Win a copy of Moodagent v2.0 for the iPhone!

By Cody Fink

We just reviewed Moodagent v2.0 a couple days ago (it’s still hot off the press), and the fine folks behind it were kind enough to pass along two promo codes for the ad-free version. Five dollars each, these moody little tokens are the ticket to well generated playlist.

Giveaway

Alright kids, we know you’ve got nothing better to do than chew through some tunes this weekend. To enter the contest, load up your favorite web, mobile, or desktop Twitter client, and Tweet the following:

“Win one of two copies of @Moodagent on @macstoriesnet http://mcstr.net/a1QsIt”

Leave a comment below with a link to your Tweet and you’re all set. The contest ends Tuesday, June 15th. Good luck!

iPhone 4 to Go on Sale at Wal-Mart

By Cody Fink

While I wouldn’t expect any extra low prices, the iPhone 4 will be populating your favorite Wal-Mart on June 24th. Best Buy is also expected to carry the phone on launch day, so pick the better of the two evils if you decide to venture amongst the Apple loyal.

[via CNET]

The Macally Bookstand, A Microfiber iPad Cover

By Cody Fink

I recently got my hands on a Macally Bookstand, which is a hot commodity right now. Apple’s own case isn’t bad – it seems some owners have better luck with it than others – but I wasn’t impressed with the sturdiness & balance of Apple’s stand. Instead, I wanted to opt for a svelte alternative that gave me access to the iPad’s entire screen. The Bookstand fits the bill nicely.

US Addressing Cybersecurity as a High Priority after AT&T Breach

By Cody Fink

It’s been all over the news – a breaking story at Gawker (in which Ryan Tate poorly labeled this as an Apple security breach) lead to the confusion and uproar of many as AT&T has failed to protect the privacy of their customers. With the iPad ICC ID’s and their owners on display with a simple PHP script, the US Federal Commissions is stepping up their game in order to address online security.

Publishers Losing Money on Developing iPad Apps, Will Scribd Save the Day?

By Cody Fink

Publishers may have an uphill battle to face when it comes to developing on the iPad. The entire business of Editorial magazines and newspapers is focused around something tangible – it’s focused on printed content. I assume that a lot of these traditional business are interested in developing and publishing content for the iPad (in an app), but don’t know how to approach the new, digital world. They are completely out of their league.

But for Wired, they’ve already been dealing in digital content for years. They have the advantage in understanding how customers will interact with digital products. As we’ve seen with Time’s latest demo, their digital magazine may become a navigational nightmare.

Moodagent v2.0, Sweetening the Sound

By Cody Fink

Moodagent is a playlist generator focused on flavor. Whether your mood be sweet or sour, Moodagent’s latest push to v2.0 improves an already great mood & match system which generates some particularly spectacular playlists. Adding social networking features for Facebook and Twitter, as well giving users the ability to chop up playlists, this new release has me stoked.

Redesigned Time Magazine Follows in Wired’s Footsteps

By Cody Fink

With Wired setting the bar for gorgeous, high-quality, interactive magazines on the iPad, Time shows us what they’ve cooked up. Though in Time’s case, there’s a lot going on in terms of navigation that makes it feel really cluttered. There’s too many ways you can interact with pages that don’t seem intuitive, but we’ll see.

I am most impressed with being able to view a map of the stories: that is really important to me. Equally as interesting is Wired’s comments system, which I wouldn’t expect from a magazine – do I really want read the same trollish comments I can online?

Considering I just cancelled my cable plan (why would you do such a thing!?), Time will be great for keeping an eye on the world around me so I don’t lose track of current events. I’m hopeful this will be out soon, and you can find a quick video after the break.

Write for the iPhone is a Minimalist Notepad

By Cody Fink

When we have ideas, all we want to do is Write. Write for the iPhone gives customers a distraction free environment with an excellent, constrained feature-set that only offers the necessary essentials. Let’s take a look after the break.

Recently Bought an iPhone 3GS? Get Cash Back

By Cody Fink

So you just bought an iPhone 3GS. It stings doesn’t it? You paid a premium for a now outdated phone. But not to worry, AT&T is willing to give you some cash back. ModMyi reports,

“We just got word from an MMi member inside AT&T that the carrier is going to offer a “one-time Customer Price Protection” for anyone who bought a 16GB or 32GB iPhone 3GS in the month before the price drop on June 7.”

Read the memo after the break.

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