Patapon: I normally can’t stand rhythm games, but this one is a ton of fun.
iPhone SDK: Finally! Looks great to me, but I am not happy about the ‘no background apps’ policy. I’d like 3rd party chat apps and feed readers to be able to alert me from the background. Hopefully, background [...]
I spent some time this morning trying various free and inexpensive OS X image editors. I tried the GIMP, but it lagged a lot and then crashed. I tried ImageWell (which seems great), but it didn’t have the kind of selection tool I wanted. I tried Live Quartz and enjoyed it, but [...]
The rumors for tomorrow’s Apple event have been swirling for a few weeks, as they do before most Apple events.
Normally, I’m not sure whether or not to believe the rumors the day before, but today I’m really excited. The rumors, especially the new nano, the wireless/touchscreen ipod video, and the wireless itunes music store [...]
As I mentioned in the comments over here, getting UIKit to give your app Accelerometer data is pretty straightforward. Here’s my sample code that combines the accelerometer howto from the standard iphone hello world app and Erica’s slider howto.
Note: Kroo from IRC warns that this technique will only work if the app is launched [...]
Just noticed this trick by accident!
Safari on the iPhone normally limits you to 8 windows. This limit is not enforced if you open a url from another app when Safari is not running in the background.
Steps:
1. Open 8 windows.
2. Hold the square button until Safari disappears (10 seconds). This shuts down the Safari [...]
I’ve been playing around with the iPhone toolchain. The first project I’m working on is something I need (an Exchange client), but I’d like to make something fun afterwards. For inspiration, I’ve been looking at the old Nokia Concept Videos.
I stood in line and bought an iphone on day one.
I love it.
Here are the changes I would like:
1. Exchange Push email and calendar sync.
2. A2DP stereo Bluetooth.
3. “Open link in new window” function in Safari.
4. Bluetooth watch accessory supporting media controls, alarm/appointment info, callerid.
5. Widget API (offline startup,storage)
6. Cut, copy, paste, undo.
7. Buy music [...]
This article discusses the iPhone’s screen and how it may be more expensive to make than originally estimated.
Everyone is worried about the iPhone’s lack of buttons and how that will make it hard to dial when you aren’t looking at the phone. Typing text messages may be difficult, too. The Nokia Internet Tablets (770 and N800) have a touch keyboard with large buttons that pops up when you are entering [...]
It seemed inevitable that Cisco would sue Apple for their use of iPhone. It sounds like they actually tried to work out a solution where the name would still be on Apple’s phone, but in the end they couldn’t agree. Very interesting! Having multiple devices with the same name, but very different [...]
Yes, the iPhone is awesome. Multi-Touch, beautiful interface/apps, landscape/portrait auto flip - ROCK! However, there are lies (damn lies) abounding about the product and I think it’s best if I correct some of those right now.
Lie #1: It’s a closed system. You can’t run your own code on it. Truth #1: [...]
What is Origami? Is it a pda? Is it a microPC? Is it a phone? Is it a portable media player? Is it a gaming platform? NetworkWorld says it is definitely an ultra portable lifestyle pc. Maybe it isn’t even a device…. The best discussions on this [...]
DailyTech has external and internal photos of the new MiniPC.