I admit I’m a fan of the iPhone. But, unlike those that camp out for days to be one of the first to acquire a new Apple toy (like these guys a week ahead of the release), I am waiting a week or so.
Yeah, my phone has been dropped and kicked a few times – even fell in a toilet, so i do need a new one.
But I’ve thought about the upgrade Read the rest of this entry »
Every Apple mac user with a Mighty Mouse has had the eventual problem where their ball stopped scrolling vertically.There are hundreds of videos and papers on how to properly disassemble your mouse (break it) and you have the option to go buy a new one.
Before you do any of that just Read the rest of this entry »
It was actually my first app for iPhone but didn’t submit it to Apple. So I did now and they took it.
Thanks to all of you who have sought out the wares and used them and left some great comments and sent nice thanks. From all the “Thank yous” this lone app has rescued over well over $100,000 worth of iPhones – I know there’s more that said nothing. It’s a great feeling. Come back if your LCD acts up again and use it – it’s free.
No, it won’t get much more exposure now even though it’s on Apple.com for it’s king in search for anyone with the affected problem, but it’s nice to see it. Check out the stuck pixel fix for iPhone.
If you want to make your OWN APP for iPhone check out the template I’ve built that gives you everything needed.
Yes, you can detect when an iPhone or iPod Touch is browsing your website, and direct them to an iPhone friendly version.
Just insert the following code in the header of your page and amend it to address your target (iPhone version) location.
UPDATED – As of iPhone Safari 2, the script isn’t accurate. The new Updated script is here.
Thanks to Chris Bailey at Used Boats for bringing this to attention and re-writing the script for us.
I’ve been irritated seeing websites that say “If you’re using an iPhone, click here” – C’mon, people don’t want to go through that and coders need to anticipate this. Seamless to users and polishes your project.
Many (very many) have used my iPhone web app template but I’ve added a few enhancements. Hopefully you come back to find it. It lists some tips for coding your site, corrects some paragraph layout bugs since version 1.1.1, adds custom web clips icons and is now quicker loading. It has examples built in to link to phone numbers and maps too. Oh, and audio/video files without flash.
Comments on this is closed, just refer to the original post. Enjoy the template!
Remember, if coding is intimidating, you can use Wordpress to build an iPhone website too.
Real quick iPhone and Touch developers.
If you want to have a custom icon shown on the home screen when someone makes a web-clipping of your site instead of a thumbnail of the page, it’s very easy. Not only does it polish off your efforts, it also makes the clipping more useful for your users.
It’s a two step process.
I couldn’t resist.
You all know I develop for the iPhone as well as my “real job” – so here’s the predictable follow-up article for the color picker post below.
After presenting the color picker tool, I ported it to the iPhone. I thought it would be handy for client meetings, especially for those Read the rest of this entry »
Apple is featuring an app intended for medical use developed by Health Web I.T. and it utilizes my iPhone template system.
It’s easy, it’s legal and it’s safe. STOP paying Apple to make custom ringtones for your iPhone! If you think iTunes is the only way beside trying to hack your half-grand toy then think again. iTunes makes you PAY, hacking can “brick” it – but a quiet release of Garage Band will do it for you.
Upgrade Grarage Band to version 4.1.1 for iLife ‘08. You already paid enough for your mac and handheld wonder-toy so don’t worry-Apple won’t either. Read the rest of this entry »
Apple will be releasing a firmware update very soon to version 1.1.2.
If you have “jailbroken” your phone, don’t install the update for it will most likely “brick” your phone to a useless paperweight.
Jail breakers, be sure to check your firmware version before visiting the snap-app site for one missed click could trigger the auto-install of their highly cool package. (but not so cool if your phone isn’t matched. No link provided for your safety – google it to get there)
If you are updating BE SURE to restore your phone through iTunes before updating. Those with hacked phones better just wait and see what happens with this update.
Looking over my logs I’ve found the top dozen most popular articles I’ve posted (ratio of views/day) and have listed them below. Together they really do cover the purpose of this blog, so I guess I’m happy.
If you want to create a web app for your iPhone or port a current site that actually looks and behaves like an actual iPhone app, then look no further.
Two ways to build iPhone webapps:
So, here I’ve built a template to help web developers create applications for the iPhone. Notice that it uses the Apple resource images for the ‘Home’ and ‘Contact’ button. Included are all the source files to make basic apps to interactive ones, with all the needed source files. Also within the template are instructions on how to incorporate other iPhone apps such as google maps and the media player. Tap-to-call is implemented easily as well – basically everything you want in order to make a nice functional site or to port an existing website. Read the rest of this entry »
Though most people here are to learn about SEO or to just see what my opinions are from day to day, I am always weighing how much information I should offer. Some people have told me “careful not to say too much” but I think it’s fair to share.
To show that I’m a nice [...]
Good video, and asks a few questions we talk about here.
Sometime I work all day, some days I’m lazy. Today I TRIED to work the normal grind. After a client meeting I was driving back and saw smoke on the road ahead. GASP – the feeling that it could be your office. Well it was REAL CLOSE.
Well, I was wrong. When the contest began I threw out an article with a hottie real estate agent and she didn’t win – but I think she’s capable of finding employment. Eric Blackwell is at the top of the serp – congratulations Eric. Maybe after review another contestant will take the [...]
September 11. Instead of showing what you will see everywhere else – a reminder of the attacks in video form (though some want to believe this was an “inside job”), I’m posting an article I saved from about a year ago. Greg Walker is (was) a Rutgers College sophomore and full credit for this goes [...]
Real quick iPhone and Touch developers.
If you want to have a custom icon shown on the home screen when someone makes a web-clipping of your site instead of a thumbnail of the page, it’s very easy. Not only does it polish off your efforts, it also makes the clipping more useful for your users.
It’s [...]
Turns out God reads this blog.
I received an email that says:
“May God find you and touches your heart once and for all to stop the attitude you’ve taken upon you with this web site to condem many.”
It was from “email@god.com” so I gave it some attention. It was also from the same ip of [...]
I rarely retract the truth, but am withdrawing this article because of the ethical choices made by the article subject. Everyone makes mistakes, and I’ve needed 2nd (3rd, 4th, 5th…) chances too. All comments from before are off as well.Thanks diggers, let me know if you ever need recip.In case you’re here to [...]
Our brains are composed of millions of individual neurons which are not connected, but do have simple input/output devices, a basic firing mechanism allowing a neuron to connect with another, or a network of neurons. With this architecture we create, grow, interact, organize and participate in the world around us.
Yes I use WordPress – it’s awesome. I got an email asking what plug-ins I use here, but I’ll get to that another time
Here are some plug-ins that I don’t use, but LOVE. I’ll get them in here in time, but use these on client sites.
Take a look at them, they’re all pretty nice.
Real fast – I was emailed a question like this today about 301’s and categories so I’ll share the method. I say “half dirty” becasue though 301’s are common in SEO some will call it spam or black hat.
This is common to many people, I’m not trying to impress anyone but sometime simple ideas are [...]
Maybe you love cats. Maybe love stepping on nails and rolling your ankles too.
I do not like cats, I am allergic to them and also know what they do to their owners IMMEDIATELY AFTER they die.
Ok, if you’re like me you’ll enjoy these few pics, if you aren’t, then go snuggle up with your [...]
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