• 14:18 - 16:31
Episode 258: Perceptron
Steve Jobs History, AT&T Partnership and Developer Account Delays
Adam Curry recalls meeting Steve Jobs during the iPod Touch era and witnessing his frustration over Wi-Fi protocol issues. Jobs originally resisted the idea of an App Store, preferring web apps, and only partnered with AT&T out of necessity for the iPhone launch. Current developers are facing months-long waits for account approvals, a significant downturn from previous years.