A new multi-platform IM for iPad, it’s free, try it : imo instant messenger for iPad (Social Networking)

imo instant messenger for iPad 1.0

Category: Social Networking
Price: Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

With imo instant messenger, it's easy to stay in touch with your friends across several IM accounts without signing up for a new account. Simply login with any existing chat account and start instant messaging!

We currently support the following:
- MSN
- Skype
- AOL/AIM/ICQ
- Yahoo
- Google Talk
- Jabber/XMPP
- MySpace
- Facebook

Our current feature list includes:

- Use of existing IM account logins, so no need to create a new account
- Your IM accounts can be Linked so you can login to all accounts at once
- Searchable chat history: search your past conversations on both our website and the app
- Flag your buddies as favorites so you can easily find them at the top of your buddy list
- Push notifications sent for 72 hours after you close the app
- Buddy icons that can optionally be displayed on the buddy list
- links sent by your buddies open in our app instead of Safari
- the option to save passwords for quick sign-in without linking accounts

This app will work anywhere you have network or data access.

First Looks: XtremeMac Hybrid + Leather Cases for iPhone 4

Continuing the huge flood of cases we saw last week from XtremeMac for the iPhone 4 are Hybrid ($35) and Leather Case ($35), two twin-material designs that are similar to one another in dimensions. Hybrid combines a silicone rubber outer shell with a clear hard plastic inner frame that shines through geometric holes in the opaque rubber; Leather Case is substantially made from black plastic but has a less than thrillingly stitched leather piece as a dominant feature on its back. Each case comes with a clear screen protector, integrated top and side button coverage, and firm holes for the headphone, mic, speaker, camera, and Dock Connector ports.

[via iLounge]

How To: Make Any iPhone Icon Retina-ready With iRetiner

If you’re anything like me, you know how disappointing it iswhen you purchase an app from the App Store and you find out the icon hasn’t been updated for the Retina Display. Ok, it’s just an icon — but you know it looks bad and ruins the feng shui of your homescreen. If you care about your homescreen, you know what I’m talking about.

Now, this tutorial is about a tweak available for free in Cydia that does some kind of magic: it turns any App Store icon into a Retina Display-ready icon with just a few taps and a respring. How is this possible? I don’t know for sure, but from my understanding this tweak, iRetiner, takes the original icon and redraws it automatically at a higher resolution. Most of all, it just works.

So, jailbreakers, jump after the break and take a look at how you can get rid of those awful fuzzy icons with our guide. If you haven’t jailbroken your device yet, well, here are a few reasons why you should.

- Install iRetiner from Cydia. You can find it in Modmyi’s repository, and it’s available for free. Restart your Springboard.

- iRetiner is a command line tool, meaning that the current version has no graphical user interface. You’ll have to use it from the terminal. And considering that the MobileTerminal available in Cydia doesn’t support iOS 4, here’s a version you can download and install.

- To install the MobileTerminal you just downloaded:

• SSH into your device and navigate to /var/mobile (you can use Cyberduck on a Mac, iPhone must have OpenSSH installed);
• copy the .deb file you downloaded in there;
• fire up iFile (free trial available in Cydia), navigate to /var/mobile and tap on the .deb file;
• choose Installer;
• respring.

MobileTerminal is now installed on your iPhone.

- Open MobileTerminal and type:

iretiner

Then press Enter. Type ‘1″ (without quotes) and then ‘y’ to confirm you want to convert all your icons to a Retina-ready resolution. The icons already updated for the Retina Display won’t change, those that look fuzzy will be updated. At the end of the process type ‘y’ again to confirm a respring.

- Now the icons that were blurry before simply shine on the Retina Display. See my example screenshot below:

The result’s really great. Go download iRetiner from Cydia right now, and enjoy your custom updated Retina icons.

(Via MacStories)

Wooden Blackbox Macbook Cases Show Great Character [Macbookcase]

These wooden Blackbox Macbook cases are more stylish than the one's we've seen before and even more detailed. Each case is hand oiled, hand sanded, hand rubbed and individually numbered. It only weighs 1.5 pounds too.

The case does cost $129 (for 13' or 15') but I'd say it's almost worth it. [BlackBox via HypeBeast]

(Via Gizmodo)

Overboard Has Been Updated With iOS 4.2.1 Support

Overboard has been updated with support for the newly released iOS 4.2.1 firmware.
Overboard is an expose type app for your Springboard. It can be purchased from the Cydia Store for $1.99.

[via iClarified]

The Glif iPhone 4 Tripod Mount is Now Available to Order

The Glif iPhone 4 tripod mount and stand is now available to order.
The Glif is a simple iPhone 4 accessory with two primary functions: mounting your iPhone onto a tripod and propping up your iPhone at various angles. The Glif is made from recyclable rubberized plastic that feels great and plays nice with your phone, and is small enough to fit snugly in your pocket, purse, or backpack. It has a 1/4"-20 thread that fits any standard tripod or camera mount. The Glif is designed to work with a "naked" (caseless) iPhone 4, to ensure a snug fit.
Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost used Kickstarter to launch the project back in October. The duo raised $137,000 to begin production.
If you order now, shipping will begin in 2-3 weeks. Hopefully deliveries will occur in time for the holiday season.

 

 

[via iClarified]

Like Reeder for iPad interface, FREE FOR LIMITED TIME, GRAB IT NOW : News Reader for iPad (News)

News Reader for iPad 1.0

Category: News
Price: $2.99 -> Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

News Reader for iPad, bringing you great stories.

News Reader for iPad is fantastic, and it can't be easier to get access to your Google Reader and stay synchronized with those great stories you subscribed.

Why News Reader for iPad? Well, this app knows your eager to news and stories, it presents a nice layout and a big, polished reading pad. All you want is read, and we know that.

Sometimes you just want to read on your bed or sofa in the night, and a bright theme would harm your eyes. We bring you two themes, a bright theme as default, and a dark theme for the night.

What if you are on the go? No worry, News Reader will keep news and stories for you and synchronize with Google Reader as soon as it could.

You read, we take care of the rest.

A useful tool to help you keep track your daily expenses with nice UI, FREE FOR LIMITED TIME, GRAB IT NOW : Expenses ~ track your daily expenses (Finance)

Expenses ~ track your daily expenses 1.0

Category: Finance
Price: $2.99 -> Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

Expenses app would be free for the Thanks Giving as a thank you to all our customers. Download while you can.
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Expenses app is an gorgeous app designed to let you easily keep a track of your expenses in every day's life.

Expenses app also presents a beautiful analysis tables and graphics of your expenses track to you in an elegant interface.

Expenses app provides dozens of predefined categories for you to easily track your expenses, and you can write a note for each of your expenses in detail if you wish.

With Expenses app, you will have an overview of how much exactly you spend your money, and on which categories how spend the money.

ZeroChroma’s Vario Case/Stand for iPad – Accessory Review

Looking for iPad accessories? ZeroChroma is a newcomer to the iPad accessory scene. They’ve been in the iPhone accessory business for a while, but now they’re coming with some creative ideas with their Vario for iPad Case/Stand combo.

The Vario for iPad is an interesting new protective shell for the iPad that does several things: it covers the back of your iPad, it includes a 16-position pop-out video stand for your preferred viewing angle, and it also has a 360 degree rotating arm that allows you to use the iPad in different typing and viewing modes.

The case protects the back of your iPad quite well. It’s a hard plastic case with a shock-resistant rubber interior that helps to absorb impacts. However, we would have liked to see a little bit more protection for the sides of the iPad. Some of the sides remain a bit exposed for our liking.

The Vario case is a 16-angle rotating stand that allows you to pick many angles for hands-free movies, reading, typing, gaming, surfing the web and more. It allows you to use the iPad in landscape and portrait modes, by simply rotating the stand arm until it clicks into place in landscape or portrait. We liked the fact that by rotating the stand you can position your iPad in any number of viewing modes.

When typing the anti-slip rubber bumpers and stand tip work very nicely. You can answer emails and play games quite comfortably. Another feature we liked is the slim and fold-flat capability for this case/stand combo. When you’re done using your iPad, you can simply hide the stand within the case. You could also use the case as a reversible screen-shield protector. Pop the case off, flip it, and snap it on the screen.

What we liked: Hard protective case that is very easy to install. The 360 degree rotating arm brings a lot of flexibility to this case/stand combo allowing you to use your iPad in many viewing angles. Given that the stand is integrated into the case makes it quite handy when you need to use it, and it’s quite easy to hide the stand within the case.

What we didn’t like: Would like to see a bit more protection on the sides of the iPad. Some of the sides remain a bit exposed for our liking. Even though the hard plastic case can be used to protect the iPad screen while traveling, in this scenario the back of your iPad will remain exposed.

The price may be a bit steep ($69.95) for some, although some could argue that it competes with Otterbox’s Defender iPad Hard Case, which sells for a higher price ($89.95).

To buy or not to buy: The Vario for iPad features a very attractive design, and is quite handy for folks that would like some protection for their iPads and at the same time would like to have a case/stand combo. The design definitely provides you with multiple viewing and typing angles for your iPad. The price may be a bit steep for some, but perhaps, the design flexibility and functionality may be just enough for some to give it a try.

• Accessory Name: Vario Case/Stand for iPad
• Manufacturer: ZeroChroma
• Price: $69.95
• Score:

[via Padgadget]

Needless to say, it’s useful tool for you and it’s free, grab it now : AirAsia (Travel)

AirAsia 1.0

Category: Travel
Price: Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

Get quick & easy access to bookings, check-ins and other AirAsia flight services with the AirAsia Mobile app!
This mobile app is available to everyone and is accessible anywhere in the world. Below are the functions available within the app.

* Book a Flight - Book and pay for your flights via mobile
* My Bookings - View your current bookings
* Mobile Checkin - Avoid the queues, check-in via mobile
* Flight Info - View flight times

And best of all, we will be expanding the available features within the AirAsia Mobile App! As we continue to grow, so will the feature on this app. So what are you waiting for, download the AirAsia Mobile App today!

Send your magical video to your belove one, it’s free try it : Magic Santa (Entertainment)

Magic Santa 1.1

Category: Entertainment
Price: Free, Version: 1.1


Description:

Spread Christmas joy with Santa Claus.

Send a magical card to the North Pole on
behalf of a child and Santa Claus will send you
a personalized video.

What's New

Send a magical card to the North Pole on behalf of a child and Santa Claus will send you a personalized video.

Upload batch photos to facebook easily on iPad, it’s free, try it : PhotoLoader Lite for Facebook (Social Networking)

PhotoLoader Lite for Facebook 1.0

Category: Social Networking
Price: Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

PhotoLoader is the easiest and fastest way to batch upload multiple photos from your iPad to Facebook! Import your photos from the Photos app, edit and organize them and with one tap they will all get uploaded to Facebook!

Features:
✔ Import photos by selecting them in the Photos app or add them one by one using the image picker.
✔ Add photo captions.
✔ Rotate photos.
✔ Organize photos using gestures:
* use the swipe gesture to delete a photo
* use the long tap gesture to move a photo
✔ Create new photo albums before uploading.
✔ Batch upload selected photos to Facebook with one tap. PhotoLoader will preserve the order of your photos.
✔ Stay informed of the upload process with detailed progress indicators.
✔ PhotoLoader will save your pre-upload sessions. When you re-launch PhotoLoader you can continue where you left off.
✔ Uses Facebook Graph API for secure authentication and photo album operations.
✔ Efficient caching capabilities. Your Facebook photos will be cached on your iPad.
✔ Smart thumbnail generation.
✔ Upload error detection. PhotoLoader will suggest you to try uploading failed photos again.
✔ Fullscreen Facebook photo album viewer with swipe and pinch features similar to the built-in Photos app.
✔ No internet connection required for organizing new pre-upload sessions.
✔ Works on edge/3G/WiFi
✔ Sound effects

Notes:
✔ Facebook® and the F-logo are trademarks of Facebook Inc.
✔ Yakamoz Mobile is not a partner, affiliate or licensee of Facebook, nor is it in any other way formally associated with them.

Casemate's iPhone 4 Bounce case protects your noodle from inevitable radiation baking

As the everlasting debate rages on, and brains continue to / not to melt with every passing phone call, Casemate's taking no chances whatsoever. By collaborating with Pong -- a company that makes its ends by "protecting users of cellular telephones from the potentially harmful effects of radiation exposure" -- the Bounce was born. For all intents and purposes, it's a simplistic form-fitting iPhone 4 case (BlackBerry models are en route), available in a foursome of hues and tested to reduce normal cellphone radiation (SAR) by at least 60 percent. Purportedly, the case can redirect your phone's electromagnetic energy away from your head... right into the brain of some lucky chap sitting next to you on the subway. But hey, at least it serves another purpose: solving that blasted iPhone 4 reception issue. Two birds, one $49.99 dent in your credit card. Propaganda vid is just past the break.

 

[via Engadget]

Famous social networks plug-in for Chrome, now available for iPhone, it’s free, grab it : Yoono (Social Networking)

Yoono 1.0

Category: Social Networking
Price: Free, Version: 1.0


Description:

Yoono lets you view and update your social networks conveniently from one app. Connect to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Flickr (more networks coming!) to see all your updates and post your status across all at once. Upload pictures, add comments, Like posts, retweet, even hide particular users or Apps (Farmville perhaps?) from your stream!

Works with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Over 5 million users have downloaded our Browser Add-on and Desktop versions - now we’re bringing the Yoono experience to mobile! Free or get Yoono Pro (no advertisements).

Key features:

- View your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Flickr updates in one place (multiple accounts per network supported)
- Update your status across your networks simultaneously
- View all your updates in one stream or swipe side to side to see each service and account in a separate stream
- Comment, Like, Reply, Retweet, Hide Users or Apps directly from the app
- Get your Facebook Notifications and view your Inbox
- View your Twitter mentions, Direct Messages, Twitter Lists, and saved Twitter searches
- Upload pics to all your accounts at the same time
- Use pinch open gesture to view your stream in full screen mode
- Plus much more!