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iPhone Developer's Kit at WWDC?
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I checked out the ad for the iPhone yesterday, which showed it doing a few things with a finger this time, not a white circle like on the Apple site. Very slick and it really makes me want to buy it, but alas, too rich for my simple phone blood.
How could this NOT have a vibrator function? That's like one of the most basic features of modern cellular phones. To lack this feature would be a huge blow, as not everyone wants their phones to make noise when there's an incoming call or text message. But a function so basic would not likely be listed on the feature set, since, really, is this a feature worth noting?
One of my concerns is how difficult (or easy) it might be to use that virtual keypad. From what I see it looks rather slick, and I don't mind the lack of tactile feedback so long as it has a pretty intuitive error correction function (as mentioned by Jobs). I like that it doesn't need a stylus, as I'd hate to have to keep track of that superthin pen-filler-sized pointer gizmo.
But I don't see it correcting all errors, since I've seen stuff like "lol u no ths phnz teh seckz rofl" on regular tactile keypads.
How could this NOT have a vibrator function? That's like one of the most basic features of modern cellular phones. To lack this feature would be a huge blow, as not everyone wants their phones to make noise when there's an incoming call or text message. But a function so basic would not likely be listed on the feature set, since, really, is this a feature worth noting?
One of my concerns is how difficult (or easy) it might be to use that virtual keypad. From what I see it looks rather slick, and I don't mind the lack of tactile feedback so long as it has a pretty intuitive error correction function (as mentioned by Jobs). I like that it doesn't need a stylus, as I'd hate to have to keep track of that superthin pen-filler-sized pointer gizmo.
But I don't see it correcting all errors, since I've seen stuff like "lol u no ths phnz teh seckz rofl" on regular tactile keypads.
I doubt very much that AT&T will so willingly grant you freedom of WiFi usage (at least without charging you somehow). I could be wrong, and I'll be surprised if I am.
If they can make Skype work flawlessly, I might buy one. Otherwise I'm kind of waiting for an iPod version that doesn't have a phone but does have Wifi.
Ya! Apple's philoosophy brought to the amazing iPhone!!!
"never stop growing n' innovating" thats Jobs' thought!
so, I guess that INDEED, versiontracker will need to keep growing
Wowwwwww I see skype iPhone version coming soon And Slingbox player. And Adium or another chat client.
And Slingbox player. And Adium or another chat client.Actually, I'd say that a vibrate function is one of the most basic features. And almost certainly included for that matter. A vibrator function, though... I could see that wearing the batteries down pretty fast, although the smooth, button-less design would certainly make sense...
I like the sounds of where this is going, both for improved simplicity of how things are managed (i am lazy - i don't sync notes to my ipod for example even though it would be useful - i would use notes on an iphone if i edited them directly via the mac when the phone was within range of the computer. The same can be said for finally having a simplified mail solution - no irritating syncronization), and another "switcher" motivator.
Oh yeah!!! Ha ha. I really love my Newton. But at least I know that when I retire it later this year, it will hopefully have a worthy replacement
)I really hope Apple open up development on this thing. Dang I wish I was going to WWDC
After creating the guide available in my sig I know every session and lab taking place during that week backwards!!!
Rod
steve said last week that it would take about a week to get used to the keypad. i guess that gives you some idea of how difficult/easy it's gonna be.
Just make sure you put it on lock. Don't want to accidentally auto-dial your boss while playing with it. Could be embarassing.
AT&T charges
unofficial; I was in a local Cingular ?AT&T store yesterday. Couple of folks came in asking about iPhone and switching to Cingular from other vendors.
asked about cost.
The rep in the store spoke of $499 or $599 for phone. Will also need phone service at Cingular's regular rates ( with the rollover feature, etc)+$39/month for data... email , web browse etc.
Do not know if the store rep was sharing official info or if he was talking off the top of his head.
Sharing what I overheard by craning my neck a little.. well, I figured I, too need to know since I hope an Apple phone is in my future by the end of the year.
unofficial; I was in a local Cingular ?AT&T store yesterday. Couple of folks came in asking about iPhone and switching to Cingular from other vendors.
asked about cost.
The rep in the store spoke of $499 or $599 for phone. Will also need phone service at Cingular's regular rates ( with the rollover feature, etc)+$39/month for data... email , web browse etc.
Do not know if the store rep was sharing official info or if he was talking off the top of his head.
Sharing what I overheard by craning my neck a little.. well, I figured I, too need to know since I hope an Apple phone is in my future by the end of the year.
keep in mind that widgets can be incredibly powerful. just because the vast majority of them are little more than html/javascript/css, there are a handful of cocoa/obj-c methods that create a bridge between javascript and cocoa.
let's put it this way, i don't think it's a coincidence apple is making such a big deal about xcode3 and dashcode
let's put it this way, i don't think it's a coincidence apple is making such a big deal about xcode3 and dashcode
