gMaps Browser v1.2 - Navigation and new Search

New version is out, featuring a completely rewritten search that works much better and faster now. Route planning as added as well, but check for yourself:

Next version will feature "Points of Interest" and more navigation options.

Buy for 0,99$ from iTunes.

gMaps Browser - Google Maps Client for iOS6

Just a few minutes ago my new App "gMaps Browser",a hybrid native/web Google Maps client for iOS6 got approved. Featuring Satellite, Road, Terrain Maps and the option to blend Traffic, Public Transit,Weather and Panoramico layers in.

The Google Maps view is loaded from a local html file, the UI itself is native and triggering the state changes via JavaScript. To allow external links i set up an handler which triggers before any request to an external link was made and opens them in Safari. The Location Search is using Googles Geocoding API. Took me 3-4 day to finish working on it in my spare time. Sadly i have to submit an update to make it work in full resolution on the iPhone 5 since i forgot to include the matching "Launch Images". On my own device it works without them but seems when i download it via the App Store i just get the regular iPhone4 resolution.

Any feedback is welcomed.

Download for free from iTunes

Mac OS X 10.8.2 is out

The newest Mountain Lion update is out, Apple adds social features like Facebook and is addressing issues like the battery run time with Mac OS X 10.8.2.

Facebook

• Single sign on for Facebook
• Adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos
• See Facebook friends' contact information and profile pictures in Contacts
• Facebook notifications now appear in Notification Center

Game Center

• Share scores to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, or Messages
• Facebook friends are included in Game Center friend recommendations
• Added Facebook "Like" button for games
• Challenge friends to beat your score or achievement

Other new features

• Adds Power Nap support for MacBook Air (Late 2010)
• iMessages sent to your phone number now appear in Messages on your Mac*
• You can now add passes to Passbook (on your iPhone or iPod touch) from Safari and Mail on your Mac*
• FaceTime can now receive calls sent to your phone number*
• New shared Reminders lists
• New sort options allow you to sort notes by title, the date you edited them, and when you created them
• Dictation now supports additional languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Canadian English, Canadian French, and Italian
• Dictionary app now includes a French definition dictionary
• Sina Weibo profile photos can now be added to Contacts

General fixes

• The OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 update also includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac, including the following fixes:
• Adds an option to discard the changes in the original document when choosing Save As
• Unsent drafts are now opened automatically when launching Mail
• Receive Twitter notifications for mentions and replies from anyone
• URLs are shortened when sending tweets from Notification Center
• Notifications are disabled when AirPlay Mirroring is being used
• Adds SSL support for Google searches from the Smart Search Field in Safari
• Adds a new preference to have Safari launch with previously open webpages
• Resolves an issue that may cause the "Enable Autodiscover" checkbox to always remain checked
• Enables access to the Mac App Store when Parental Controls are enabled
• Support for @icloud.com email addresses
• Resolves a video issue with some VGA projectors when connected to certain Mac notebooks
• Addresses an issue that may prevent Active Directory accounts from being locked out
• Resolves an issue that may cause the policy banner to re-appear prior to logging in
• Improvements to SMB
• Addresses an issue with NIS users when auto-login is enabled
• Addresses an issue in which the Keychain may not be accessible
• Ability to pre-authenticate a FileVault protected system
• Addresses an issue that may cause Xsan to not automatically start after migrating from Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Download or upgrade directly from the Mac App Store.

iOS 6 available via iTunes and OTA

Apple just released the final version of iOS 6. You can upgrade over the air on your device or via iTunes.

Enjoy iOS 6 and check back later for a review.

Guild Wars 2 - Mac Beta available

Guild Wars 2, the smashing subscription free MMORPG hit which was released earlier this month got a Mac (beta) release today.

It seems ArenaNet staffers are big fans of Macs. "We offer them as part of our employee laptop subsidy program, and our president Mike O’Brien is rarely seen without his Mac laptop. We’re as excited as anyone to play Guild Wars 2 on OS X."

The Mac Beta is available to anyone who has purchased or purchases Guild Wars 2. All you need is an active Guild Wars 2 account to download the Mac Beta client. Just log in to account.guildwars2.com and click Download Client to get started. If you have any questions, check out the Mac FAQ.

System requirements:

• Mac OS®X 10.7.X or later
• Intel® Core™ i5 or better
• 4 GB Ram or better
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 320M, ATI Radeon™ HD 6630M, Intel HD 3000 or better
• 25 GB available HDD space
• Broadband Internet cConnection
• Keyboard and mMouse/eEquivalent