Get use to write diary everyday? and you have an iPad now? why not use your iPad to do so? try this, FREE FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY : myMemoir (Lifestyle)

myMemoir 2.4

Category: Lifestyle
Price: $1.99 -> Free, Version: 2.4 (iTunes)

Description:

Whether you're looking for a way to express your thoughts for
self-reflection, chronicle your extraordinary life adventures, or
interpret your most interesting dreams, you're sure to feel at
ease with myMemoir.

Armed with password protection, this multi-user friendly library
of journals can also store your entry-related pictures.

Anne Frank had Kitty, Lewis Carroll kept several diaries, Virgina
Woolf documented her life on an almost everyday basis, and you
too can narrate your exquisite life tidbits.

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Feature List:

- Simple user interface
- Password protection
- Use multiple journals
- Store photos
- Customize text
- Add a theme to each journal
- Saves upon quitting
- Search & browse through entries
- Backup your journal as a PDF through File Sharing
- Backup your journal an eBook (EPUB) and view with other apps
- Email entries

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What makes this app unique is the fact that you can have
many customizable journals AND you can export an epub file
to view with other apps!

Still not convinced? Watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJb0dwBWjo0

What's New

* Bug fixes
* Added failsafe in case a password is forgotten
* Journal cover art changes

myMemoir

Price Drop: myMemoir (Lifestyle)

Posterous to TwitPic Users: “Rescue” Photos with New Import Tool

Posterous is in the midst of an aggressive 15-day campaign to get users of other services such as Tumblr and Ning to switch to its blogging platform. Today the startup has set its sights on TwitPic with the introduction of a two-click TwitPic importer.

The TwitPic Switch to Posterous page instructs users to “rescue your photos from a TwitPic.” It’s a bold statement that attempts to position the service as a superior resting place for user photos.

The Posterous TwitPic importer is just as simple to use as each of the other import options. In this case, simply enter the URL of your TwitPic profile, complete the Twitter OAuth process and Posterous will begin the import process. TwitPic photos will be left intact, but copied over to Posterous. You’ll receive a notification e-mail when the import process is complete.

As we’ve previously noted, Posterous can be used in much the same way that Twitterers already use TwitPic, especially given that many Twitter mobile clients already include Posterous as a photo-sharing option. With the introduction of the Posterous TwitPic importer, the company hopes to convince holdouts to make the switch to a blogging platform that also moonlights as a Twitter photo-sharing service.

Posterous’s switch campaign is a brilliant way to drive home the utility of the service, even if it does attract the ire of competing services. So far, it has already gone after Vox, Xanga, Active Rain, Ning, Tumblr and now TwitPic users.

These are some pretty high-profile targets, and already Posterous is pretty pleased with the results. Vice President of Marketing Rich Pearson tells us that “activity is through the roof,” and that the campaign has been “very successful for both folks who are moving their content over to Posterous, and folks who already have an account but haven’t been back to Posterous in some time.”

[img credit: KWDesigns]

[via Mashable!]

iMovie for iPhone 3GS – there’s a hack for that

iMovie has been modified to run on iPhone 3GS, making the previously iPhone 4 exclusive app just a tad less exclusive:

David Romhan Torres: I just make iMovie for iphone 4 run on an iphone 3GS, it’s very simple just download it from iTunes, modify info.plist file and change the Minimum system version to 3.0.0 and front-facing-camera to false

If iMovie can run on an iPhone 3GS, why did Apple make it iPhone 4 exclusive? Probably for the same reason there’s no video recording or wallpaper on an iPhone 3G. Apple is very quick to cut off older hardware when they think it will have any impact at all on user experience. iPhone 4 has double the RAM and a faster processor and that’s what Apple decided to make the cut off point.

And just like 3rd parties came up with video recorders for the 3G, iPhone 3GS has had video editors for a while already (ReelDirector, obviously), and will obviously continue to do so. Just not Apple’s. It’s how they roll.

Taimur over at Redmond Pie gave the iMovie for iPhone 3GS port a whirl and you can check out the results in the video below.

[from Tipb.com via Redmond Pie]

Are you always check-in with Foursquare, Gowalla, Brightkite and even facebook, Do you feel annoying open so many apps to check-in? Try this, it can check-in all in one place, it’s FREE too : Footfeed (Social Networking)

Footfeed 1.0

Category: Social Networking
Price: Free, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)

Description:

**LAUNCH SPECIAL: To celebrate the launch of Footfeed, for a limited time we are giving it away for FREE! So get it for free while you can.

Footfeed is the first native iPhone app that makes it easy to check-in to Brightkite, Foursquare and Gowalla simultaneously. Built from the ground up as a check-in aggregator network, Footfeed aims to bring together the check-in services so that you can check-in to many networks without the need to open multiple apps. No more wasting time checking in using multiple apps. No more check-in fatigue.

Using Footfeed to check in is easy. Simply create an account and link up your Brightkite, Foursquare, Gowalla and Facebook accounts. Then when you want to check-in, select your location and press check-in. The app will automatically match your Footfeed check-in to the location across the different services you linked up to your account and check you in simultaneously. And you will continue to earn your points, badges, mayorships, rewards and rankings from the check-in networks.

Key Features
* Multi Checkin Capable: check-in once to multiple networks simultaneously including Brightkite, Foursquare, Gowalla and Facebook

* Single Check-In Feed: view all your friends check-ins from Brightkite, Foursquare and Gowalla in a single feed

* Aggregated Stats: view all your stats across the check-in networks in a single view including, points, badges, mayorships, friends, stamps and more

* Aggregated Contacts: view all your friends on the check-in networks including their stats and recent check-in history

* Favorite Locations: mark your favorite locations for quick check-in

Footfeed is recommended for fans of Brightkite, Foursquare, Gowalla, Loopt, Whrrl, Hot Potato, Buzzd and other check-in networks


Footfeed

Footfeed (Social Networking)

iMovie App Ported to iPhone 3GS [IPhone Apps]

The iMovie app was designed specifically for the iPhone 4 and isn't made available for prior generations, but the clever folks at Redmond Pie have figured out a way to port it to the iPhone 3GS. And it works well!

You can find instructions on how to get the app onto a jailbroken iPhone 3GS over at Redmond Pie if you want to try this out yourself. [Redmond Pie via 9to5 Mac]

Do you feel it’s not convenient to send photos between iPhone and iPad? This app can make it easy and it’s free, get it : Coolibah CoolCam (Photography)

Coolibah CoolCam 1.0

Category: Photography
Price: Free, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)

Description:

If you want to do some digital scrapbooking, the first thing you're going to want are some great pictures to do it with! To make life a little easier on the iPad, we wrote this handy little app that lets you quickly transfer photos from your iPhone (3G or better) to your iPad. Just install PadCam on both devices, run it, wait for them to connect, then you can start sending photos to your heart's content.

Make sure that you have Bluetooth enabled on both devices for this to work (Settings/General). For more information, go to www.coolibah.me/coolcam.

Need we say that this tool is very useful if you're using our iPhone/iPad scrapbooking app, Coolibah? :-)

Coolibah CoolCam

Coolibah CoolCam (Photography)

Spirit Jailbreak Fix for iTunes 9.2 on iOS 3.1.3 and iOS 3.2

The best and the most easiest jailbreak tool has just been updated (unofficially?) to bring support for iTunes 9.2. Earlier when Apple released the final version of iTunes 9.2, it broke the compatibility with Spirit and so this new version brings the required fix to make it compatible with iTunes 9.2. However no new feature has been added. It still does not work with iOS 4 and iPhone 4. Only iOS 3.1.3 and 3.1.2 for iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G, iPod touch, and iOS 3.2 for iPad is supported.



Instructions are still the same. You can follow our complete step by step guides to jailbreak your iPad, iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G and iPod touch 3G/2G on 3.1.3 using Spirit.

• http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-iphone-3gs-3.1.3-untethered-with-spirit-9140719/
  
• http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-ipad-3.2-with-spirit/
  
• http://www.redmondpie.com/jailbreak-ipod-touch-3g-3.1.3-untethered-spirit-9140720/

For those of you with iPhone 3GS (new bootrom), iPod touch 2G (MC model) and iPod touch 3G who upgraded to iOS 4, only to find out that you cant jailbreak it back can actually downgrade back to iOS 3.1.3 and then jailbreak it using Spirit. Step by step guide for downgrading your iOS device from iOS 4 to iOS 3.1.3 can be found here (works only if you have SHSH blobs saved for 3.1.3).

Unlocking can be done on any baseband using Ultrasn0w 0.93, instructions for which is posted here.

Download Spirit for Windows (with iTunes 9.2 support)
Download iTunes 9.2 for Window and Mac


[via Redmond Pie]

MyWi 4.0 to Bring Wireless Tethering to iOS 4 [Jailbreak]

Let me clear this up straight. No, the phone you see in the screenshot is not a jailbroken iPhone 4, but rather a jailbroken iPhone 3GS, running iOS 4. The iMovie app you see is basically a “broken” port which was being tried to run on non-iPhone 4 devices but had issues in the end.



Coming back to topic, MyWi 4.0 for iOS 4 is almost ready! and will be out later today. This new version has many new features, including battery and power consumption options that can save about 30% to 40% of battery! There is also an option to disable the blue pulsing tethering bar on top, which you can convert it into a status bar icon.



MyWi 4.0 will of course require a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch to install and work. Stay tuned as we will let you know whenever it is ready – with a full guide on how to get it installed.

[via Redmond Pie]

iPad Skins: Clothe And Protect Your iPad With Personality

Editor’s note: This is a guest post authored by Stephen Markas, Editor In Chief of iPadAccessories.com. Stephen’s article gives you great information about the different companies that make iPad skins.

The Apple iPad exploded into the technological scene with the power and the most diverse list of abilities imaginable, and the iPad is continuing it’s amazing success with over 3 million units sold already! The iPad’s price tag can get quite hefty, and as such, it’s  a tool that is worth investing in and merits care and protection to insure a long life.

New iPad protective skins are available to guard against every day bumps and scratches. To further enjoy the whole experience, tons of cool features are available to customize your iPad making it as unique as yourself.

Artistic decals are a must have addition to tailor the iPad to your personality. Here’s a review of some of the best iPad decals and protective skins on the market right now:

The invisibleShield by Zagg

First off is the king of iPad protection. This iPad protective skin is made with a super durable film, is completely transparent, and matches exactly to the size of your iPad. It protects the screen and back of the iPad from damaging scratches, even from jagged edges of metal objects, such as keys.

Another useful feature is that, since the material was originally developed to military grade specs, it is highly durable and guards the screen against corrosive substances like the accidental spray of cleaning fluids or the oils from fingers and hands. The invisibleShield enhances your visual enjoyment by reducing glare and smudges, making it a truly an amazing product and our favorite clear iPad protector on the market right now.

Gelaskins

However, perhaps you are looking to give your iPad a little more personality. GelaSkins have the two-fold purpose of providing defense against nicks and scrapes, while clothing your iPad in style and oozing personality out every port.

GelaSkins come in hundreds of pre-made varieties by top modern artists, and they also have the option to create your own skin design that is unique to you. Just upload your artwork or photos onto GelaSkins’ website and enjoy the endless opportunities to create and enhance the appearance of your iPad. GelaSkins use 3M technology for simple application and clean removal.

Invisible Defenders

Invisible Defenders skins accomplish a completely original look for your iPad. It shields your device from wear and tear while giving it a smooth celebrity appearance. Each skin comes complete with simple instructions for application.

The designs are printed on resilient 3M or AVERY vinyl that adheres to the iPad without air bubbles or sticky residue. The vinyl is also laminated with a transparent film, so the images will never fade, rub off, or scratch. Skins can be customized to fit your wants without canceling your warranty.

Also, Invisible Defenders provide application tape to help you align the skin perfectly to your device.  You never have to touch the adhesive with your hand, which causes the skin to lose it’s grip.

SkinIt iPad Decals

Finally, we have the SkinIt iPad decals. Similar to GelaSkins and Invisible Defenders, the creators of Skinit skins have designed 24 different categories of skins and release new skin styles every week. Some of these include sports, Disney, art, military, entertainment, seasonal, and American Idol. Or you can upload shapes, images, or text to customize your own skin.

All of Skinit skins are made of premium glossy vinyl and use a distinctive high resolution six color process. Then the design is covered with clear coating for extra protection.

In summary, unfortunately the iPads are prone to scratches and denting. As soon as you purchase your exciting new tablet, don’t leave it naked and exposed to the elements and dangers of everyday life.

Since the iPad cases that you choose are as much a fashion statement as they are a social statement, don’t hesitate to express your individual character and style on the iPad with the abundance of amazing iPad decals and protective skins available today.

iPad Skins: Clothe And Protect Your iPad With Personality

Wanna create a photo stick like iPhoto one? try this, free for limited time only : Photo Mess (Photography)

Photo Mess 1.0.1

Category: Photography
Price: $.99 -> Free, Version: 1.0.1 (iTunes)

Description:

Make a mess of your photos!
Show everyone your photo mess or place multiple photos together to get the "bigger picture"!

Tap "camera" or "photo library" to select your photos.
Photos placed on the screen can be:
1) moved around with one finger
2) rotated and scaled with two fingers
3) double tapped to bring it to the front

Have fun!

*photo messes can be saved 2 ways. Use either the save button or the screenshot button.

*update 1.0.1 has been submitted for review. Fixes a memory issue. Photos no longer disappear when iPhone runs out of memory.

Feel free to join the flickr group at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/photo-mess/

What's New

Performance fixes.

Fixed a vital issue when photos disappeared when device ran out of memory.

Photo Mess

Price Drop: Photo Mess (Photography)

Facebook Chat client for iPad, Free for limited time, grab it now : Chat HD for iPad (Social Networking)

Chat HD for iPad 2.2

Category: Social Networking
Price: $.99 -> Free, Version: 2.2 (iTunes)

Description:

★ FREE for limited time! 5-star iTunes ratings and reviews keep the updates coming! ★

Native Facebook Chat client for iPad with some exclusive features!

Features:
• realtime chat with multiple friends
• iChat-like interface (bubbles)
• friends photos/avatars
• user's last status message - great icebreaker
• landscape and portrait mode support
• remembers chat history and opened conversations
• Unicode support - compatible with all languages

This application connects straight to Facebook and doesn't store your password on other servers, so your valuable privacy is not compromised.

Please contact us before leaving negative review. We will gladly help you with your problems. Thank you

What's New

• user avatars!
• user's last status message in chat - great topic starter
• online status in Opened chats (like Idle)
• new name, we can't use Facebook in our name
• bug fixes

If you like FaceChat, please rate it 5-stars in iTunes every time an update comes out!
As always, your 5-star iTunes ratings and reviews keep the updates coming!


Chat HD for iPad

Price Drop: Chat HD for iPad (Social Networking)

A beautiful Japan calendar, it’s Free, get it : UNIQLO CALENDAR for iPad (Lifestyle)

UNIQLO CALENDAR for iPad 1.0

Category: Lifestyle
Price: Free, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)

Description:

The UNIQLO CALENDAR for iPad is a globally supported calendar that UNIQLO composed of images of the beauty of Japan’s four seasons which capture the seasons from a unique perspective, as well as music. The calendar captures the Japanese culture and lifestyles hidden away in everyday life through an original perspective by photographing the images in a miniature style.

The music is handled by FPM, which is well known from the UNIQLOCK. It employs an original sound achieved by inviting representative Japanese musicians each time around to cover famous songs from around the world.

FEATURE LIST:

・ Flicking the area under the movie to the left will display the “Date,” “Weather,” “Monthly Calendar,” and “Time.”
・ Tapping on the area beneath the movie will display “Various Settings.”
・ Using the positioning determination via the GPS function, postal code, or selecting your region from the region list, will display the “Date,” “Time,” and “Weather” for your region.
※ In some cases you may not be able to select the proper region in settings that cannot receive GPS signals, or with iPads that are not equipped with a GPS function. In such cases, please select the given region from the region list.
・ If you use Google Calendar, then setting your account will allow you to display appointments on the iCal monthly calendar with a dot.
※ You can also link iCal and Google Calendar, which will allow you to reflect iCal appointments in Google Calendar.
※ We are not able to provide support on synchronous linkage methods between the iCal and iPhone calendars and Google Calendar.
・ When the latest movie set has been delivered you will be informed via the “NEW” icon on the movie list.
・ You can also download movie sets other than the latest movie set.
※ iPad edition movies are in high resolution and therefore take up considerable size. It may take some time to download them depending on your connection environment.
・ Sound can be turned ON/OFF.
・ You can switch between a 12 hour / 24 hour display.
・ Equipped with a landscape mode.

UNIQLO CALENDAR for iPad

UNIQLO CALENDAR for iPad (Lifestyle)

First Looks: Incipio dermaShot for iPhone 4

Incipio's dermaShot ($20) is a reworking of its basic, budget silicone rubber case for past iPhones, designed of course to match the curves of the iPhone 4. Six colors are available, each single-toned with a matte finish, using cut-outs to expose the iPhone's cameras, headphone port, microphones, speakers and screen. Button protectors are integrated for the top and side controls. As the first case we've seen to include its own screen film protector, dermaShot also comes with a cleaning cloth and thin applicator card.

First Looks: SwitchEasy Trig for iPad

Though sleeve cases might or might not continue to be of interest to iPad owners going forward, SwitchEasy's new Trig ($40) scores a couple of points for originality: it allows you to convert a puffy sleeve for the iPad into a dual-angled video stand for on-the-go viewing. The soft-lined case has metal snaps that should be avoided on insertion and removal, enabling it to stay safely closed during carrying; you need to pull the iPad and flip the segmented design around to transform it for horizontal or video viewing purposes. Available in six colors, two of which have high vinyl gloss relative to the other faux leather four, Trig also includes a glossy screen protector, a cleaning cloth, and applicator card.

Bamboo iPhone 4 Cases Show Your Green-Leaning [IPhone 4 Cases]

If an iPhone 4 has arrived on your doorstep, you'll probably be sizing-up potential cases already. You don't want to end up with a scratched iPhone, so rather than spring for an overpriced Bumper, check out these stylish bamboo cases.

Grove, a company based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in using sustainable, eco-friendly materials. Their new case for iPhone 4 only adds .07 of an inch to the thickness of the phone, with a metal bezel and custom engravings on the back.

Normally priced at $99, they're currently selling them off for $49 if you pre-order. That $49 price is for the plain variety, but if you'd like an engraved one, then it'll set you back $69. [Grove Made]

iPhone 4 vs Flip Ultra HD vs iPhone 3GS Video Comparison [Video]

iLounge has posted a video comparison of the iPhone 4, the Flip Ultra HD, and the iPhone 3GS.
For the first time, iPhone 4 has the resolution to compete pixel for pixel against Flip’s higher-end recorder, and it has something Flip doesn’t: Tap to Focus during video, enabling the iPhone 4 to create depth of field effects, but also to render some scenes softly relative to the Flip since the latter device’s fixed-focus lens offers consistent sharpness without depth of field capabilities.
Take a look below...

 

 

 

iPhone 4 vs Flip Ultra HD vs iPhone 3GS Video Comparison [Video]

ounge has posted a video comparison of the iPhone 4, the Flip Ultra HD, and the iPhone 3GS.
For the first time, iPhone 4 has the resolution to compete pixel for pixel against Flip’s higher-end recorder, and it has something Flip doesn’t: Tap to Focus during video, enabling the iPhone 4 to create depth of field effects, but also to render some scenes softly relative to the Flip since the latter device’s fixed-focus lens offers consistent sharpness without depth of field capabilities.
Take a look below...

iPhone 4 vs Flip Ultra HD vs iPhone 3GS Video Comparison [Video]

You can now watch Disney movies trailer on your iPad, it’s free, Get it : Disney Movies (Entertainment)

Disney Movies 1.0

Category: Entertainment
Price: Free, Version: 1.0 (iTunes)

Description:

Walt Disney Studios official Disney Movies app!

From magical beginnings to the latest blockbusters, explore your favorite Disney movies’ trailers and select bonus materials.

See what’s in theaters and coming soon. Find show times near you and buy tickets.

See what’s new and coming soon on Blu-ray™, DVD and movie download, and complete your purchases through select retailers.



Disney Movies

Disney Movies (Entertainment)

FarmVille for iPhone Now Available

Announced at the last WWDC keynote in San Francisco, FarmVille is one of the most anticipated apps for the iPhone. Apple has finally approved Zynga’s game, which is now slowly propagating in iTunes.

As announced by Zynga’s CEO Mark Pincus at the WWDC, the iPhone version of FarmVille comes with iPhone-specific features such as push notifications, so that you won’t miss anything of what’s new in your farm.

It’s already live in the New Zealand store. [Link]

“Plow, plant and harvest on the go 24/7! FarmVille, the most popular game on the web, is now available on your iPhone. Current FarmVille players can access their existing Facebook farm, and new users can create a farm.

Choose from a variety of seeds to grow beautiful fruits and vegetables. Earn coins and XP to decorate your farm or expand your acreage. Work faster with vehicles like tractors and seeders, and rear livestock including cows, sheep, and pigs. The more you help your neighbors, the faster you’ll level up. Exclusive iPhone/iPod items available!”

How to add PDFs to iBooks using Dropbox

This brief tutorial will guide you through the steps required to add PDF files to iBooks on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, using Dropbox.

Update: it has been pointed out to me that this method only works if you have an iPad – and that it does not work on an iPod Touch or iPhone.

One solution that may work for you if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch is to copy the link to the PDF from the Dropbox app, then paste it in Safari. At that point you’ll be prompted to open it, and you can select iBooks. This method won’t work if you’re running iOS 4 on your iPhone or iPod Touch until Dropbox updates the app to work with iOS 4. Thanks to kaushalmodi over at Lifehacker for the tip!

Another solution for folks using and iPhone or iPod Touch (including those using iOS 4) is to use Safari and navigate to the web version of your Dropbox account. From there, you can tap the PDF (in Safari) and it will prompt you to download and then open with iBooks.

Note: If you aren’t near the PC/Mac you use to sync your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with, using Dropbox is a great way to get PDFs into iBooks. If you are near the PC/Mac that you use to sync your device with, this tutorial might be faster for you to get those PDFs onto your iPad (iPhone or iPod Touch).

Dropbox is a fantastic service that allows you to store files (2GB for free, or $9.99 per month / $99.00 per year for 50GB) online. It also syncs those files across all of the computers you own that have the Dropbox software installed, and, you can access all of your stored files via a web browser on any computer. For more info on the Dropbox service, see their overview or sign up here.

After you’ve signed up for Dropbox, you’ll need to install the Dropbox app on your iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch. It’s free, and can be found in the iTunes Store here.

1. Lets get started. Add a PDF file (or several) to your Dropbox account. Once the PDF has been uploaded, open up the Dropbox app on your iPad (iPhone, iPod Touch…).

   

2. Tap the “Dropbox” button in the very upper-left corner of the app. Navigate through your Dropbox folders to locate the PDF file that you want to add to iBooks. Select it by tapping it once.

   

3. Depending on the size of the PDF (and your current Internet connection speed) it may take a while for the PDF to load.

   

4. Once it has loaded, tap the “Open with” button on the very upper right corner of the Dropbox app.

   
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5. Select iBooks from whatever may be listed (will vary depending on which apps you have installed).

   

6. Your PDF is now saved in iBooks and will be available for you to read any time you want

   

[via Simple Help]