iPhone Dev Wiki update: the floodgates have opened

Thanks in large part to the work by the gents at the Dev Wiki, a working toolchain -- including a compiler, assembler, and linker -- and the dedicated efforts of many inspired types, the iPhone apps are arriving en masse. So far the list includes tools like a working Apache we server, python, shell -- and a pile of associated binaries like ls, rm, echo, csh, and tsh -- and while these might not be terribly thrilling for Joe everyday user, they are a pretty kicking start. We could start to see all manner of fun stuff arriving in the coming weeks, unless, of course, Apple pulls the plug via an update. Again, we won't link to the goods, but a wee bit of searching should get you on your way.

[Thanks, Paul]

[Frankenstein Black @ Jul 25th 2007 2:23PM]

Thats all swell and all, but how's that SIM Unlock Coming?

[Patrick McCarron @ Jul 25th 2007 2:30PM]

"Apache we server" isn't that supposed to be Wii? ;)

[Wolfticket @ Jul 25th 2007 2:31PM]

Steve Jobs to tech guy:
"Why didn't you hire these men? I don't know what his price would have been, but it would've been worth it."

[Dae @ Jul 25th 2007 2:40PM]

How about we load Windows CE on that thing ;)

Better yet a Palm OS. :D


Just joking. lol

[dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 2:45PM]

@dae: I hope so... windows ce sucks. and I say that as someone who has a pocketpc. it's my alarm clock and nothing more. and my girlfrineds palm is great for bejewlled and mp3's. other than that it sucks as well. the interfaces have had no thought go into them. apple finally said, hey, there's a 600mhz cpu here, maybe we can do more than just a start bar... like predictive typing.... ms can now play catch up and maybe 3 years from now they'll give me some of the same features for $200.

[Tiffany @ Jul 25th 2007 7:34PM]

dj-kenpo, windows mobile DOES have predictive text though. imo, the only features that make the iphone stand out are visual voicemail and a better browser. if you compare the iphone to something closer to its price range, such as the htc advantage, the iphone doesn't really trump the competition.

[dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 7:43PM]

@Tiffany thanks, I HAVE a pocketpc,(that's why I know it sucks. I'm not a fanboi that is going to say becuase I HAVE this it's the best. becuase I HAVE it, I know it's limitations) the predictive text is crap. have you watched the apple keyboard video? the only difference isn't visual voicemail, it's the entire way it does what it does, it does it without a stylus and puts the cpu power it has to good use rather than wasting it.

[dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 2:42PM]

the apache server, while not exciting to ipod joe consumer, is WICKED for web dev's, as it means the iphone could act as a mobile web development platform for designing and testing php apps while riding the subway. of course I don't mean NOW as that would cost as much as a mini pc with keyboard, I just mean 3 years from now when you'll be able to pick up these version1's on ebay for like $170.

it's amazing how fast the development for apps is happening on the iphone, hopefully steve and others at apple will become a little more humble rather than continue to shoot their mouths off about security. I like apple, but the rampent "we're bullet proof" becomes tiresome.

[David McGraw @ Jul 25th 2007 3:11PM]

I'm pretty damn sure that they understand that they are not bullet proof. But, I am also damn sure that they'll steam roll over all this with an update, and we'll be back at it again.

[dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 5:17PM]

really? when they launched a simple beta of safari they seemed pretty adament over how it was better than everything. instead of just saying, it's a beta, and it'll eventually be better, or we hope so anyways. I haven't ever seen apple simply say "we did soemthing, enjoy". it's always, "we did it better", whether or not that's the case. which yes, is sales 101, but the products would fair just as well out in the wild without all the exagerations around them, that just pisses people like me off into walkign away instead of stopping to listen.

[fontendet24 @ Jul 25th 2007 2:55PM]

WOW!
Guys! I have an idea. We need to make a first application on iphone - VOICE RECORDER! It will be great if it will have Apple style interface.

[Sean Cooper @ Jul 25th 2007 9:37PM]

Oh, and it MUST warp your voice so you sound like Steve.. that'd be sweet ;)

[james @ Jul 25th 2007 3:03PM]

I just hope Jobs is paying attention.. and can handle ATT once he changes his mine. The phone's short comings are being dealt with in any ways possible by joe hacker et al. Open this iPhone thing up and let's make it smarter.

[Ben @ Jul 25th 2007 3:16PM]

I just want a damn MAME/Nintindo emulator.

[paloooz @ Jul 25th 2007 3:17PM]

Sweet!

[Shabbis @ Jul 25th 2007 3:40PM]

The whole reason I got an iPhone is that Apple would continue to be the "gatekeeper" for what is allowed on the iPhone. Let 3rd parties develop for the iPhone but then submit to Apple for approval and delivery.

I've had to reinitialize my old WM5 phone one too many times by installing some 3rd party application with good intentions that ends up crashing the entire phone, or a combination of 3rd party applications that creates problems. I don’t want a repeat of this on the iPhone.

[james @ Jul 25th 2007 4:06PM]

Can you explain to me how this is to happen? Gatekeeper? WebApps aren't managed by Apple. Am I missing something? Are there apps coming that will only come once approved by Apple? I didn't think was the case.

[Mr. Picklesworth @ Jul 25th 2007 5:02PM]

Brace yourself; rocket science here... May need a notebook...

Don't install applications that you do not trust.

[rawdrigo @ Jul 25th 2007 3:49PM]

soo ughh maddox, can your nokia E70 do that? didn't think so.

[gfar @ Jul 25th 2007 3:54PM]

rawdrigo - Awesome.

Let me know when I can load BlackBerry OS on it.

[Harbinger @ Jul 25th 2007 4:53PM]

No sweat gfar, I'll let you know when I've compiled one of these to run on ARM OS X.

[Harbinger @ Jul 25th 2007 4:55PM]

Ugh, misfire.
Reload...

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=060AD92489947D410D897474079C1477

[Kevin @ Jul 25th 2007 6:19PM]

So why can't Engadget post the links here? Am I missing something? It doesn't seem like any of this is illegal. I know Engadget has no qualms posting "how to pick a lock." So what gives? I don't own an iPhone, I am just interested in the rationale.

[numo @ Jul 25th 2007 7:45PM]

Because the developers asked so... To not be linked directly to their Wiki... If it had direct link, a lot more people would "check out" the site, and it would bring it down...

[Miles @ Jul 25th 2007 6:42PM]

Idoits who did this should goto jail.

[Miles @ Jul 25th 2007 6:44PM]

Idioits should go to jail.

iPhone was never supposed to be unlocked.

This is ILLEGAL

I'm contacting Apple Legal.

[Miles @ Jul 25th 2007 6:44PM]

Idioits should go to jail.

iPhone was never supposed to be unlocked.

This is ILLEGAL

I'm contacting Apple Legal.

[dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 7:46PM]

dude you're the only one here's that an idiot. your computer wasn't meant to download pr)n either, but I bet that's all yours does.

[Michael @ Jul 25th 2007 7:04PM]

Cool, the first thing somebody should develop is some kind of file system GUI so that things can be kept organized.

[S-Anarchy @ Jul 26th 2007 8:50AM]

Do you mean like this? Not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for, but it may be relevant. If not please ignore :)
http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iphonedrive/

[Michael @ Jul 26th 2007 9:08AM]

No I mean a file system GUI on the iPhone itself, as if the phone were a computer itself where you can create folders, copy, paste, cut files.

[HyperHacker @ Jul 25th 2007 8:11PM]

Oh sure, iPhone gets hacked already, but we've still seen nothing on the Wii. :(

[Augustos Morales @ Jul 25th 2007 9:23PM]

@Engadget - please delete the trolling comments submitted by dj-kenpo

[Augustos Morales @ Jul 25th 2007 9:27PM]

The iPhone rocks - the Motorola RAZR and and original Sony Walkman was based on its design.

[pstelman @ Jul 26th 2007 10:01AM]

Cool! I hope someone comes up with an OS 9 emulator. :-)

[Augustos Morales @ Jul 26th 2007 11:40AM]

@Engadget - how come u delete my comment but keep this one from dj-kenpo:

dj-kenpo @ Jul 25th 2007 7:46PM

dude you're the only one here's that an idiot. your computer wasn't meant to download pr)n either, but I bet that's all yours does.

[blogwi @ Aug 6th 2007 3:22PM]

@Shabbis: Real easy, only download apps from Apple. Problem solved.