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Doom game creator suggests Apple embarrassed about iPhone gaming
John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, described working with Apple as a "rollercoaster ride," and suggested that company executives are not happy about the popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple App Store Takes One Tiny Step Toward Transparency
wired.com — Taking a small step toward openness, Apple is rolling out a brand new way for iPhone developers to track the status of apps they’ve submitted to the App Store. While it may not sound like much, the move gives iPhone developers reason to ... (more) Apple App Store Takes One Tiny Step Toward Transparency
Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival
Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival
online.wsj.com — DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI Satoru Iwata , the president of Nintendo Co., is a self-proclaimed Apple Inc. fan. He carries an iPhone and uses a Mac laptop. So when Mr. Iwata says Nintendo and Apple aren't competitors, he should know what he's talking about. ... (more) Apple Emerges as Nintendo's Game Rival
Carmack: Working With Apple Is a Rollercoaster Ride
kotaku.com — John Carmack has a long history working with Apple on gaming products, not all of it positive. "My relationship with Apple has been long standing, but it's a rollercoaster ride," he told Kotaku. "I'll be invited up on stage for a keynote one month ... (more) Carmack: Working With Apple Is a Rollercoaster Ride
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Apple Not Fond of iPhone Gaming
Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, Themes, Downloads, and more! | ModMyi.com - 4,711,751,911 — ... dragging its feet on developing the run-away popularity of gaming on the iPhone and iPod Touch is because, as some suspected, Apple doesn't really like the idea of their Juggernaut mobile devices becoming dominant platforms for mobile video gaming. Over time, subtle hints are being dropped by those working closely with Apple that the folks in Cupertino are becoming increasingly more irritated by the references to Apple's iPhone/iPhone as popular gaming systems. From Apple Insider: ...

Apple Looking For AAA game developer for in-house iPhone team
The Iphone Spot — ... But John Carmack, creator of the classic PC game Doom, recently said he believes that Apple is uncomfortable with the growing popularity of games on the iPhone and iPod touch. He said he believes Apple executives would prefer the hardware to be taken more seriously. ...

Linkpost | 11.15.2009
TechBlog — Linkpost | 11.14.2009 | Main November 15, 2009 Linkpost | 11.15.2009 • Apple Wins Like a Champ - Psystar is Toast -- What?  You're Surprised? - For the most part, Psystar gets its head handed to it on a plate by a federal judge. There are still some issues to decided, but it doesn't look good for the Mac clone maker. • Apple looks to hire AAA game developer for in-house iPhone team - Even though Apple may be a little embarrassed that the iPhone/iPod Touch does so well with games. Also Apple Reverses Decision, Approves iPhone App Showing ...

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