Apple doubles iPhone’s 3G app download limit
Apple has apparently boosted the maximum size of an iPhone app download over 3G from 10 MB to 20 MB. Previously, users who wanted to download an app larger than 10 MB had to switch to a WiFi connection.
The most obvious reason for the limit in the first place was likely to preserve bandwidth. However, many have speculate that Apple has made the change in anticipation of the iPad, which is set to debut in late March.
The thinking behind that is iPad application downloads will be larger than typical iPhone apps populating Apple’s App Store. Due to its 9.7-inch screen, iPad apps will have to support higher-resolutions graphics, especially for games. In the meantime, it appears iPhone users will be able to enjoy downloading larger apps while on the go using 3G.
An Apple spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
For more:
- read this Wired article
- read this CNet article
I remember in the 80s when they told me that boys who smoked cannabis would grow breasts the size of oranges! Cannabis prohibition is their cash cow and legalizing it means they would not be able to stuff their prisons with nonviolent minorities!
It is also a glorified Kindle. Why buy the $500 Kindle when you can have an iPad that does a dozen more things as well, and has App access.
I will use your advice from now on. Jaap
very interesting