Studio Devil Amp Modeler Pro

Studio Devil doesn’t have the glitz and glitter interface that other apps do, but when it comes to guitar tone, this app delivers. It’s one of my favorites.

Myrtle microphone

Myrtle is stunning sounding and a visual treat. A perfect live mic for old-school stage vocal technique, she’s tuned to sound ideal from three inches to a foot away. She has a natural warmth of tone and crisp clarity that combine to make an extraordinarily natural sounding live mic.

This is a great looking handmade microphone. I haven’t heard, so I don’t know about the quality.

MoneyWell for iPad

MoneyWell for iPad is a full-featured personal finance app that gives you access to direct connect banking and the best proactive budgeting system available.

Too many changes in the new update to mention.

Don’t be a design dickhead

Dan Edwards is talking specifically about designers in his article, but his advice can be applied to all aspects of our lives.

Carriers reject Samsung “kill switch” on smartphones

Mr. Gascón said that, based on e-mails he had reviewed between a Samsung executive and a software developer, it appeared that the carriers were unwilling to allow Samsung to load the antitheft software. The emails, he said, suggest that the carriers are concerned that the software would eat into the profit they make from the insurance programs many consumers buy to cover lost or stolen phones.

Wow.

Pfizer ditches BlackBerry

“In response to declining sales, the company is in a volatile state,” New York-based Pfizer told employees in a memo obtained by Bloomberg News. “We recommend that BlackBerry clients use their BlackBerry devices and plan to migrate to a new device at normal contract expiration.”

“Volatile state” is not what you want to hear from one of your largest customers.

NBA relies on iPad

Quite an embarrassment for Samsung considering the NBA just signed $100 million deal with them to use their tablets.

Apple Store for iPad released

Apple on Wednesday released a new app for the iPad: Apple Store. The new app gives users ability to make purchases of Apple products and third-party accessories in an app designed specifically for the iPad. Apple Store for iPad allows … Continued

RiffRumble Metal winners announced

RiffRumble Metal is over and the winners have been announced. I had the honor of choosing the first place winner this year and it was a really difficult decision. Congrats to the winners.

Counters for iPhone

I love apps that do one thing and do it really well. This looks great.

Stagnation or stability?

Following up on Michael Lopp’s “Stagnation” post earlier today, Daniel Jalkut give us his thoughts.

But what really frustrates me in this case is the software has served him perfectly, and he thanks it with a slap to the face. It’s one thing to denigrate a product for failing to meet your expectations, or for exhibiting a clear lack of craftsmanship, but Lopp admits that those problems do not apply.

Writing with fountain pens

I used to write with fountain pens all the time. I still have a couple, but I don’t use them much anymore.

App stagnation

This is when you know it’s time to get a new app.

The Sweet Setup

A new Web site from Shawn Blanc where he recommends the best app in each category. Seems to be like The Wirecutter, but for Apple. I like the idea of having a site that will take a stand and give out their recommendation.

Apple adds PBS, Yahoo Screen to Apple TV

Apple added two new stations to the Apple TV on Tuesday: PBS and Yahoo Screen. The PBS station will feature primetime shows, including Downton Abbey. The shows will be available on Apple TV a few hours after they air live. Yahoo Screen will feature clips from Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and others, as well as original Yahoo programming.

Stow: The smart packing list

I can definitely see how this would be useful. I like the look of the templates too—that’s a nice idea.

The Rock Warehouse Superior Drummer Expansion Pack

Superior Drummer is one of my favorite drum samplers on the market. This new expansion pack was recorded at The Warehouse Studio by Randy Staub (Metallica’s “Black Album”, Nickelback’s “Silver Side Up”, Avril Lavigne’s “Under My Skin”), so you know it’s going to sound good.

Google fined $17 million for bypassing Safari’s security

As part of a settlement announcement on Monday, Google has agreed to pay out $17 million to 37 U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, for ignoring anti-tracking protocols baked in to Apple’s Safari Web browser.

I’m willing to bet they made a lot more than $17 million.

URL schemes and security

Guillaume Ross takes a look at the popular use of URL schemes in iOS and some security concerns he has with them.

TronicalTune: Robot tuners for any guitar

These are the tuners Gibson used for its Robot guitars, but these look improved, and they are available for a wide range of guitars. I’m going to get a set for one of my older guitars and see how they work.