[UniMacTech] who says Apple doesn't listen?
Michael Lymbery
mlymbery at scu.edu.au
Fri Mar 7 09:49:06 EST 2008
</yorkshire accent>802.1x, you were lucky, we still have to use Cisco
VPN Client (which is now supported yay!), and eat a mouthful of hot
gravel</yorkshire accent>
Declan McQuay wrote:
> Awesome. Monash has changed over to a 802.1x authenicating Wireless
> system and there have been some gnashing of teeth over the lack of
> support for the Phone and Touch.
>
> - Declan
>
> Anthony Agius wrote:
>> According to Steve himself, yes :)
>> Check out the streaming video of the announcement:
>> http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/rtp20e92/event/index.html?internal=pd4lje2fa
>>
>>
>> On 07/03/2008, at 9:30 AM, Declan McQuay wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, but does it have proper 802.1x support?
>>>
>>> - Declan
>>>
>>> Stephen Atherton wrote:
>>>> I believ many of you were holding out for this :-)
>>>>
>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Includes SDK & Built-in Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
>>>>>
>>>>> CUPERTINO, California—March 6, 2008—Apple® today previewed its
>>>>> iPhone™ 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and
>>>>> announced the immediate availability of a beta release of the
>>>>> software to selected developers and enterprise customers. The
>>>>> iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software
>>>>> Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as
>>>>> support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
>>>>> <http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/mar08/03-06EASqa.mspx>
>>>>> to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars
>>>>> as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for
>>>>> encrypted access to private corporate networks.
>>>>>
>>>>> “We’re excited about creating a vibrant third party developer
>>>>> community with potentially thousands of native applications for
>>>>> iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s
>>>>> enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch
>>>>> user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best
>>>>> user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a
>>>>> mobile device.”
>>>>>
>>>>> The iPhone SDK provides developers with a rich set of Application
>>>>> Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools to create innovative
>>>>> applications for iPhone and iPod® touch. Starting today, anyone
>>>>> can download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone
>>>>> Simulator on their Mac®. Apple today also introduced its new
>>>>> iPhone Developer Program, giving developers everything they need
>>>>> to create native applications, and the new App Store, a
>>>>> breakthrough way for developers to wirelessly deliver their
>>>>> applications to iPhone and iPod touch users.
>>>>>
>>>>> With the iPhone SDK, third party developers will be able to build
>>>>> native applications for the iPhone with a rich set of APIs,
>>>>> including programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media
>>>>> and Cocoa Touch technologies. The iPhone SDK will allow developers
>>>>> to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone’s
>>>>> groundbreaking Multi-Touch™ user interface, animation technology,
>>>>> large storage, built-in three-axis accelerometer and geographical
>>>>> location technology to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.
>>>>>
>>>>> Apple has licensed Exchange ActiveSync from Microsoft and is
>>>>> building it right into the iPhone, so that iPhone will connect
>>>>> out-of-the-box to Microsoft Exchange Servers 2003 and 2007 for
>>>>> secure over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars and global
>>>>> address lists. Built-in Exchange ActiveSync support also enables
>>>>> security features such as remote wipe, password policies and
>>>>> auto-discovery. The iPhone 2.0 software supports Cisco IPsec VPN
>>>>> to ensure the highest level of IP-based encryption available for
>>>>> transmission of sensitive corporate data, as well as the ability
>>>>> to authenticate using digital certificates or password-based,
>>>>> multi-factor authentication. The addition of WPA2 Enterprise with
>>>>> 802.1x authentication enables enterprise customers to deploy
>>>>> iPhone and iPod touch with the latest standards for protection of
>>>>> Wi-Fi networks.
>>>>>
>>>>> The iPhone 2.0 software provides a configuration utility that
>>>>> allows IT administrators to easily and quickly set up many
>>>>> iPhones, including password policies, VPN setting, installing
>>>>> certificates, email server settings and more. Once the
>>>>> configuration is defined it can be easily and securely delivered
>>>>> via web link or email to the user. To install, all the user has to
>>>>> do is authenticate with a user ID or password, download the
>>>>> configuration and tap install. Once installed, the user will have
>>>>> access to all their corporate IT services.
>>>>>
>>>>> The iPhone 2.0 software release will contain the App Store, a new
>>>>> application that lets users browse, search, purchase and
>>>>> wirelessly download third party applications directly onto their
>>>>> iPhone or iPod touch. The App Store enables developers to reach
>>>>> every iPhone and iPod touch user. Developers set the price for
>>>>> their applications—including free—and retain 70 percent of all
>>>>> sales revenues. Users can download free applications at no charge
>>>>> to either the user or developer, or purchase priced applications
>>>>> with just one click. Enterprise customers will be able to create a
>>>>> secure, private page on the App Store accessible only by their
>>>>> employees. Apple will cover all credit card, web hosting,
>>>>> infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering applications
>>>>> on the App Store. Third party iPhone and iPod touch applications
>>>>> must be approved by Apple and will be available exclusively
>>>>> through the App Store.
>>>>>
>>>>> The iPhone SDK provides a reliable, fast and secure way to create
>>>>> innovative applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition
>>>>> to the rich set of iPhone OS APIs, the iPhone SDK also provides
>>>>> advanced tools for creating native iPhone and iPod touch
>>>>> applications including: Xcode® for source code editing, project
>>>>> management and graphical debugging; Interface Builder with drag
>>>>> and drop interface creation and live preview; Instruments to
>>>>> monitor and optimize iPhone application performance in real time;
>>>>> and the iPhone Simulator to run and debug applications.
>>>>>
>>>>> During the beta iPhone SDK program, a limited number of developers
>>>>> will be accepted into Apple’s new iPhone Developer Program and
>>>>> offered the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing. The
>>>>> Standard Program costs $99 (US) per year and gives members an
>>>>> iPhone SDK and development tools; access to pre-release iPhone
>>>>> software; technical support; the ability to get code onto iPhones
>>>>> for testing; and distribution of applications via the new App
>>>>> Store. The Enterprise Program costs $299 (US) per year.
>>>>>
>>>>> In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the
>>>>> beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such
>>>>> as the ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word
>>>>> and Excel, as well as the ability to mass delete and move email
>>>>> messages.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Pricing & Availability* Apple plans to release the final iPhone
>>>>> 2.0 software, including the iPhone SDK and new enterprise
>>>>> features, as a free software update for all iPhone customers by
>>>>> the end of June. Third party applications created for the iPhone
>>>>> will also run on the iPod touch, and iPod touch users will be
>>>>> required to purchase a software update to run these applications.
>>>>> The free beta iPhone SDK is available immediately worldwide and
>>>>> can be downloaded at developer.apple.com/iphone/program
>>>>> <http://developer.apple.com/iphone/program>. The iPhone Developer
>>>>> Program will initially be available in the US and will expand to
>>>>> other countries in the coming months. Apple is accepting
>>>>> applications beginning today from enterprise customers who would
>>>>> like to join the private iPhone Enterprise Beta Program
>>>>> (www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise
>>>>> <http://www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise>).
>>>>>
>>>>> Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with
>>>>> the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s
>>>>> with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in
>>>>> innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system
>>>>> and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also
>>>>> spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable
>>>>> music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered
>>>>> the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Press Contacts:*
>>>>> Natalie Kerris
>>>>> Apple
>>>>> nat at apple.com <mailto:nat at apple.com>
>>>>> (408) 974-6877
>>>>>
>>>>> Jennifer Bowcock
>>>>> Apple
>>>>> jennifer.b at apple.com <mailto:jennifer.b at apple.com>
>>>>> (408) 974-9758
>>>>>
>>>>> NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple’s PR
>>>>> website <http://www.apple.com/pr/>, or call Apple's Media Helpline
>>>>> at (408) 974-2042.
>>>>>
>>>>> Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone, iPod,
>>>>> Multi-Touch and Xcode are trademarks of Apple. Other company and
>>>>> product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Leading Developers, Enterprise Customers & Partners Applaud
>>>>> iPhone 2.0 Software
>>>>>
>>>>> *AOL* “No question the powerful tools and APIs in the iPhone SDK
>>>>> made it easy to develop a feature-rich mobile application for the
>>>>> iPhone,” said Kevin Conroy, executive vice president, AOL. “The
>>>>> rapid development cycle for this application was very intuitive,
>>>>> and when you add the App Store, it’s an unbeatable combination for
>>>>> development and distribution of mobile applications.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Cisco* “As a result of this collaboration between Cisco and
>>>>> Apple, iPhone users will have seamless and highly secure access to
>>>>> mission critical information as it is needed from anywhere in the
>>>>> world,” said Richard Palmer, senior vice president of the Security
>>>>> Technology Group, Cisco. “The connected world is becoming more
>>>>> mobile and collaborative where employees need access to private
>>>>> business information no matter where they are.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Disney* “Apple has really done their homework, addressing issues
>>>>> of security, manageability and integration,” said Randy Brooks,
>>>>> senior vice president, IT Strategy and Architecture, The Walt
>>>>> Disney Company. “We currently have hundreds of iPhone users and
>>>>> expect the demand to grow significantly with this release.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Electronic Arts* “The animation technology in the iPhone OS
>>>>> enables us to build awesome games,” said John Riccitiello, CEO of
>>>>> Electronic Arts. “I think iPhone consumers are going to be blown
>>>>> away by the games we create for this platform."
>>>>>
>>>>> *Epocrates* “By putting so much computing power into such an
>>>>> elegant mobile device, Apple has opened up tremendous
>>>>> opportunities for application developers,” said Kirk Loevner,
>>>>> chairman and CEO, Epocrates, Inc. “The technology and software in
>>>>> the iPhone OS will allow us to create new and innovative
>>>>> applications that help improve patient safety and provide
>>>>> healthcare professionals with an unsurpassed user experience.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Genentech* “The iPhone is a watershed event in mobile computing
>>>>> for corporations,” said Todd Pierce, vice president, Corporate
>>>>> Information Technology, Genentech, Inc. “Genentech’s pilot with
>>>>> iPhone has shown its potential to be the most useful business
>>>>> mobility tool we’ve ever used. We now have 3,000 planned for
>>>>> deployment based on how easy and simple it was to integrate iPhone
>>>>> with our corporate email system.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Microsoft* “Licensing Exchange ActiveSync to Apple enables them
>>>>> to build support right into the iPhone for simple, out-of-the-box
>>>>> connectivity with Exchange Server,” said Terry Myerson, corporate
>>>>> vice president, Unified Communications Group, Microsoft.
>>>>> “Microsoft believes in building open and interoperable products,
>>>>> and Microsoft Exchange Server is no exception.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Nike* “With support for Exchange ActiveSync, this new iPhone
>>>>> release really delivers a true plug-and-play enterprise solution,”
>>>>> said Roland Paanakker, vice president and CIO, Nike. “We already
>>>>> had Nike employees using iPhones, and now look forward to
>>>>> deploying more iPhones to more business users.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Salesforce.com* “The opportunity to use the innovative iPhone OS
>>>>> platform to deliver compelling Software-as-a-Service applications
>>>>> to mobile users is empowering to us, and ultimately, our
>>>>> customers, “said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of Salesforce.com.
>>>>> “They are asking us for new ways to harness the power of Force.com
>>>>> to access their business information on any device regardless of
>>>>> location.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Sega* “The iPhone OS is a robust development platform that will
>>>>> allow Sega to deliver mobile gaming experiences that are truly
>>>>> compelling,” said Simon Jeffery, president and COO, Sega of
>>>>> America. “Using the iPhone’s accelerometer to power a tilt control
>>>>> feature adds a whole new dimension to Super Monkey Ball, and we
>>>>> can’t wait for gamers to try it.”
>>>>>
>>>>> *Fiona Martin*
>>>>> Public Relations Manager Apple
>>>>>
>>>>> *P* +61 2 9641 8230
>>>>> *M* 0421 052 769 **
>>>>> *E fmartin at asia.apple.com <mailto:fmartin at asia.apple.com>*
>>>>> *iChat fmartin1 at mac.com <mailto:fmartin1 at mac.com>*
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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