[UniMacTech] who says Apple doesn't listen?

[Tony Williams]

Now all we need is a working download link from Apple so we can actually get
the software and test it. Currently the email verification system appears
broken.

Tony Williams
University of Newcastle

On 07/03/2008, Declan McQuay <declan.mcquay at sci.monash.edu.au> 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(R) 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(R) touch. Starting today, anyone can
> >>>> download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone Simulator
> >>>> on their Mac(R). 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(R) 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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> >>>>
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> >> Declan McQuay
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