iphone to soon disappear ...

[Eraser]

ever considered doing some research before mouthing off?

Yes I do. So crawl back into your hole now will ya?

[Eraser]

http://theappleblog.com/2010/05/14/why-the-iphone-platform-is-still-the-best-game-in-town/

Nice article on why Apple's concept of a closed platorm with the iPhone OS is doing so fine while it's only introduced 3 years ago. Forget that it's published on appleblog.com, it's not conjured with fanboyism.

Keypoints are:
1) Direct relationship with the customer (you chose Apple before you chose your carrier). Most people also have invested in music they've bought in the iTunes Store, securing the relationship.

2) Uni-platform investment.
iPhone OS is not fragmented like RIM's or Android's. It's one OS for the iPhone and iPod Touch (untill OS 4.0 comes of course). (Third-party) Developers are getting return on their investment due to the popular App store and are more likely to invest than on other platforms.

Another argument is that Apple's churning out new hardware and software every year around June. Making it predictable for consumers and developers. Anyway's, it's about the software (apps, music) and not the hardware. My 2 cents.

iPhone won't go away any time soon and by the time people have lost interest in the iPhone, Apple will surely come with something even better. However, I'm still not convinced that from the point of view of the developer, iPhone is the most accessible platform out there. For me as consumer, I'd hate the fact of selling my soul to iTunes. I want my music DRM free thankyouverymuch.

[Geebs]

The Android compatibility program ensures that only compatible devices have access to Android Market.

D'oh!

[Eraser]

reeaaadd!!!

"For example, in the 2.1/Eclair CDD, we tweaked the CDD slightly to make telephony optional, which allows Android to ship compatibly on non-phone handheld devices."

[MKJ]

I'd hate the fact of selling my soul to iTunes. I want my music DRM free thankyouverymuch.

then just rip your cds. you dont *have* to buy music through iTunes yknow :[

[Eraser]

Does the iPhone allow you to put music on your phone without the use of iTunes? And with that, I don't mean just buying, I mean simply using iTunes as a gateway from your PC to your phone as well? Or are there good alternatives available that don't require jailbreaking or other actions Steve isn't happy about? Just asking out of genuine interest.

[MKJ]

i know you can copy from *from* ipod to your hdd with WinAmp. so it can probably do viceversa too.
not sure about iphone support.
you'd lose the Genius functionality tho.

[xer0s]

iPhone to become even more badass...

Jobs unveils the new device today.

[Geebs]

reeaaadd!!!

"For example, in the 2.1/Eclair CDD, we tweaked the CDD slightly to make telephony optional, which allows Android to ship compatibly on non-phone handheld devices."

Lol fragmentation, etc

[Doombrain]

here we go

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/stev ... refresh=60

[MKJ]

You know you could help me out, if you're on WiFi if you could just get off... well we're having a little problem here

lol

[Doombrain]

lol, it's fucking up live

10:43AM Someone is going down for this network glitch.

10:43AM "I'm afraid we have a problem and I'm not going to be able to show you much today... let's just go take a look at some photos here... take a look at that." Wow, this is striking -- huge difference in quality.

10:42AM "Okay, we're going to switch over to some backups here, I have a feeling we might have the same problem..." Deadly silent here. Oooh, error ballon about the dock connector! "Well geez..." Wow.



10:41AM "You know you could help me out, if you're on WiFi if you could just get off... well we're having a little problem here." Oh boy, the iPhone 4 is NOT loading.

10:41AM "So now I'm going to go to some websites. I'm going to go to the NYT... let's compare." Loading slowly... "Our networks in here are always unpredictable..."

[Big Kahuna Burger]

haha someone shouted "try verizon"

[Doombrain]

well, don't think i'll be getting one after seeing the evo.

in fact the bullet points all seem a little desperate

[Big Kahuna Burger]

[Doombrain]

HD 720p 30

[Big Kahuna Burger]

iMovie app for $4.99 if they approve it (derp)

[Don Carlos]

iphone 4 - do want

[Doombrain]

joking? so far the evo hammers it

[Doombrain]

iAds

[Ryoki]

iAds

no shit?

[Don Carlos]

Doubt it...wont have the apps support...8mpx camera but the pics on the iP4 look nicer quality...

[Don Carlos]

iAds indeed...far too close to aids...

[Doombrain]

iAds

no shit?

[Big Kahuna Burger]

front/rear facing video chat looks sweet