arstechnica.com - 10/3/2008
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Apple has final say over what apps can or can't be sold via its App Store. A number of developers tell Ars that the company's recent schizophrenia about which apps make it through and its extending the NDA to cover app rejection letters are alienating those who keep the App Store populated. ...
appleinsider.com - 9/30/2008
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appleinsider.com —
Apple last week began testing iPhone Software v2.2
beta 1, the next software update for the iPhone
and iPod touch that will deliver, among other things, subtle interface changes to Safari and a new version of the company's App Store application.
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Next iPhone software update to deliver Safari, App Store ...
appleinsider.com - 9/29/2008
db.tidbits.com - 10/1/2008
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db.tidbits.com —
Developers need certainty when they invest time and
money into applications. The early history of the Macintosh
shows that when you combine intense company support, a clear process, and great excitement - that is, Guy Kawasaki and his amazing ...
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Developers Could Turn Away from iPhone App Store
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A visit with Guy Kawasaki
Macworld —
... , saying that Apple should “loudly and conspicuously hire an App Store Evangelist. Preferably someone with an already high profile who does not already work for Apple. In fact, it might even be best if this person was not paid by Apple but an independent developer to whom Apple would give deep access to work with the App Store team.” And Ars Technica quoted a Chicago-based developer as saying, “We need Guy Kawasaki back.” I don’t think Guy’s going to be going back to Apple anytime soon. He seems happy investing in smaller tech companies, traveling, and speaking. (And playing ...
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