I finally got the letter from Apple's lawyers. The following is the content of the letter (some parts removed for privacy):

Re: iPhone Interface on a Pocket PC

Dear Sir:

We represent Apple Inc. (“Apple”) in intellectual property enforcement matters and are writing to you regarding the recent Internet articles and postings about what you claim is a clone of the interface of Apple's iPhone product.

In addition to seeking patent protection, Apple is also the owner of various U.S. and international intellectual property and other enforceable rights covering the iPhone, including its design, software, display, icons and interface.

Because we believe the software program that you say you authored and describe as an “iPhone interface clone” is an infringement of Apple's rights in violation of U.S. and international laws, and because you may make the software commercially or shareware available, it is in both of our interests that you clearly understand that Apple takes matters of this kind very seriously, and is prepared to takes steps that are necessary to protect its rights.

While we appreciate your attention to the iPhone, in consideration of Apple's rights, which you appear to anticipate exist in your Internet postings, we request that you promptly: (i) cease the development and distribution of this software, (ii) take steps to remove any postings of the software or videos featuring the software from any website or server under your control, and (iii) destroy any portion of the software that infringes Apple’s rights or otherwise violates applicable law.

We appreciate your prompt cooperation and compliance with this letter.

Sincerely,


David J. Miclean

DJM/dma

So this is the end I guess. I'll be removing all the photos from my site so if you want to see them don't come looking for it here. You won't find them. Sad to say, this has caused me quite some trouble over the past week, especially with my host. My monthly bandwidth of 10GB was used up in 4 days. I can't release the software anymore so I hope all of you have found some inspiration here and try to make your own interface at your own risk. I'm sure some of you will beat me to making that iphone scrolling playlist thingy ;)

However, if you're late and you missed out on all the pictures and videos and no other site in the world has those anymore, here's a consolation (I seriously hope I don't get sued for this):


Note: Arrow on slider is in the opposite direction to prevent any copyright infringement on the upcoming iPhone.

That's roughly how it looked like. Except this version was written entirely on a piece of cut-out A4 paper using an ordinary 2B pencil ;)

The end.