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.
Yahoo launches Flickr photo books
I bet a lot of people will take advantage of this.
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.
Google kills Currents, copies Apple’s Newsstand and Flipboard
The only thing Google didn’t do is change their name to Samsung.
Begin todo list for iPhone
Another very nice looking, easy to use app that was updated today.
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.
How modern media would have covered the Gettysburg Address
This is great… and accurate.
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.
Johnny Cash reads the Gettysburg Address
I love Johnny Cash.
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.
Creating iOS 7-inspired icons
Paula Borowska put together a guide for creating iOS 7 icons.
Classic Fairchild 660 and 670 Tube Limiters, Maag EQ4 plug-ins released
Universal Audio released two new plug-ins on Monday: the Maag EQ4 and the Classic Fairchild 660 and 670 Tube Limiters. I love the Fairchild—can’t wait to get my hands on these.
Learn to play “Whole Lotta Love” solo
Alex Vollmer takes you through one of the most classic solos of all time. I love playing this Jimmy Page solo.
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.
How a new CSS property gets standardized
It’s not necessarily an easy thing to do.
MightyDeals: MotoPress WordPress editor [Sponsor]
This week MightyDeals is offering a great deal on MotoPress. It’s a WordPress plugin that replaces the default WP editor and makes content editing a snap. It uses a super easy drag-and-drop method, that works on all devices thanks to its responsive design. If you use WordPress, you’ll love this. See how it works.
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.