Feb 28, 2008

The battle for smartphone supremacy is about intensify after Apple Inc. (AAPL/ NASDAQ) said yesterday that developers will learn the details needed to create third-party software for its iPhone.
Apple’s move is viewed by analysts as a way to bolster sales of the massively popular smartphone, which have been declining lately. But its mention yesterday of additional enterprise features may have serious implications for Research In Motion Ltd.’s (RIM/TSX) BlackBerry devices.
Although Apple does not provide details on upcoming …
Feb 28, 2008

Apple’s iPhone roadmap for businesses
On March 6, Apple will announce an iPhone “software roadmap” for businesses. Apple is also expected to release a set of tools that will let developers write software for the iPhone, which could alleviate the fears of tech departments who feel the device isn’t appropriate for the workplace. (That’s the announcement Apple sent out today on the left, which may be the most blatant overture to businesses the company has made in recent …
Feb 28, 2008

This morning Apple started sending out invitations to an event to be held Thursday, March 6. The topic? The long-awaited iPhone SDK. The invitation read: “Please join us to learn about the iPhone software road map, including the iPhone SDK and some exciting new enterprise features.” Finally!
Finally, indeed. Waiting 5 months for details about the SDK has been akin to torture. All will be revealed, soon. At 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, Apple will host one …