Filed under: iPhone, First Look
Bjango, developer of the awesome iStat for iPhone, is readying the next version of one of its most successful iPhone apps, Darkness (iTunes link). TUAW got a chance to play with Darkness 2.0, which should be hitting the App Store in the next couple of days, and we explored what is new and improved.Darkness is a world clock on steroids. Not only does it give you the current time for pretty much any city in the world, it also lets you know what time the sun rises and sets, alongside other specific information such as the the phase of the moon.
Darkness 2.0 is a complete rewrite, sporting a new interface and some enhanced features. For photographers, Darkness is a really, really useful tool because it tells you where the sun or moon will be at any given time. you can also find out the exact time that solar noon (the time of day when the sun appears its highest) will occur in your location, so you can help plan for the best time to take certain shots.
World Clock
Darkness offers up a nice way to quickly glance at what time it is in various places all over the world. Sure, the built in World Clock can do the same thing, but Darkness gives you more accessible information (the day for instance) and can access your current location, which is great if you happen to be traveling across timezones.
You can also easily choose to view the time in military or 12-hour intervals, and tell at a glance at what time sunrise and sunset is in any given city. You can add your own city from Bjango's large database (more than 8500 cities) or you can enter in your exact coordinates if you live off the grid or something.
Continue reading TUAW Exclusive: Darkness 2.0 First Look
TUAWTUAW Exclusive: Darkness 2.0 First Look originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple Launches Audi Le Mans Driving Challenge Application
The application challenges iPhone and iPod touch players to monitor fuel use and tire wear just as Audi Le Mans teams do during races.
Apple Updates iTunes to 8.1.1
Apple has released a new version update for iTunes today that brings the application up to version 8.1.1.
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver a...
Flickr fun with Flickery
Filed under: Multimedia, Software
A while back I discovered Flickery, a new desktop client for Flickr. We've covered a few different clients in the past, including FlickrFinder and Photonic, as well as Flickr's own Flickr Uploadr. Aside from Uploadr, we haven't seen many updates lately, which is why Flickery is a breath of fresh air.
Flickery provides a good-looking interface for navigating your photos, photosets, contact's photos and photos from your groups, as well as an easy-to-use uploader. I love the saved search folders it can create, and the Download button at the top is a feature I've missed in some of the other clients I've looked at. Being able to quickly grab the highest-res version of a photo is a real boon in many cases.
One thing that gets me is that the only way to view the full-size version of a photo is to open it in full-screen mode. I'd rather have the full size image downloaded when I double click a thumbnail, and then be able to resize and zoom as desired. I know it's a longer wait time for the download, but I don't have a lot of use for the medium size image and end up waiting twice, so it evens out. I'd also like to see the pagination of the photosets evolve to be more easily navigable, allowing me to skip to page 120 without hitting next 120 times.
The search and filter functions are excellent, and the additional features such as emailing, posting to groups, adding to iPhoto and organizing sets and favorites make Flickery one of the best desktop Flickr experiences I've found. Flickery is currently available for $12.70US and is available for a free, 15-day test drive. The price is an introductory special; it will eventually go up to $19.20US. If you're using Flickr regularly, it's definitely worth a look.
TUAWFlickr fun with Flickery originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone developers get Ivy League edu-mu-cation
Filed under: iTunes, Developer, iPhone, iPod touch
If you're an aspiring iPhone developer looking to hone your skills or a seasoned veteran who is willing to accept there is more to learn, then has Stanford University got a deal for you. Stanford and Apple have teamed up to offer course materials from Stanford's undergraduate program for iPhone developers. The materials, available through Stanford's iTunes U page, include videos and PDFs to be made available every Wednesday and Friday during the 10-week course. Please bear in mind that while Stanford's course will be taught by Apple engineers, it is no substitute for the many great courses offered by Professor Bohon at TUAW-U.
Update: As a couple of you have pointed out, Stanford is not actually an Ivy League school. For a complete list of Ivy League members please see this article.
[via Engadget]
TUAWiPhone developers get Ivy League edu-mu-cation originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Last protected music simply disappearing from iTunes?
While Apple's move to remove copy protection from iTunes songs has been welcomed, shoppers have found that some protected songs have been pulled outright with no immediate signs of iTunes Plus replacements.
Illusion Labs Demonstrates iPhone Games on a Large Multi-Touch Table
The potential of multi-touch technologies generate a lot of attention here at MacRumors. Apple has clearly invested in multi-touch and we expect that they will slowing introduce more advanced versions of the technology over time. One possibility th...
Restrictions drove U2 to switch sides from Apple to RIM - report
Apple's penchant for keeping its partners out of the loop reportedly cost the company its relationship with alternative rock band U2, which recently drew sponsorship from rival smartphone market Research in Motion.
Future iPhone Camera: It Will Be 3.2 MegaPixel
A recent rumors indicated that the future iPhone to be launched in June might sport a 5 MegaPixel sensor. According to Digitimes, it will finally be a 3.2 MegaPixel sensor apparently provided by OmniVision.
However, another rumors indicates that Apple did place an order for a 5 MegaPixel sensor, but not for the forthcoming iPhone. shipping date is later in the year, and might be for a new product.
TUAW Exclusive: Darkness 2.0 First Look
Filed under: iPhone, First Look
Bjango, developer of the awesome iStat for iPhone, is readying the next version of one of its most successful iPhone apps, Darkness (iTunes link). TUAW got a chance to play with Darkness 2.0, which should be hitting the App Store in the next couple of days, and we explored what is new and improved.Darkness is a world clock on steroids. Not only does it give you the current time for pretty much any city in the world, it also lets you know what time the sun rises and sets, alongside other specific information such as the the phase of the moon.
Darkness 2.0 is a complete rewrite, sporting a new interface and some enhanced features. For photographers, Darkness is a really, really useful tool because it tells you where the sun or moon will be at any given time. you can also find out the exact time that solar noon (the time of day when the sun appears its highest) will occur in your location, so you can help plan for the best time to take certain shots.
World Clock
Darkness offers up a nice way to quickly glance at what time it is in various places all over the world. Sure, the built in World Clock can do the same thing, but Darkness gives you more accessible information (the day for instance) and can access your current location, which is great if you happen to be traveling across timezones.
You can also easily choose to view the time in military or 12-hour intervals, and tell at a glance at what time sunrise and sunset is in any given city. You can add your own city from Bjango's large database (more than 8500 cities) or you can enter in your exact coordinates if you live off the grid or something.
Continue reading TUAW Exclusive: Darkness 2.0 First Look
TUAWTUAW Exclusive: Darkness 2.0 First Look originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple Launches Audi Le Mans Driving Challenge Application
The application challenges iPhone and iPod touch players to monitor fuel use and tire wear just as Audi Le Mans teams do during races.
Apple Updates iTunes to 8.1.1
Apple has released a new version update for iTunes today that brings the application up to version 8.1.1.
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver a...
Flickr fun with Flickery
Filed under: Multimedia, Software
A while back I discovered Flickery, a new desktop client for Flickr. We've covered a few different clients in the past, including FlickrFinder and Photonic, as well as Flickr's own Flickr Uploadr. Aside from Uploadr, we haven't seen many updates lately, which is why Flickery is a breath of fresh air.
Flickery provides a good-looking interface for navigating your photos, photosets, contact's photos and photos from your groups, as well as an easy-to-use uploader. I love the saved search folders it can create, and the Download button at the top is a feature I've missed in some of the other clients I've looked at. Being able to quickly grab the highest-res version of a photo is a real boon in many cases.
One thing that gets me is that the only way to view the full-size version of a photo is to open it in full-screen mode. I'd rather have the full size image downloaded when I double click a thumbnail, and then be able to resize and zoom as desired. I know it's a longer wait time for the download, but I don't have a lot of use for the medium size image and end up waiting twice, so it evens out. I'd also like to see the pagination of the photosets evolve to be more easily navigable, allowing me to skip to page 120 without hitting next 120 times.
The search and filter functions are excellent, and the additional features such as emailing, posting to groups, adding to iPhoto and organizing sets and favorites make Flickery one of the best desktop Flickr experiences I've found. Flickery is currently available for $12.70US and is available for a free, 15-day test drive. The price is an introductory special; it will eventually go up to $19.20US. If you're using Flickr regularly, it's definitely worth a look.
TUAWFlickr fun with Flickery originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
iPhone developers get Ivy League edu-mu-cation
Filed under: iTunes, Developer, iPhone, iPod touch
If you're an aspiring iPhone developer looking to hone your skills or a seasoned veteran who is willing to accept there is more to learn, then has Stanford University got a deal for you. Stanford and Apple have teamed up to offer course materials from Stanford's undergraduate program for iPhone developers. The materials, available through Stanford's iTunes U page, include videos and PDFs to be made available every Wednesday and Friday during the 10-week course. Please bear in mind that while Stanford's course will be taught by Apple engineers, it is no substitute for the many great courses offered by Professor Bohon at TUAW-U.
Update: As a couple of you have pointed out, Stanford is not actually an Ivy League school. For a complete list of Ivy League members please see this article.
[via Engadget]
TUAWiPhone developers get Ivy League edu-mu-cation originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Last protected music simply disappearing from iTunes?
While Apple's move to remove copy protection from iTunes songs has been welcomed, shoppers have found that some protected songs have been pulled outright with no immediate signs of iTunes Plus replacements.
Illusion Labs Demonstrates iPhone Games on a Large Multi-Touch Table
The potential of multi-touch technologies generate a lot of attention here at MacRumors. Apple has clearly invested in multi-touch and we expect that they will slowing introduce more advanced versions of the technology over time. One possibility th...
Restrictions drove U2 to switch sides from Apple to RIM - report
Apple's penchant for keeping its partners out of the loop reportedly cost the company its relationship with alternative rock band U2, which recently drew sponsorship from rival smartphone market Research in Motion.
Future iPhone Camera: It Will Be 3.2 MegaPixel
A recent rumors indicated that the future iPhone to be launched in June might sport a 5 MegaPixel sensor. According to Digitimes, it will finally be a 3.2 MegaPixel sensor apparently provided by OmniVision.
However, another rumors indicates that Apple did place an order for a 5 MegaPixel sensor, but not for the forthcoming iPhone. shipping date is later in the year, and might be for a new product.
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