Who here would be content with buying an Apple iPhone with just the applications we saw in the Keynote. If nothing else was ever added, would you still buy the phone in that current state?
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Would you buy an iPhone without 3rd party Applications?
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Apple NEED to allow 3rd party apps. Even if it is sensored by Apple (ie all apps need to be sent to Apple so they can post them onto the website or iTunes for download). This couls be the breaker for the iPhone. They need to be able to read Work and Excel for sure, also PowerPoint that you could connect to a projector via wirless would be so cool!
I would like 3rd party apps but its not a deal breaker for me.
Il be mostly using it solely as a phone and iPod replacement
Il be mostly using it solely as a phone and iPod replacement
Unless apple puts out some word/excel/powerpoint compatible readers or editors... (e.g., stripped-down iwork for iphone?) I think there will be some who will stick with their old fashioned smart phones and crackberry's.
So if they don't allow third party apps then they had better get developing....
So if they don't allow third party apps then they had better get developing....
If people aren't able to hack the iPod to install 3rd party apps, then there is no way I will be getting one. But then you can run Doom on your iPod, so I remain hopeful. 
I'm already planning on it. It's going to do everything that I need it to do. I don't need it to open Word documents, I have a computer for that. I don't need it to have multiple programs that I'll never use that will just bog it down. The iPhone is great the way it is.
Um, shouldnt there be an option for not buying the phone at all.
yeah, i like that options, $500 with a limited functionality and fixed with cingular for two years, eventually pay $3000 in two years? need to think it over. i think im too poor for that.
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While I would. I would like -- Not need -- Salling Clicker type functionality. Interesting enough, it would be easy for Apple to do such. I'll be putting that tidbit to them as soon as the iPhone feedback page is posted. Otherwise, I'm cool.
While I would. I would like -- Not need -- Salling Clicker type functionality. Interesting enough, it would be easy for Apple to do such. I'll be putting that tidbit to them as soon as the iPhone feedback page is posted. Otherwise, I'm cool.
Do you really think that in the next 6 months they won't let any 3rd party apps be created? Of course they will! Relax and be patient! A lot will happen within the next 6 months that we don't know about. i think it's common sense that there will be some. The blackjack can, why not the iPhone, especially since they want it to be better than all the others out there.
everything depends on what actually will be software package on final version. I want VOIP, and dont care if its gonna be iChat or Skype
I personally would buy the phone in its present state. To me functionality is the most important aspect of a phone. I've been waiting for ages for a really good phone to come along and here it is. To go along side that, I finally have a reason to use my address book and calendar. No phones that I know of work with OSX.
I'm fine with iTunes, iPhoto mini. Its iPhoto mini that I'm most interested in anyway as I had wanted a portable image bank as well. Now I can go to my University using it as a mini display instead of bringing my laptop.
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I'm happy to purchase it without 3rd party apps because it works, it works with OSX and it has iPhoto mini.
I'm fine with iTunes, iPhoto mini. Its iPhoto mini that I'm most interested in anyway as I had wanted a portable image bank as well. Now I can go to my University using it as a mini display instead of bringing my laptop.
To summerise:
I'm happy to purchase it without 3rd party apps because it works, it works with OSX and it has iPhoto mini.
3rd party apps aren't a deal breaker for me.
I still might wait and see a second revision, though, for a few other features (3G, wireless syncing, etc), and just the obvious fact that first revision products always need time to get the kinks out.
But, who knows.
I still might wait and see a second revision, though, for a few other features (3G, wireless syncing, etc), and just the obvious fact that first revision products always need time to get the kinks out.
But, who knows.
IPhone without Skype worthless for me
I am living in Europe and traveling a lot between different EU countries. I need to a have a voip app on iPhone otherwise it is completely useless for me. I think a lot of SME business users in Europe rely heavily on apps like Skype. I can't see why Skype or an application like JAJAH shoudn't be on iPhone.
Apple, please put Skype on the IPhone and open IPhone for 3rd party apps otherwise I am no buyer for it.
everything depends on what actually will be software package on final version. I want VOIP, and dont care if its gonna be iChat or Skype
I am living in Europe and traveling a lot between different EU countries. I need to a have a voip app on iPhone otherwise it is completely useless for me. I think a lot of SME business users in Europe rely heavily on apps like Skype. I can't see why Skype or an application like JAJAH shoudn't be on iPhone.
Apple, please put Skype on the IPhone and open IPhone for 3rd party apps otherwise I am no buyer for it.
voted no.
Wardriving would be cool with that thing, i doubt apple will provide.
Or an app that lets you use this as a Photoshop tool selector when connected to the computer. And many more cool ideas
The need for 3rd party apps would be less on an iPhone nano, which i would then by over the way to expensive real iPhone.
I need to go to bed, can't even read my own post.
Wardriving would be cool with that thing, i doubt apple will provide.
Or an app that lets you use this as a Photoshop tool selector when connected to the computer. And many more cool ideas
The need for 3rd party apps would be less on an iPhone nano, which i would then by over the way to expensive real iPhone
.I need to go to bed, can't even read my own post.
Third party app i would like: Adium
Also VoIP would be nice
The phone won't be in Aus until 2008 anyway, add that to no 3g (HSDPA support), no GPS, what looks to be limited 3rd party app support, and a crap camera (if you're going to bother with a camera I'd at least like a decent one and a flash)
Also VoIP would be nice
The phone won't be in Aus until 2008 anyway, add that to no 3g (HSDPA support), no GPS, what looks to be limited 3rd party app support, and a crap camera (if you're going to bother with a camera I'd at least like a decent one and a flash)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Apple have ruled out 3rd party apps. They have just said that any software would have to be approved and distributed by Apple.
So there is no 'free market' of 3rd partry apps, but that does not mean there will not be (m)any.
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So there is no 'free market' of 3rd partry apps, but that does not mean there will not be (m)any.
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3rd party apps are locked out of the Cingular version on purpose (Skype et al.). I'm sure we'll see many new features once the unlocked EU version hits the shelves in fall.
As much as I'd love to switch from my Treo 680 to the iPhone, I enjoy, and would really miss
As much as I'd love to switch from my Treo 680 to the iPhone, I enjoy, and would really miss
- vibration alert
- modem
- my own ringtones
- video rec., even if it's not good
- Bluetooth syncing
- 3rd party: metronome, tuner, pro drum machine
- working on word and excel docs on the go