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Gruber hints at extension API for Safari at WWDC
In his typical cryptic manner, John Gruber hints at Apple finally releasing an extension API for Safari at the upcoming WWDC. “If only Apple had an imminent developer conference where they could unveil such a thing,” Gruber slyly writes. via DF
Continue reading...iPhone developer who used Flash development tools asks, and receives, refund from Apple
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Developer Stefan Richter, who successfully used cross platform development tools to create iPhone apps before Apple famously changed the developer agreement, recently decided to write Apple and ask for a refund. His letter read in part: 2) It seems clear that due to the recent changes in terms I am no longer able to develop […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs addresses lack of Mac design awards at WWDC
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Despite a number of critics predicting that Apple’s strict control over the iPhone platform would drive developers into the open and welcoming arms of Android, iPhone development appears to be as strong as ever. Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, for example, sold out in just 8 days – a new record. By way of comparison, […]
Continue reading...WWDC 2010 sells out in just 8 days – a new record
Friday, May 7, 2010
A lot of pundits are saying that Apple’s strict control over the iPhone platform will drive developers over to Android, but if the rate that this year’s WWDC conference sold out is any indication, Apple has nothing to worry about. If anything, other platforms should have cause for concern. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, scheduled for […]
Continue reading...Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich steps up to defend Apple
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Earlier this week, a number of sources reported that the FTC was attempting to figure out which regulatory body would be investigating Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior stemming from their decision to disallow apps developed with cross-platform development tools – such as the Flash to iPhone compiler in the just released CS 5 suite of […]
Continue reading...Jesse Warden calls Steve Jobs out on his Flash “lies”
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
In the interest of fairness, a rebuttal to Steve Jobs’ letter regarding Flash courtesy of Jesse Warden. Here’s a sampling: Lie #3: “…75% of video on the web is in Flash. What they don’t say is that almost all this video is also available in a more modern format, H.264, and viewable on iPhones, iPods […]
Continue reading...Apple faces federal antitrust inquiry in light of its anti-Flash stance
Monday, May 3, 2010
According to a recent report in the New York Post, Apple for the first time may find itself on the wrong side of a federal anti-trust investigation. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the paper reports that the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are currently in negotiations to figure out which regulatory body […]
Continue reading...Why Apple prefers to control its own destiny
Monday, May 3, 2010
Apple’s been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism in light of its updated developer agreement which prohibits the use of cross platform compilers such as the Flash-to-iPhone compiler found in the recently released CS 5. Apple’s actions have been labeled anti-competitive, with some calling Apple downright evil, and their latest moves have […]
Continue reading...Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen responds to Jobs’ critique
Friday, April 30, 2010
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, who actually began his career at Apple, speaks with Alan Murray of the Wall Street Journal to discuss many of the issues raised in Steve Jobs’ letter about Flash. If you watch the video below and are up for a little bit of fun, here’s a quick and dirty drinking game […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs pens thoughts on Flash
Thursday, April 29, 2010
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Steve Jobs today penned a letter detailing why Apple doesn’t allow Flash on its line of mobile products. Jobs’ arguments aren’t necessarily, but they’re straight from the horses mouth, so take heed, people! “Apple has a long relationship with Adobe. In fact, we met Adobe’s founders when they were in their proverbial garage. Apple was […]
Continue reading...What Adobe can do to get Flash on the iPhone
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Louis Gerbarg of devwhy nails it: If Adobe actually wants to persuade Apple to support Flash on iPhone (either as a plugin or compiled to native apps), I know how they can do it. They can get an awesome, high performance, Flash environment working on Android, and get a bunch of great Flash apps running on […]
Continue reading...Palm waives $99 fee for webOS development
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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Palm just might be starting to realize that, hey, you gotta have apps if you want to compete against the iPhone. To wit, Palm recently waived the $99 fee it formerly required developers to pay if they wanted to get their apps up on Palm’s app store. You know, the one that houses all of […]
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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