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- Widgets: "iPhone apps, I am your father."
Filed under: OS, Freeware, Internet Tools, Widget Watch, Snow Leopard
Don't get me wrong, I love the iPhone and its App Store juggernaut, it's just sometimes it seems that people have forgotten all about the iPhone app's father: the Dashboard widget.
First introduced in Mac OS X Tiger in 2005, widgets changed the way people quickly accessed simple information on their Mac. And though Apple did not create the concept of a widget, it did present them in the best way.
With the press of a button I had access to my portfolio, my Yahoo! news, my local weather, calculators for everything, translators, you name it. Widgets were small, simple, and beautiful. They performed one function and did it exceedingly well. Widget ports created half of the first apps ported to the iPhone (think the Weather app, Calculator app, Clock app, and Stocks app).
So in honor of the widget being partially responsible for the origins of iPhone apps, I'd like to present you with my four favorite ones. I hope you'll list your favorite widgets in the comments section too.Continue reading Widgets: "iPhone apps, I am your father."
TUAWWidgets: "iPhone apps, I am your father." originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Something's changing in the iTunes App Store
Filed under: iTunes, App Store
Jason Grossman, author of Irene's Spirit, just tipped us that the look of the iTunes App store seems to be changing. At least that's the case for his app, and we'll be keeping an eye out to see if the rest of the store follows suit.
Instead of the gray background with descriptions on the right and pictures that can be clicked upon to change the picture, now the background is white, the pictures are all displayed using a scroll bar, with the review summary on the left and, as usual, reviews at the bottom.
Now to get the description of the app, you click on a More button on the right of the screen that brings up the author's description, and which devices and OS are required.
Let us know, in the comments, if you see others magically changing.TUAWSomething's changing in the iTunes App Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - TomTom lowers iPhone app price if you don't need to go to Canada
Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, iPhone
Maybe they're feeling a bit of pricing pressure? Whatever the reason, TomTom just released a stripped down version of its Navigation app that leaves out Canada. Oh my.
This USA-only version sells for US $49.99, [iTunes link] which is half the price of the version that includes our good neighbor to the north. Like the big brother version, this app includes turn by turn directions and lane guidance, and 2D and 3D driving views.
This holiday season there is no shortage of choices for getting directions to your holiday destinations, and TomTom is pitching aggressive pricing and a strong feature set. The last few weeks we've seen several of the GPS apps cut prices temporarily to get some customers motivated, but this move from TomTom looks permanent and will undoubtedly force other vendors to follow suit.
This app requires an iPhone or iPod touch running 3.0 software, or older iPhones and iPod touches can work with the software ONLY if users purchase the TomTom car kit with a built in GPS receiver.
Thanks to Dubbs for tipping us to this holiday treat.
TUAWTomTom lowers iPhone app price if you don't need to go to Canada originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - $10,000 worth of iPhones stolen from Lancaster, PA Apple Store
Filed under: Retail, Odds and ends, iPhone
Apple Stores continue to be sizable targets for theft, it seems -- the local paper in Lancaster, PA reports that four young men stole 17 iPhones from the displays at an Apple Store recently, resulting in almost $10,000 worth of losses. The robbery took place during the day; at around 1:30pm, the young men just started grabbing, and walked out of the store with as many iPhones as they could carry.
Not that it'll probably do anything but get them in trouble. All of the phones are already entered in a crime database, and they were removed from the store without SIM cards, so any attempt to officially activate them will probably raise flags somewhere. Of course, from my time in retail I know that most retailers just usually write losses like this off, as it's just cheaper to eat the loss than deal with going after whoever stole the units. But you never know -- the police apparently have video and everything, so if the kids are caught, maybe they will face the music.
Moral of the story: don't leave your iPhone lying around an Apple Store? On the other hand, the warehouses aren't safe either, at least not in Belgium...
[ via @esposimi]TUAW$10,000 worth of iPhones stolen from Lancaster, PA Apple Store originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Yet another use for Dropbox: USB cable
Filed under: Tips and tricks, TUAW Tips, iPhone
As a seasoned world traveler and Apple geek, I'm always fascinated to see how others in the Mac and iPhone community make lemonade from lemons when they encounter difficulties on the road. The Mac Observer's Jeff Gamet was recently in Italy (and may still be there) and from the sound of a recent post, he must have arrived well before part of his luggage did. The result? He had a lot of photos on his iPhone that needed to be moved to his Mac, and didn't have a USB cable to link the two.
His solution? Use Dropbox and the hotel's Wi-Fi connection instead of emailing photos and then saving the attached photos to a folder on your Mac. The simple answer involves making sure that you have a Dropbox account (doesn't everybody?), the Dropbox iPhone app [Free, iTunes Link], and access to a Wi-Fi network.
Within the Dropbox app, tap on the Camera button, then tap Existing Photo or Video. From the iPhone's photo albums, you can send your photos to any one of the folders in your Dropbox. As Jeff points out in his post, this has the added benefit of making sure that your vacation photos are backed up online.
Once you've moved the photos to your Dropbox, it's a simple matter of moving or copying them over to your Mac's photo library by literally clicking and dragging them (or option-clicking and dragging if you want to make a copy and keep the originals in the Dropbox) to the iPhone app icon in the dock.
There's only one issue; you have to move one photo or video at a time with the current version of the Dropbox app. Let's hope that Dropbox can address that in an upcoming version of the app.
[Tip of the travelin' hat to Jeff Gamet, The Mac Observer]TUAWYet another use for Dropbox: USB cable originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Create a fluid transition from login window to desktop in two easy steps
Filed under: OS, Software, How-tos, Leopard, Snow Leopard
I always thought it would be cool if you could customize the background image of the Mac's login screen. That's the image you see behind the login panel when you turn your Mac on (if you have disabled Automatic Login in System Preferences). Why? Because if I could have the login image match my desktop image it would create a more fluid transition if, when I entered my password, the login box would fade away and my desktop and all its items would seamlessly appear. Necessary? No. Cool? Heck, yeah!
Until Apple gets around to building this functionality into the OS, I'm going to show you how to do it on your own.
Step 1: Set your desktop background image. Open up 'Desktop and Screen Saver' in System Preferences and select your desired desktop image.Continue reading Create a fluid transition from login window to desktop in two easy steps
TUAWCreate a fluid transition from login window to desktop in two easy steps originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Friday Favorite: Ommwriter, the Zen word processor for writers
Filed under: Software, Beta Beat, Friday Favorite
More Friday Favorites, the apps, tools and accessories that we love to share.
As a writer, I love Scrivener. It's great for managing large and complex projects. But for shorter pieces, this blog post for example, I've found a new favorite, Ommwriter. Brett first mentioned the beta of Ommwriter here a few weeks ago.
Ommwriter is unique as a word processor for several reasons. It only has a full screen workspace. It lacks several of the options of most other word processors (you can only write in three fonts and three font sizes). Even when you minimize its window, there is no Mac-like genie effect - Ommwriter just fades away. But its Zen-like minimalism and lack of options are the point.
Ommwriter puts you in the middle of a secluded snowy landscape on a foggy winter's day. As relaxing music calms you, the words you type appear on your screen as if you were writing them in the sky. It's just you and your thoughts for miles around. And, from just three writings, I can tell you Ommwriter does its job exceptionally well. When I write in it, within minutes I no longer hear the sounds of busy London city life zooming past my flat. You really have to use it to get a good idea of how well it works. For a quick look, check out the video below.
In addition to the snowy landscape there are seven built-in soundtracks and images you can choose from. The guys at a Barcelona creative agency called Herraiz Soto & Co. originally designed Ommwriter as an in-house tool to help their creative people get their thoughts flowing. Now it's available in beta to Mac users here. Let me know what you think of Ommwriter in the comments!
Thanks, Charlie
Omniwriter from David Wogan on Vimeo.
TUAWFriday Favorite: Ommwriter, the Zen word processor for writers originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Hackintosh Clinic - Liveblog
Filed under: Troubleshooting
Got a new Dell Mini 10v for the holidays? Looking to find a little peer support while you Hackintosh it? Grab your shrinkwrap Snow Leopard or Leopard DVD and join us for an informal clinic on getting your new system set up as a Macbook mini. If you've already finished your hackintoshing, come share your experiences and insights.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the liveblog! The event is now complete; however, you can 'replay' the chat in the continuation of this post.Continue reading Hackintosh Clinic - Liveblog
TUAWHackintosh Clinic - Liveblog originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Daily Dozen Deals for December 11, 2009
Filed under: Deals
Daily deals are back! Hope you enjoy the latest offerings and deals from around the web. These deals are time-sensitive, so check them out before they disappear. You can check out more deals here.
- iTunes Music Store: [iPhone / iPod Apps] Asian Painting for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free
- Dell Small Business: [Laser Printers] Dell 1230c Color Laser Printer for $99 + free shipping
- MegaMacs: [Design & Multimedia Software] Apple iLife '09 for $39 + $6 s&h
- Meritline: [iPhone] Black Woodgrain Silicone Case for Apple iPhone 3G / 3GS for 49 cents + free shipping
- Seehere: [Photo Services] SeeHere custom 11-oz. photo mug for $6 + free shipping via overnight
- Chitek: [iPhone] ChiTek Slim Fit Case for Apple iPhone 3G or 3GS from $7 + free shipping
- Buy.com: [Surge Protectors] Philips Power Sentry 5-Outlet PowerSquid Surge Protector for $10 + free shipping
- Musician's Friend: [Microphones] MXL 993 Stereo Condenser Microphone 2-Pack for $130 + free shipping
- Verizon Broadband: [Computer Services] Verizon.com: $150 cash back, free DVR, $10 off/month with FiOS bundles
- Adorama: [Bluetooth Headsets] Samsung WEP450 Bluetooth Headset for $0 after rebate + free shipping
- HandHeldItems: [iPod Accessories] HandHeldItems.com: Up to 80% off Apple iPod touch cases + 20% off coupon
- Pennywise : [Rechargeable Batteries] Rayovac AAA I-C3 15-Minute Rechargeable Battery 12-Pack for $11 + 1 cent shipping
TUAWDaily Dozen Deals for December 11, 2009 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple provides a Holiday Sampler for free
Hard to believe anyone who does the Christmas thing would be lacking in basic music like Silent Night or We Wish You a Merry Christmas, but do you have Sarah McLachlan or Weezer singing your carols? Now's your chance to pick up those classics for the low, low price of nothing on the iTunes store now. Here's the link to the iTunes store and here's a nifty web-based page to peep the list. Go, download, drink some eggnog, warm your toes by the fire and try to have a happy holiday!
Update: yeah, US-only, it seems. Update 2: commenter below says UK also! The rest of you get a virtual lump of coal.
[via Holy Kaw!]TUAWApple provides a Holiday Sampler for free originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - Apple countersues Nokia for patent infringement
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Apple, iPhone
Apple today filed a countersuit against Nokia for patent infringement as a response to the lawsuit Nokia filed against Apple back in October. The countersuit is over the 13 patents that cover many different communication technologies that are used in the iPhone, which Nokia clams to hold the patents. These patents cover the GSM, UTMS 3G, and Wireless-LAN standards used in the iPhone since early 2007.
Bruce Sewell, General Counsel and senior vice president for Apple stated: "Other companies must compete with us by inventing their own technologies, not just by stealing ours."
We'll post any more details on these lawsuits as this develops, so stay posted.
Update #1: Engadget's Nilay Patel has, of course, pointed out some interesting things. Notably: while this is about patent infringement, the majority of claims are around some insane licensing terms Nokia felt it was entitled to. Read his post for the breakdown and a PDF of the paperwork.TUAWApple countersues Nokia for patent infringement originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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