Using an App with out an iTouch/iPhone

[Hugh]

I don't know if this is the correct area I would make such a post. Since the question deals with working with Apps without an iPhone/iTouch.

Is it possiable? There are a few Apps I saw that I would like to see how they work. I'm getting an iTouch in september when the 3rd gen come out.

The Apps are pretty basic, and free. Although I wish I could play DOOM for the iTouch/iPhone.

Hugh

 

[miles01110]

Anyway, I'm fairly sure you can't run apps on your computer that you've downloaded from the app store- you can only use the emulator in the sdk to run your own.

 

[jmann]

If the app is yours and you have a dev account you can test it on the Emulator included in the SDK I believe. But I don't think it lets your try other people's apps.

 

[Hugh]

emulator

I had a feeling the sdk could be used as an emulator.

But you told me the info I need, that if I could use the SDK. Which you say I can not..

Hugh

 

[beeh]

Can't you go to the Apple store and try them on a Touch there? Or Best Buy? Maybe ask one of the people that work there to let you install to try it out, especially since it is free?

 

[Lorenz0]

Sorry am I missing something here?

You want some way to try a free app before you 'buy' the app... but you don't yet even own the hardware to support it?

If you are buying an ipod touch, then I fail to see what will be achieved in advance of the purchase.

If the purchase hinges on liking a piece of freeware or not... that's just... wrong.