Apple: Software updates will “most likely break” native apps
Hey, you with the champagne. Put it down—you, no party horns. Look, this party’s over, okay? I know you’re all excited about the fact that Apple VP Greg Joswiak (pictured in his poker garb) said that Apple would be as Switzerland to third-party native iPhone applications, but there’ve been some, well, changes since we last spoke.
Gearlog, the source of the original story, last updated the piece yesterday at 3:15 with the following note:
Apple says “software updates will most likely break” native apps as they go forwards.Sweet. So they’re not going to try and maliciously break third-party apps, but it’ll probably happen anyway. I’ve no doubt that third-party developers will find a way around any problems that Apple introduces, but it may very well be a bumpy ride.
So, anyway: save the cake for later. Like when Apple gets around to releasing a software development kit. For now, as you were.
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Comments (3)
I dont really think that this is that big of a deal. How many updates does the iPhone receive? Personally, if I had 3rd Party APPS (not web applications) that broke when performing an update, I would simply reinstall the applications (provided it was an easy task).
Posted by Mike Erickson | September 12, 2007 1:09 PM
This is why I took my iphone back. I love the interface and the physical dimensions of the phone but Apple is just to strict!!!
99 cents for ring-tones, integrated battery, no picture messages the list goes on and on. Its just sad how such a once in a lifetime device can be ruined by one company's greed!!!
Shame on you Apple, free the iphone.
Posted by Anthony | September 12, 2007 9:00 PM
Sounds like Anthony didn't really do any research about the iPhone before running off to buy one.
Had he waited a few weeks, he would have known about all those limitations and requirements.
No sympathy from me, that's for sure.
Posted by Rick Auricchio | September 13, 2007 2:39 PM