Alfred is so ingrained in my workflow, that a Mac without it feels broken.
Category: Apps
iTunes 11 ⇢
It’s available now for some in Software Update the Mac App Store.
Wedge for App.net ⇢
One of the best OS X App.net clients keeps getting better.
Instacast 3 FAQ ⇢
The best podcatcher for iOS is about to get a lot better.
On nvALT and Simplenote ⇢
Brett Terpstra has a word of warning for Simplenote sync users. Yikes.
The History of iTunes ⇢
Jacqui Cheng has a look back at the 12-year history of Apple’s music-playing software.
Out of the Box ⇢
James Gowans:
Does iOS ship with everything you need out of the box?
In an attempt to answer that question, he has been using his iPhone with only five non-stock apps, two of which are built by Apple. Again, Gowans:
And maybe that’s the real reason behind all of this: the less time I spend trying out some new or improved app, the less time I spend tinkering with settings or worrying if Dropbox or iCloud is the better synching solution, the less time I can spend with my eyes glued to a 3" glowing rectangle, means more time I can spend doing things that really matter. Like writing an essay, building a fort with my kids, or enjoying a glass (bottle) of wine (whiskey) with my wife. It’s that simple.
Evernote 5 for Mac Shipped ⇢
Version five of the anything-bucket software includes a revamped UI, geolocation features for notes and more.
Foxconn Suicide-Inspired Lands on Android ⇢
What the hell is wrong with people?
Glenn Fleishman Joins The Magazine ⇢
Congrats to my buddy Glenn on joining The Magazine as Executive Editor. I worked with Glenn on my article, and it was nothing short of great. Glenn’s a real pro, and I think his joining will only enhance what’s already my favorite app in Newsstand.
On Angry Birds Star Wars ⇢
Chris Plante at Polygon:
Angry Birds Star Wars is the first in the series to allow players to manipulate gravity. The Obi-Wan-bird (that sound you hear is a thousand Star Wars fans groaning at such a phrase) has the ability to use the Force (a telekinetic-like power) to bend the gravity surrounding objects on the screen, batting them like tinker toys in any which direction, often toppling nearby, precariously built architecture in the process. The Force also serves the enemy pigs. Darth Vader-pig levitates platforms in certain stages, and taking him out releases the objects, raining down on helpless Empire-pigs. The Force isn’t just a gimmick in Angry Birds Star Wars, it’s a layer of strategy.
The Magazine, Issue 3 ⇢
Issue 3 of The Magazine is out, with articles by Lex Friedman, Dan Moren, Harry Marks and yours truly.
In my article, I write about my son’s battle with cancer, and the role technology plays in his healthcare and our family.
If you haven’t subscribed to The Magazine yet, now is a great time to do so.