Here is a good article about a barcode scanner library for the iPhone. One interesting thing is that the imaging library used in the app is available in a SDK sold by the company.
It seems that the application is meant to drive sales of the API.
I suppose this is not a new idea, but I have never done something like this so it was new to me :).
Seem interesting?
Author: grant
Justifying GNUPlot
Using mapping tools for information sharing
Here is an article about an interesting application of mapping technology.
I wonder what kind of business ventures might be driven from such an approach.
Doom for iPhone Update
Coming Up with Fresh Ideas
Here is a nice article that describes a strategy for coming up with at least 3 very fresh ideas.
Eucalyptus e-text reader
Eucalyptus is an interesting app for a few reasons. One, it seems to provide a pleasant user experience. Two, it leverages freely available material (a lot of it). Three, it is breaking the trend of the 99c app pricing.
This looks like a real app into which a lot of work has been put. I look forward to finding what comes up it.
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Voice-driven and hand held apps: a match made in heaven?
Here is an article about writing voice-driven applications.
It might be interesting to “think differently” about problem solving by taking into consideration that you might combine the power of your handheld with the ease of use (potentially at least) of voice driven applications on a server. They might compliment each other well.
Be careful for whom you market
This article explains that you should be careful for whom you market as you tend to want to reach people exactly like yourself. Of course if this is your goal, then it is not really a problem :).
Setting the bounds on infinity
Working with partners or sub-contractors; you are bound to end up working with some very creative people. You have a vision that they need to fulfill; and you probably expect them to figure it out for you so you tell them “just make it happen; do whatever you like”.
When you give someone limitless possibilities, though, they are likely never to find a good one, at least not for you.
By giving even the most creative people just some constraints, you are doing them a favor and you are likely to end up a much happier participant in the interaction.
(via Seth)