November 2, 2010
Halloween may be over, but we’ve still got a sweet treat for you. We’re pleased to report that all of our freeware desktop pictures have now been updated to support the super-high resolution of Apple’s incredible retina display. Now iPhone 4 users can take advantage of all those extra pixels we’ve been pushing over the years and enjoy dozens of desktops as they’ve never seen them before.
Surf on over to our freeware desktop pictures page and enjoy the
October 25, 2010
Back in May, we filed a flight plan for the future development of Twitterrific, both for iOS and the Macintosh. We’re pleased to report that the first phase, the release of Twitterrific 3 universal for iPhone and iPad, was completed in June.
After that we continued devoting development efforts to the 4.0 update to Twitterrific for Mac. As with any product that’s in development, we don’t currently have a firm release date or pricing. We can say that it will require Snow Leopard (10.6) because of some new features. We know that many of you are waiting anxiously, so we’re posting a tiny peek at the current state of Twitterrific on our desktops. Yes, the app is real and it’s going to be great!
For all of us here at the factory, 2010 has been “the year of software”. In addition to the iOS updates to Twitterrific and Pickin’ Time, we recently
released a handy iPhone utility called Take Five that automatically remembers to un-pause your music for you. It doesn’t stop there: we have several more software surprises up our sleeves, including our next major gaming title, Astronut for iPhone. A year in the making, Astronut promises to be our finest entertainment title to date. Head on over to AstronutApp.com for a sneak peek and to sign up for Twitter news updates about the game in the weeks ahead.
We’re very excited about what the upcoming release of Twitterrific has to offer and hope you stay tuned while we’re working hard to make it great. We thank you for your continued support of our efforts both on the desktop and iOS. It’s certainly a great time to be an Apple developer. Stick around, things are getting interesting!
October 19, 2010
Without a doubt, one of the best parts of Halloween is donning crazy costumes and pretending to be something we’re not. For one night we transform ourselves into spooky ghouls, superheroes or childhood favorites.
This week’s freeware release, ATV Drives, from Talos Tsui is a fun way for both you and your computer to get in the Halloween spirit. Go as the lovable Buzz or Woody from PIXAR’s Toy Story or suit up and become Marvel’s heroic defender of justice Iron Man. These bold drive icons look great on Mac or PC desktops and can also be downloaded as a handy CandyBar iContainer for easy organization and searching. They’re almost too much fun. Happy Halloween everyone!
October 14, 2010
Life is full of interruptions. How many times have you realized that your earbuds are silent because you’d forgotten to un-pause your iPod? If you’re like us, probably one too many. That’s why we’re pleased to announce Take Five, a simple utility for use with your iPhone and iPod touch that automatically fades your music back in after 5 minutes.
Take Five is available today for purchase from the App Store for 99
October 12, 2010
Called in by his former student, Dr. John Seward, to assist with the mysterious illness of Lucy Westenra, vampire hunter Professor Abraham Van Helsing comes to life in this week’s eerie freeware release from Dave Brasgalla.
Hand painted on an Apple iPad with the help of Steve Sprang’s excellent application, Brushes, Van Helsing captures the essence of Stoker’s character and makes a great addition to any Mac, PC or mobile desktop. If you’re unfamiliar with Dave’s personal work, be sure to visit Pixelhuset to browse his incredible and imaginative gallery of digital paintings. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
October 7, 2010
It is that time of year again. The creepy decorations are in place, the costumes have been retrieved from the attic and the factory floor is anxiously awaiting All Hallows Eve. We would like to kick off the season with a small scary set of icons that will add a bit of the “spirit” to your desktop. Corey has cloned and then genetically modified each icon so there are versions that can live comfortably on a ghostly light or midnight dark background. Grab them quickly before they escape and terrorize the village!
September 21, 2010
Now that new episodes of Futurama have returned to the airwaves, the show is once again front and center on many a fan’s hearts and DVRs. Foreman Ged Maheux has created a fun, retro desktop picture to tide you over while he toils away creating volume 7 in his Futurama icon series. Based on a popular Futurama transit authority poster, this desktop picture makes the perfect addition to any fan’s Mac or PC desktop. It also looks great on the iPhone 4’s new retina display too. Oh my, yes. Enjoy!
September 16, 2010
Our fun and frantic game for kids of all ages, Pickin’ Time, is now a universal application. Optimized for the iPad as well as the new iPhone 4’s retina display, fast-paced veggie picking has never been better. Pick on your own, gather your friends around a single iPhone/iPad/iPod touch, or use multiple devices over WiFi for a unique & fun experience that only gets better the more people that play.
Pickin’ Time 2.0 universal is available from the App Store now for just $1.99. Those who already own Pickin’ Time for the iPhone will receive the universal version absolutely free via an App Store update.
What a better way to say goodbye to summer and welcome fall than in the veggie patch. Visit PickinTimeApp.com to check out screen shots and see the game in action, then head on over to the App Store to pick up Pickin’ Time for just $1.99. Have fun!
September 15, 2010
We’re pleased to announce Twitterrific for iPad & iPhone has been updated to version 3.0.2 and includes some noteworthy changes. We encourage you to check out the entire list of changes, but in the meantime here are a few of the highlights:
We invite you to download and enjoy the latest update to Twitterrific for iPad & iPhone free of charge. Users who purchase the in-app upgrade can manage multiple Twitter accounts and remove advertising from the timeline.
For important update information and helpful tips and tricks, follow @Twitterrific on Twitter. Learn more about Twitterrific and get answers to your most frequently asked questions by visiting Twitterrific.com or contact us if you need direct technical support. Thanks and enjoy. Tweet, tweet!
August 24, 2010
Here at the Iconfactory, we can’t seem to get enough Trek. Dave Brasgalla is pleased to release the second installment of his icon series based on props for the original 60’s Star Trek series. This round includes the unforgettable “agonizer” device the evil Spock used on Chekov from the intriguing and disturbing “mirror universe”, in addition to some delicious, piping-hot space coffee – served with a smile by a beautiful yeoman, no doubt!
These icons pay tribute to the visionary designers and prop makers who worked to give Gene Roddenberry’s concepts physical form. Fans of the original Star Trek will love this small set of icons available for your Mac, PC or as a handy CandyBar iContainer. Enjoy!
