Re: [AD] iphone 4.0

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On April 8, 2010, Matthew Leverton wrote:
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Peter Hull <peterhull90@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Just wondering, does Allegro 5 count as a 'compatibility layer'?
> > 
> >  http://daringfireball.net/2010/04/iphone_agreement_bans_flash_compiler
> 
> Even the previous wording: "3.3.1 — Applications ... must not use or
> call any private APIs" makes Allegro illegal.

I'm pretty sure that meant private iPhone apis.

> Now it's even more
> clear: "Applications that link to Documented APIs through an
> intermediary translation or compatibility layer or tool are
> prohibited."

> And yes, you could make a claim that you are just including Allegro as
> your project itself, but it doesn't really matter. Mr. Jobs can do
> whatever he wants when it comes to accepting or rejecting your
> application. Welcome to the future!
> 
> The practical enforcement is probably such that they don't want
> "generic" apps to make it to the iPhone. If you are forced to develop
> a true iPhone app, you'll have less time to make an app for a
> competitor's phone.
> 
> --
> Matthew Leverton
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