We’re back to our regularly scheduled freeware releases this week with a fun set of desktop icons from Talos – Nimble Folders. This set of system replacement folders picks up where Nimble Halloween left off and gives Mac & PC users a fun way to customize the appearance of their core folder set. Head on over to our Freeware section to download Nimble Folders today!
The Breakroom
The Early Worm Gets the Bird!
April 24, 2009
If you’ve been waiting for news about Twitterrific, our popular Twitter client, then today is your day. After months of hard work, Twitterrific v.2 for the iPhone and iPod touch is nearing completion and is in the final stages of beta testing. This new version has been rebuilt from the nest up and will be winging its way to the App Store very soon.
To help mark the occasion, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Twitterrific.com which will serve as the new home to the familiar blue birdie you love so much. We invite you to head on over and bookmark the new site as well as catch a glimpse of the new Twitterrific while you’re there. Stay tuned everyone, things are about to get very interesting!
Has Gone Before…
April 21, 2009
We’re pleased to announce that our three-week long tribute to Star Trek comes to a close with the release of our official set of icons from the feature film. This highly detailed set of desktop icons is based on objects and vessels from the new movie from producer J.J. Abrams and are sure to please.
Star Trek fans of all ages will enjoy decorating their Mac OS or Windows Vista desktop with icons such as Captain Kirk’s communicator, Spock’s tricorder or even the U.S.S. Enterprise itself. These and many others are waiting for you to download on our official Star Trek landing page. The Candybar iContainer also sports a special Mac OS dock style that will make Mac users the envy of all your Windows-using friends.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our journey into the 24th century as much as we have and invite you to join us in theaters on May 9th to watch Star Trek. Our thanks to Paramount and J.J. Abrams for allowing us to join in the fun and make our contribution to the official movie launch. Live long and prosper!
Where No Man…
April 14, 2009
Our tribute to the thrilling new feature film, Star Trek, continues this week with a set of icons that Trek fans are sure to love. Artist Louie Mantia has crafted a set of desktop folder icons based around the familiar command, life sciences and engineering symbols of the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Our Star Trek landing page now has a new section unlocked where you can download this small set of stylized folder icons for your Mac, PC or as a handy CandyBar iContainer. With only weeks until the new blockbuster film hits the big screen, now is the time to warp over and download these fun icons, as well as visit the official movie web site. Enjoy!
To Boldly Go…
April 7, 2009
The Iconfactory is proud to announce the launch of a three-week long tribute to the exciting, new film by J.J. Abrams – Star Trek. The greatest adventure of all time begins with the incredible story of a young crew’s maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey filled with action, comedy, and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind.
The Iconfactory has once again teamed up with Paramount Pictures to bring you a host of Star Trek themed downloadables for your computer desktop. Today we’re launching our special Star Trek landing page that will grant you access to some of the coolest Star Trek related desktop pictures and icons you’ll find anywhere, all for free!
This week’s release includes four great wallpapers for your Mac or PC desktop. These high-resolution images are based on motifs taken from the crew’s uniforms and make the perfect addition to any Star Trek fan’s mobile phone or computer desktop. Don’t delay, beam on over to our Star Trek landing page and grab these great desktop additions. We also invite you to return over the next two weeks for even more awesome Trek goodies both here and by visiting the official Star Trek movie website. After all, it’s only logical.
Nothing But the Rain
March 25, 2009
We remember back in 2003 when the trailers for Ron Moore’s re-imagining of the short-run but classic 1978 camp sci-fi series began to play. We were not sure what to think. Cylons that look human? Starbuck is a girl? But we gave it a chance despite our concerns about someone frakking with our fond memories of that ragtag fugitive fleet searching for Earth.
Six years and four riveting seasons later we find ourselves wondering what to do now as we re-watch last Friday’s series finale and attempt to wring the last bit of gritty drama, dark humor and spectacular visuals out of what some of us here consider the best television series ever created. Even if you were not completely satisfied with the closing three hours, it was quite a journey.
As a tribute to the end of series Corey Marion and Louie Mantia have assembled a set of icons to help ease your pain. Show your pride in the Colonial Fleet with this collection of folders and rank insignias. Download them now for your Mac, PC or as a handy CandyBar iContainer. So say we all!
Black as Inque
March 3, 2009
Take the shape-shifting abilities of Clayface and combine them with the sensual curves of Catwoman and you have Inque, one of the most powerful villains from DC’s Batman Beyond. This week’s desktop freeware release from Mindy puts the deadly Inque front and center and makes a perfect addition to any comic fan’s Mac, PC or iPhone desktop. Head on over and let Inque ooze her way into your brain. Enjoy!
A Plethora of Ive Drives
February 24, 2009
Apple fans are in for a treat with this week’s freeware release from Louie Mantia. Inspired by the industrial design of Apple’s hardware maven, Jonathan Ive, Louie has gone all out to create Ive Drives.
This massive set of 40 desktop drive icons comes in four styles: Time Capsule, Apple TV, Mac Mini and Unibody MacBook and looks just great on your desktop. Head on over to the Iconfactory’s freeware section and grab Ive Drives for your Mac or PC or as a handy searchable CandyBar iContainer today.
Finally!
February 23, 2009
Greensboro, North Carolina. Saturday, February 21, 2009. 7:15am. 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Gedeon, Talos, Anthony, Louie and myself arrive at Friendly Center to join a small but fanatical group, including Ian Meyer who had camped out all night, in front of a polished aluminum and glass monolith.
Just under three hours later the new employees joined us outside in the cold for a few rousing cheers. Our new Apple Store manager Dan then exclaimed as he officially opened the doors, “welcome home!”
Our good friends at The Unofficial Apple Weblog have a comprehensive post with links to numerous news stories and photo resources. Also, Talos posted a few pictures along with three videos on Flickr that capture the enthusiasm of the Apple staffers as we are finally let into the gleaming new store.
