know, it's not really "Push" as it means. The phone is constantly connected to APNS servers and "requests" new content. It's logical, since Apple would not be able to find the right device anywhere in the world, there's no possibility for IP to IP connection. The device is constantly connected, it identifies itself with special unique token instead. It changes regulary now and then, so it has to stay in sync.
Battery isn't taking any hit. I had notifications turned on all day and I haven't noticed any difference in battery life at all...
Not everything is finished though, there are still some small issues listed on Apple confidential beta forums, but programmers from Cupertino respond and fix stuff very quickly these days. I am not surprised, the deadline is clear
My battery drains really really really fast when using Push (MobileMe mail y contacts, around 7 mails a day) with 3G active..
I really hope you are true, but if Apple Push works in 3.0 just like in 2.2, I think we are going to get such a short battery life that will turn Push Services useless
Push is better than pull. Works fine for millions. If you are having an issue you may want to turn push off.
iLime - APIs and hosted Push Notification (APNS) and Store Kit service - Coming Soon
If you're implementing Push Notifications or In App Purchase, you'll want to check out our release from the other day on iLime (http://www.ilime.com), a new hosted service with APIs to help you easily implement these. We're building the service to save developers the time, resources, and cost of coding and hosting services that communicate with Apple's servers.
Please take the opportunity to check out iLime at http://www.ilime.com . We're looking forward to launching in the next 2-3 weeks. You can see our press release on PRNewswire from earlier today as well.
If you're interested in learning more, feel free to post your questions/comments here, sign up for notifications via the iLime site, or follow iLimeBuzz ( http://www.twitter.com/ilimebuzz ) on Twitter.
Thank you for your time and your interest. We're looking forward to helping iPhone developers take full advantage of these groundbreaking new services! Any questions or comments are most welcome.
Best,
Tim Courtney
Director, Marketing and Brand Strategy
KeyLimeTie
http://www.keylimetie.com
If you're implementing Push Notifications or In App Purchase, you'll want to check out our release from the other day on iLime (http://www.ilime.com), a new hosted service with APIs to help you easily implement these. We're building the service to save developers the time, resources, and cost of coding and hosting services that communicate with Apple's servers.
Please take the opportunity to check out iLime at http://www.ilime.com . We're looking forward to launching in the next 2-3 weeks. You can see our press release on PRNewswire from earlier today as well.
If you're interested in learning more, feel free to post your questions/comments here, sign up for notifications via the iLime site, or follow iLimeBuzz ( http://www.twitter.com/ilimebuzz ) on Twitter.
Thank you for your time and your interest. We're looking forward to helping iPhone developers take full advantage of these groundbreaking new services! Any questions or comments are most welcome.
Best,
Tim Courtney
Director, Marketing and Brand Strategy
KeyLimeTie
http://www.keylimetie.com