Going behind-the-scenes of a real iPhone app’s development, the latest installment takes a candid look at the economics of the App Store. In my previous entry for the App Developer Diary, I was… Read More »
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Olly Farshi
Bio:Maker of music, writer of words, designer of things, brewer of green tea, player of iPod touch games, reader of news on his iPad, doer of things on his Macbook Pro, caller of people on his iPhone 3GS and, most notably, particularly adept at napping in moving vehicles.
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A turbulent week of Apple news comes to a close, but with a selection of new app’s available for iPhone, it’s not quite over yet — it’s time to take a look at this week’s recommendations. Hold up one moment though as, before we run through this… Read More »
In another move in Google’s continued bid to dominate the entire internet — albeit with useful and occasionally innovative services — the search giant has officially launched Latitude for the iPhone. Latitude allows users to locate and track each other, via their cell phones.… Read More »
Once again, it’s that special time of the week when we all join hands, take a deep breath and exhale as we take a spiritual journey through the latest app picks for iPhone. Before we reach app Zen, however, it’s time for a refreshing run through of… Read More »
Taking a genuine behind-the-scenes look at developing an app for iPhone, the latest installment finds this journalist-cum-game-designer hidden behind a mounting pile of paperwork and planning. Last time, we left off with me pondering the possibility of the project’s failure. I’ve moved on, though, and… Read More »
Wave good-bye to the week and say hello to the weekend, complete with a hand-picked selection of the latest apps to hit the iPhone. Prior to diving into the picks, it’s customary ’round these parts to provide an enlightening summary of the week’s iPhone news and Apple-related… Read More »
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[appreview] title=Rolando 2 image=http://gigapple.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/appicon_rolando2.png price=$9.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=321084051&mt=8 rating=gold [/appreview] Rolando 2 is the sequel to Rolando, a game which proved that the iPhone can compete with Sony’s PSP and Nintendo’s DS in the handheld console wars. Just over a year after opening, the App Store is coming into its own. Indeed, there’s the dodgy dirge… Read More »
It’s that time of the week — when we welcome you to the weekend with a selection of the freshest picks for the iPhone from the App Store. Hold your horses, though, because before we dive headfirst into a glorious ocean of iPhone apps, I’ve got a… Read More »
In this week’s enlightening installment of the App Developer Diary, I pitch my game concept to the coders, preach the gospel of the Game Bible and muse upon the possibility of the project imploding. Straight after submitting Read More »
[appreview] title=oMaps image=http://gigapple.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/appicon_omaps.png price=$0.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=318954474&mt=8 rating=silver [/appreview] Due to hefty 3G roaming rates, Apple’s Maps app just won’t cut it when you’re out of the country. The oMap app lets you download maps for offline viewing — dodging a shocking bill post-vacation. The iPhone is an almost perfect companion for travels to distant lands.… Read More »
It’s the weekend, people, so prime your downloading finger and get ready to make good use of it as I guide you through the latest picks from the App Store. Thanks to the release of OS 3.0 and the iPhone 3GS, there’s been a constant stream of… Read More »
This is the first installment of one journalist’s diary designing a game. It is a genuine, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to develop an app, from conception to release, for Apple’s iPhone. This isn’t your regular developer diary. There’ll be no talk of code and classes,… Read More »
[appreview] title=Presenter Pro image=http://gigapple.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/presenterpro_appicon.png price=$4.99 url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=317239996&mt=8 rating=silver [/appreview] Presenter Pro is a learning resource for professionals and interns alike, coaching you in the ways of effective presenting. There are three heroes of presenting for me: Merlin Mann, with his deliciously witty and yet precise style; Lawrence Lessig, who takes a high-speed, word-by-word… Read More »
A hand-picked selection of the latest releases for iPhone? Plus, a handy summary of Apple news from the past seven days? We’ve got it all, you lucky person, you. Despite the deluge of announcements at last week’s WWDC, we’ve had no time to rest this week, either.… Read More »
Your head might be spinning from the torrent of Apple happenings at WWDC this week, but fear not, I’ve got the cure: fresh picks from the App Store. It’s been an exciting week for TheAppleBlog, with our correspondents posting live from WWDC in San Jose; we’ve been… Read More »
The iPhone 3G S and OS 3.0 introduce a raft of updates to the device, representing another leap ahead of the competition. We spoke to three App Store developers to find out what to expect in the coming weeks. The new device, iPhone 3G S, stays with… Read More »
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Weekly App Store Picks: Aug. 1, 2009
The weekend has arrived, bringing with it the opportunity to reach that perfect state of iPhone-related relaxation: open the App Store and get ready to download the latest recommendations. Before we get to the weekly picks, it’s time to take our usual look back at Apple news… Read More »