The Winter Festival Of Artisanal Software
One thing people want to achieve with the iPad is the freedom to take notes wherever they are, whether it be for class, business, or play. There’s going to be a lot of stiff competition in this area as developers try to feel out what works and what doesn’t, but smartNote for the iPad looks promising. It reminds me of a mix between Thoughts and Circus Ponies Notebook for the Mac.
Be sure to check out the video with some sweet music by Matt and Kim after the break.
iPad? Check. A picture of your favorite house plant? Check. Giant calendar? Check and check. Bigger isn’t always better, and while I question just how many clocks I need to see at the same time, that’s not particularly why I’m interested in an application like PhotoFramePlus. It’s the other stuff that it does that makes it incredibly appealing. Read more
You gotta clock in and clock out to get paid. After all, time is money. And even if you’re a freelancer, online tools like Basecamp offer time tracking prowess between you and your collaborators. If time tracking is up your ally, Fuel Collective’s PunchClock removes the fuss from traditional log-in / log-out pains by providing Mac users with one of the most beautiful menubar applications I’ve seen in a long time. Simplicity really is bliss, and with PunchClock, you’ll always have the time on hand. Read more
Growing up, I was into three things. First it was the Lite Brite, and incredible invention that offered hours of fun. At least until you pocked one to many holes through the screen. The second was the Magna Doodle, which is probably my favorite. And third, Legos. But it was the Lite Brite that started this whole creativity thing, and it was quite brilliant for its time.
iPad owners are lucky, because we now get to relive the days of the glowing plastic pegs with an application called iBrite. Check out the preview video after the break.
Continuing our week with Fuel Collective, today we reintroduce the classics. I’d like to say their name to fame was with the introduction of Snippet and Swatch, two excellent Mac applications that sit in your menubar and provide 24/7 access to a developer’s and designer’s most used tools. Together, they make a perfect pair for almost any duty that involves everything from code, blog posts, an Photoshop. If you’ve never heard of these tools, prepare to be amazed by both the simplicity and features provided - these are some must have applications people. Read more
Good ideas shouldn’t go to waste, and neither should the cash in your pocket. At a new reduced price of $2.99, Ideawell just got more affordable than ever in the App Store. But if you’re looking for bigger and better, an iPad Version is in the works that makes evaluating tasks huge. No, literally huge. Check out the screens after the jump. Read more
You know, I just want there to be world peace. Love and happiness. iPhone and Verizon. But good grief, it seems the drama never ends. In every coming release, even with the iPad, there’s always been rumors of Apple hooking up with Verizon. And while I’d love to see the two making sweet love under that beautiful red network, I don’t know if I see it happening. When the WSJ noted today that a new version of the iPhone would be made for Verizon, people freaked. After all, the WSJ is a big news source. Gizmodo is skeptical (right?), but says that if it does happen, it’ll be a pretty big deal. Gruber on the other hand, calls bollocks. So, what should we expect? Read more
With the iPad about to be dropped across the states, it’s no surprise that the iPhone OS 3.2 software release would be imminent. It’s been a crazy day, and you can check it out at Apple’s developer site. Go on, what are you waiting for?
We know Fuel Collective as a company that makes great software, and their latest application, Permute, has officially become one of my must have apps on any Mac. If you need some convincing, imagine being able to convert your favorite TV shows or music videos to any format imaginable. Just tell Permute that you want the latest Lady Gaga music video formatted for your PS3 or iPhone, and it does the job for you. The end user shouldn’t have to worry about extensions or formats - all the user should be concerned about is getting their files converted to the platform they want quickly and easily.
Let’s take a look.
