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Apple smartly revises iPhone NDA
Apple has smartly revised the iPhone NDA giving developers greater flexibility in development and sharing of resources. The community has been up in arms over many gaffes over the last few weeks as developers have been turned down over extremely controversial practices. Other developers are peeved about the fashion in which Apple has conducted business over all. The news is welcomed by all but developers are still wary of any last minute strings attached that could still be potentially bothersome as the community seeks greater freedom. Our Take: both sides need to come to the bargaining table and bridge any gasps that remain. The iPhone represents a quantum leap in functionality, usability, and creative expression for both developers and customers. One caution to developers though. Many developers are extremely immature as they seek to dictate their terms. Just remember who spent a small fortune on the R&D to bring us this device. Plus, while the app PodCaster should be allowed to see the light of day in the iTunes Store, we must also be aware of other variable that may inhibit Apple from doing so - namely bandwidth consumption on the AT&T network, etc. Just a thought -
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Conversation with Rob Greelee: Zune Development Team
Microsoft continues to advance the Zune in the marketplace with new versions of the Zune Software and firmware update for both devices. Michael Harper, CEO of Podcast Tune-Up, had the chance to catch up with Rob Greenlee from the Zune Development Team and discuss various aspects of podcasting and Zune. Participate in our knowledge forums concerning the various topics discussed in the phone interview and give feedback. Go now
iPhone App “PodCaster” sends heads spinning in Cupertino
The fact that Apple has now for the second time declined to approve the app “PodCaster” is truly an interesting and appalling chapter in the fortunes of a company that we have all come to respect for promoting podcasting. This latest chapter in smugness is really unbelievable to say the least. Podcasters everywhere are now scratching their heads as to why this small podcast app, among others, is stirring so much angst? Well Apple, the issue is that someone needed to create an app that you have yet to implement even though it has been widely asked for. The iTunes app on the iPhone/Touch should have had the option to subscribe to podcast subscriptions long ago but for some reason has been kept from the masses. Why? Now you decline to let a creative individual take up the slack for your negligence. Come on Apple! Wake up and see what is at stake here. We’re still in a forgiving mood. That can change quickly!
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T-Mobile wisely scraps “soft cap” on G1 Android data usage
It goes without saying that too much data is not a good thing! Hey, Comcast, AT&T, and other ISP’s thinks so, too. Come on folks - this is crazy stuff we’re talking about here. Google, HTC, and T-Mobile create this really great phone and show all the cool things that it can do and then suggest that users throttle their appetite for viewing streaming video, google maps, music, apps, etc and expect them to be pleased. Oh, that’s so like a parent! It’s kinda like giving a teenager a Ferrari and stating that he can’t drive over 35 miles an hour - yikes. Once podcast options become available on the G1/Android, if in fact they do and they will undoubtedly, then it’ll be interesting to see how that so called “soft cap” plays out. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out the math on the downloads. It’ll be interesting indeed -
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BlogWorld Presentation: Ten Rules for an Effective Podcast
CEO Michael Harper presented at BlogWorld 2008 on the Ten Rules that must govern the development of truly engaging podcast experiences. The principles are the foundational elements for any new media production. Michael briefly outlines the contents of the presentation and encourages podcasters at any level to adhere to them in their pursuit of perfection.
