iPhone SDK Coming March 6

[Magnus]

BusinessWeek is reporting that they've got an invitation to an Apple Event on March 6 when the iPhone SDK will be launched. The invitation says:

“Please join us to learn about the iPhone software roadmap, including the iPhone SDK and some exciting new enterprise features.”

[Vinpin]

Hardmac wrote

iLounge was able to obtain information about the SDK iPhone, specifically on how Apple plans to implement software distribution:

-- Mandatory distribution (unsurprisingly) via iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, which will serve as a server.
-- Apple reserves the right (also no surprise) to accept or reject software, not only based on quality but also at their disgression.
-- The SDK will not allow (no surprise, once again) the interactivity with new devices like GPS, microphones, etc...
In short, Apple is Apple. They announced the SDK under pressure due to the release of an unofficial version and the explosion of informal applications, but will ultimately continue to try to do what is natural in the corporate culture: maximize control of their dear product, the iPhone, even if only in their head.

In this context, SDK or not, iTunes distribution or not, the jailbreak method remains a prerequisite to enjoy one's device according to his or her wishes.

Full article at ilounge

[Abbas]

More than the SDK I'm crossing my fingers for Exchange Server syncing of contacts and calenders. That will certainly make me come back to the iPhone.

[Vinpin]

If Apple releasing quality apps via itunes I am going to buy them, provided itune accepts my credit card.