Unity Technologies has announced the release of Unity iPhone 1.7, with iPad support. Unity is a 3D game development tool that works on multiple platforms, including Mac, Windows and the Web.
Monthly Archives: April 2010
∞ Quicken Essentials lowers price, adds features
Intuit on Friday announced a lower price and new features for Quicken Essentials, its personal finance software. The software will now cost $49.99; customers who purchased it at the higher price of $69.99 will be eligible for a refund for … Continued
∞ Google bringing turn-by-turn navigation to the iPhone
Google on Thursday said it would bring free turn-by-turn navigation to Apple’s iPhone. The revelation came during a press conference in the U.K. where the company announced the feature for Android phones.
∞ The iPad can't be compared to netbooks or notebooks, here's why
Since the iPad was released on April 3, tech pundits lined up to compare the device to existing netbooks and notebooks. Even though it’s an impossible comparison, I continue to see it happen.
∞ Ninety-nine year old gets her first computer and its an iPad
We’re all talking about how we use our iPads and there are some interesting stories out there, but none as interesting this one. A 99 year old got her first computer and chose an iPad. So far she read two … Continued
∞ Apple fires back at Adobe in Flash debate
Adobe on Tuesday said it would abandon efforts to allow developers to create iPhone apps in Flash CS5 because Apple essentially banned developers from using the technology. However, Apple fired back on Wednesday, making its position perfectly clear.
∞ New iPhone app comes with free CS5 training videos
NonLinearEducating.com released a free iPhone app called Adobe CS5 Sneak Peek on Wednesday that has 45 minutes of video training for Adobe’s recently released Creative Suite 5.
∞ Adobe abandons iPhone app building technology in CS5
Adobe caused quite a stir when it first introduced its iPhone app building technology in Flash CS5, but it seems the company will abandon it before anyone really gets a chance to utilize it.
∞ Groove3 releases Superior Drummer tutorials, iPad compatibility
Video training company, Groove3 on Tuesday released a new set of tutorials for musicians and said its recently released videos can be viewed on Apple’s iPad.
∞ Apple reports $3.07 billion second quarter profit
Apple on Tuesday reported a profit of $3.07 billion on $13.5 billion revenue for its fiscal second quarter. Apple said international sales accounted for 58 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
∞ Gibson Guitar gives back to world charity organizations
Being a lifelong fan of Gibson, I thought I knew the company pretty well. In fact, there were some pieces of the organization I hardly knew at all.
∞ Should Apple sue Gizmodo over iPhone 4G?
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen so many people speak out over an issue, but Gizmodo seems to have split the Internet on whether or not it should have posted its story on the iPhone 4G. Some people … Continued
∞ iPad 3G models hit U.S. on April 30
Apple announced Tuesday that the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G model will be available to those who pre-ordered it early on Friday, April 30, 2010. It’ll also be available in Apple retail stores on the same day, starting at 5:00 PM.
∞ Gizmodo's iPhone 4G is real and it's not an Apple publicity stunt
I’ve been getting calls all day from friends, reporters and others wondering what I thought about Gizmodo’s iPhone 4G story. First, let me say that this is not a leak by Apple.
∞ Toontrack releases EZmix
Toontrack is best known for its drum sampler software Superior Drummer and EZdrummer, but the company has expanded its product line to include a mixing plug-in called EZmix.
∞ Joe Wilcox takes iPad to task for no Flash, Multitasking
Betanews writer Joe Wilcox on Monday posted his story on Apple’s recently released iPad. Personally, I didn’t expect to ever see an iPad story from Wilcox, because he said he would never buy one. Like many PC tech journalists, Wilcox … Continued
∞ Hands On: CopyTrans Manager for Windows manages iPod and iPhone media
Not all of us use Macs to manage our iPods. Maybe you use Windows PCs at work, or perhaps you have a mixed environment at home. I’ve often been asked what tools I use for the iPod, so I thought … Continued
∞ Palm's software chief quits
The news keeps getting worse for Palm. Days after a report surfaced that the company has put itself up for sale, Palm revealed in government filings that its head of software and services, Michael Abbott, will leave the company after … Continued
∞ Norwegian PM runs country remotely from iPad
A volcanic ash cloud from Iceland has grounded air travel throughout much of Europe. That’s stranded passengers including Norway’s prime minister, Jens Stoltenberg, who was in New York City to attend President Obama’s nuclear summit. But Stoltenberg isn’t letting the … Continued
∞ Tricky Software releases Puff Deluxe for iPad, Scarface for iPhone
Tricky Software – developers of Spore Creatures, Spore Origins and other games for iPhone and iPod touch – have released two new titles recently: Puff Deluxe, for the iPad, and Scarface: Last Stand, for the iPhone and iPod touch. Puff … Continued
∞ Bay Area, Boston rank as top U.S. markets for Apple
Experian Simmons has published a report ranking the ten biggest “designated market areas” (DMAs) for Apple in the United States. The Bay Area (including San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland), Boston and San Diego are the top three. Residents in … Continued
∞ New Dr. Seuss apps for iPhone, iPad celebrate Earth Day
Oceanhouse Media on Friday announced the release of three new Dr. Seuss apps for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The Lorax e-book, Lorax Garden Game and Dr. Seuss Senders are now available for $3.99, $2.99 and $2.99 respectively.
∞ iPad apps: The good, the bad, the ugly, and where the hell are they
Instead of just posting my top ten favorite apps, or only a list of apps that I like, I decided to break down the apps that I’ve tried into ones I liked, didn’t like, hated, and wondered where they were.
∞ Taylor announces 12-Fret acoustic guitar
Anyone that has listened to me talk about guitars or heard any of my recordings knows that when it comes to acoustic guitars, my favorites come from Taylor.
∞ Gibson launches iPhone app
Gibson on Wednesday launched its own iPhone app, giving users several unique features.
∞ Analyst confident in strong iPad sales for June quarter, despite delay
Despite announcing earlier today that the iPad launch would be delayed by one month internationally, Apple still has Wall Street analysts on its side.
∞ Gruber explains mobile multitasking
We all know that multitasking is an important part of iPhone OS 4, mostly because we’ve been told its important. Multitasking, or the ability to run multiple applications at the same time, is not an easy feat of engineering, but … Continued
∞ Apple delays delivery of iPad outside the U.S.
Apple on Wednesday said it was delaying delivery of the iPad to markets outside the U.S.
∞ Doxie document scanner now shipping
Apparent Corp. announced Tuesday that it’s shipping Doxie, its document scanner for Mac OS X and Windows. It costs $129.
∞ MacBook Pros gain faster processors, more
Apple on Tuesday unveiled new MacBook Pro models with faster processors, new graphics chips and other changes. The 13, 15, and 17-inch models have all been refreshed, with prices starting at $1,199.