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Good Things In Worn Packages

February 17, 2009

If there’s one constant in the universe, it’s that you can never have enough application replacement icons. Anthony proves the old adage once again with the release of this week’s freeware collection – Litho Extras Volume 6.

This latest set of organic and distressed desktop icons includes popular app replacements such as Things, Coda, Front Row, VLC and more. As an added bonus, there’s a multi-state status icon for all you Adium junkies out there. If you’ve missed Anthony’s previous Litho installments, be sure to round them all up and give them a home. An offset icon is a terrible thing to waste. Litho Extras Vol. 6 is available today for your Mac, PC or as a searchable CandyBar iContainer today.

xScope Winning Hearts & Minds of Developers

February 16, 2009

By Webmaster

Over the past year, two of our ‘children’, Twitterrific and Frenzic, have received a great deal of attention. But while these popular pieces of software have been having their moment in the sun, our award-winning tool xScope, has been quietly winning the hearts and minds of developers everywhere.

We realized this at Macworld when a gentleman came up to our kiosk and asked us to skip the Twitterrific & Frenzic demos and instead show his friend (a fellow web designer) xScope. It only took a few seconds with the Dimensions tool before he was hooked. We’re proud to say they aren’t the only ones.

Web developer Paul Stamatiou is another professional who’s recently discovered the power of xScope. He’s written an excellent review that nicely summarizes the software. Paul walks through the entire application tool by tool and is most impressed by Dimensions, calling it “almost worth the price of xScope itself”. He ends up giving xScope a full 10 out of 10 and says it is “definitely worth its price”. We couldn’t agree more.

If you work as a designer or developer, use the Mac platform and are not familiar with xScope, we invite you to head on over and check it out. We think you’ll quickly discover why so many of your peers feel so passionately about this swiss army knife for the screen.

Smoothicons 14 Slides On Over

February 10, 2009

By Webmaster

If there’s a truism here at the Iconfactory, it’s that visitors can’t get enough of Smoothicons. These playful, bold icons that Corey designed originally back in 2000 pop on the desktop and make using your computer a joy. So we’re only too pleased to announce Corey’s latest additions to the Smoothicon suite of creations, Volume 14. MacBook owners will delight to find new versions of their favorite portable hardware as well as the entire array of iPod Nano colors to pick and choose from. Head on over to the freeware page and pick up Smoothicons 14 as a Mac, PC or Candybar iContainer archive today.

Helios Database Stock Set Released

February 5, 2009

By Webmaster

StockIcons.com has released a set of 52 add-on icons to extend the basic Helios collection into the realm of data management. This release contains icons covering concepts such as tables, scripts, records, and many others, and is a must have for anyone needing icons dealing with these specialized topics.

Like all of our royalty free stock icon collections, Helios Database comes with 7 optimized bitmap sizes ranging from 16×16 up to 512×512 pixels. These expanded sizes mean that your purchase is ready for use with Windows Vista and Mac OS X Leopard “out of the box”. In addition, every purchase includes scalable PDF files which are perfect for large format print projects. Helios Database is available today for $179.00.

With the economy and budgets tightening, Stockicons.com continues to provide developers and designers with an affordable and quick solution to your project’s icon needs. We invite you to visit Stockicons.com, check out free samples and learn how our products can help you today.

Right Out of Dante’s ‘Inferno’

February 3, 2009

By Webmaster

If you’re a child of the 70’s and 80’s then this week’s freeware release is right up your alley. Gedeon Maheux has recreated one of his favorite movie robots of all time to bring some space-spook to your desktop.

Back in 1979 Walt Disney Pictures tried to cash in on the country’s obsession with all things Star Wars with the release of The Black Hole. Panned by critics, the film was essentially a haunted house movie set in space. Although it may not have been a critical success, it did make an impression on kids of all ages. Now you can relive The Black Hole’s macabre tale with Gedeon’s new Maximilian wallpaper for your Mac, PC or iPhone desktop. Just don’t turn your back on him, V.I.N.Cent’s not around to save the day!

Twitterrific 3.2 Takes Flight

January 30, 2009

By Webmaster

Announcing the immediate release of the latest version of Twitterrific for Mac OS X. Twitterrific lets users of the Twitter social network read and post tweets quickly and easily. Version 3.2 of the program for the Mac has undergone extensive user testing and we’re pleased to report it is now ready for prime time.

Notable additions to Twitterrific v. 3.2 include:

Old tweets are marked as read on launch
All communications with Twitter now encrypted with HTTPS
Reply IDs added to messages for more accurate conversations
Fixed several accessibility problems including VoiceOver audio
Up to 200 tweets are loaded into your timeline
Much more!

Twitterrific’s development is sponsored by ads via The Deck so Mac users can enjoy Twitterrific and all its great features, free of charge, without limitations. Those users who prefer to run Twitterrific ad-free can choose to register the program for $14.95.

We invite you to visit the Twitterrific home page to learn more about and download version 3.2 of this fun application that helped to put the “tweet” in Twitter. Enjoy!

Somatic Rebirth Apps

January 27, 2009

By Webmaster

Ever since David released his Somatic Rebirth System icons back in December, users have been hollering for more. We’re pleased to report the seeds of David’s imagination have sprouted, been harvested, processed and packed for your consumption. The result are 50+ new icons for Somatic Rebirth Apps.

Many of your favorite desktop applications are here including Firefox, Twitterrific, Coda, Safari, Things, Yojimbo, xCode and many more. CandyBar users will find an extra goody in the form of a new Somatic dock style created expressly for Rebirth Apps. So don’t just lay there like a bump on a forest log, head on over and download Somatic Rebirth Apps for your Mac or desktop PC right away.

Follow the Factory on Twitter

January 26, 2009

By Webmaster

Every one of the Iconfactory’s workers have had Twitter accounts almost since day one. In recent months we created product-specific accounts for both Twitterrific and Frenzic but never one to cover the entire company. Until now.

We’re pleased to announce the Iconfactory now has a Twitter account that you can follow to get the latest news, tips and inside information as it happens. If you use the social networking service Twitter, then we invite you to head on over to @iconfactory and start following us today. We’ll be giving our Twitter followers advanced notice of releases, sneak peeks and more. If you’re the kind of person who likes to be the first to know about cool stuff, head on over and press that follow button. Good things await!

Inauguration Day

January 20, 2009

By Webmaster

Today, America celebrates as she swears in Barack Obama, the junior Senator from Illinois, as the 44th President of the United States. To help commemorate this historic occasion, we’re proud to offer a small pixelized token for your computer desktop – Inauguration Day. Head on over to the Freeware Page and download this fun collection of free icons for your Mac or PC desktops or as a handy CandyBar iContainer. Congratulations America!

Caution! Rogue Robots!

January 13, 2009

By Webmaster

“Too much garbage in your face? There’s plenty of space out in space! BnL StarLiners leaving each day. We’ll clean up the mess while you’re away!”

But, before you go, be sure to check out our latest freeware release: WALL•E + EVE. Inspired by the two Pixar robots, Iconfactory artist Louie Mantia has assembled a set of hard drive icons and – as a bonus for CandyBar users – a new OS X Dock. There’s also a companion desktop for your Mac, PC or iPhone: Captain’s Quarters, inspired by the Captian’s area aboard the Axiom. Directive? Head on over to the Freeware page and download the icons and desktop today!

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