:( But this platform is still a huge step forward. Because of the fully functional web browser and wifi a TREMENDOUS amount of innovation can happen on the webservices layer. All this does is put a limit on innovation. Apple has given themselves a speed brake... That said... in response I almost gurantee that all the competing hardware manufacturers will try to play catchup by opening up their hardware completely in the hopes that 3rd parties will develop on these platforms and make them more competitive with apple.
So all in all... it's a great day for the mobile web/ mobile computing. -Mike mmeiser.com/blog mefeedia.com On 1/13/07, Steve Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "There is no opportunity right now for third party development". He > told Macworld: "Right now the opportunities are limited to the > accessory market." > > http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipod-itunes/news/index.cfm?newsid=16926&pagtype=allchandate > > and other commentary about this at: > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/12/apple_lockdown_iphone/ > > Cheers > > Steve Elbows > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
