Friday, March 7, 2008 -- 7:07 p.m. -- on my couch

I've been reading a lot about these rules and regulations that come with the SDK. It's part of the official iPhone Human Interface Guidelines published by Apple.

One that's getting a lot of attention -- and I don't think needs to -- is this: "Only one iPhone application can run at a time, and third-party applications never run in the background."

Technically, that means that you can't start a game, leave it running, go to e-mail and return to it. The application in use is the one working and that's it.

The reason I say that there may be too much attention given to it is because Apple controls these rules. If Apple wants to grant a pass on a certain application, it can.

Specifically, other sites have been saying that as the rules read, you couldn't have AIM running in the background and take a call. That's true, according to the guidelines. But it's safe to assume that Apple would grant an exception. There's no way AIM could work without being in the background in some way. AIM would have to work just like mail and SMS -- with an badge that shows the number of messages, etc.

So I think people might be taking these guidelines just a little too literally in this case.

Hopefully, we'll get answers from Apple soon on the specifics, but I wouldn't be too worried right now about AIM. I'm sure these rules will impact some developers, but we need to wait and see just how much.

Thanks for calling.

Friday, March 7, 2008 -- 12:13 p.m. -- walking out the door

Whew! What a day yesterday, huh?

Now that I've caught up here and have had a chance to respond to all of your great comments, I need a vacation.

Actually, I do need to leave and run some errands, but what I really need is to recap yesterday and give you some food for thought for the weekend.

Some folks are disappointed that end users didn't get to download anything yesterday. And I can certainly see that perspective.

But here's the part that I cannot get past ... clear your mind and think about this for a few minutes ... right now, there are a lot of people around the world writing those programs for your iPhone.

Everywhere, far and wide, developers are coming up with ideas, asking people what they want to see, jotting down ideas and creating.

Some things you won't need.

Some things you won't need but you'll want to try because it's so darn cool.

Some things you've been waiting for forever (or at least since June)

Some things you'll wonder how you lived without.

And somewhere, someone will come up with the killer app that changes the world.

Let's look at that last one a little closer. How do I know this? I just do. Why? Because developers know that all eyes are on the iPhone community. There wouldn't be a $100 million fund for developers if this wasn't a big deal.

There's no one out there right now coming up with the killer world-changing app for Windows Mobile or Palm. Nope, not even if there was an icon of Microsoft's Steve Ballmer sweating and screaming ... the focus is on the platform that's going to change the way we think.

Now if I knew what that killer app was, well, I'd write it, be rich and retire. I am not a developer, so that's not going to happen, but someone will figure it out.

And that's where this post comes full circle, callers. No, you have nothing to download now. And you won't until June, unless Apple gives us just a little taste.

But that should be OK because somewhere, right now, people are developing. Thinking. Creating. Changing the world.

You became a part of that amazing change when you purchased an iPhone. You bought it because you believed in what it means. On the iPhone roadmap, where you are right now is in a tunnel (with great reception) because when you emerge on the other side, you'll see amazing things.

Think about it. All of that. Right now.

Have a great weekend everyone. If anything happens, I'll post of course. And I'll be checking for comments as always. So please send me one or an e-mail or whatever is on your mind. Oh, and do comment under as many SDK entries as you want ... let's keep the conversation flowing.

Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 11:47 p.m. -- at my desk

To say that Apple is going to live long and prosper is definitely not illogical, captain.

Nope, it's exactly right ... especially based on what Apple is doing in the enterprise realm.

Apple has done its homework.

Here is what Apple will include in the new software come June:
Push email
Push contacts
Push calendar
Global Address List
Certificates and Identities
WPA2/802.1x
Enforced security policies
More VPN protocols
Device configuration
Remote wipe

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support
If your office uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007, iPhone 2.0 software will allow you to wirelessly push company email, calendar events, and contacts over Wi-Fi or EDGE networks to iPhones. With secure push email and over-the-air contacts and calendar features, users will stay up to date wherever they go. And thanks to the iPhone Multi-Touch display, users will find it easier to perform common tasks such as accepting meeting invitations and finding contacts in the company directory or Global Address List (GAL).

IT administrators can securely manage any iPhone that contains confidential company information with remote wipe and enforced security and password policies. These device configuration and remote management capabilities allow IT departments to quickly and seamlessly deploy iPhone throughout their companies.

Apple takes a bite out of BlackBerry
During the question and answer session following the event, it was reported that Steve Jobs asked the press if anyone was concerned at how RIM handled it's network and how messages go through one central point in Canada as opposed to direct to the Exchange server. He said that Apple is very concerned about that and had security in mind in what Apple designed.

So my question to you, whether or not you are in IT or not is this: Do you feel like Apple is a more secure way to handle corporate e-mail than BlackBerry?

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 11:36 p.m. -- at my desk

Direct from the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Web site, here's information on the $100 million iFund, announced this morning at the big SDK event.

But what most people want to know is a simple "what the heck is it?" Also direct from the Web site:

The iFund is a $100 million venture capital investment initiative that will fund innovators developing applications, services, and components for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch platform. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) has earmarked $100 million for this initiative and it will be managed by KPCB’s partners. Apple will provide KPCB with market insight and support.

There is information on why the fund was established, what the goal is, how to get involved and get a piece and so much more. I recommend taking a look at the FAQ here.

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 11:08 p.m. -- at my desk

Steve Jobs said something fantastic today -- and actually it came later during a meeting with the press.

Someone asked Steve if he'd restrict VOIP applications and his answer was not on Wi-Fi. On EDGE yes, because it would interfere with AT&T -- but on Wi-Fi, Steve gave his full blessing.

Can you imagine?

Skype? Other incredible programs letting you call anyone in the world?

It's one step closer to reality.

I don't doubt for one second that developers were already working on some sort of VOIP app before today's announcement. But after hearing what Steve had to say, I can't imagine that there isn't one heck of a race right now to be the first to bring a new app to the iPhone.

And ... assuming there's a traditional videocamera in the next version of the iPhone, we're talking about the iPhone being what it should have been from the start -- a very powerful mobile videoconferencing solution.

This is just one of the examples of how powerful the SDK is going to be.

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10:56 p.m. -- at my desk

I'm curious -- very curious -- as to why Apple is so in with AOL for IM on the iPhone? I mean, I know that iChat is all about AOL, but what about Yahoo?

The information for our weather and stocks comes from Yahoo -- and obviously Apple has worked hard to make Yahoo's push e-mail a big deal for end users.

So why the big AOL love for IM? And that question goes for the Mac platform in general in addition to the iPhone.

Personally, I'm fine with AOL -- my personal IM is through AOL as is my blog IM. But there's a lot to be said for folks who would like to have the option of using a program that gives them access to more than one service.

I use iChat as my client for my regular IM at home and here at work. But here at work for the blog IM I use Adium.

And while normally I find myself very loyal to Apple products because I like them, there's no way that iChat can even come close to holding a candle to Adium, even if iChat can handle videochat and Adium can't.

Adium is just a fun experience and I believe that the SDK is going to allow for great IM programs to come out -- many already exist as Web apps. So I don't really think that this is going to be a problem, but I'm quite curious about why Apple favors AOL.

Perhaps someone out there knows the answer to that.

If so, operators are standing by.

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10:47 p.m. -- at my desk

Folks keep asking me if we are really going to have to wait until June for SDK apps.

The official party line is yes, but that doesn't mean Steve Jobs doesn't have a surprise or two up his long black sleeve.

He showed us what's possible today with very little time and some dedicated people.

And some demos looked a lot more polished than others.

For example, AIM looked pretty darn stable and good.

Is there a chance that Apple will release something to us in a month or so to keep us on our toes?

Sure, it's possible, but I don't think we'll have any way of knowing until it actually happens.

It wouldn't surprise me, but I don't know. For now, I just assume it's going to be June so I am not opening myself up to disappointment and then we'll just take the bonuses as they come.

That's my take ... what's yours?

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10:35 p.m. -- at my desk

I saw some really amazing stuff earlier when I watched Steve's presentation. The games looked phenomenal, and most of these folks have only had the SDK for a limited amount of time.

So that means we only saw a fraction of what the iPhone is truly capable of, and that fraction looked like a million.

From games that take advantage of the accelerometer to core graphics and open GL ... we are talking about some really great possibilities.

But one has to wonder ... what does it mean for battery life? Now, we heard that the developer kit will allow folks writing apps to test how they work, look and use battery power. So there's no doubt that developers will have this top of mind. But that doesn't mean they'll be able to control it.

Let's put it this way, though ... I'd be OK using my iPhone plugged into a dock if I had to just to play some of the games I saw earlier. Of course, I'd rather have an iPhone update that increases battery life, but still ... you get the drift. There's some incredible stuff on the horizon.

Of course, I'd love to hear from developers ... is the battery life issue that people are talking about -- including me -- overdone? Or do folks really do need to realize how much these games can take from an iPhone?

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10:03 p.m. -- at my desk

First, there was the iTunes Mobile store for music and now there's the Mobile App store.

Both work in a similar way and sync back between computer and iPhone.

This goes to show that Apple has once heck of a robust team working on these mobile stores and that this is only the beginning of the mobile workforce.

I floated the idea a long time ago of the iPhoto Mobile Store for prints and postcards and whatever else you can create and I still believe that is coming. Soon.

I believe there's no stopping these stores ... I think software could eventually be downloaded from servers onto iPhones and then transferred to computers via high-speed connections -- MacBook Air anyone?

I think we tend to overlook what the pieces of the overall puzzle mean when put in context with what Apple users need. Steve Jobs says the future is all about being mobile and having the most powerful handheld platform in the world at your fingertips makes it easy to see what he's talking about.

I love knowing that if I really want to that I can download Danny Noreiga songs from the American Idol section of the iTunes Mobile store, just like one of my colleagues here at RedEye.

And I love knowing that if I go to Canada, let's say, and someone puts up an app that lets me do quick conversion between miles per hour and kilometers per hour that I'll soon be able to download it on the fly. But I believe it's only the beginning for what Steve -- and eventually his predecessor -- envision for the future of Apple's mobility drive.

What do you think? You know I want to know.

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 9:54 p.m. -- at my desk

**UPDATE 05.21.08 3:36 p.m. -- I've had the opportunity to exchange a few e-mails with the person who reported this story originally and I wanted to make some clarifications:

-- First off, the reporter wasn't putting his opinion into this piece that I referenced. What was printed in his article was based on research he had done, not his own bias. I wanted to be sure that you were clear that I wasn't accusing the reporter of that -- that's not something I would intentionally do.

-- And the reporter tells me that he's confident that the BlackBerrys that go down often are not RIM's doing ... he's confident they are carrier based. It's tough to tell in these situations. Even when there are major EDGE problems on the iPhone -- the ones that we are all sure have to do with AT&T, the company tells me there's no network outages. My thing is that I know of people who have different carriers that all use BlackBerrys and they all have these downtime problems.

------------ original article follows ---------

The financial post says RIM (BlackBerry) has nothing to worry about with iPhone's big enterprise announcement.

And I say ... what in the world are you talking about?

The Financial Post says that BlackBerry's software is more robust and more entrenched in the business world.

Know what else, folks? The BlackBerry network goes down every other Wednesday and on days when the temperature is below 46. In other words, pretty darn often.

And ... you can call it a Curve or you can call it a Pearl ... call it the Gorgeous phone, it doesn't matter ... no BlackBerry is an iPhone. Not even the new ones that are destined to come out with touchscreens (Anyone remember Verizon's iPhone killer? The Voyager? Yeah, that took a voyage alright -- right down the toilet).

Gotta sound negative here, folks. I'm just not buying with the Financial Post is selling.

Now I already have the feeling that my IT department isn't going to welcome the news with open arms. Just a hunch. I think every IT department should look at the benefits of a network that's more trustworthy and of keeping current with trends -- I think Apple will do that better than BlackBerry will.

What do you think? If I'm off base, it's ok to tell me. I can take it.

Thanks for calling.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 8:40 p.m. -- at my desk

Here's a nice little surprise that's coming in iPhone software 2.0 -- and I know several of you have asked about these very things:

From Apple's press release:
"In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such as the ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word and Excel, as well as the ability to mass delete and move email messages."

Looks like in all the excitement this morning that this was passed over.

So there you go!

Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 5:12 p.m. -- at my desk

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Apple has posted a link to the Quicktime stream of this morning's grand SDK announcement.
Here's the link.

I highly recommend watching it for yourself.

Then, come back here and ask your questions -- or post your concerns/thoughts -- and we'll have a nice lively and fun discussion.

Boom! There you go.

Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 4:56 p.m. -- at my desk

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Do you have the SDK? What is it like?

Tell us what kinds of things you create

Tell us, if you can and are willing, what kinds of plans you have for the iPhone?

And perhaps you have some screenshots of what the SDK looks like? I'd love to create a gallery and post as many as I can here at the blog for all to see.

Also, any insight into what's good and bad -- we'd love to know because without being a developer, it's not as clear as it might be for you.

Thanks so much.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 3:59 p.m. -- at my desk

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Just a little teaser here ... I was putting together a list of topics to write about .,.. and just off the top of my head I came up with 8.

Can't wait to write and then hear your thoughts.

It's all coming tonight and then tomorrow.

So please check back. And in the meantime, leave me some comments and I'll reply as time allows.

What a great and historic day!!

Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 3:27 p.m. -- at my desk

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Just wait until June.

I know that many of you really wanted some sort of library of apps to download today -- anything to give us a taste of what we've been waiting for since the fall.

But I for one am not disappointed. Not after seeing what I saw today. Not after knowing how big of a deal this is. Not after realizing that Apple is poised to take over the world in the enterprise realm.

I don't think Blackberry or Windows Mobile will be handle the crush of businesses that switch to the iPhone. More on that later.

Here, I want to mention that while I thought we would see thousands of apps before today, now I think we'll see tens of thousands. Apple has made it not only easy for developers to get in and get their software seen, but they've made it fun and exciting.

You know what's going to prevent all of us from having all of these applications living happily side by side on our iPhones? Either the number of pages that are allowed or the amount of memory we have.

Sadly, I think the 8GB iPhone is not going to be enough come June, when we're talking about all of these SDK apps and music and photos and movies. More on that later too.

For now, just know ... that even though you don't have anything to download right now, you are holding in your hand what will ultimately be the most powerful mobile device ever. And I'm really not exaggerating that point.

Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 3:19 p.m. -- at my desk

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I don't know where to begin. I have so much to say.

I won't get to all of it until later, so make sure you carve out a few hours to check back and read -- either today or this weekend -- but for now, here's AT&T's statement from today's announcement:

Today's announcement by Apple is of course big news for AT&T too. We applaud Apple and look forward to collaborating with them to deliver new innovations to both consumers and enterprise businesses. This is great news that will accelerate the creation of innovative new applications, which ultimately give people more reasons to buy and use this groundbreaking device.

Plus, we know from being contacted by many large business customers that they have been eagerly awaiting the news of iPhone for Enterprise businesses.

More info is at att.com/wirelesscustomerchoices.

There's a lot to read there, so definitely check it out if you are interested in the business side of all this. In all the announcements today about SDK apps and such, it's easy to lose sight of the business end. But truthfully, that may be the biggest thing for Apple here overall.

Thanks for calling.

Live: 1:24 p.m. 3/6

SMS alerts? Text iPhone to 25808

**UPDATE: That interstate number we all couldn't see on the invite roadmap I posted a few weeks back was 2.0. Interstate 2.0. Now I get it :-D **

Apple says that enterprise and SDK are coming in late June in the form of iPhone software 2.0. It's free.

Now I know that you all wanted something today, but you got something ... you now know how it's going to work and how easy it is to build amazing things.

I think that because of this we are going to see things that we never really imagined before -- 3D gaming, for example.

And ... although I also wanted something to download today, I feel better knowing that the SDK exists and that thousands upon thousands of companies have it and are building.

It means we'll be reading all about what these companies have in store and soon we'll have a continuous stream of news about what's on the horizon.

So it's mixed in terms of what we actually get and when we get it, but trust me callers, this is a banner day.

Live: 1:05 p.m. 3/6

SMS alerts? Text iPhone to 25808

Just as we've said here all along -- there will be an App store for SDK apps coming with next software update. June.

Live: 12:45 p.m. 3/6

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Well, this is just a kick in the you-know-where.

Twitter is down.

I'm trying to use it via iPhone and we'll see what happens. Sorry about this. It was great for a while.

Twitter, I am so disappointed in you.

Live: 12:55 p.m. 3/6

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**UPDATE: Ooooh yeah. Full-featured IM client from AOL directly. This looks great. Gizmodo has pictures. Can't link now, but take my word for it. Really nice. You'll see them later once I can link to them.**

MacWorld says AOL taking the stage. What could AOL want with the iPhone?

IM?

mmmmmmm could be.

Stay tuned.

Live: 12:52 p.m. 3/6

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Certain things appearing in menus as we go today -- exchange under e-mail, etc.

The over-the-air additions fascinate me -- how they are on some kind of timer and appear at the right time. Happened in 1.1.2 when the web gallery feature was introduced.

That's why when we upgraded to 1.1.4 and didn't see anything we wondered what it was ... I think it's all on timers and it's appearing now.

Live: 12:51 p.m. 3/6

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3D games. You shake and move phone around and it responds to every move. Goodbye Nintendo DS. You just met your maker.

Distorted photo turns back to normal by shaking the iPhone -- it taps into the accelerometer. Like a high-tech etch-a-sketch.

No idea how something like this will truly affect battery life, but I'd keep the iPhone plugged in to play some of the amazing games I'm seeing here. That's how incredible they look.

Live. 3/6 12:38

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**UPDATE** iPhone Simulator/Emulator lets developers work on applications on a giant iPhone on their Mac screen but it's connected to their actual iPhone so they can test apps in real time. That's Apple and the wow factor that I talked about the other day. There's the shine and the pop!!

It looks really easy with amazingly advanced tools that will really make developers WANT to develop for the iPhone, even though they already want to. That means our end experience can only get better and better and better.

I am amazed at what I'm seeing. Even if we don't see a single SDK program today, knowing this is what we were waiting for makes it an absolute home run.

And, it's not even over.

3/6 12:30

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With Core Animation for iPhone, so much is hardware based that battery life isn't hit as bad and the possibilities are even more endless.

And all this with a version 1.0 iPhone. Only can imagine the 3G version.

Banner day in iPhone world.

Nearly endless fodder for analysis later.

12:24 p.m.

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They are introducing a new way to build apps. Something called Cocoa Touch. More on the specifics later. But it means that folks can build software until their hearts content.

Apple exec said last week that only thing that will stop folks is the limits of their imagination.

This truly is a banner day in mobile technology.

12:22

SMS alerts? Text iPhone to 25808.

BlackBerry can't hide behind it's amazing technology anymore now that Apple has licensed Microsoft Exchange. Now, companies have a choice and I think Apple is going to win this battle.

For SMS alert, text iphone to 25808.

Trying to transcribe ... apparently the exchange option will be part of the e-mail setup so it's easy to do. Of course, that will be up to companies to handle, but it looks like with the licensing of Microsoft that this is going to be the same as it would be on any other phone, just better.

So there should no longer be any reason why companies have to use BlackBerrys when they have what they need right here with the same level of security.

Beautiful!

For SMS alert, text iphone to 25808.

Activesync, exchange, secure, push ... corporate e-mail done right. Apple says it has licensed activesync.

This is a huge deal.

3/6/2008 11:54 a.m.

With 6 minutes to go until the start, the following stories are of interest:

1. MacNN reports that there's some sort of beta player for BBC content for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
Link right here.

2. Another step toward iPhone GPS via Electronista here.

Thanks for calling.

3/6/08 11:45 a.m.

With any announcement like this, there's always a chance there could be a software upgrade for the iPhone and/or iTunes.

Even though 1.1.4 added little in the way of visible functionality, that doesn't mean there isn't SDK foundation there ... but it also may not be enough.

An iTunes component of the SDK -- if announced today -- would require an iTunes update.

So I'll be watching and let you know if you need to update and when.

Thanks for calling.

3/6 11:15

Even with 45 minutes left to go, I'm already seeing a lot of news on the business wires of companies making iPhone-related announcements -- some, like FreeVerse which is announcing games that clearly will need the SDK and others that are Web-based that are reaffirming commitments.

Whether it's a new native app or something that's already been out there, today belongs to the iPhone developers and making sure that consumers know what kinds of possibilities exist -- with the SDK and otherwise.

It's fascinating and intriguing. And it's the kind of stuff you can expect as we go through the afternoon, night and into the weekend here at iPTIB.

So sit back, relax and let's get this show in the road.

More soon. Thanks for calling.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10:43 a.m. -- on my couch

Morning, callers. It's SDK day.

Breaking news alerts on Twitter for sure and updates to the blog as soon as humanly possible.

You'll see less pictures and more words as I do my best to keep up with what's going on.

And later, as the day goes on, I'll add more insight and background and updates.

I will not be commenting on each comment until later, but I will approve comments in the hopes that you will all discuss the good and bad of today's announcement.

So have fun and thanks for calling. Should be an interesting day to say the least.

Thursday, March 6, 2008 -- 10 a.m. -- on my couch

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In just a few hours, our iPhones could be transformed.

We could have a device that can hold its own with the BlackBerry. We could have a device that will control our TVs. We could have native MySpace and Facebook clients.

The sky is the limit ... and remember ... while we might not see it tomorrow as in in our hands, we'll likely see the power tomorrow. I have to believe that Steve Jobs is looking to put on quite a show.

So sit back. Get ready. All bets are off starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

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And this is left over from last night and certanily worth a post. In response to my Twas the Night Before SDK post, caller Chris came up with something excellent:

Twas the night before SDK
And all through the house
Every creature was exited
Even the mouse
The iPhone lovers lay snuggly in bed
Visions of Flash and Skype dancing in their head
The iphones docked with care
With high hopes that Steve Jobs will soon be there.

I couldn't have done that much better myself, Chris. Thanks.

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Thanks for calling.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- 6:21 p.m. -- at my desk

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Nope, I'm not going to do a whole rhyming thing.

But tomorrow is SDK day and this is the night before.

So all kinds of rumors are stirring ... but what I want to know is what you want to see tomorrow.

Keep in mind that we might not get a huge take tomorrow ... it may be more informational. But either way, it's OK to wish.

So, what do you wish for callers?

Remember, Steve knows if you've been nice.

Let me know what's on your wish list.

Thanks for calling.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- 3:53 p.m. -- at my desk

Just wanted to give you an update on the SDK announcement tomorrow morning.

As soon as I have details, so will you.

I wanted to alert you that the wireless connectivity at this event is a little less than stellar, I'm told, so there may be a little bit of a delay in getting the information.

I have some folks who are going to get me the info ... you see, I can't be in Cupertino for this event -- not because I don't want to be, but because Apple has rules when it comes to events at its small-venue Town Hall ... they only invite media that's close by. Unfortunately, I'm in Chicago which qualifies as a little further than down the road.

But no matter ... the folks I know are great folks to know ... as long as the equipment is all up and running normal.

So you'll have plenty of information via Twitter and via the blog ... I just wanted to let you know the very latest.

Thanks for calling.