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Loren Brichter Explains How He Created Tweetie
I used to be a HUGE fan of Tweetie until Tweetie 2. Some of my favorite features were removed like the dark theme and I don’t really like the new retweet feature and the quote feature only lets you use “via” instead of “RT”. Anyway, this is a really kewl video from the developer speaking at Standford University back in May of 2009. It’s a kewl inside view to app developing and more support for why some apps should be paid and not free. Oh, and be prepared, it’s 30 minutes long.
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Redo – Task List You Can Reset
January 23, 2010 by Douglas
Filed under App Store, Redo, productivity, videos
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Price: $1.99 or Free (Lite Version) |
I had been looking for a long time, when I found this app, for a task list app I could use for repeating tasks. This way I don’t have to write my list over again or uncheck every task. Once you check off everything, you tap the refresh button in the bottom left and it resets the list. You can also make more than one list. You can drag around lists to reorder them and individual items within the lists. This is a big feature for me too because if a task suddenly becomes high priority I can drag it to the top.
The icon for the app supports badges and the number represents how many tasks are left in the currently opened list as default. You can make it show only lists you favorite or all lists or none.
Overall, I like this app because of it’s simplicity. It just works. This applications is on my first page of my iPhone.
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Peephole: Twitter Image Browser
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: $1.99 |
This is an awesome application if you are a tweeter 
It’s a quick way to access images that have been linked to in tweets. You can see images from trending topics, the public timeline, nearby users, your custom search terms, people you follow, and your favorites. Just select which group you want to see images from and you’ll see a screen full of thumbnails. There are some really nice filters you can place on the results like “remove duplicates” which works well when viewing trending topics. You can also remove retweets and @ replies. Once you tap on an image you see the image full screen with the avatar of the person who tweeted it and the first few lines of the tweet. You can scroll down for the full image, tap the picture to remove everything but the picture, and tap the avatar for more images tweeted by that user. One thing I think they could add here is the username before the tweet. Buttons across the bottom give you lots of features like emailing the photo, saving the image to your camera roll, replying, retweeting and following the user. You can also scroll back and forth through the pictures or hit the play button to see a slideshow. Finally there is a favorite button.
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Twitterrific
January 20, 2010 by Douglas
Filed under App Store, Twitterrific, social networking, twitter, videos
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: Free or $4.99 |
This is one of my most used apps among all apps on my iPhone, even including the stock apps. It probably ranks up there with text messaging for me. I used to really love Tweetie until the update to Tweetie 2 where some of my favorite features were removed. So I started to look around and then I found Twitterrific. There is a free version that is ad supported so check it out first to see if you like it before buying.
So there’s a lot I like about this app and a few things I don’t. I’ll start with the good. First, it’s beautiful. There’s a pretty good reason for this and it’s because it’s designers are the iconfactory. They are first, an icon design company and now develop iPhone apps. They’ve designed icons for Microsoft Vista and XP, Xbox, Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux, Macromedia, and even Walmart.
But, apps don’t need to just look good, they need to work well. Twitterrific has a ton of features:
• Manage multiple accounts, searches & trends
• Unified timeline displays replies, direct messages, favorites & more
• Filter timeline for different tweet types instantly
• Easily view conversation threads between users
• Customizable visual themes & layout styles
• Powerful tweet actions such as RT, URL shortening, email, text compression & others
• Wide range of advanced settings
• Much, much more!
The app flows really well through menus and it’s very intuitive. It really is my favorite twitter app right now but I do have some things I’d like to see change or added.
• When tweeting and wanting to @reply someone there needs to be an easy way quickly enter in someone’s username but just typing the @ and the first couple letters of the username. Right now you have to scroll through the list of people.
• Right now when you search for something and then want to reply you have to choose what twitter account you want to use. The searches should be accessed from withing each account, not the main menu. That way you can create custom searches for each account and you’re not limited to 3 choices of accounts when responding.
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Facebook Update 3.1 & 3.1.1 Adds Push Notifications, Contact Syncing & Lots of Bugs
A recent update (3.1) to the Facebook app was not so great for many. Personally mine would freeze after about 10 seconds of using the app. I removed the app and reinstalled and that seems to have fixed it. The new features in this update are push notifications and contact syncing. I seemed to get push notifications fine but contact syncing failed on the first try as did for some other friends. They too had issues with the app. One person couldn’t even get the app to open but again, reinstalling the app fixed the problem. Here are some other problems people were having that I found in the App Store reviews:
aclevelandjr: Awesome app but it erased my entire Google contacts list and I can’t get them to sync back… Beware!!!!!
DMB Fan 36: I’m happy to see a walk into new frontiers, but this address book sync thing seems to miss the mark in two basic places:
1) Facebook Links are sent over the contacts labeled as the default “Homepage” not a URL field called something more user friendly like “Facebook”. (the API let’s you do this easily)
2) Contact pictures are sent in a very small resolution! A picture with a quality of at least the iPhone screen res should be used instead. Most facebook contact photos have a nice higher res picture behind them. When a phone call comes in or goes out you get a silly little postage stamp instead of a nice full screen image like pictures chosen on the phone itself.
Tigger H.: Great concept, poor execution. The new “sync” feature decided to sync random facebook users I am not even friends with to difference phone contacts of mine.. Some profile pictures are on more then one contact.. Many contacts facebooks are not even remotely close to being theirs… I just wish i did not touch that sync button….
D4VIDS: I just updated my facebook and hit the sync friends button…big mistake!!! Now my fb won’t even load and it keeps crashing. Not a very good update
Shiftmaze
This new game is pretty simple. You slide the maze pieces around to help the guy escape. You can also double tap to guide him where to go once you create a path. It starts getting harder when you add enemies wandering around and when the maze shifts on it’s own. It’s only $0.99 and was released on Dec 18th, 2009.
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Video review by dailyappshow.com.
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Engadget Releases iPhone App
Engadget has released a very nice iPhone app that gives access to their blog. It has a very nice design and does a lot more than just display blog posts. Something I’m excited about is the interface for when they live blog. Here are some of the features:
• A non-stop, daily stream of all the news on Engadget, Engadget Mobile, and Engadget HD
• See features, reviews, unboxings, and hands-on coverage as it happens
• Check out photo galleries of the latest gadgets
• Watch streaming video of “The Engadget Show” without leaving the app
• Share news, photos, videos, and other tech stories via Twitter, Facebook, and e-mail
• Get quick access to the Engadget Podcast
• Use the in-app option to tip Engadget on breaking news
• Commenting fully supported
• Saving feature to bookmark articles and view while offline
• Integrated mini web browser for viewing web content without leaving the app
• Intuitive and clear interface
SongSuggest – Song Suggestions for Worship Leaders (ON SALE $0.99)
December 28, 2009 by Douglas
Filed under App Store, SongSuggest, productivity
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: $0.99 |
As my full time job I’m a Technology Manager for a church. When I saw this app I just had to write about it. I’ve been waiting to ask for a demo copy so I can do a review but I noticed that the app is on sale for $0.99 down from $5.99. The sale only goes until December 31st, 2009.
The app is a database of worship songs categorized by theme, key and tempo. The need for this app comes from the developer’s own experience. They were not iPhone app developers but needed an app that would suggest songs based on the message that was being preached. Sometimes at the end of a message, it’s good to be flexible to what the speaker is highlighting in their message. After networking with others, they released the app in the beginning of December. Read more
N.O.V.A, by Gamelot, Hits the App Store
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Price: $6.99 |
Gameloft’s N.O.V.A (Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance), a first person shooter game, has hit the App Store. Below are some screenshots, a demo video and some info about the game. It is available in the App Store for $6.99.
James Cameron’s Avatar Hits App Store
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: $9.99 |
Yesterday Avatar, a game based on the James Cameron’s film, was released in the App Store. We first told you about the upcoming game a month ago with a preview trailer. The game is now available in the App Store for $9.99.
For more info on the game check out avatariphonegame.com
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Gameloft Joins in the Holiday Spirit of Game Sales – 7 Games on Sale
It seems that Gameloft has also decided to jump on the “Christmas Game Sale” bandwagon and has put seven of their games on sale until December 22nd. Below is the list of games and their prices.
- Shrek Kart – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Brain Challenge – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Castle Frenzy – $0.99 (down from $1.99)
- Terminator Salvation: The Official Game – $0.99 (down from $2.99)
- Real Tennis 2009 – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
- Castle of Magic – $0.99 (down from $1.99)
- Real Soccer 2010 – $0.99 (down from $4.99)
Last Ten Games on Sale for “25 Games ‘Til Xmas Sale”
EA Mobile has decided to put ten games on sale until the end of their “25 Game ‘Til Xmas Sale” promotion. You can get the following games, for the prices listed below, until the end of the sale. I’m not sure if they will also continue to release daily games on sale or if these are the final ten. Some of these game have already been on sale, some have not.
Spore Origins ($1.99)
Snood ($0.99)
Auditorium ($0.99)
Sudoku ($0.99)
Connect 4 ($0.99)
Anytime Pool ($0.99)
Zombies & Me ($0.99)
Jewel Quest Mysteries ($1.99)
Mystery Mania ($.99)
Command & Conquer Red Alert ($4.99)
EA Mobile’s Battleship Hits the App Store
December 14, 2009 by Brooke
Filed under App Store, Battleship, Games
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Price: $2.99 |
Today EA Mobile released Battleship. It is a two player game that can be played via WiFi and Bluetooth. It includes both the classic gameplay and a Salvo Mode. The app is available for $2.99.
25 Games ‘Til Xmas – Auditorium $0.99 (down from $2.99)
December 14, 2009 by Brooke
Filed under App Store, Auditorium
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: $0.99 (down from $2.99) |
Today’s EA Mobile game on sale for their 25 Days ‘Til Xmas sale is Auditorium. Auditorium is a unique musical puzzle game. You can pick it up for $0.99 down from it’s original price of $2.99.
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CAN YOU BUILD HARMONY?
As fans of this unique, award-winning puzzle game know, AUDITORIUM is all about the experience. Tranquil yet tantalizing. Puzzling but peaceful…Play it, and you’ll understand.
SYNCHRONIZE SIGHT & SOUND
To play, guide a “Flow” of particles into audio containers. Your objective? Create a harmonic convergence of color, light, and music. It’s a simply captivating challenge.
DIRECT & PROTECT YOUR “FLOW”
Utilize intuitive touchscreen controls to attract, repel, or deflect your Flow. Avoid obstacles that can disrupt…
EXPLORE, ENGAGE, ESCAPE
Explore the game. Engage with the artful graphics and high-quality audio. Grasp AUDITORIUM’s sophisticated simplicity. Strategize or relax… orchestrate your own little escape.
PLAY, REPLAY & MASTER THE CHALLENGE
Play through 5 ACTS with up to 7 levels in each. With several solutions to all 25 levels, AUDITORIUM is richly enjoyable.
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WANT TO KEEP THE HARMONY GOING?
Purchase additional Movements for a great, low price from the in-game store. Each new Movement features more challenging Acts, new concepts, colors and themes.
Police Scannner 1.2.2 Update
December 12, 2009 by Douglas
Filed under App Store, Medical, Police Scanner
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Available In: App Store | |
Price: $2.99 |
A recent update to an application called Police Scanner got my attention to the app. Although it’s been out since March of this year, I’ve never seen it. With over 100,000 apps in the App Store I’m not sure now that happens. /sarcasm I checked out the app and read that I could check out if stations were available in my area before I purchased the app. You just visit radioreference.com and you can find your area. Awesome for me because city, county and highway patrol are all available in my area.
A great feature of this app is the near me option. This uses your current location to find scanner streams near you. This becomes very useful when traveling and you can even favorite channels and see them in a separate list. Also very useful, and one of the recent updates, is a list of police codes commonly used when communicating back to dispatch. The stream continues when you move around the app so can keep listening while viewing the codes.
Of course, if you’re jailbroken, this app gets even better with backgrounder. The app runs great in the back ground and runs fine on 3G and even EDGE connection.
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