After the Kindle Experiment, I knew that I had to put Revisions back on the iTunes App Store. Yet, I didn’t just want to chuck the same old code up on the site. This was my very first iPhone app. Two years later, it needed some improvement. I decided to push myself and battle with code. It’s been a grueling past few days, but I think the “Photics App-Book Engine” has improved improved significantly. The relaunch of Revisions includes four-way auto-rotational support, universal binary support and zooming. This should dramatically improve the books readability.
The Kindle Experiment
With two book updates published, and possibly two more in the near future, I seem to have a lot of book projects lately. I started wondering about the Kindle. Am I choosing the right format for my books? That’s why I started the Kindle Experiment. The aim of this experiment was to test the Kindle as a viable alternative to Apple’s iBookstore or iTunes App Store. I’ve learned a lot about the differences of the two platforms. I think I’ve gathered enough data to make a solid conclusion. I’ve chosen a clear winner.
Fall 2011 Roadmap
The years that Photics.com has been in existence is close to hitting a baker’s dozen. That’s a really long time for a website. When Photics.com was founded in 1998, it was started as an Internet Publishing business. Even today, the goal of this website remains the same — to create cool content. Yet, technology has changed the world. Publishing a book or a game is way different today. That’s the origin of the Fall 2011 Roadmap. During the next few months, I’ll be testing new technology. The aim of these experiments is to help Photics.com grow.
Does Apple Earn Their 30%
Sitting in my email inbox is a message from Apple. It states, “Don’t let your iOS Developer Program expire.” In other words, Apple wants another $99 from me. Why should I give it to them, when they already take a 30% cut from my sales? I’m quite tech savvy. I could build my own store for selling games and digital content. Do I really need Apple? Do I really want to endure another year of frustration with Apple’s walled garden? I decided to take a closer look at the advantages of working with Apple.
GameSalad Updated to 0.9.7
At some point, the GameSalad developers are going to run out of numbers. With the 0.9.7 update, the software is inching even closer to the 1.0 mark — out of beta. According to the GameSalad Roadmap, the software is supposed to leave beta this Summer. With less than a month left in the season, will the schedule stay intact? After checking out 0.9.7, I’m a bit skeptical. Only three new features were introduced — iOS Keyboard, Device Clock and Debugger. Although, these additions do create new possibilities for game creators.