Archive for August, 2010

Designing Great iPhone Apps

Designing Great iPhone AppsSo you’ve got an idea for an iPhone app–along with everyone else on the planet. Now, with “Tapworthy”, you can learn to set your app apart with elegant design, efficient usability, and a healthy dose of personality. Continue reading »

Building the Realtime User Experience

Building the Realtime User ExperienceThe Web is increasingly happening in realtime. With websites such as Facebook and Twitter leading the way, users are coming to expect that all sites should serve content as it occurs–on smartphones as well as computers. Continue reading »

Pocket Karaoke

Zentertain has announced the release and immediate availability of Pocket Karaoke 1.0 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. Pocket Karaoke is a revolutionary music app that allows you to sing Karaoke and record your singing voice with all your iPod songs. You simply choose a song from your iPod library, and the app will remove the singer’s voice automatically. Then you’ll be able to sing along with the instrumental-only music and your voice will be recorded. After you record a song, you will be able to play it with the speaker or headset and show off to your friends.
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Best iPad Games & Apps

IPads House made a list of the most popular iPad gaming applications of the week both to be paid for and free available at present through the iTunes store. The newcomer Fruit Ninja HD gives way to the leading Hemisphere’s Osmos and Chillingo’s Modern Conflict.
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SuperContainer for FileMaker Go

360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer and innovator, has announced the immediate availability of SuperContainer 2.75, which has been optimized to support FileMaker Go on iPhone and iPad. The update does not require any programming or database changes for existing SuperContainer users.
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WikiHow

We are all familiar with Wikipedia, but what if you want to do something? This site probably tells you how.
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Credit Card Reader for iPhone and iPod touch

Missing Manual PhoneTransact has introduced Credit Card Reader for iPhone and iPod touch, their plug-in hardware accessory which allows the user to swipe credit cards, enabling secure and efficient credit card transactions. The Reader’s sleeve design fits snugly and plugs in to the 30 pin charging connector of the iPhone or iPod touch, providing bi-directional card reading meeting ANSI/ISO standards. When used with PhoneTransact’s iMerchant Pro Credit Card Terminal app, the system works with any merchant account. To receive swipe discount rates the merchant account must be set up for “Card Present” transactions.
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Phishing and cybercrime Aug 9

DO NOT CLICK spam and phishing email The saga continues … and there’s a new Facebook attack that started last night, so be very careful not to click links in Facebook mail! This week : *StarCraft 2 Phishing Scams Deploying Via Email * Why you shouldn’t store and process medical records online * Phishing gang given court date * Phishers nab 10,000 bank accounts * Zeus botnet plundering the masses and snatching certificates * Web attacks can find where you live * Antivirus Software: Do You Really Need It? * Hackers Birth Automated Phishing Kit that Never Dies … and more

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iPad news, views, reviews

iPad News, reviews, views, and new stuff This week’s iPad piece looks at * how other high-tech gadget trends differ by region * Doubt Clouds Windows Tablets vs. iPad, Android * Jailbreak for iPad, iPhone on iOS 4: JailbreakMe; unlock soon * Samsung Galaxy tablet aims its sights on Apple iPad * Apple iPad Mini and iPhone 5: Expectations * Apple to issue patch for browser flaw * This Is Your Grandfather’s IPad * Gizmo | Meet the rivals for Apple’s iPad’s tablet * Apple Adds Email-Based FaceTime Support in iOS 4.1 Beta 3 … and more

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Getting Started with Processing

Learn computer programming the easy way with ProcessingLearn computer programming the easy way with Processing, a simple language that lets you use code to create drawings, animation, and interactive graphics. Programming courses usually start with theory, but “Getting Started with Processing” by Processing founders Casey Reas and Ben Fry lets you jump right into creative and fun projects.

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Soulver 2.0

Missing Manual I recently got Soulver for the Mac, but there are also versions for the iPad and iPhone. It helps you work things out. It’s quicker to use than a spreadsheet, and smarter and clearer than a traditional calculator. It is used to play around with numbers, do “back of the envelope” quick calculations, and solve day-to-day problems.
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iPad Security Case

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The iPad Security Case has quickly become a market favorite, and newPCgadgets best selling new product introduction. The cushioned black leather case with adjustable stand and 2-digit combination lock, provides the features that consumers have been looking for. As a nice touch, the built in microfiber cleaning cloth allows owners to keep their iPad screen clean.
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Guide for StarCraft II Units and Buildings Arrives

Missing Manual iGameGuides, maker of comprehensive game guides for mobile devices, today released an unofficial Guide for StarCraft II Units and Buildings for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The Guide for StarCraft II Units and Buildings includes a 12,000 word guide written by Chris Jensen, author of over 30 books for Prima, Sybex and Brady.
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10 Google Services that you don’t know

The actual title to this article by Saikat Basu on MakeUseOf is “10 Google Services That Don’t Get the Limelight They Deserve.”
Probably more accurate but too long. Several of these I did not know about.
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Five new iWeb Templates

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iWeb Themes Park, the exclusive developer of innovative and original web design solutions, today is pleased to introduce five new iWeb Themes for Apple’s web design application. The new and awesome iWeb themes, Direction, Green Success, Megaphone, Orange Wave and Park, is a significant leap forward for building modern, high quality and fashionable websites.
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