iPhone App Articles

Baby Book App Preserves and Shares First Memories on iPad
Apps have already become indispensable tools for new parents, serving as baby monitors and feeding time reminders. Now a new app is helping to record all those first-time memories that come with a new bundle of joy, into a multimedia iPad baby book. The Sweet Baby app takes the time-honored tradition of the baby book and adds a 21st century spin, allowing parents to not only type out their child’s new memories, but to record them in vivid photo, audio and video. Creator Brad Rhoney, of...
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iPad Application Development Articles
iPad Game Development for the Uninitiated If you're looking into developing on the iPad, knowing how to make games is a must. A recent study conducted by Distimo, an App Store Analytics company, found that games accounted for about 35% all iPad only apps. They were followed only by "entertainment" at 11% and "education" at 8.6%, both taking less than one third of this highly popular category's percentage. Read More >>  
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iPad Game Development for the Uninitiated
Three Things You Need To Know about Making Games for The iPad If you're looking into developing on the iPad, knowing how to make games is a must. A recent study conducted by Distimo, an App Store Analytics company, found that games accounted for about 35% all iPad only apps. They were followed only by "entertainment" at 11% and "education" at 8.6%, both taking less than one third of this highly popular category's percentage. All of this makes a great deal of sense....
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The iPad: An Appiction Review
So much that is written about new technology is speculation. This couldn't be more true with a device like the iPad. Because the iPad is so different from anything they've ever used, most people who buy it don't even fully know what they'll do with it until they get their hands on one. We managed to get an iPad when it was first released, and after having used it for a few weeks, we now feel ready to discuss its pros and cons. Many have said the iPad is one of the best media...
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Will The iPad Be A Boon For Small Businesses?
When the iPad was announced in January, there was a palpable sense that the device wouldn't be that great for business uses. Now that we've all had some time to let the news sink in, let's reconsider the small business potential the device actually has. iPad App Developers lost no time in exploring a plethora of dimensions. While it's certain that the iPad isn't the best for massive amounts of word processing or multi-tasking, it does have some unique uses that aren't...
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Will The iPad Become A Revolutionary Artist’s Tool?
Visual artists are going to love what the iPad can do for them. For countless years, many artists have found themselves dissatisfied with the traditional ways we interact with computers. The mouse does not lend itself to creating visual masterpieces (although many artists have done a fantastic job of co-opting it), and keyboards are a writer's tool. While a few enterprising artists make use of external drawing pads, many stick to traditional methods and scanners for their digital art needs...
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Will The iPad Strike The Right Chord?
The upcoming iPad development release will certainly give musicians something to smile about. Every iPad will, of course, come packaged with the standard music consumption apps like iTunes, but there will be plenty more offerings than just this in the future. Some have said the iPad will be a boon to independent musicians, making their startup musical careers much more easy and cheap. And we can see why. The possibilities for creating and consuming music on the device are great enough to excite...
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The iPad, A Handy Tool In Every Professional Photographer’s Arsenal
There once was a time when photographers didn't know if their pictures were any good until they came out of the dark room. They had to wait hours before seeing the results of their work, and by then, the chance of getting another shot was long gone. Today, advances in digital photography allow photographers to see their work before they decide to call the shoot a wrap. They can make changes or simply take a few more photos to be certain all of their bases are covered. But there is still one...
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Is the iPad Set To Revolutionize Education?
It's been a week since the release of the iPad, and we are already wondering what it means for the upcoming school year. College students everywhere will soon rejoice at never having to carry another notepad, textbook, or calculator. The iPad is every educational tool we've ever used, all rolled into one. If it really does catch on, and there is good reason to think it will, it's going to change everything we know about the classroom experience. Let's start with the books....
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iPad: A Savior Of The Magazine Industry?
The iPad was unveiled in January as a unique media consumption device. It is the first of its kind to combine a colorful screen with a long-lasting battery and a multi-touch interface. It isn't just good for reading books, looking at photos, and checking email. It is opening doors for the magazine industry and offering up a new way to present content. In the past, users were limited to making the difficult choice between print and online media. The iPad seamlessly combines the two and...
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