July 20, 2007: Just a month after the original iPhone went on sale, an unknown hacker hiding under the nickname Nightwatch compiled and launched the first third-party application for the new device.
The software solution called “Hello World” in this case acted more as a possible concept for the near future than a serious tool. However, at that time, Apple was not yet ready for such innovations.
The application, which simply flashes the words “Hello World” on the screen, echoed a past promotional initiative by Steve Jobs when he used the “Hello, I’m Macintosh” voice greeting to demonstrate the Macintosh 128K.
Hello World: The first third-party app that unlocks potential for the iPhone
Back in 2007, an unknown hacker nicknamed Nightwatch revealed the future potential of the iPhone by creating the “Hello World” program code. By simply displaying the words “Hello World” on the screen, he caused a big sensation long before Apple launched its official App Store and iPhone SDK. As you know, at that time, Steve Jobs was categorically against any actions in this direction.
The heated debate that raged within the company eventually led to the admission of third-party applications into Apple’s closed software territory. However, it took a long time for the board of directors to convince Steve Jobs to open the doors of his App Store, as he insisted that the iOS platform should remain closed to third-party applications.
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