Developers, We Want To Talk To You!

Just minutes ago, word came from Apple (via MacRumors)that they are removing the Non-disclosure elements of their agreement with iPhone developers, as they apply to released software:

We have decided to drop the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for released iPhone software.

We put the NDA in place because the iPhone OS includes many Apple inventions and innovations that we would like to protect, so that others don’t steal our work. It has happened before. While we have filed for hundreds of patents on iPhone technology, the NDA added yet another level of protection. We put it in place as one more way to help protect the iPhone from being ripped off by others.

However, the NDA has created too much of a burden on developers, authors and others interested in helping further the iPhone’s success, so we are dropping it for released software. Developers will receive a new agreement without an NDA covering released software within a week or so. Please note that unreleased software and features will remain under NDA until they are released.

As many iPhone developers know, we've been anxious to talk apps. So send us an email: feedback@thedigitallifestyle.tv we'd love to tell everyone about what went into making your application.

WWDC All Over Again

Maybe you missed out on our live coverage of WWDC the first time around. Maybe you think if you watch it again, this time Steve will announce the Apps store is available immediately, or maybe you just want something to listen to get through the work week.

In any event, below are the links to our live WWDC video coverage and analysis. Enjoy it, all over again...

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five

Where are the Apple apps?

I think we're almost out of our version of "one more thing" regarding the WWDC keynote. But there's been one more discussion going on here at HQ I wanted to open up to everybody: Where are the iPhone apps from Apple?

The iPhone offers a lot of cool opportunities (at least we assume) beyond porting programs from other platforms. How about a lite version of iMovie intended for the YouTube crowd: record short video clips, then do basic cuts before posting directly to your YouTube or (get used to it) Mobile Me account.

And what about iPhoto? For the megapixel size of the camera, the iPhone takes great pictures, but why not allow the user to do basic image adjustments?

There's always the chance that Apple held back on their own software given that this was the Developer's Conference: focused on getting others to create apps for the platform. That said, is there any other way to showcase what the device can do than to show off Apple-created apps? We also hear how quick it is to develop for the phone. Developers come out and talk about only working on something for a month, and how easy it is to program. But how about showing us something that's been in development, possibly for years at Apple? Why not show us what's possible when a programming team can devote full attention to creating apps. With time, we'll either start to see these apps, or we'll have to wonder if maybe the SDK doesn't allow for the kind of groundbreaking development we had hoped.

You have a tumor... Or maybe just a dead pixel

Alright. A few days have passed, and everyone has had a chance (us included) to point out the shortcomings from the WWDC Keynote. There was one area though, that seemed far more advanced than perhaps we'd expected: specialized iPhone apps.

The applications demoed, specifically the medical applications proved to be the most interesting. While most iPhone users will never need to use the apps from modality or MIMvista shown at WWDC. These products though, may represent the most cutting-edge use of the iPhone as a platform that we'll see anytime soon.

Mark Cain's look at the the MIMvista projects in particular, showed the potential of the iPhone, while it might take longer than we expected (meaning later than the launch of the apps store) to see this kind innovation. Porting Cro-Mag Rally is one thing. The ability to view, analyze, and adjust CT scans, x-rays, etc. from anywhere is the first step towards seeing a legitimate "third platform" to go along with the Mac and Windows.

Exclusive Interview with the iSepta creators

Those of you in the Philadelphia area, rejoice! If you're an iPhone owner (or even if you just have an internet connection) iSepta has made navigating Philly's Regional Rail system far easier.

Watch below and meet the guys behind iSepta. And if you live anywhere near a mass transit system, pay attention: They might be making your commute easier next!