Apple, on its Hot News page on October 19, announced that they will be providing a software development kit (SDK) for the iPhone, as well as for the iPod touch. We noticed that Apple highlighted the following in their announcement:
“It will take until February to release an SDK because we’re trying to do two diametrically opposed things at once—provide an advanced and open platform to developers while at the same time protect iPhone users from viruses, malware, privacy attacks, etc. This is no easy task. Some claim that viruses and malware are not a problem on mobile phones—this is simply not true. There have been serious viruses on other mobile phones already, including some that silently spread from phone to phone over the cell network. As our phones become more powerful, these malicious programs will become more dangerous. And since the iPhone is the most advanced phone ever, it will be a highly visible target.”
Naturally, Intego will be following these developments very closely, to help ensure that the iPhone remains safe and secure.
Note: Daring Fireball has an excellent analysis of the questions and issues relative to this announcement.
