Users just can’t get enough of the distressed stylings of the Litho System series of icons, and so it’s our pleasure to bring you more. Artist Anthony Piraino has released Litho Extras Vol. 7 containing some of the most requested Litho styled app icons including Aperture, Time Machine, Delicious Library and others. If you’re looking to expand your Litho collections, head on over and download Volume 7 for Mac, Windows or as a CandyBar iContainer today. Enjoy!
The Breakroom
The Future, Today!
June 23, 2009
In the four years since the original EPCOT Network Nodes icon set was released, the Disney theme park has undergone even more changes. Familiar attractions from the 80’s and 90’s have vanished to be replaced with new rides such as Test Track and Soaring. Now you can recapture some of the original nostalgia of Disney’s EPCOT Center with a newly updated set of freeware icons from Gedeon Maheux.
All of the original 20 icons have been updated to include large desktop sizes formatted specifically for Mac OS X Leopard and Windows Vista. In addition, Ged’s not only added 10 newly styled pavilion icons to the set, but also a custom OS X Dock for use with CandyBar. If you’re a life long fan of Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, head on over and download EPCOT Network Nodes today.
Frakking Toasters!
June 15, 2009
Although The Scifi Channel’s epic re-imaging of Battlestar Galactica ended back in March, thoughts of the show linger still. So far we’ve released four BSG related icon sets and this week’s release from Talos is another collection dedicated to one of our all-time favorite TV shows and puts the bad guys, affectionately called ‘Toasters’, front and center.
Talos has managed to corral a host of Cylon Centurions from every age of Galactica for your Mac or PC desktop as well as a fun surprise that makes for a great trash can replacement. So while we wait for the return of Battlestar with this fall’s special TV event – The Plan, jump on over and grab BSG Fraking Toasters while you can. By your command!
‘Twitpocalypse’ Affecting Twitterrific for iPhone
June 13, 2009
We apologize for problems that iPhone and iPod touch Twitterrific users are currently experiencing due to the so-called Twitpocalypse. A fix for these issues was included in the 2.0.1 release to the App Store weeks ago, but the application is indeed returning errors at this time. Proof that it’s sometimes difficult to test for errors / conditions that happen in the future.
We are investigating a fix to the bug as we speak, but it may take some time to get the fix completed and through the App Store approval process. We will do our best to expedite a new version that corrects these problems to you, but we ask that you please have patience and bear with us. The Mac desktop version of Twitterrific appears to be unaffected.
We ask you to follow @twitterrific for the latest news on a bug fix as well as when you can expect the fix to appear in the App Store. Lastly, please RT the link to this status message to help us get the word out if you are so inclined. Thank you.
UPDATE: Version 2.0.2 that restores normal function to Twitterrific was submitted to the Apple App Store at 6pm est. We’re unsure when this update will become publicly available, but will do what we can to expedite it’s approval. Thanks once again for your patience.
UPDATE II: The free version of Twitterrific 2.0.2 has been approved and is now propagating through the App Store. It will take some time before all time zones see the update, but it has been released. We’re still waiting on approval for the Premium version, but at the very least, Premium users can download the free app as a work around until it hits the store. Our thanks to Apple for their speedy response to helping us get 2.0.2 out the door!
UPDATE III: Twitterrific Premium 2.0.2 received App Store approval today (6.16) and should begin appearing in iTunes later today. We once again thank all of our users, both free and paid, for their patience and support during this critical period. We also extend our thanks to Apple for their generous help in getting these revisions out the door in record time. Whew!
The Emperor’s New Groove
June 9, 2009
Take one self-absorbed emperor, thrown in a dash of magical humility, and combine with a heaping pile of irreverent humor and you have The Emperor’s New Groove. Released by Walt Disney in 2000, the film tells the tale of Emperor Kuzco and his adventure to return to the throne after being changed into a llama by the evil Yzma. Ask any ‘Groove’ fan and they may say it’s their favorite Disney flick, it’s that good.
Last week, Louie helped get the ball rolling with his fantastic New Groove desktop pictures, and this week we bring you icons to put on those desktops. Foreman Ged Maheux is proud to release a set of 18 freeware icons based on The Emperor’s New Groove which includes favorite characters, iconic objects and even the mezzo american glyphs featured in the end credits.
If you love this Disney classic tale as much as we do, head on over and download The Emperor’s New Groove icon set today for your Mac or PC desktop. The set even comes in a handy CandyBar iContainer which is great for organizing, finding and setting icons on the Mac quickly and easily. Have fun and remember to let us know how you like this fun set, there could be a volume 2 in the future. Unlike Kuzco, we DO know and we DO care. Enjoy!
WWDC and Thee
June 5, 2009
Amidst the ever-increasing cacophony of iPhone rumors, our attention turns once again to Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco, CA. Like the annual migration of swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, Moscone Center calls to Mac geeks far and wide to congregate, party and oh yes, learn something.
This year, the Iconfactory is sending a new initiate to the conference, our very own Anthony Piraino. Anthony will join the usual crew of Craig and Corey to puzzle out the latest iPhone APIs, compete for title of WWDC fashion king, and eat sub-par boxed lunches.
The guys will be sure to be hanging around with our friend and development partner Wolfgang Ante of ARTIS Software, as well as the talented crew from DS Media Labs. If you follow the Iconfactory on Twitter, than you already know we’ve been working with the DS guys on our “next big thing”, a new game for the iPhone called Ramp Champ. We can’t say too much about this exciting new software just yet, but if you’ll be at WWDC, find one of the IF or DS guys and whisper the secret phrase to them – “I’m a Ramp Champ, not a Ramp Gramp!” If you repeat the phrase correctly, they’ll give you a quick one-on-one demo of the game, making you the envy of all your friends and relatives.
We wish all the developers attending WWDC a safe and eventful journey. If the fates smile upon us, we’ll learn about a brand new iPhone, get Snow Leopard details and hear from Steve Jobs himself. A Mac geek can dream!
The Emperor’s New Groove Desktops – Boom Baby!
June 2, 2009
Without a doubt, one of our favorite Disney animated flicks is the irreverent, off-beat comedy ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’. The film tells the tale of Emperor Kuzco who is turned into a llama by the evil Yzma, and his adventure to become human again.
Although plagued with a troubled production history, the film went on to become one of the funniest and most unique movies Walt Disney has ever released. Artist Louie Mantia is proud to bring some of the most memorable motifs from the story to life in the form of 3 new wallpapers for your computer desktop and iPhone.
Join Kuzco, Kronk and Yzma for A Diabolical Dinner, admire the Meso-America motifs of Kuzcotopia or just plaster the emperor’s giant face on your desktop. But that’s not all, our next freeware release will conclude our tribute to ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ with a fun icon collection from Ged featuring all your favorite characters. In the meantime, Squeek squeeken squeek! That’s chipmunk for “Enjoy these cool desktops today!”
Panic’s 3-Day 50% Off Sale!
May 27, 2009
Our good friends over at Panic have launched a historic sale of their software that you don’t want to miss. From now until 11:59pm PST on Friday, May 29th, all of Panic’s applications are 50% off their usual price. If you’ve longed to own such landmark Mac apps such as Coda, Transmit, Unison or CandyBar, now is the time to act.
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A Beautiful Day in Twitter Land
May 26, 2009
Unless you’ve been stranded on a desert island for the last year, then you probably know all about Twitter, the micro blogging service that has taken the tech world by storm. All of us here at the Iconfactory have been on Twitter since its early days and it’s been fun watching the service grow by leaps and bounds each year.
Today’s freeware release, Twitter Land, from artist Kate England is inspired by the flora and fauna of the world of Twitter and make perfect additions to any Twitter addict’s desktop. Head on over to the freeware section and grab Twitter Land for your Mac, PC or as cool CandyBar iContainer.
Speaking of CandyBar, there’s only 1 day left until Panic begins a special sale of all their software and that includes CandyBar. If you’ve ever thought about purchasing this awesome tool to help you organize and search your icon collections, now would be an awesome time to check it out.
