April 30, 2008
The recent update of Smoothicons 5, although completely rebuilt from the ground up, was merely a refresh of the old system replacement set. Smoothicons 13 is fresh! New iPod nanos! Macbook Air! iPod touch! Also included are a few conspicuously missing Panic and Iconfactory applications and some simple replacements for the mind-bogglingly complex Photoshop and Illustrator icons. Enjoy!
April 24, 2008
The moment the game trailer hit the web, we knew Patapon was something special. Developed originally in Japan, Patapon was released in the United States this past February for the SONY PSP platform. Players use rhythms to guide their warriors in an all-out assaults against enemies both small and large, and features bold shapes and colors. Talos’ freeware release includes many of the tribe members from the initial levels of the game and make great additions for your Mac or PC desktop. The release also includes a special Patapon desktop picture from Ged that you can use as a backdrop for the icons! Watch for even more Patapon desktops from Ged next week and don’t forget about the CandyBar iContainer that sports a custom Patapon dock for Leopard users. Have fun and remember to duck!
April 16, 2008
Admit it, you’re a sticker addict. You’ve been waiting for more sticker goodness from Iconfactory artist David Lanham, and now your patience is about to pay off. We’re pleased to announce Sticker Pack 2 with over 40 new application stickers for your computer desktop. All new sticky additions include Twitterrific, Transmit, Aperture, Automator, Yojimbo, Firefox and many more. If plastering your dock with fun, playful graphics makes you smile, then head on over and download Sticker Pack 2 for Mac, PC or as a super-rad CandyBar iContainer today. Have fun!
April 14, 2008
I remember MacCentral always being a top bookmark in my early days as a serious Machead. Stan was a pioneer in the Mac journalism field and was a great friend to the Iconfactory both at the helm of the original MacCentral and in his all too short time as showrunner at MacMinute. He will be sorely missed. Dennis Sellers, his good friend and colleague and founder of Macsimum News has more details.
April 3, 2008
Since its release in January, xScope 2 has been taking the design and development community by storm. Today we are pleased to announce that ARTIS Software and the Iconfactory have updated our powerful set of on screen tools to version 2.1. This new version brings a host of improvements and fixes which will make xScope a regular staple of your day to day workflow.
Here are just some of the improvements included in xScope 2.1:
xScope 2.1 is a free update for registered users of version 2. The software is available today to new users for $26.95 USD. Registered users of version 1.x can upgrade to version 2.1 for $10.00. Users who have lost track of their 1.x serial number can find it via our online Registration Lookup form.
April 1, 2008
We have to admit that we’re not huge fans of April Fool’s day, but this year seems to be different. Our favorite game company, Blizzard, posted a hilarious fake game trailer for World of Warcraft: Molten Core (move in any of 8 unique directions!), and YouTube has somehow managed to Rickroll the entire world.
And since Mr. Astley seems to be the new king of April Fool’s Day, what better way to celebrate than to stick his suave 80’s face in your Dock, as your AIM buddy or Twitter Avatar or even as a desktop pattern! Head on over to the Freeware page to download our latest QuickPix, make that RickPix, and join in the fools day fun!
March 25, 2008
Dave Brasgalla has been hard at work creating an all new style of desktop folders just for Leopard. Designed to be slick and easy to read at a glance, Refresh is the first in a long line of new additions coming to the Iconfactory.
Dave has created over 20 folders that will feel right at home in the new operating system along with a custom dock style for all you CandyBar users out there. In addition, you can complete your Refresh make over thanks to the companion desktop available in widescreen, fullscreen or iPhone version today. We invite you to download Refresh for your Mac, PC or CandyBar iContainer and change those boring Leopard icons. You’ll be glad you did!
March 24, 2008
Good news for users who are still on the fence about CandyBar. Macworld’s own Dan Frakes has posted an excellent six minute video tour of CandyBar 3.1.2 and why the software is perfect for Mac icon collectors and customizers. The screen cast covers the basic ins and outs of the user interface, customizing OS X’s dock, and searching for and applying icons via the QuickDrop panel. The tour is a great way for beginners to decide if this Mac “gem”, as Dan puts it, is right for them. Head on over to Macworld for the tour then onto Panic to download CandyBar if the mood should strike you. CandyBar 3 is available for Mac OS X Leopard for $29.
