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iPhone Software 1.1.3: Ready for New Apps

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 AM - by

Apple's iPhone Software Update 1.1.3 did more than add location finding and enhance the home screen. It also prepped the combination iPod and smart phone for third party applications, according to cre.ations.net.

Based on the efforts of Nate True, it appears that after installing iPhone Software Update 1.1.3, the SpringBoard no longer needs to be modified to show extra applications, applications run under the "mobile" user instead of "root," and preferences are stored in /var/mobile instead of /var/root.

"What does this all mean? I'll tell you what it means. The iPhone 1.1.3 firmware is ready for official installable applications," Mr. True said.

He added that that the frameworks received many changes that will make it easier for developers write iPhone applications, and the SpringBoard application gained Widget support.

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Bosco said:

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Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:11 pm

I love how he asks his own questions, then telescopes the answer. What does that mean? I'll tell you what that means. He doesn't have much to say and wants it to sound profound.

Good job Nathaniel. Back in your closet.

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