Apple permite más navegadores para el iPhone (a medias!)
Celularis — ... a Opera Mini dentro del iPhone, y que eso le trajo varios dolores de cabeza, por lo que esta decisión será muy bien recibida y es, aunque a medias, una demostración de que hasta Apple revee sus malas decisiones. A pesar de Android, Palm Pre y Obama y su Blackberry, el iPhone y la tienda iTunes siguen siendo una máquina de hacer dinero! Por lo que si estás pensando en hacer una aplicación para el iPhone… no lo dudes, házla! Vía MacRumors ...

Hell freezes over: Apple allows third party browsers on iPhone
The Apple Core — ... Yesterday Apple began approving third party Web browsers for distribution via the iTunes App Store reports MacRumors. Previously to this sudden about-face iPhone Web browsers wanting to compete with Mobile Safari, Apple’s bundled and pre-docked Web browser, were considered off limits because they “duplicated functionality” already on the iPhone. Some of the new browsers available in the App Store include: - ...

Apple loosens up a bit, allows browsers into the App Store
Tech Ticker — ... or navigation bars. - Incognito ($1.99) - Now you can browse without leaving a history of any kind. - WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($0.99) - Web Mate simplifies browsing by queuing up all the links you click on, then allowing you to view them one by one when you’re ready. - Shaking Web ($1.99) - adds a sophisticated algorithm to compensate for small hand shaking to allow for easier reading. Let us hope Firefox and Opera are soon added to this list. [Via Macrumors] Advertisement: Samsung Hub ...

Apple approves 3rd party web browsers for iPhone in the App Store
Unwired View — ... mobile Firefox and Opera, of course. And if Google can create a Chrome-like browser for the iPhone, too, then all the better. Throw in mobile IE in there, even, why don’t you? Previously, it looked like seeing all those heavy-duty mobile browsers on the iPhone was impossible. Well, obviously, not any more. Unless this–approving third-party web browsers for the iPhone–is some kind of mistake on Apple’s part, which I really hope it isn’t. Via MacRumors Similar Posts: Opera Mini for iPhone rejected by Apple from App ...

Apple Allows 3rd Party Web Browsers into App Store
textually.org — Over the past 24 hours, Apple has begun to approve 3rd party web browsing applications for the iPhone. A number of new web browsing apps have suddenly appeared with original submission dates ranging as far back as October. [MacRumors via ...

Apple suddenly approves a bunch of browsers for App Store; major policy shift in progress?
Engadget Mobile — ... actually practice their trade in peace. Odds are none of these initial entries will hold up to Safari for good, old-fashioned browsing, but more importantly, this might just open up the door for Opera and others to get in on the game. Apple suddenly approves a bunch of browsers for App Store; major policy shift in progress? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ...

Apple suddenly approves a bunch of browsers for App Store; major policy shift in progress?
Engadget — ... Odds are none of these initial entries will hold up to Safari for good, old-fashioned browsing, but more importantly, this might just open up the door for Opera and others to get in on the game. Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Apple suddenly approves a bunch of browsers for App Store; major policy shift in progress? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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TechBlog — ... - That's the next version of Microsoft Office. • Apple Allows 3rd Party Web Browsers into App Store - Several have suddenly started showing up. Could this pave the way for mobile Firefox and Opera? Also ...

Apple Approves New Browsers in App Store, As Long As They're Based On Safari [App Store]
Gizmodo — ... In the last day, Apple has started approving quite a few "new" browsers in the app store, seeming to contradict their long-standing "duplication of functionality" prohibition. The catch? They're all Safari at heart. ...

Apple Approves Third Party Browsers for iPhone
Phone Scoop - Latest News — ... has begun approving of browsers for the iPhone and iPod Touch developed by third party companies. Previously, Apple had said it wouldn't approve of or allow applications that duplicated the functionality of native iPhone applications. The first few browsers to be approved are called Edge Browser, Incognito, WebMate and Shaking Web. They range from free to $2. The change in policy could mean that mobile versions of Firefox and Opera may be developed for the iPhone platform. from Apple more info at MacRumors ...

Apple allows third-party web browsers for iPhone into iTunes App Store
MacDailyNews — ... has begun to approve 3rd party web browsing applications for the iPhone [and iPod touch]," Arnold Kim reports for Mac Rumors. "This could open the door for mobile versions of prominent web browsers such as Opera and Firefox, though there remain other SDK restrictions that could prevent full-featured versions of those browsers from appearing. Still, Apple appears to be loosening some early restrictions they had applied to the App Store approval process," Kim reports. Full article here . MacDailyNews Note: Some of the new applications include: • ...

Non-Safari browsers now available for the iPhone
iPhone Approll — ... According to MacRumors, a small bunch of browser apps were recently let into the App Store. They include ... Originally posted at Webware

New browser picks come to your iPhone
Webware.com — We're guessing they won't surpass iBeer in popularity any time soon, but this is big news for the iPhone app store: Apple has quietly started allowing Web browser apps in. According to MacRumors, a small bunch of browser apps were recently let into the App Store. They include the free Edge Browser, the history-less Incognito ($1.99), the tabbed WebMate ($0.99), and something called Shaking Web $1.99) that attempts to make Web sites easier to read. Previously, Apple had not approved third-party browsers for the App Store; its ...

App Store welcomes third-party browsers… for now
Boy Genius Report — Well, well, well. Looks like Apple might be getting a bit less draconian with its App Store approval process as four third-party web browsers went up for sale as of last night. Running from free to $1.99, the most promising of the lot looks to be the $0 Edge Browser which allows you to use up all 3.5″ inches of your iPhone or iPod Touch’s screen by ridding that screen hog of a nav bar. In the past Apple has pulled quite a few promising apps because they “violated the terms of the SDK” but often times it seemed like a plain case of ...

iPhone App Store Gets Third Party Browsers
AppScout — ... According to Mac Rumors, the company has begun approving submissions that date back as far as October, a big change from its previous Safari-only stance, charging third-party apps with "duplicating functionality" of existing iPhone problems. ...

Apple Apparently Reverses App Policy, Approves 3rd-Party Browsers
InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs — ... of Safari on the iPhone has limitations, among them the inability to play Flash content. Opera is well known for its adept Opera Mobile and Opera Mini browsers. Versions of Opera -- and Firefox -- that work on the iPhone could provide relief from some of Safari's shackles. Until now, that wasn't considered a possibility. Just recently, Apple has begun to approve Web browsers from third parties. A quick check of the iPhone Apps Store shows at least four new browser applications. According to MacRumors , the Edge Browser provides no loss of screen real estate in the address of ...

New Browsers Up In The iTunes App Store
Homotron.net — ... the new browers all work off some sort of gimmick. Edge Browser uses the entire screen for the browser, while WebMate allows tabbed browsing of sorts, and Incognito provides private browsing. It could also be that this is a sign that Apple is eazing up on their hard-core App Policy. There is no sign or word of a Firefox or Opera or Internet Explorer browser as of yet, but with this news I wouldn't be surprised to see those browsers submit versions for approval. Apple Allows 3rd Party Web Browsers into App Store [Mac Rumors] [via: CNET]

Now there’s third-party Web browsers for iPhone
CrunchGear — ... Hey, iPhone owners! You can now download third-party Web browsers from iTunes. So, if you’re not too keen on Mobile Safari, well, why not give these browsers a shot? ...

Google Chrome, Firefox Coming To Apple iPhone? (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider — ... In a somewhat surprising move, Apple (AAPL) has opened the door to third-party iPhone Web browsers. Several Web browsers have recently appeared in the iTunes store with submission dates dating back to October, MacRumors' Arnold Kim reports. ...

Google Chrome, Firefox Coming To Apple iPhone?* (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider — ... In a somewhat surprising move, Apple (AAPL) has opened the door to third-party iPhone Web browsers. (Sort of. See update below.) Several Web browsers have recently appeared in the iTunes store with submission dates dating back to October, MacRumors' Arnold Kim reports. ...

Apple loosens restrictions on alt web browsers for the iPhone
Download Squad — ... But over hte past day, at least four alternative web browsers have shown up with prices ranging from free to about $2. The browsers add features like a full screen mode with no toolbars to an algorithm that compensates for your shaky hand. ...

What?! Apple allows 3rd party browsers into App Store!
Top iPhone News — Since Apple said no to Opera Mini browser because it copies a feature that the iPhone already has in place, it’s a really big surprise to get noticed that Apple suddenly allows third party browsers put into the App Store. These new ‘lucky’ applications include: Edge Browser (free), Incognito ($1.99),  WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($0.99) and Shaking Web ($1.99). MacRumors wrote: While Apple has made no official acknowledgements, it appears these applications were likely in a ...

What?! Apple allows 3rd party browsers into App Store!
iPhone Buzz — Since Apple said no to Opera Mini browser because it copies a feature that the iPhone already has in place, it's a really big surprise to get noticed that Apple suddenly allows third party browsers put into the App Store. These new 'lucky' applications include: Edge Browser (free), Incognito ($1.99),  WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($0.99) and Shaking Web ($1.99). MacRumors wrote: While Apple has made no official acknowledgements, it appears these applications were likely in a special queue ...

Apple opens to more browsers on iPhone
SolSie.com — Safari will no longer been the only browser on the iPhone. MacRumors reports Apple just allows some additional Web browsers Edge Browser (free),  Incognito ($1.99),  WebMate ($0.99) and Shaking Web ($1.99) to be available in the App store. Note that the above app are just built on top of Safari. There is no word if Apple would let other 3rd party browsers such Opera, SkyFire, Firefox, etc..  ...

Apple Loosens Up 3rd Party Web Browser Restrictions in App Store
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... MacRumors has noticed that over the past 24 hours Apple has allegedly begun loosening up its restrictions that prevent third party web browsers from residing in the App Store. ...

Does Apple Feel The Pressure From Palm and Android?
Mobility Site — ... Today, MacRumors posts about how multiple 3rd party browsers were all of a sudden approved recently. This goes against Apple’s own duplicate functionality scam, err… I mean rule. ...

Apple Lets Alternative Browsers Onto the iPhone. Sort of!
Technologizer — iphone4 The single worst thing about Apple’s capricious iPhone App Store policies has probably been the fact that it’s rejected some applications on the grounds that they compete with Apple’s own offerings –including third-party browsers. Now the company is approving some alternative browsers , including  Edge Browser  (a browser without space-hogging navigation bars),  Incognito  (private browsing),  Shaking Web  (which compensates for shaky hands by adjusting the display), and  WebMate:Tabbed Browser  (which queues up links in new tabs). ...

iPhone Opens to Some 3rd-Party Web Browsers, But Not Mobile Firefox
Wired: Epicenter — ... iPhone-specific port. If Google were to simply replace certain homegrown elements of Chrome with Safari’s equivalent (like, for example, the Javascript rendering engine) it could, theoretically anyway, find a home in the App Store. But given the complexity of retooling the code behind Chrome (which so far doesn’t even exist on the Mac platform, let alone in mobile-optimized form) and the limited market gain that such an app might make, we wouldn’t hold our breath. [via MacRumors] See Also: Another Competing iPhone App ...

Around the Web 1.14.09: Yahoo management shuffle, Blockbuster video downloads, Comcast's Twitter man
L.A. Times Tech Blog — ... Scripting News -- Meet Comcast's Twitter man, the most famous customer service manager in the world. Business Week -- Ex-Yahoo executive Dan Rosensweig joins Adobe board. MarketWatch -- Google start a reseller program for Gmail, Google Docs and other software. Venture Beat -- Apple finally lets other companies' Web browsers into the App Store. MacRumors -- And now for your moment of T-shirt zen. Shirt-Fight -- ...

Apple suddenly allowing 3rd party web browsers in App Store
Obsessable News Feed — ... Conversations: Apple Allows 3rd Party Web Browsers in App Store [MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors] ...

Apple Allows Third Party Web Browsers for iPhone on App Store
iPodObserver — ... . The release of these browsers in the App Store represents a policy change of some sort, as browsers have heretofore fallen under the category of apps that duplicate functionality on the iPhone. MacRumors first spotted the apps, and noted that though they were just released, the dates on the apps go back to their original submission dates (for instance, October 13th, 2008 for Edge Browser). ChannelWeb ...

Third-party apps enhance web browsing for iPhone, iPod touch
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Earlier this week, there was a sudden influx of web browsing applications in the App Store. Mac Rumors points out that some of them, most notably Edge Browser [ ...

iPhone Allows Third Party Browsers : Google Chrome iPhone On The Way?
Search Engine Journal — ... Apple’s iPhone Apps Store has opened the iPhone to third party web browsers over the past day and developers are taking aim at iPhone users according to MacRumors.com. ...

Apple Begins To Allow Third-Party Browsers On iPhone; Not That You Have Ever Heard Of Any Of Them
mocoNews — ... ) was restricting browsing on the iPhone to its own browser—Safari, but over the past 24 hours, third-party Web browsers have started to pop-up in the iPhone App store, reports MacRumors.com. Before you get too excited, we aren't talking about big well-known brand names, like Opera, Internet Explorer or Firefox, so, it's unclear if Apple now has an open-door policy to all browsers, or if approvals are being granted on a limited basis. Previously, Web browsing applications were not approved because Apple said they fell into the category of ...

Third-Party Browsers Emerge for iPhone
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... the iPhone SDK agreement, which was recently published on WikiLeaks. "No interpreted code may be downloaded and used in an Application except for code that is interpreted and run by Apple's Published APIs and built-in interpreter(s)."  So unless Apple revises its terms of service for its SDK, we won't see any browsers mind-blowingly different from Safari. Nonetheless, less restriction is generally more than welcome when it comes to Apple.  Apple Allows 3rd Party Web Browsers into App Store [MacRumors] ...

Meta Data: Apple's Browser Trap
Forbes.com: Technology News — ... ) began distributing third-party Web browers for its iPhone and iPod Touch through its App Store this week (hat tip to MacRumors, which first noticed this unannounced change ). Apple, however, is picking and choosing the browser applications it will distribute with care: The applications released this week were ...

Third-Party Browsers Make Way into App Store
Mac|Life all RSS Feed — [image] In the last day, Apple has begun to approve third-party web browsing apps for the iPhone. A slew of web browsing apps have hit the App Store, with original submission dates from as far back as October of last year. Though Apple has made no official statement, there is some speculation that all this time the browser applications were actually awaiting approval. There is specualtion that browser apps were blocked by Apple because they replicated features already available on the iPhone. They must have changed their minds. Regardless there are a variety of browser ...

Third-Party Browsers Are Available in the App Store
Mobilewhack.com — ... the air! And these are: - Edge Browser (Free) - No loss of screen real estate to the address or navigation bars. - Incognito ($1.99) - Now you can browse without leaving a history of any kind. - WebMate:Tabbed Browser ($0.99) - Web Mate simplifies browsing by queuing up all the links you click on, then allowing you to view them one by one when you’re ready. - Shaking Web ($1.99) - adds a sophisticated algorithm to compensate for small hand shaking to allow for easier reading. via macrumors Tags: ...

Browsing the App Store: More Ways To iSurf The Web
iSmashPhone - Turn your Phone into your MyPhone — ... programs at the end of '08. Apple had previously disallowed third-party browser apps, charging they "duplicated functionality" of existing iPhone apps.  While the current flood of home-crufted web readers is encouraging, don't expect the sudden appearance of iPhone-ready versions of Opera, Firefox, or (heaven forbid) Google's Chrome -- the iPhone App SDK still has too many restrictions to permit anything more than a stripped-down version of these Safari alternatives. [Via MacRumors] ...