Apple announces third-party software details for iPhone

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Apple used WWDC as the stage to announce a third-party development solution for the iPhone, putting to rest concerns that the handset would be a closed platform. Calling it a "sweet solution" for developers to get their wares onto iPhones across the globe without sacrificing stability or security, Apple is using its full Safari-based browser to let folks code up true, Web 2.0-compatible apps that can be accessed and updated on developers' own servers. Though any apps that third-party developers put together will run under Safari, they'll be totally customizable and maintain the platform's unique look and feel. Better yet, they won't require any special SDK -- Jobs claims that a working knowledge of modern web standards is all we'll need to code up custom iPhone goodies to our hearts' content.