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OmniFocus coming for the iPhone

Posted by Ken Case on 03.06.08 @ 5:36 AM File Under: iPhone, Mysterious New Products, OmniFocus

A few hours ago, Apple announced the iPhone SDK!  We're still trying to download it (Apple's servers are overloaded), but it looks like it has all the features we were hoping for.

We're eager to get started on our first iPhone app—and, yes, that first app will be…  OmniFocus.

(Now to find out just exactly what we'll be able to do!)

 

Comments

  1. SkylarP

    03.06.08 5:46 AM

    I'm sure that I speak for many when I say: “Woo hoo!”

  2. wills

    03.06.08 6:19 AM

    oh. my. gawd

  3. Chris

    03.06.08 6:40 AM

    Will the iTunes Store be the only Source for iPhone/iPod Touch Applications? In other words will we really have to wait till June? Ahhh…so long! Can't wait for OF on my iPod!


    Never mind! Go for it! And remember iPod Touch Users without connection everywhere!

  4. Chucky

    03.06.08 6:44 AM

    Dammit!  I was sure your first iPhone app was going to be OmniDiskSweeper Mobile.

  5. jon maddox

    03.06.08 7:02 AM

    what about sync? did we hear anything today about third parties ability to sync data over? this is KEY

  6. Darin

    03.06.08 7:07 AM

    Excellent.  My colleague and I bought omnifocus because we assumed Omni would do this and it would make perfect sense to do.

  7. Sid

    03.06.08 7:51 AM

    “...and, yes, that first app will be… OmniFocus.”


    Reason enough to get an iPhone!  I can't wait!

  8. Will

    03.06.08 8:05 AM

    The real issue is whether this can be wrapped up with some sort of sync solution.  I can see it working any number of ways.  Perhaps miPhone finds my laptop over bonjour and syncs the latest omnifocus tasks back and forth.


    Ideally, OmniTeam gets SyncServices built-in, and accessed directly form the iPhone, not having to be tethered and using iSync, blech.  That would be *killer*!! To be able to have all my tasks on my work machine, home laptop, and iPhone would be the ultimate.  Frankly, I'd pay for 3 licenses, just for that feature.

  9. BZ

    03.06.08 8:06 AM

    YES! Go Omni. I just hate that I have to wait until June. But go anyway!

  10. Tim Hannigan

    03.06.08 8:31 AM

    Awesome!

    OmniFocus is already pretty sweet.

    If you can get this ready in time for 3G iPhone, I'll be the first in line!

  11. Fox

    03.06.08 9:18 AM

    I am EXTREMELY EXCITED! I can't wait! THANK YOU! :-)

  12. Ken Case

    03.06.08 9:35 AM

    Chris: From what I've seen so far, the only authorized way for third parties to get software onto the iPhone is through iTunes.  (Sadly, this might mean that there will be no good way for us to get customer feedback during our development process like we've typically done in our sneaky peek and beta cycles.)


    Jon Maddox / Will: For OmniFocus 1.1, we're adding the ability to synchronize through a WebDAV server, such as .Mac.  What this means for the iPhone app is that you'll be able to do live synchronization over the air without having to be anywhere near your Mac.

  13. John Irvine

    03.06.08 11:24 AM

    I worship you.


    No.  Really.


    OmniFocus on my phone with an over-the-air sync?


    I worship you.

  14. Walt

    03.06.08 11:45 AM

    This… is what will get me to buy Omnifocus. To-Do is no good without me carrying it with me on my iPhone and syncing it with the desktop version. I totally quit paying attention to it to OF, and will resume once an iPhone version is available. Same goes for Omniweb. Since iPhone, I've quit using it because of bookmark syncing (only syncs with Safari).

  15. [...] coming to the iPhone: OmniFocus. The ink was barely dry and the guys at The Omni Group were already announcing an iPhone application for OmniFocus. I like OmniFocus, but my big problem is that I don’t get [...]

  16. Gavin Weld White

    03.06.08 12:40 PM

    Awesome!  I will gladly sign up for the beta-test group if you run another one.

  17. Gavin Weld White

    03.06.08 12:44 PM

    And then I read the bit about iTunes preventing the usual user-feedback-loop.  Oh well.


    If you figure out a workaround (such as in-person installation at your offices in Seattle, for which I would totally make the trip) let us know.

  18. Mark S

    03.06.08 1:28 PM

    Can dev/beta versions of apps be posted on a website and loaded in via the dev tools for the iPhone as binaries (i.e. no source being visible)?


    I'd love to help test this app if such a procedure is at all possible!


    -Mark, an OF user since the beginning of the public beta

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  20. unleashthesnake

    03.06.08 6:38 PM

    Fantastic News!


    Please also, at some point, work on OmniOutliner for the iPhone b/c it is THE perfect app for taking notes and organizing ideas.

  21. Tom

    03.06.08 9:01 PM

    LOL at the people who think that the app will be done by June 08.

  22. Tom

    03.06.08 9:04 PM

    But this distribution method will be great for Omni and other independent developers. You will see a lot less pirated software on the iPhone and millions of consumers who will actually consider paying for software for the first time in their lives.

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  25. John

    03.07.08 3:00 AM

    Ken: Here's an idea.  You'll likely need a new version of desktop OF to support iPhone and desktop syncing.  So give the beta versions for both away for free ( zero cost on the App Store ) with sync functionality timeouts on the desktop version to promote regular updates.  Then when you're ready with the production release for both, fix it so the desktop production version only syncs with the iPhone production version. 


    And if in the future you can work out how multiple users can share and sync projects via .Mac, then my wife and I would be delighted :)

  26. Ross

    03.07.08 4:21 AM

    This make synchronization OmniFocus' #1 priority.  Having OF on any mobile device by itself isn't nearly as useful as taking your tasks with you wherever you are.

  27. Simon

    03.07.08 6:20 AM

    Another request for iPod Touch integration - for those who live in countries without iPhone.  Thank you.  You rock.

  28. [...] … via the Omni Mouth Blog. [...]

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  30. Reid

    03.07.08 8:50 PM

    [Insert blissful dance here]

  31. J Thompson

    03.08.08 12:09 AM

    Ken, I may have a solution for you in terms of the AppStore breaking your usual SneakyPeek development cycle: why don't you register an “Enterprise” with Apple (costs a whopping $299/year) in order to distribute “internal” software direct from your own “Internal” AppStore?


    if you do go that route, I have to say that I personally would want to see some pretty clear guarantees that you guys couldn't pull that “remote wipe” routine on MY iPhone if I signed up as a beta-tester! ;-)


    J

  32. David McDonald

    03.08.08 3:51 AM

    Omnifocus for iPhone… RESULT!

    I know you guys were wanting this too, as I recall reading many of you use the iPhone yourselves. I just can't wait to see this running, syncing etc. on my iPhone. Be nice if this all synced through .Mac or some such, my ideal would be my Omnifocus tasks in sync and available on all my devices. Deep Joy!

  33. Yann

    03.08.08 6:05 AM

    I seriously CAN,T wait for that app! I can't… hurry! :P

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  36. Carsten

    03.10.08 2:10 AM

    wow cool - this is something at the top of my wishlist…


    if you are looking for alpha/beta tester contact me :-)

  37. Shalom

    03.10.08 4:02 AM

    Glorious! I'm breathless with anticipation for the ability to carry my OmniFocus info with me wherever my iPhone and I go. I can't wait for you to check put a green check on this project, Team OmniFocus!

  38. Matt

    03.10.08 4:42 AM

    OMG … this is the first thing I'm going to install onto my iphone! I'm speechless!

  39. Chris

    03.10.08 7:46 AM

    Yes, yes, yes!


    Another thing you guys should do is build an iPhone template for OmniGraffle ... would help us in making apps for the iPhone.  All the interface elements and what not.


    I would give much, much love and +5 mana!

  40. Ian

    03.10.08 7:56 PM

    SWEET!

  41. Rob

    03.11.08 2:31 PM

    I never got an iPod because I hate having to carry around all these different devices. After years of prayers, Apple has finally released what I always deemed to be the right features in a phone. (Now if only they would officially release it here in Thailand where I am currently living….)


    I've been putting off implementing a proper GTD-type system for the same reason. For that to be effective, I need something where I have access to capture thoughts and look at my tasks. For that, I need it to be on something I always have with me. That one thing is my phone. Great combination. Looking forward to learn more details about what you're building.


    I'm holding off on getting an OmniFocus license until I know what the iPhone version will do, how it ties into (if it does) the desktop version, if it will (please, no!) require a .mac account, when it will be available, etc.


    Promise me the world, sell me a license today ... :-)

  42. Mike Manh

    03.12.08 3:38 AM

    I am considering buying omnifocus right now, but I want to know that, if I buy it, will I have to shell out more to get it with the iPhone sync in June (I know I need some kind of gtd app, but the point of it for me is to eventually take it with me)? Will it be a bundle? Can I sync between my laptop and my desktop already?

  43. Dinah Sanders

    03.12.08 1:23 PM

    What a distinctly alluring notion!


    Where do I sign up for alerts on this project?

  44. きゅーり.jp

    03.13.08 1:03 AM

    OmniFocusを本格的に使い出して気づいたこと...


    OmniFocusはもともと大量のタスクを管理できるように作ってあって、たとえば、やるべきタスクなのだけどやるタイミングではないタスクというのを非表示にすることができるので、「た...

  45. Evan

    03.14.08 9:38 AM

    THANK YOU!!!

  46. Jon S

    03.14.08 1:32 PM

    I don't have an iPhone yet, but this is the app that will make it mandatory that I get one.

  47. Cardo

    03.15.08 8:07 AM

    Go forth and conquer!!!!!!!!!!!

  48. Andrew Mason

    03.16.08 5:47 AM

    Great news, love OmniFocus and cannot wait to take it with me on my iPhone. Interested to see how the sync issues pan out.

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  50. MacBernac

    03.16.08 7:45 AM

    Bring it ONNNNNN!!!!!!

  51. Jeff Bridges

    03.17.08 12:34 PM

    THIS is what will get me to buy an iPhone!  Bu-bye Blackberry Pearl, you were very good to me, but daddy needs a new pair of shoes!

  52. Brian

    03.19.08 8:13 AM

    Thank you very much! 


    And for those of you looking at this, check out the other Omni Apps - all very cool.  I use OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner a lot - very good planning tools.

  53. JLabaree

    03.19.08 10:35 PM

    To the good folks at Omni -


    Please consider a webapp for Outliner, too.  That would be a huge help and enable me to continue with my Omni-centric life.

  54. Raj

    03.27.08 6:40 AM

    Booh iPhone. OmniFocus on Symbian 60 please!

  55. kustav

    04.02.08 2:00 AM

    Is there any news on when OF for iPhone will be released?

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