http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
If they see something they like they usually try to buy it and rebrand it. At least the creator gets some reward in that case. And if it doesn' t work out the creator might find themselves in competition with MS but the OS isn't going to stop allowing the competing application to be installed and MS isn't going to stop supporing the developer.

And that is even worse case.
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Thanks Apple, for making the "switch" even easier!]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Sounds great. ;)]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/?]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Apple said they blocked Podcaster because it duplicated functionality in iPod, and it turns out they were right. As of 2.2 Podcaster has no purpose, and it would be wrong for people to waste money on it.

Apple would have a much more serious problem on their hands, both with developers and consumers, if the Podcaster app had actually been released, so it should surprise no one that they blocked it when they did.

But the Engadget peanut gallery is outraged for some reason.
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Tell me, brainiacs, does Microsoft allow you to install a bunch of stuff on your Xbox 360 at your whim and pleasure, with no control by Redmond? How about on your Zune? Yeah, please get back to me on that. Or don't.

Apple worse than Microsoft, give me a friggen break.

You people are clowns. With keyboards.

Now, do your duty and vote me down. Darren, the reason the Engadget peanut gallery is enraged is because they are rabid Apple-hating tools without an original thought in their MS-conditioned heads.

Astroturf Different.]]>Nov 6th 2008 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Thanks for the ridiculous examples. Try this;
"Tell me, brainiacs, does Microsoft allow you to install a bunch of stuff on your Windows Mobile phone at your whim and pleasure, with no control by Redmond?"
Oh right it does...

-Clown with a keyboard
]]>Nov 6th 2008 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Yeh, because the iphone realy compares to the xbox 360. How about actually comparing it to a phone like Windows Mobile, then YES microsoft lets you install w/e the hell you want. And just because, yeh I can install anything I want on the zune by a very much microsoft supported program called xna http://creators.xna.com/en-us/zune_development that is a little outdated but it still says the point.]]>Nov 6th 2008 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
The hypocrisy would be funny if it weren't so sad.

Oh, and I can install anything I want on my Mac - but that would hurt your "Apple keeps complete control" argument. Maybe throw in the fact that you can swap the video card in your PC, you know, just like you can in your Windows Mobile phone! Oh wait...

You people are a scourge on intelligent thinking.

Vote me down. Again. Because hitting that red minus button is about all your puny brains can muster.]]>Nov 6th 2008 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
I bet he still pees in his bed! HA!]]>Nov 6th 2008 11:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Then there's something about installing a new video card into your cell phone.. which was probably an attempt at an intelligent thought.. but hell if I can figure out what that thought was supposed to be. Don't hurt yourself, Quix, we know you're trying really hard.

Maybe his godlike logic is just too much for my puny brain to comprehend. I guess I'll just hit that red minus button instead, that seems to be all I can muster.]]>Nov 7th 2008 7:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Zibri can die in a fire.]]>Nov 6th 2008 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
- The camera takes 30 years to load and image quality worse since like 1.0.2
- Fix text messaging problem: I've looked like a fool so many times because I thought I sent the message to the wrong person but if you hit back right after you send a text message, it'll display in the wrong person's message list
- Get GPS to not be jumpy!
- Fix mixed calls. I've ended up calling people I've never heard of by calling regular people on my contact list
- Wireless sync would be better than wireless podcast!
- Give an option to turn off the accelerometer

... and more basic stuff but MEHHHHHHHHH]]>Nov 6th 2008 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
Consumers don't know about soon-to-be-released iPod improvements, so it makes complete sense that Apple would try to prevent their customers from wasting money on a feature that's about to be released for free.

I wouldn't be surprised if Apple allowed the Podcaster app after OS 2.2 is released, but at that point I don't think the developer bother to continue to develop it, and I doubt any consumers would be interested in buying it.]]>Nov 6th 2008 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
We saw this coming with Apple's original bricking of 1G iPhones to punish those who were only trying to improve the platform. Steve Jobs is such a control freak and knows that his fanboys are so freakishly loyal that he can pound them in the ass every so often and they'll just keep taking it. This is why I waited for an Android phone even when it meant putting up with an old treo 650 for 2 years more than I had hoped to.]]>Nov 6th 2008 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 2:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/
I'm sure they don't want to stomp on little guys, it just happens sometimes when you're an 800lb gorilla because you have to put your feet _somewhere_. Like with the guys at Panic, back in the day: http://www.panic.com/extras/audionstory/]]>Nov 6th 2008 1:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/06/apple-adds-ota-podcast-downloads-to-iphone-firmware-2-2-continu/Nov 6th 2008 3:08PM