iPhone / iPod SDK: Apple solves, distributes and limits.
Introduction.
According to our sources familiar with Apple’s SDK plans for the iPhone / iPod touch, Apple officially announces possible restrictions in developing and distributing applications at the presentation on March 6th in Cupertino.
iTunes Store as a distribution system.
Apple will most likely require all mobile apps to be distributed via the iTunes Store, thus making their store essential for those interested in watching or buying apps for the iPhone / iPod touch. One source suggested that the company's promoted website would be the best place to distribute some applications, while another source argued that the store is a more logical place for Apple users to search and purchase applications.
Applications selects Apple.
The most controversial aspect of Apple’s SDK plan is the intention to formally approve or not approve all SDK-based releases. Our sources confirmed that Apple will act as a gatekeeper for applications that decide which ones are worthy of being in the iTunes Store; a process that will more resemble the limited sales of a small number of iPod games than a huge catalog of iTunes Store podcasts. While one source saw this as a positive moment for major developers, suggesting that Apple would literally drown on the number of applications and be forced to prioritize releases from large companies, another source said that such a system for checking third-party products would result in a large number of long-lasting, unnecessary delays. It is not yet clear whether Apple’s approval for bug fixes and add-ons to already adopted applications will be needed, which can also clog the approval system and postpone important improvements.
Support for accessories will not be.
In accordance with the current plans for the SDK, developers will be deprived of the opportunity to interact with accessories connected to the docking port - a solution that could undermine the development of new accessories, such as external keyboards, traditional add-ons, and many other ambitious creative projects (such as Delphi’s iPhone car control prototype ). One source called this restriction a guarantee that SDK-based applications will be almost as limited as current web applications, but stored on the device itself. However, integrated iPhone features such as phone, Wi-Fi and camera will be available to developers. This, of course, will allow you to write programs whose development was previously impossible. Currently it is not clear whether Bluetooth 2.0 will be open for stereo audio and streaming data.
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(Free translation of part of the article with iLounge)
Thoughts.
Well, it turns out, they promised Apple to release an SDK for iPhone / iPod touch, and then they wondered if they gave too much freedom to users and developers. But nowhere to go, already promised, will have to perform. Well, they cut the SDK to the state of "transfer web applications to the phone."
It turns out that jailbreak firmware was the best option, and it remains so, because it allows you to do much more than even the official SDK. So?
I am now interested, will they also remove restrictions on operators? : \
According to our sources familiar with Apple’s SDK plans for the iPhone / iPod touch, Apple officially announces possible restrictions in developing and distributing applications at the presentation on March 6th in Cupertino.
iTunes Store as a distribution system.
Apple will most likely require all mobile apps to be distributed via the iTunes Store, thus making their store essential for those interested in watching or buying apps for the iPhone / iPod touch. One source suggested that the company's promoted website would be the best place to distribute some applications, while another source argued that the store is a more logical place for Apple users to search and purchase applications.
Applications selects Apple.
The most controversial aspect of Apple’s SDK plan is the intention to formally approve or not approve all SDK-based releases. Our sources confirmed that Apple will act as a gatekeeper for applications that decide which ones are worthy of being in the iTunes Store; a process that will more resemble the limited sales of a small number of iPod games than a huge catalog of iTunes Store podcasts. While one source saw this as a positive moment for major developers, suggesting that Apple would literally drown on the number of applications and be forced to prioritize releases from large companies, another source said that such a system for checking third-party products would result in a large number of long-lasting, unnecessary delays. It is not yet clear whether Apple’s approval for bug fixes and add-ons to already adopted applications will be needed, which can also clog the approval system and postpone important improvements.
Support for accessories will not be.
In accordance with the current plans for the SDK, developers will be deprived of the opportunity to interact with accessories connected to the docking port - a solution that could undermine the development of new accessories, such as external keyboards, traditional add-ons, and many other ambitious creative projects (such as Delphi’s iPhone car control prototype ). One source called this restriction a guarantee that SDK-based applications will be almost as limited as current web applications, but stored on the device itself. However, integrated iPhone features such as phone, Wi-Fi and camera will be available to developers. This, of course, will allow you to write programs whose development was previously impossible. Currently it is not clear whether Bluetooth 2.0 will be open for stereo audio and streaming data.
')
(Free translation of part of the article with iLounge)
Thoughts.
Well, it turns out, they promised Apple to release an SDK for iPhone / iPod touch, and then they wondered if they gave too much freedom to users and developers. But nowhere to go, already promised, will have to perform. Well, they cut the SDK to the state of "transfer web applications to the phone."
It turns out that jailbreak firmware was the best option, and it remains so, because it allows you to do much more than even the official SDK. So?
I am now interested, will they also remove restrictions on operators? : \
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/21051/
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