As seen in iTunes 9.1 Preferences:
Please Apple, don’t call it “Remote HD” though.
Yes, an iPad Remote App Is Coming
iTunes 9.1 Now Available, Brings iPad Features
It’s here, it’s in Software Update. The much rumored iTunes 9.1 is finally available for download, and it introduces the expected iPad synchronization options, including iBooks. We’re getting there, folks.
From the changelog:
iTunes 9.1 comes with several new features and improvements, including:
- Sync with iPad to enjoy your favorite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on the go
- Organize and sync books you’ve downloaded from iBooks on iPad or added to your iTunes library
- Rename, rearrange, or remove Genius Mixes
Spotted: Shanghai Mahjong for iPad
It seems like games are one of the categories who’re getting the biggest benefit in the adoption of a bigger touch screen, or at least that’s what developers are showing us. Shangai Mahjong is coming to the iPad as well, thanks to MobileAge who are developing a universal application that will run just fine on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It looks good, it’s vibrant and makes even use of popovers and other native elements.
As usual, check out the images after the break.
iPad and Home Automation
A different take on the subject.
iPad European Prices Revealed? Some Considerations About It.
French blog iGeneration.fr reports that, accordingly to an anonymous distributor, the iPad should be sold in France (and hence, Europe) at a considerably more expensive price then the US. While I have to admit I can really see that coming, seeing it written on paper (web, actually) is still a painful stab in the back.
Because we’re all Still Kids Inside, Lite Brite for iPad is Awesome
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.
Commandments for iPad, The Original Tablet App
What a nice second preview I’ve received from my friends Matthew Rex and Jonah Grant today. If you’ve ever dreamt to be a modern Moses, then Commandments is aimed at you: packed in a beautiful interface and a delicious icon, it allows you to carry then ten commandments with you all the time.
Snippet and Swatch, The Must Have Developer Tools. Review and Giveaway.
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
Trailer: The Incident for iPhone
Brought to you by Big Bucket Software (Matt Comi and Neven Mrgan), here’s the first trailer of the upcoming iPhone game The Incident.
Together with Shawn Inman’s Mimeo, I can’t wait for this. Check out the video after the break.