April 14th, 2009 — iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks
London, UK - friedEgg Limited has announced the release of version 1.3.5 of friedEgg Touch, an interactive data analysis tool for Mac OS X. This latest release added several features to simplify the interactive data analysis. Charts can now be created by simply dragging the dimensions from a list of data columns onto a chart template. Once assigned, dimensions can simply be dragged between data columns and from the chart template back to the data columns.
The chart template indicates the status of the chart as the dimensions are assigned, highlighting if the chart has insufficient dimensions assigned, or no data selected for subsequent chart steps. This release also includes several internal changes to use Leopard features that speed up the display of the charts and improve saving and loading of analysis data. This Leopard only release will provide a solid foundation for future enhancements to the product. Other enhancements include a comprehensive upgrade of the user help, plus many performance improvements and bug fixes.
friedEgg Touch differs from other basic charting tools in that it allows the user to interact with their data by directly manipulating a chart. This enables complex analysis, across many dimensions, in a few simple steps. Using the provided Automator actions, friedEgg Touch is easily integrated into an analysis workflow.
Consider an analysis process with a traditional spreadsheet - A table of data is prepared and filtered with expressions or by selecting items from a list. This is either presented as another table of numbers or as a simple chart. If the user wants to change the chart, this requires changes to either the expressions or items selected in the lists, followed by the re-generation of the chart.
friedEgg Touch revolutionises this process. Charts are created and changed by simply dragging symbols representing the data columns to the chart dimensions. The user changes the filters directly in the charts, by either clicking on objects or by dragging a filter panel across either of the three chart dimensions. The selected data is then available for another step of the analysis, maybe applying different data columns to the chart dimensions. By visually indicating when an item is selected, the user has more control over what is being filtered.
Large multi-column data tables can be viewed and analysed. By using additional analysis steps, maybe assigning different data columns to a chart dimension, the user can drill down on the information they need. This simple approach allows non-technical users to mine their data on their own desktop, without the the overhead of more complex and expensive tools.
Common analysis steps can be saved as templates, to apply against similar structured data tables. Both the selected data and the chart image can then be exported to other applications.
The major activities in creating and saving an analysis, together with the exporting of data and chart images, are supported by a number of automator actions that are provided with friedEgg Touch. These, together with the AppleScript support, make it even easier to integrate friedEgg Touch in an analysis workflow.
A sample data table is included with the application to enable users to evaluate the key features.
Feature Highlights:
* Create and adjust charts by simply dragging data columns to or from the chart dimensions
* Apply filters by dragging panels within the charts
* Comprehensive validation of chart structure at each analysis step
* 3D graphical interface for user to select data
* Selected data is carried to the next analysis step, enabling complex analysis, across many dimensions, in a few simple steps
* Automator actions for workflow integration
* Automatic formatting of data to simplify presentation to user
* Internal changes, to take advantage of Leopard features, improve the speed and reliability of the analysis tool.
* Export selected data as comma separated (csv) text file to other applications
* Export charts as either TIFF, JPEG2 or PNG images for presentations
Pricing and Availability:
Single user licenses for may be obtained, from the Kagi store accessed from within friedEgg Touch, for just $39 (USD) and the upgrade to version 1.3.5 is free for existing license holders.
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friedEgg Limited is a UK based Mac developer, dedicated to providing the most easy to use data analysis tools for non-technical small business and educational users. Copyright 2009 friedEgg Limited All Rights Reserved. Apple, and the Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries.
April 14th, 2009 — iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks
Gilbert, Arizona - Random Ideas, LLC, today announced the rollout of version 1.1 of their web portal for users of its popular food journaling application for the iPhone and iPod Touch, Edibles. Edibles Online is a free service for users of Edibles that provides the ability to backup their Edibles data, over-the-air, securely and safely, so that if anything happens to their iPhone or iPod Touch, they can restore it, quickly and easily.
This new version of Edibles Online adds compatibility with the recently released version 2.3 of Edibles, and also adds numerous new features. Among the new features is the ability for users of Edibles Online to create “Teams” with other Edibles Online members and participate in the Edibles Online weight loss leaderboards. The leaderboards, also a new feature, enable users to compare their weight loss accomplishments with other users using Edibles Online.
Additionally, Random Ideas has added a new weblog to Edibles Online entitled “From Fat To Fit” which is a journal describing the weight loss experiences of one of the company’s founders, Dawn DeVoe, who has lost over 85 pounds using Edibles.
Jiva DeVoe, the Company’s founder and Chief Software Craftsman said “Random Ideas is dedicated to building applications that enable our customers to make positive changes in their lives. We’re thrilled to be continuing to expand and enhance our online presence with Edibles Online. The new features will really help our users to accomplish their lifestyle goals. Our new weblog, ‘From Fat to Fit,’ is only the beginning of what we hope will be an ongoing conversation with our users about techniques and ideas to help them to succeed!”
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Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Random Ideas, LLC was founded in 2001 and publishes Productivity, Utility, Entertainment, and Lifestyle software for iPhone and Mac OS X. Random Ideas is committed to contributing back to the community. As such, it donates 5% of it’s pre-tax net profits to charity. The selected charity for Edibles is “Feed The Children.” Apple, iPhone, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
April 13th, 2009 — iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks
Gilbert, Arizona - Random Ideas, LLC, today announced the release of version 2.3 of its popular food journaling application Edibles for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. Edibles Version 2.2.1 is available for download for just $5.99 from Apple’s App Store and can be purchased through iTunes, or through the App Store directly on the device itself. Edibles is available in all the countries that the App Store services.
Edibles is the most reliable and versatile diet journal available for iPhone and iPod Touch. It allows you to track either calories, carbs, or virtually any single user-configurable item, and comes with everything you need to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Edibles also includes weight journaling and support for the Edibles Online web portal which provides the ability to do over-the-air backups and restores, share food lists and journals, and enables users to edit their foods using their PC and web browser rather than having to type all their data in manually on the iPhone itself. Membership in Edibles Online is free.
With version 2.3, Edibles has enhanced it’s synchronization abilities to make synchronizing with Edibles Online more intuitive and added the ability to add notes to journal entries.
Jiva DeVoe, the Company’s founder and Chief Software Craftsman said “Random Ideas is dedicated to building applications that enable our customers to make positive changes in their lives. This new version of Edibles is our best yet! Our online synchronization and backup service, Edibles Online, enables our customers to feel safe in the knowledge that if they ever lose or replace their phone, their data will be protected and able to be restored. This version of Edibles makes it even easier to synchronize and protect that data.”
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Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Random Ideas, LLC was founded in 2001 and publishes Productivity, Utility, Entertainment, and Lifestyle software for iPhone and Mac OS X. Random Ideas is committed to contributing back to the community. As such, it donates 5% of it’s pre-tax net profits to charity. The selected charity for Edibles is “Feed The Children.” Apple, iPhone, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
April 13th, 2009 — iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks
Bellevue, WA - Eltima Software, a global software Development Company, has greatly advanced SyncMate 1.4 version. Synchronizing Mac to Windows Mobile devices has always been a headache for most of Mac/Windows Mobile users. With SyncMate, a new Mac to mobile synchronization tool, you can sync these devices easily and for free! SyncMate is still presented in two versions: Free and Expert, and provides all users with great synchronization possibilities as before.
SyncMate Free Edition provides users with basic and most frequently used features, such as Contacts and iCal synchronization. Besides, SyncMate Free Edition allows checking detailed device information (battery state, etc) and visually analyzing memory usage. With SyncMate Free Edition you can also read text messages directly from Mac OS X computer. For those users who need additional synchronization features Eltima Software offers SyncMate Expert Edition. This Edition is available for a small fee but grants users a wide range of sync possibilities.
With SyncMate Expert Edition users can easily synchronize iTunes and iPhoto, share Internet between Mac and Windows Mobile device and sync time. You can also synchronize separate folders and view all the applications installed on device from Mac. Notes, and To Do’s synchronization is also available with SyncMate Expert Edition. More than that, SyncMate allows managing text messages right from Mac computer. Sending, receiving, creating and deleting SMS when working at Mac became possible with SyncMate Expert Edition. SyncMate installation is very easy and doesn’t require device unlocking. Mac can be connected to Windows Mobile device via USB or Wi-Fi.
SyncMate 1.4 Features at a Glance:
* Bookmarks Synchronization (Entourage, Firefox supported)
* iPhoto Synchronization
* iTunes Synchronization
* Folders Synchronization
* Notes Synchronization (Entourage supported!)
* Time Synchronization
* Contacts Synchronization (Entourage and Google Calendar supported)
* iCal Synchronization (Entourage and Google Contacts supported)
* SMS Manager Plugin
* Applications List Plugin
* Device Info Plugin
* SMS Reader Plugin
* Actions Log Plugin
* Internet Sharing
* Mail Plugin
* To Do’s Plugin
* Calls history Plugin
Pricing and Availability:
SyncMate is compatible with Mac OS X platform (Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, Mac OS X 10.5). Device compatibility: Windows Mobile Pocket 5, Windows Mobile Smartphone 5; Windows Mobile 6 Standard, Windows Mobile 6 Classic and Windows Mobile 6 Professional; Windows Mobile 6.1. You can upgrade your free SyncMate to SyncMate Expert Edition for $39.95 (USD) only. All program upgrades within one major version (that you purchase) are free to all our registered users. For more detailed information about our upgrade policy and volume discounts, please contact us. Additional information about SyncMate, along with detailed technical documentation, online help, changelog, upgrade to Expert policy as well as free installation package can be found at our site.
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Eltima Software is a global software Development Company, specializing primarily in serial communication, mobile and flash software for Mac OS and Windows. Eltima software delivers top-notch solutions having a friendly team of 30 professionals. Devoting effort to develop the software of highest quality that can fit the needs of both experts and computer beginners, Eltima Software has developed the complete line of system utilities, security and flash software. We develop solutions for serial communication and implement virtual serial technologies into our software. Among our other products are monitoring solutions, network utilities, developer tools for Java and software for smartphones. With the design concept of 3 “E”: Experience, Efficiency, Expertise - Eltima Software has successfully established a world-class brand of the best price-performance software products. For more information, please visit our site.
April 9th, 2009 — iPhone Hacks, Tips and Tricks
Before MobileMe there was .Mac, and before there was iWeb, there was .Mac HomePage. Well, good thing the latter has been replaced ’cause Apple is officially declaring them EOL (end of life) come July 7. After that date, whatever is there will remain there forever (or until Apple gets tired of it and yanks them down). So get with converting to iWeb or rolling yourself something custom.
Full text of the mailing after the break…
Dear MobileMe member:
On July 7, 2009, the .Mac HomePage web application will be discontinued. As of this date, you will no longer be able to create new pages or edit existing pages using HomePage. Any pages you’ve already published will remain live at their current web address for as long as you like. If you need to make changes to your existing pages, please do so before July 7.
Instead of HomePage, we recommend the other sharing features of your MobileMe membership. With MobileMe Gallery, you can share photos online directly from iPhoto or the web application at www.me.com. And using iWeb on your Mac, you can create custom websites and blogs and publish them to MobileMe.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. For more information, please read this FAQ. And thank you for being a MobileMe member.
Sincerely,
The MobileMe Team
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MobileMe Discontinues .Mac HomePage
