http://smstextnews.disqus.com/Daily news and opinion for 250,000 industry executives and mobile fanaticsenTue, 15 Jul 2008 08:33:43 -0000http://www.smstextnews.com/2008/07/apple_app_store_impressive_first_week.html#comment-895647This has to be the second most important part of the iPhone party (I think that we can all agree that the handset itself is nothing new). Real people freely spending real money to download real apps.<br><br>Last time I was at an Unlimited Drinks, circulating as you do, I wondered quietly as I had a really bright developer tell me their technology plans: how much easier will you business plan be if you can sell the client app for £5? Getting cash inflow on day-plus-one after launch will make a lot of business plans switch to black from red (especially as you don't have to manage your own receipting). <br><br>Apple have done something truely revolutionary here. it's not about the technology its about creating a market.<br><br>PS: I know that Palm did it in the mobile sector first but they don't count anymore.juliancoolingTue, 15 Jul 2008 08:33:43 -0000