Poll: did you get into the iPhone Developer Program?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Stephen @ Mar 14th 2008 3:47PM
Does anyone know what criteria Apple is using for this? I work for a company that has been developing software for PDA's and Smartphones for 10 years. We develop for WM, Palm, BlackBerry, MS Smartphone, Symbian, and J2ME. We have a big customer base and we got the rejection letter.
swatx @ Mar 14th 2008 6:02PM
I think it might be more like
if you know steve jobs, you are in.
kinda like the college parties. you have to know a certain person to get in.
Tim @ Mar 14th 2008 6:35PM
Your problem is that you are developing for all those platforms.
Remember, there is only one platform and it is iPhone.
Ed Hardy @ Mar 14th 2008 3:57PM
Apple is NOT sending out rejection letters. It is sending developers a notice telling them that their request to join has been received, but the program is still at a very early, pre-beta stage. At a later date, when Apple is ready to let new companies and individuals join its iPhone Developer program, applicants will be contacted again.
To prove this, here is an exact copy of the email Apple is sending out:
-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-
Dear Registered iPhone Developer,
Thank you for expressing interest in the iPhone Developer Program. We have received your enrollment request. As this time, the iPhone Developer Program is available to a limited number of developers and we plan to expand during the beta period. We will contact you again regarding your enrollment status at the appropriate time.
Thank you for applying.
Best regards,
iPhone Developer Program
-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-
Ed Hardy
www.Brighthand.com
Jason @ Mar 14th 2008 4:35PM
That's PR speak for "bug off."
Verizon customer @ Mar 14th 2008 5:39PM
Then WHEN will Apple make a decision? They need to give developers a list of acceptance requirements necessary for becoming an approved developer for submitting apps to the App Store, and also mention a time line for when they should expect to be accepted. The behavior I'm seeing isn't friendly or respectful, S. Jobs and friends should know better then that.
pquistgard @ Mar 14th 2008 5:15PM
It's gonna need a lot more than a funny caption to make your readers think you're not so apple-obsessed Engadget.
oZone @ Mar 14th 2008 6:07PM
What the hell are you talking about? :hsugh:
pquistgard @ Mar 14th 2008 6:26PM
If you're a long-term Engadget reader you get to know its voice, its subtle preferences and leanings. Recently I've been noticing a lot of diplomacy, e.g. keeping HD-DVD readers happy by not presenting too much of the cold truth that simply hurts. I don't blame you, it's obvious why. Tact is good sometimes, it's not like this is world news or something.
Personally I like it, it's a good agenda, but I'm just being a watch dog and saying that it sticks out like a sore thumb sometimes. I still luv ya.
Big John @ Mar 15th 2008 12:53PM
Along with others, I'm noticing a high level of stupidity all of the sudden in the blogosphere (not the comments, those are always rife with morons). Those are NOT rejection letters! You aren't accepted to the beta program. Big deal. Companies like Google, Microsoft and others have been trashing the word "beta" for a long time. How long was Gmail tagged beta (hell, it still might be)? Apple actually gets something RIGHT and everyone STILL jumps on their shit.
Big John @ Mar 15th 2008 12:53PM
...and yes, Gmail is still tagged 'beta'. Even though ANYONE can sign up. You don't even need a beta invite e-mail anymore!
Chris Ziegler @ Mar 15th 2008 1:09PM
What's the difference between "non-acceptance" and "rejection" in this context?
Chris
Big John @ Mar 15th 2008 1:26PM
Rejection implies that you are can't get into the program *at all* with your program, such as something that violates the simple rules Apple laid out (porn, malicious etc.). Not being accepted to a beta *at this time* is not outright rejection. Apple even says so themselves:
"We will contact you again regarding your enrollment status at the appropriate time."
If I were rejected, I wouldn't expect Apple to contact me at a later time to include me in the program.
Numetheus @ Mar 16th 2008 3:44AM
I went to another forum and can't believe how many stupid people there are out in wanna be developer land. This is, and was from the beginning, a LIMITED beta until June. In order for the app store to be really successful, they need a large number of quality software from well known developers at launch time. Not a bunch of little crap software done by brand new developers obscuring the opening field. I would do the exact same thing if I were in Apples position. Do you know how frustrating it would be if there were hundereds of little crap apps that crashed a lot because just anyone was allowed to put there stuff in there come opening day?
They should, and are, limiting the program to quality developers. It will open up for others once June comes around. Nobody got rejection letters. They got a "YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTING TO THE BETA" letter. TO THE BETA! It has nothing to do with final release.
slamEVIL @ Mar 15th 2008 12:13PM
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