Since the iPhone runs on OS X...

[jwa276]

CS3 on an iPhone?? Why??

I have enough screen-space related issues with moving from my 30" ACD to my MacBook Pro... Trying to design on a ~3" screen would be a nightmarish situation!

 

[gnasher729]

does that mean I can put programs on it. Like Photoshop or Illustator???

1. Existing programs cannot possibly run because the iPhone has a different processor.
2. There are no development tools for the iPhone available outside of Apple.
3. There is no documentation about the OS on the iPhone available outside of Apple.
4. There is no way to put programs onto an iPhone outside of Apple.
5. There are no iPhones outside of Apple.

6. Cingular would get a fit if any hacker could write and distribute software that connects directly to their phone network. If there is ever a way to install third party software on an iPhone, then the first step is that a developer buys an iPhone and receives a key from Apple and/or Cingular that allows installation of software on that one iPhone and nowhere else. They will probaby do some checking before giving you such a key. The second step is that the software is sent to Apple and/or Cingular who examine it carefully and either give the developer a key that allows it to be installed on any iPhone, or they don't if they are not happy with the quality of the software.

 

[nagromme]

While I do expect people to hack the iPhone, it does make you wonder if you'd be gaining customizability at the expense of, say, mobile phone access from AT&T

And yet even so, someone will do it for the sake of custom apps on a WiFi handheld

 

[snapplejack18]

it will be sold on a friday.

worshipped on a sturday

cracked by sunday

by monday it will link to apple tv wirelessly to sync your iphones content
to t.v using its built in wifi.

3rd party apps will be available by tuesday.

On wednesday it will be cracked to run a full blown os x.

By thursday it will have game emulators and you will be able to play
ipod games and nes etc on it.

By friday talksw of v2 will arise and back to your regular scheduled program.

YES! thats exactly what I was hoping to hear! Its my equipment. I should be able to modify any way I want!

Good sh*t mate!

 

[snapplejack18]

While I do expect people to hack the iPhone, it does make you wonder if you'd be gaining customizability at the expense of, say, mobile phone access from AT&T...

GOOD RIDDENS!

at&t/cingular SUCKS! Bad costumer service and even worse monthly rate plans. I don't know how they are america's most popular sevice provider.

 

[weg]

A TRUE HAND HELD COMPUTER!!!!!

If you really want such a thing, get one of those.

 

[jholzner]

Everybody else pointed out the technical problems with this idea, but don't forget that Apple has already said there won't be any 3rd party apps for iPhone.

What are you talking about? There already are 3rd party apps for the iPhone...from Google and Yahoo. There will be other apps but not just anyone will be able to make them like they do with Mac OS X. They will have to be sanctioned by Apple and most likely distributed by them as well.

 

[rainmanbk]

This is how it's going to be. First of all, Apple doesn't just want some average Joe developing software for the iPhone that Apple can't ensure will run properly and not affect system performance, battery life, etc. Call it what you want, but this is how it is. Apple will distribute any new apps, through the iTunes Store. Third parties who develop software, will submit it to Apple for approval. Once tested and approved, Apple will then allow it to be downloaded from the iTunes store. This is not to say that all applications for the iPhone will cost money, but it will give developers the option. So right off, Apple has control of the entire process, ensuring things go smoothly from download to use.

Although it may seem like this makes the process annoying and cumbersome, Apple won't have it any other way. People who want more out of the iPhone will either not buy it, or hack it, and Apple can only refuse support to those who void their warranties by doing this.

That is what will happen, in my opinion.

 

[jholzner]

This is how it's going to be. First of all, Apple doesn't just want some average Joe developing software for the iPhone that Apple can't ensure will run properly and not affect system performance, battery life, etc. Call it what you want, but this is how it is. Apple will distribute any new apps, through the iTunes Store. Third parties who develop software, will submit it to Apple for approval. Once tested and approved, Apple will then allow it to be downloaded from the iTunes store. This is not to say that all applications for the iPhone will cost money, but it will give developers the option. So right off, Apple has control of the entire process, ensuring things go smoothly from download to use.

Although it may seem like this makes the process annoying and cumbersome, Apple won't have it any other way. People who want more out of the iPhone will either not buy it, or hack it, and Apple can only refuse support to those who void their warranties by doing this.

That is what will happen, in my opinion.

Agreed. I just hope Apple is already working with more 3rd parties so at launch there will be some pretty cool apps to buy.

 

[nagromme]

I wouldn't be surprised if there are only games for sale, following the iPod model.

Other apps might still be hoped for, but would then come from Apple software updates.