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Author Archive for Olly Farshi

Being based over in Europe — London and Helsinki — I have the distinct pleasure of bringing you lots of Apple-related news from various awkward time-zones. As a regular globe-trotter, I've compressed my collection of gadgets in to a selection of the bare essentials: Macbook Pro, iPhone 3G, Airport Extreme (plus Mighty Mouse and Apple keyboard, both wireless, of course). Make sure to come follow me on Twitter and say howdy!

Site: http://www.twitter.com/ollyf

Weekly App Store Picks: November 14, 2009

Written on November 14, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 1 person has commented

As the weekend arrives it’s time to take another look at the latest iPhone apps to hit the store. As ever, I’ve selected four of the freshest picks for you to check out.
This week I’ve gathered a random assortment of app goodness for you to look at. There’s a great new sound toy, a tool [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: November 7, 2009

Written on November 07, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 2 people have commented

It’s time to delve in to the App Store and take a look at a select few releases that could find a happy home on your iPhone. This week I’ve selected four games that I’ll be zoning out with this weekend.
Of course there are scores of games out for the iPhone, but we’ve been lucky [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: October 31, 2009

Written on October 31, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 3 people have commented

As another week passes, the seams of Apple’s App Store have been stretched even further with a deluge of new releases. Digging through the latest apps, I’ve selected four fresh picks for you to check out.
It’s Halloween and so my top pick for this week is Alive 4-ever, a top-down zombie shooter with plenty [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: October 23, 2009

Written on October 24, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 6 people have commented

The long-awaited weekend has finally arrived and with it comes the opportunity to consider purchasing some shiny new Apple hardware. If you’re looking for a distraction from those wallet-emptying new Apple toys, I suggest you check out my picks from the App Store.
This week’s picks are all about distractions, I’ve selected four apps to take [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: October 17, 2009

Written on October 17, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 6 people have commented

Welcome to the weekend, a time for rest, relaxation and, most importantly, downloading the latest releases from the App Store. As ever, I’ve selected four fresh picks for the iPhone for you to check out.
This week’s picks are all about getting the most out of your iPhone. My top pick is Boxcar, an excellent push [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: October 10, 2009

Written on October 10, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 8 people have commented

It’s the weekend and I’m over in London investigating a host of new iPhone apps out later this year. In the meantime, I’ve hand-picked four of the latest releases from the App Store for you to check out.

This week I’ve selected a smattering of fun games. My top pick for this week is Canabalt, plus [...]

Pro Tip: Cure iPhone Earbud Entanglement

Written on October 08, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 28 people have commented

If you listen to music on the go, chances are you suffer from tangled and knotted wires on your buds. I’ve discovered an effortless solution for keeping my 3GS buds untangled. If you want to learn my secret, watch the video below.

A few months back, I purchased a pair of Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket earphones. [...]

App Developer Diary Part 6: The 48 Hour App

Written on October 07, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 4 people have commented

Taking you behind-the-scenes of a real iPhone app’s development, in this installment I attempt to make my own iPhone app in one weekend and learn from Ustwo about how to take an idea to the App Store in just 48 hours.

It’s been a few weeks since my last entry in the App Developer Diary. Markus, [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: October 3, 2009

Written on October 03, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 5 people have commented

Fueled by a burning desire to bring you the latest iPhone app recommendations, I’ve kept a keen eye on the new App Store releases this week. As ever, I’ve hand-picked four apps for you to check out.
This week I’ve given my picks a social twist, whether it’s tweeting, traveling or just talking. My top pick [...]

Tweetie 2: The Complete iPhone Preview

Written on September 30, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 41 people have commented

The sequel to Tweetie, the Twitter client that earned itself the much-coveted Apple Design Award earlier this year, is on its way to the App Store as you read this.
For the past few weeks I’ve been part of Loren Brichter’s Tweetie 2 beta program, testing out new features as the former Apple engineer constructed his [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: September 26, 2009

Written on September 26, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 5 people have commented

As another week draws to a close, the App Store expands even further with a torrent of new toys and tools. As ever, I’ve hand-picked four recent iPhone releases for you to take a look at.
This week I’ve given our picks a creative vibe, selecting four different apps that let you engage with your artistic [...]

iPhone Maps Icon: Close to Apple’s Heart

Written on September 24, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 22 people have commented

Apparently, as far as the folks at Apple are concerned, all roads lead to Cupertino.
Toying with your latest Apple purchase, it’s not unusual to marvel at the visual joys of the Cupertino company’s product design — gorgeous electronic objects one and all, whether it be the pristine sheen of a brand new Unibody Mac Book [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: September 19, 2009

Written on September 19, 2009 by Olly Farshi and No one has commented

It’s the end of another week and so it’s time for me to scour the latest releases in the App Store for the hottest new iPhone apps. As ever, I’ve selected four hot picks released in the last seven days for you to check out.
This week I’ve plucked our picks from across the globe. Hailing [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: September 12, 2009

Written on September 12, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 4 people have commented

The Beatles may not have arrived in the iTunes Music Store just yet, but it’s not all disappointing news: the App Store has been updated with a new look and a stack of new iPhone apps have been released. As ever, here are my picks from the latest additions.
My top pick for this week is [...]

Spotify: Life Without iTunes

Written on September 10, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 31 people have commented

This week’s arrival of Spotify in the App Store (right now limited to UK, Sweden, France, Spain, Norway and Finland stores) could be the ideal opportunity for us all to throw iTunes in the trash and experience the freedom that Spotify has to offer.
Speculation was rife as to whether Spotify would even make it into the [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: September 5, 2009

Written on September 05, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 7 people have commented

The first week of September has seen a deluge of new arrivals at the App Store. It’s time for me to search through the latest releases for iPhone and hand-pick my recommendations for the past seven days.
This week I’ve been looking at Button, Facebook, BlogPress and Quicksilver.
Button (Free)
One of my favorite sci-fi novels, “Better Than [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: Aug. 29, 2009

Written on August 29, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 6 people have commented

Snow Leopard isn’t the only exciting release this week, as ever there are tons of new additions to the App Store. Here are my top picks from the week’s releases.
This week I’ve been looking at iWound, Star6, Gangstar: West Coast Hustle and Tasker.
iWound ($4.99)
If I’m not in the mood for gaming or tweeting, I tend [...]

App Developer Diary 5: Building on a Budget

Written on August 26, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 4 people have commented

Going behind-the-scenes of a real iPhone app’s development, in this installment I investigate several methods for cutting development costs and adding value to the game.
I have to admit that I’m still working on the Game Design Document. Something which I thought would take only a few days has grown to incorporate minute details alongside gargantuan [...]

Weekly App Store Picks: Aug. 22, 2009

Written on August 22, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 5 people have commented

As we wave goodbye to the week that was, it’s time to take a look at the latest iPhone recommendations from the App Store.
This week I’ve been looking at Comics, Coat Hangr, Coins and Album Shuffle.
Comics ($0.99)
It was released back in June and yet, due to the deluge of apps I deal with on a [...]

Apple’s Official iPhone 3G Unlock

Written on August 20, 2009 by Olly Farshi and 118 people have commented

While most iPhone users are aware of unofficial unlock methods, you may be surprised to discover that it’s possible to legally unlock your device, courtesy of Apple.

The above image is the not-often-seen official unlock notification, as displayed in iTunes. The dialogue succinctly confirms that the user’s iPhone, in this case a 3G, has been unlocked [...]