When we think of a Finder replacement, Path Finder comes to mind as something that extends what we know and love. Other’s might think of ‘tabbed browsing’ as a useful extension, but what about replacing the Finder completely? Raskin does just that, giving you a scrollable platform of which you can easily preview files on your computer.
AT&T Discontinues the iPhone 3G
Well it was a good run at least. With AT&T no longer selling the iPhone 3G according to the Boy Genius Report, we can only expect the iPhone 3GS to claim the 3G’s current price point as the next iPhone makes its induction. And with 3G being discontinued so soon, we expect the next iPhone to make its way to market by the end of the month.
WirelessIris Focuses Multiple DSLR Cameras via iPhone
I’m not into photography or film, so I have no idea why focusing multiple DSLR cameras wirelessly would be beneficial when you can’t even look at what the hell you’re focusing - but don’t let my ignorance of such topics ruin a perfectly badass device. WirelessIris is an iPhone app that allows you to focus multiple lenses in conjunction with a receiver.
DeskAgent is a Formal iPad Dock
You may have your iPad resting its derriere on your desk dock, but as it sits lifelessly charging, have you ever considered giving it some purpose? Perhaps your official (wo)man-desk needs a bit of a classy clock to spice up the atmosphere.
New AT&T Plans and iPad 3G Shortage Incite Shopping Panic
Something AT&T didn’t expect when it changed their plans on Monday was the influx of customers who are now racing to purchase an iPad 3G in hopes of getting on the old $30 Unlimited plan, which ends June 7th. The New York Times reports that many customers are downright dissatisfied with AT&T’s new policies, and with the iPad 3G at a shortage, they’re panicking they’ll have to settle for presumably worse. Not wanting to lose potential customers, however, AT&T is considering allowing people to pre-purchase iPad 3G units and sign up for the plan they want as to alleviate people’s fears. Still, even if many are arguing that these plans are actually better for you, I argue that a savings in only $5 doesn’t constitute capped data; many customers (even if many are uninformed) are incredibly concerned about these new policies. AT&T, you may want to make a special exception for the iPad as to uphold the original strategy.
New Mac Mini Headed our Way?
One product I seriously considered before I purchased my Black Macbook had to be the Mac Mini. And I still think the Mac Mini is a rather overlooked machine that’s quite powerful on its own; I love its small form factor and green output. But recently they’re becoming slim pickings according to AppleInsider. With Apple slowly cutting off the air supply to the current model, can we expect to see a Mac Mini refresh?
You still can’t get iPhone to iPad Tethering
So AT&T has some new plans out. What you need to know is what exactly you can and can’t do with tethering. First (and maybe last) in this rundown is the fact that you cannot have your iPhone tether to your iPad for wireless wifi or bluetooth.
Cheap iPad Stands In the News (Again); We Recommend Something Better
I thought this had already been settled? Our friends over at TUAW have already talked stands to death. Again. And Again. And this floated around when the iPad came out. But John Gruber (whom I dearly admire) is just getting on the band wagon, and now everyone is gawking about cheap iPad stands galore. Of course we don’t want to feel left out, but we’re not for cheap or practical things. After all, a plastic stand doesn’t deserve to seat the magical aluminum and glass iPad. No ladies and gents, it needs a seat made promptly for a king.
Services in iPhone OS? Yes Please.
Currently, multitasking on the iPhone is a bit of a shamble, and many productivity killers will still remain even as iPhone OS 4 rolls out onto devices. The biggest problem is making apps work with each other; developers often integrate services like Text Expander or Instapaper, but you may not necessarily have those apps on your phone. Chris Clark calls them ‘convenience features,’ and he suggests that the iPhone OS should adopt services to absolve this problem.