I think the song that Steve Jobs quoted at the introduction for the Macintosh was "The Times They Are A-Changin" by Bob Dylan.
I think that change is coming, again; most likely not good news for the under-par iPhone app developer.
With the touted "over 140,000" apps available on the iTunes app store, it's nearly impossible to choose the specific app for your needs (without actually knowing the name). Seriously, do a search for doodle apps and try to sift through the results.
In order for Apple to keep the hold they have on the app store market, they'll need to do a better job regulating the apps that are posted to the store. I know there's already a regulatory process for putting apps on the store, but the library has become so large and full of choices, the content isn't easily browsed.
Sure they have recommended apps, and other categories to browse, but really.... How many farting apps are there up there? Choose your flavor (pun intended).
I foresee Apple being far more discriminant with the applications that are posted to the store in the not-to-distant future.
Of course, this is all speculation; but when iPhone development becomes common curriculum in 1st grade, how many apps will appear then?
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