Have you wanted to get in on the iPhone app craze, but can’t, because you simple aren’t a coder? Well for all of you that feel that way, your future is looking very bright. We have already heard that the new version of Adobe Flash that is to be released later this year, will have the option to export to iPhone App format. The problem is that a copy of Flash will set you back about a minimum of $400, plus it is still going to require you to use some code (albeit actionscript).

Now there is a new option, an app that will allow you to create an app without a single semi-colon of code, it’s called App-o-mator.

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This christmas, iTunes has a gift for you. The coolest part is that it is like one of those oddball gifts from that far-off step aunt that actually wants you to open her gift early, only this one you actually want to use.

iTunes has released a music sampler pack (iTunes Link) for anyone that wants it this christmas, for free. The best part about this gift is that it not only includes 20 favorite christmas tunes, but it also includes an iTunes LP. This is a great introduction to iTunes LP if you haven’t had the chance to try one out yet. Read the rest of this entry »

It has taken over a year for the elusive browser to make its’ way to mac. Ironic, only because the engine behind Chrome is WebKit, which was actually designed by Apple, for macs (specifically Safari), but nonetheless, you can download the browser starting today, in public Beta. Simply visit http://www.google.com/chrome.

There are many exciting features coming our way with this new browser, sadly as well, some features from Chrome in windows, will not be carried over to Mac. Read the rest of this entry »

This isn’t a joke, it isn’t a scam. Quite simply, you can get an exciting new iPhone/ iPod touch game every single day this month until christmas day. You have all seen or heard of those advent calendars, well this is an appvent calendar! Blacksmith games is hosting the calendar, and will be releasing minimum of 1 free game each day until Christmas.

The games are only free on the day that they are released, so you need to check back often, but it is an exciting and fun way to get some new games for your iPhone or iPod touch. Read the rest of this entry »

One thing I have always enjoyed about my Mac is the high amount of free little applications that are available for it. For some reason, the mac community tends to scratch each other’s backs and create various little applications, that add functionality that you probably never thought you would want. I have ran across a countless number of these “mini apps” over the years and it is now my pleasure to present to you the top 5 mini mac apps that you never knew you needed. Once you start using these, you will probably never be able to live without them again. At the bottom of the article you will be able to give your own ratings for each application. No sign-up is necessary so be sure to vote.

5 Mini Mac Apps That You Never Knew You Needed

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#5 – Caffeine

I guarantee no one ever thought that installing an app would solve this problem. But we have probably all felt the pain of life without it. Have you ever been watching a movie, presenting a keynote, or just plain staring at your computer when it all of a sudden dims or goes to sleep? We all know the solution… and we all go through the same process. It starts off by jiggling the mouse to wake it up again. Then we realize how annoying that could be, but go straight on working. A few seconds later it does it again. Now we are sort of upset, so we go to system preferences to change the screensaver settings, but then pause when we realize that we will probably forget to change it back again and will eventually come back to our macbook down the road and it will be dead because it didn’t auto-dim or auto-sleep. So we close system preferences and resort to jiggling the mouse every 30 seconds. However, every time we jiggle that mouse we think to ourselves, “I wish there was a better way”. Well now there is, load your computer with caffeine and it will never sleep again (well, until it wears off). Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, yes I know. We have promised The Mac Coach for several months now, and despite valiant efforts on our parts and ALOT, ALOT of overtime working on it, it is still not up. You might wonder what is going on behind the scenes. How can it take so long to launch this site. Why would someone make a promise that they couldn’t keep?

Well, hopefully all these answer will receive responses in this post today. First of all, I want to talk about The Mac Coach and what we plan to offer in the coming months to our users.

The Mac Coach’s desire, is to spread the love of Apple products worldwide (yes, we already have an international audience, welcome everyone) and to help consumers of all levels become more affluent with these products. We are geared towards all levels, however the first parts to launch will be designed more for beginners, but worry not… more is on the way for everyone else. Read the rest of this entry »

The feature is nothing new nor extraordinary, however it will be something that could lead to an increase in Free apps on the app store. Put simply, starting immediately, iPhone app developers will be able to create add-on content that users can purchase from within the app, even if it is a free app. This was possible before, albeit on the paid apps.

What does this mean for users? Well, we may now see more “lite” games or apps that offer upgrades throughout the program. For example, maybe a game that will allow you to download more levels after you have completed the first 3 that came included on the “lite” version. We could see the commencement of trial apps, that we download for free, and then upgrade later, maybe even apps that have full software options, but that expire after a 30-day period, which then require an in-app purchase to unlock. Read the rest of this entry »