It's so much more fun reviewing iPad cases than those for the iPhone or iPad because the very nature of the iPad offers designers a chance to be a bit more innovative with accessories for the tablet. Let's face it:... Read more »
This MacNews Category Review is the third and final part of our multi-part look at retail management software for the Mac. Products covered include Quick Business, Quick Pallet Maker, Rental, ResellerPower, SafariGuide... Read more »
Second Gear Software's Elements 1.0 (http://www.secondgearsoftware.com/elements/) is a great idevice app for writers, especially considering the kludgey workaround you need to sync iWork docs between an iPad and a Mac... Read more »
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum
The name Otterbox (http://www.otterbox.com) is synonymous with quality protection for your portable devices, so having a line of cases for the iPad is a welcome addition to their family.... Read more »
Kraken cases from Trident Cases (http://www.tridentcases.com) are named after the legendary sea monster that was big and strong (and which swallowed Jack Sparrow -- but that's irrelevant). It's an apt name as they'll... Read more »
By Jay Nelson
InDesign CS5 from Adobe (http://www.adobe.com) represents a major step forward in usability and adds substantial new features for creating and exporting interactive documents and eBooks.
If you’re a... Read more »
This MacNews Category Review is the second of our multi-part look at retail management software for the Mac. Products covered include Gesta Complet, Grocery Website Modules, Gym Organizer, HansaWorld Enterprise,... Read more »
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum
I've only been in a tank once. It was some museum in my childhood and I can't remember where, but it was impressive. When you were inside you couldn't hear anything from the outside world. ... Read more »
By Frank Petrie
So, you've purchased an iPad and you're fairly smug about. And rightfully so, cause you're on the bleeding edge of technology, it's a magnet for meeting people of the opposite sex, and other computer... Read more »
By 'Doctor Dave' Greenbaum
I'm about the worst person at taking care of my car. I'm like the computer owner who never backs up, doesn't run antivirus software, and always unplugs the computer instead of doing a proper... Read more »
By Cyndy Cashman
Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 (http://www.adobe.com) is an US399 Flash development tool for creating interactive applications. Geared toward designers, Flash Catalyst allows designers to turn static... Read more »
This MacNews Category Review is the first of our multi-part look at retail management software for the Mac. Products covered include 3in1 FileMaker Pro Template: Retail Planning Catalog, 7Office Sales Cycle Management,... Read more »
LapWorks' new US$64.95 iPad Space Dock (http://www.lapworks.com) could easily become my favorite iPad stand. It's flexible, durable and portable -- the three things I look for in a stand for my Apple tablet. Of course,... Read more »
By Frank Petrie
As the pace of technology's development continues to gain speed, so seems does our daily lives. Plus the more technology you use, the more energy you consume. So, up goes your carbon footprint. Ideally,... Read more »
By Cyndy Cashman
The new features in Flash Professional CS5 (US$699; $199 for upgrades) from Adobe (http://www.adobe.com) should bring smiles to the faces of both designers and developers. Two big improvements in the... Read more »
This MacNews Category Review is the first of our multi-part look at retail management software for the Mac. Products covered include 3in1 FileMaker Pro Template: Retail Planning Catalog, 7Office Sales Cycle Management,... Read more »
Just Mobile's UpStand (http://www.just-mobile.com) is an US$49.95 iPad stand tht looks like what I suspect an iPad stand from Apple would look like if they decided to make one -- even down to the packaging.
Engineered... Read more »
By Daniel M. East
One of the primary frustrations of many professional photographers, designers, and illustrators in the digital realm seems to be color consistency. While there are quite a few software and hardware... Read more »
By Mike Mackenzie
Imagenomic (http://www.imagenomic.com) added Lightroom support to its portrait-retouching plug-in, appropriately called Portraiture. Installation couldn’t be easier and you can access the plug-in by... Read more »
This MacNews Category Review is the final part of our multi-part look at interdisciplinary apps for the Mac. Products covered include MPI Pro, MultiSpec, NAG C Library, NCL binaries, NetLogo, Neural Network Toolbox,... Read more »
iStair ($0.99)
Version – 1.0
Review – “Count your steps as you work out!” | Read more »
New Games from Namco: Hands-On Preview
I had the pleasure of talking with the folks at Namco today, and got a sneak peak at three of their upcoming games. They assure me that there are TONS of new gaming announcements for the iOS platform in the coming weeks, so stay tuned here and at The Portable Gamer to get the full scoop as the details filter in.
For now, though, here’s what I got... | Read more »
My Artists Review
Developer: Top Drawer Apps
Price: $1.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
iPhone Integration Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.17 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Ossian Studios Announces “The Shadow Sun...
Ossian Studios is very familiar with RPGs, having developed two games for the Neverwinter Nights franchise. Therefore I’m eager to hear more about their just-announced RPG for iPhone: “The Shadow Sun,” a 3-D RPG that obviously draws from genre classics. CEO Alan Miranda writes that The Shadow Sun will “bring together the high adventure of classic... | Read more »
Slice It Review
Developer: Com2uS
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.0
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.44 out of 5 stars | Read more »
iPhotographer: Introductions, Filterstor...
We here at 148Apps would like to welcome you to the new iPhotographer column. What exactly is the point here? That is a mighty fine question.
We will bring you tips, tricks, and reviews geared directly at photographers of all skill levels. There will be tips and tricks on how to perform tasks on an iOS device that just might have you questioning... | Read more »
Flud for iPad Review
Developer: MADE BY RABBIT
Price: $3.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad
iPad Integration Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
User Interface Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Re-use Value Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3.67 out of 5 stars | Read more »
Man Booker Prize Goes Digital with iPhon...
If you love literature, you’ve probably heard of the Man Booker Prize (often, simply “The Booker”). Since 1968, the prize has been awarded annually to the “best” full-length, original, English novel written by a citizen of the Commonwealth of Nations or Ireland. The winner generally goes on to become an international success—and usually for good... | Read more »
Gravity Runner Review
Developer: We Are Colin
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.1
Device Reviewed On: iPad, iPhone 3G
Graphics / Sound Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Replay Value Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3.31 out of 5 stars
| Read more »
Thumpies Review
Developer: Big Blue Bubble
Price: $2.99
Version Reviewed: 1.3
Graphics / Sound Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
Game Controls Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Gameplay Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Re-use / Replay Value Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.01 out of 5 stars
There was a lot of love that went into the making of Thumpies, and it may just be... | Read more »
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