Apple Developing “Next Generation” Applications.
A recent job posting on apple.com suggest that the company is developing some new form of applications and are in process of looking for talent to add the their already vast roster of talented techies to join the club. If you are familiar with Apple like we are, they are very secretive about what they conduct in the labs in Cupertino. However, every now and then, they give a tiny inkling into what they are stirring up in the Apple pot.
Apple Releases Mac OS 10.6.4
Apple on Tuesday released Mac OS 10.6.4 the the public after just seeding the final build to developers yesterday. The update is said to a address some issues with the operating system including:
“- resolve an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
- resolve an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3
applications from opening
- address issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file
servers
- improve reliability of VPN connections
- resolve a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality
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iMovie Coming to iPhone
Recently at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference, a new app had been introduced during Steve Jobs’s keynote speech. Next to the new iPhone 4 and it’s High Definition camera on the big screen was shown Apple’s pioneer video editing app iMovie. This is no watered down version. This is the real deal.
Apple Turns On Game Center For Developers
Apple has flicked the switch to ON for Game Center, allowing developers to log into the Apple-created online gaming network for the first time. Users can sign in and track achievements, compare scores, check ranks and leader boards, match-make and construct parties of other iPhone users to play a game. Apple also provides separate tools for developers to use in aiding them to implement Game Center support inside of the applications.
iPhone Applications Fill iPad Display With iPhone 4
In the wake of the iPhone 4 release, which has been the topic of discussion in the tech world, applications from the ever expanding App Store, more specifically for the iPhone, will take more advantage of the iPad’s 1024 by 768 display. Being that Apple has provided legwork in the new iOS 4 software for apps to take advantage of the revolutionary Retina Display that projects double resolution of the iPhone 3GS and previous generation models, apps can acquire more landscape with the display of the iPad.
iPhone Opening Doors…Literally.
In the vast jungle that is the App Store, there are many application that do a variety of amazing things. There are apps that can make reservations for you at the hippest restaurant in town and others that can start your car in the garage or driveway while your rushing for the door. One company plans on making its contribution to the App Store by developing an application that could have users of the iPhone receive their room keys from accommodations that they book. OpenWays is a company that has developed a technology in which consumers can acquire a key to a room on a mobile device electronically, completely bypassing the front desk procedure.
Labyrinth 2 Review
Probably one of the most played and downloaded games on the App Store, which considering the vast amount of games in the Store, that’s a major accomplishment. Illusion Labs’ interpretation of Codify AB’s Labyrinth for the sequel to the game is as good as it is beautiful. This make is more than just a ball in a maze, this has to be the most dynamic game of labyrinth we have come across, virtual or physical.
Eliminate Review
Ngmoco has been a premier developer of the App Store, especially in gaming. They are one of the first groups to utilize the iFund opportunity set forth by Apple and KPCB (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) with one of the most popular and highly acclaimed games in Rolando (the game and its sequel currently has a four and a half star rating average from critics and four stars from users of the game). The company also introduced the first FPS (first person shooter) on the iPhone OS with the Eliminate series. Eliminate allows for FPS multiplayer action from both Wi-Fi and 3G and has a massive slew of members playing each other on demand, whether theyre on the living room couch or in Starbucks on South Beach, you can open, connect and play at any given time.
geoDefense Swarm Review
We have evolved much since the days of the first Command and Conquer. Many game developers have made their own interpretations of the game providing original characters, features and elements to their game. GD Swarm is one game that falls under that category. This colorful 2D Command and Conquer style game will have you figuring out new ways to stop the opposition while acquiring a high score to earn bragging rights.
Google Discontinues Use of Windows Software. Now Only Uses UNIX Machines (Mostly Macs)
There has been plenty of rumors swarming around the Internet that Google will not being using Windows machines any longer on the Googleplex “ for that matter, anywhere where Google is located. The rumors are appearing to be definitely true with the news hitting the press. The Financial Times report that the search titan has barred the use of the Windows operating system due to vulnerabilities in security that arose as a virtual attack on the company was made from China. Google is transiitoning all its employees to either the Mac OS or Linux operating system.
