8 Ridiculous & Inconsistent Apple App Store Guidelines [Opinion]
Here’s a radical opinion - you should be able to run any apps you like on the devices you own. Apple doesn’t agree, and it’s twisted itself into pretzels creating arbitrary rules for what app developers – and you – can do with your device. These guidelines – although Apple reserves the right to change them at any time – are actually an improvement over the past situation.
Growl 1.3 Now On Sale In The Mac App Store [News]
Growl 1.3, a classic formerly free third-party notification application, is now on sale in the Mac App store for $1.99. With Growl on your Mac you can always know what's going on with other applications on your system. It can tell you, for example, when you get new Twitter mentions or direct messages and when content is added to your Dropbox.
'Apps Enhanced For OS X Lion' Receive Special Treatment In The App Store [News]
One of the many features included in OS X Lion was a set of application enhancements, such as a full-screen view with multitouch gesture support, enhanced auto-saving, and more. The new features are only available in apps updated to support them however, and Apple is now highlighting software updated for Lion in the app store.
Stockpeek launches On Apple App Store - First Finance App To Integrate iPad 2 Smart Cover [News]
Apple's new Smart Cover has made waves lately. Of course, when a new product like this launches, developers are quick to try and find a way to make their app work with it. Toughturtle has got out front to bring the first full featured financial app that interacts with the Smart Cover. The Smart Cover wakes up your phone and has several folds in it so you can just peek at the screen.
Find Lots More Free Apps With Apps on Sale Lite [Mac]
Although there are pros and cons about Apple's App Store, it's still ten times easier to go there and discover new applications, displayed like a new clothing line in a storefront window. The App Store makes it easy to not only find Mac apps but also to download, manage, and add your purchased downloads to your other Macs.
Apple’s Lion Scheduled For Release Today In The Mac App Store [News]
If you‘ve been eagerly awaiting Apple‘s new operating system Lion 10.7, then it‘s available starting today for download from the Apple Mac Store, for $30. We have previously covered options for downloading and installing the system, which will clock in at a little over 4GB.
Apple Is Refunding Dissatisfied Final Cut Pro X Customers [News]
Last week, Apple released a revamped and much cheaper version of its leading video editing program Final Cut Pro. The new version sells for just $300, down from $1,300 - although the previous version included a suite of other movie production applications. Despite the cheaper price and overhaul of the program however, many veteran users are dissatisfied.
6 of the Best Free Time Killer Games in the Mac App Store
The Mac OS is not known as a gaming platform. That said, it does have a significant advantage over other operating systems. Developers who create games for the iOS are also paying close attention to Snow Leopard, and as a result, there is no end to the number of games available for Mac users in the App Store. From card games, to puzzles, to full out adventure games, the Mac App Store is chock full of games that are worth trying.
6 Easy Ways To Tweak Your Mac Desktop's Appearance
There are a quite a few ways you can adjust your desktop's appearance depending on your needs. From any easy way to change sidebar icons to automatically changing your wallpaper image, these apps make it more than easy to get it just the way you want, practically at the click of a button.