A report has surfaced uncovering the first official reference to an iPhone 1.1.4 firmware update that may be released in tandem with Apple's SDK applications. The message was posted via the Tiny Code website and tipped to Macenstein.
"Tiny Code no longer produces fixes or applications for firmware 1.1.3. We can't say much, but we are working with Apple and with their SDK for the next firmware release and SDK applications and we shouldn't be missed for long." Source: KellyTM Tiny Code
The message loosely implies that applications created with the new iPhone SDK will require another firmware update in order to run. That should offer an interesting new chapter in the Apple cat and mouse game they've been playing with iPhone jailbreak hackers.
According to AppleInsider, Tiny Code removed part of the message included earlier on it's website, "We will no longer update our Installer.app repo for legality reasons and you should see us soon on iTunes." It appears that Apple is planning to manage and distribute software for the iPhone and iPod touch written with its Software Developers Kit (SDK) through the iTunes Store. More update speculation and rumors to follow.
[UPDATE: iPhone 1.1.4 Update Released] 2-26-08
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