Finally, Apple will allow developers to develop turn by turn applications using the iPhone 3.0 software. They also have made it possible to use Google API’s to allow aps to use the maps within applications. If they want turn by turn gps though they have to use their own maps.
The new iPhone 3.0 software will give users and developers a new experience by offering them the ability to communicate and interact in a custom way with their accessories that use the dock connector. An extreme example that was given is a blood pressure cough that can interact with the iPhone and display its findings on the screen of the iPhone itself.
As most of you know, the iPhone 3.0 software keynote is well under way. Apple has first shown off the ability for developers to charge for content within their new app. The purchasing will work similar to how you buy in the app store itself and will allow for extra content such as new maps, accessories, etc to be purchased within the app itself.
On March 17th Apple will be holding an event which shows off iPhone 3.0 software reports Engadget. Apple will also be showing a new SDK for iPhone 3.0 and so developers can get started on apps right away. The event starts at 1PM EST and we’ll be sure to update you with any details.
Apple released a new build of Snow Leopard not too long ago and they have just updated and released a new build for devlopers. Aside from the obvious bug fixes, the new build (10A286), contains an update to Quicktime which is more minimalist and focused on playback. This version of Snow Leopard also includes Safari 4 as default and Finder includes a new Cocoa Desktop, Info Window and Contextual Menu.
[Update] – Again, World of Apple reports that Apple has seeded yet another build (9J27) of Snow Leopard to developers which included 8 fixes to the previous version. Does this mean we will see the retail version soon? We hope so, but it’s hard to tell the exact time of release other than this year.
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