A) It doesn't sync with iTunes.. because this is not Apple. If you want Apple.. you got the wrong phone.

B) We need more information relating to your podcast problem to properly diagnose. "It won't run" doesn't help us much. How are you trying to do it? Where are you getting the podcasts from?

C) Development will come for the device as more people come to the device. We already have a decent founding of developers here for it, but we won't be seeing the millions of apps the iPhone has for a while. You're comparing an app market that is 3-4 years old to one thats.. 2 months?

D) This device, out of the box, is 100% more functional than any iPhone or other device for one reason..... Easy Debian. If you get that to work... you have access to thousands of desktop software on your phone.

Note there.. I said desktop software.. not phone software. This is a mobile computer with linux that can make phone calls.. not a mobile phone that pretends to be useful.