Game of Moans
As I prepare for tonight’s penultimate episode of Game of Thrones, I’m reminded of this classic exchange.
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User Interfaces of the Week
I wish I could say the user interfaces featured here were but a distant App Store memory, but alas they all come from currently shipping apps.
I Hate Waiting
Most days, being a developer on the App Store feels just like this.
You Will Adapt Your User Interfaces to Service Us!
iPhone 6 users have started thinking like the Borg – demanding devs adapt their apps to service their giant screens while still maintaining one-handed use. I’m here to draw a line in the UI sand.
Four Innovations I love in Gaming
Gaming is getting better and better all the time. Here are four aspects of the gaming world that I love.
One Perfect Shot: Star Trek’s ‘Shore Leave’
One perfect shot for Star Trek: The Original Series – Shore Leave.
TV I’m Enjoying Right Now
There’s so much good TV right now it’s impossible to watch it all so I thought I might take some time and share just 4 of the great shows I’ve been enjoying lately, why I love them and where you can catch them.
Managing Movie Expectations
One of the problems of living in the age of social media and hyper-connectivity is that it’s become quite difficult for me to manage my expectations of TV and movies. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself :-/
Star Trek: Next Gen Wallpapers for iPad
Turn your Apple iPad into an actual padd from Star Trek: The Next Generation with these fun, free lock screen wallpapers. There are two versions (Picard communique or starship schematic) to choose from in two color variations each.
I’ll Miss You, Jon Stewart
When the news broke on Twitter today that Jon Stewart will be hanging up his fake news hat later this year as the host of The Daily Show, it almost didn’t seem real. I will miss him dearly.
One Perfect Shot: Star Trek’s ‘The Balance of Terror’
One perfect shot for Star Trek: The Original Series – The Balance of Terror.
How Broken is Discovery on the App Store? This Broken.
Much has been made over the years about how the App Store could be improved for both developers and customers. Areas like interactive reviews, trial periods, an App Store VP and paid upgrades are all important. One of the key areas many agree is the biggest problem Apple has yet to correctly address is discovery. […]
Why ‘Gotham’ Is Awesome
MINOR SPOILER WARNING: This post talks about general character direction, minor plot points, settings, etc. for Fox’s Gotham. If you know Batman lore, then you’re probably safe to read on, otherwise head back to the Batcave. I consider myself a superhero fan, but not a super-fan. That is to say my love of the genre […]
I’ve Got An ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Theory
SPOILER WARNING: This post contains spoilers for ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. If you’ve not watched up through S2, ep 6, back away from the blog post! I’m about to talk about stuff you probably don’t wanna know. You’ve been warned! This season of ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D has really been firing on all cylinders. After […]
You Just Lost A Customer
News today that some businesses have begun disabling the NFC readers in their retail locations so as block customers from using Apple Pay. When I read this, I have to say it filled me with rage. I don’t yet own an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, but I will soon and one of the reasons […]
You’ve Come a Long Way, Ollie!
While preparing for the onslaught of technical support that accompanies new releases of our most popular app – Twitterrific, I was curious about just how many updates we’ve actually released over the years. I looked back through the app’s version history as well as a fun timeline of Iconfactory software releases I created a few […]
Space:1999 + LEGO = WIN!
Builder Joe Klang recently posted images from his LEGO construction book Build Your Own Galaxy in which he features a few builds based on the cult 70’s science fiction TV series Space: 1999 and if you’re a fan of the show like I am, the results will have you beaming. Joe built incredibly detailed models […]
One Perfect Shot: Star Trek’s ‘The Conscience of the King’
The Enterprise is called to Planet Q by Dr. Thomas Leighton, a research scientist and friend of Captain Kirk. Leighton’s suspects Anton Karidian, the leader of a Shakespearean acting troupe currently on the planet, is, in fact, Kodos “the Executioner”. Kodos was the former governor of the earth colony Tarsus IV, and was responsible for […]
Muting Messages in iOS 8
One of the most useful (and hidden) features I’ve come across in iOS 8 is the ability to mute IM threads in Messages. Think of it like Do Not Disturb but on a case by case basis. I first noticed it by accident when a tiny crescent moon icon appeared next to one of my […]
Get Your Groot Loops!
Designed by Bamboota and Elliot Fernandez, these amazing Marvel heroes t-shirts not only look great but are filled with your daily allowance of vitamins and minerals! Well, not really but they do make fantastic t-shirts and would make super-fun real-life cereal products. My personal favorite has to be Groot Loops, but Thorrios swoop in as […]