Apple picker The regular Saturday App Week is here again, bringing you an overview of news from the world of developers, new apps and games, interesting updates, tip of the week and current discounts.
News from the world of applications
What does the ugliest app in the App Store look like? (9/4)
Server & Hosting Cult of Mac discovered one of the least attractive apps to appear in the App Store. The application already has a head-scratching name – Documents Unlimited PDF & Office Editor Apps for iPad and it is clear from it that it is an application for editing PDF files and documents from the Office package. The design of the application is very typical for open source projects, which usually cannot boast of a well-crafted user interface. A native application for the iPad should follow certain rules, especially easy finger control.
However, the application environment looks like something from the last decade, dominated by a number of miniature buttons. You can barely control them with your finger. The editor even allows you to turn on the mouse mode, so you can control the non-optimized environment at least with the relative cursor. The biggest shock is the price of €15,99 (currently on sale for €3,99), which the author is asking for this pasquil. If you are still interested in the application, you can find it in the App Store <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1932/8043/files/200721_ODSTOUPENI_BEZ_UDANI_DUVODU__EN.pdf?v=1595428404" data-gt-href-en="https://en.notsofunnyany.com/">here</a>.
Source: CultofMac.com
RPG The Witcher in an extended version is coming to Mac (April 10)
Polish company CD Project announced that it will release a successful RPG game The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut for Apple computers. The original game was released exclusively for the PC platform in 2007 and received dozens of awards, the expanded edition was released a year later. In the game based on the themes of the Witcher saga written by the Polish writer Sapkowski, you get to be Geralt, one of the last witches of the medieval fantasy world.
The Witcher: Enhanced Editon will be available exclusively on Steam for $9,99. To run it, you will need at least a dual-core Intel Core Duo processor and an Nvidia GeForce 320M, AMD Radeon 6750M, Intel HD 3000 or any dedicated card with at least 256 VRAM. The release date has not yet been specified.
Source: InsideMacGames.com
Deus Ex Human Revolution Releases for Mac (10/4)
Continuation of the legendary Deus Ex we will also see it on Mac. Deus Ex was a phenomenon in its time, it gained its reputation mainly thanks to a well-developed story. Deus Ex Human Revolution takes place in the cyberpunk future of 2027, where the enhancement of the human body using biomechanics is the order of the day and people are becoming cyborgs. In the game, you take on the role of Adam Jensen, the head of security at the biotech company Sarif Industries, who suffers severe injuries after a terrorist attack and his body must be biomechanically modified.
As you search for the people responsible for the attack, you will gradually take advantage of the benefits that biomechanics provide. So Deus Ex will not be a straightforward action, you will use many mechanisms here - stealth, hacking, close and distance combat or sophisticated social interaction with NPCs. The game is to be released on April 26 and you can buy it for 39,99 euros. The game is not even a year old, so expect higher demands, you won't run it even on 13″ MacBook Pro graphics cards.
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Source: InsideMacGames.com
Apple has released DragonDrop into the Mac App Store (April 10)
After several weeks, Apple has finally opened its doors to the Mac App Store also to smart boxes DragonDrop. It is a very similar utility as it is yoink. In short, the application creates a kind of temporary storage for your files, links to websites, texts... Just shake the mouse or your fingers on the trackpad while dragging, and a small window will appear in which you can insert the given object. Apple initially didn't like that DragonDrop "changes the native behavior of OS X". However, the developers pointed to other applications of the same nature that are already in the App Store, and Apple finally agreed with them.
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New applications
Publero – Czech magazines and newspapers on the iPad
Due to the low number of Czech periodicals in the App Store, the Publero application for iPad was highly anticipated. Through this digital distribution, you can choose from dozens of magazines and newspapers published in the Czech Republic. Among them is the apple magazine SuperApple, to which the editors of Jablíčkář regularly contribute.
But the start of the application was not very successful. Although the user interface and control of the application is nicely processed, Publero faces serious problems, such as slow rendering and stability, where the application crashes very often. In addition, magazines in Publer lack any interactive content, making it more of a better PDF reader. Despite the rough start, the app is at least worth paying attention to, plus you can download a few sample magazines to try for free.
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Max Payne Mobile - another gaming legend for iOS
Another nostalgic gem has arrived in the App Store. Rockstar Games, behind the recently released Grand Theft Auto 3 for iOS, has released the first installment in the series Max Payne, which was originally developed by the Remedy studio. The game was originally released on PC, Playstation 2 and Xbox in 2001, and a year later it made its debut on Mac. It mainly builds on a large amount of action, the gloomy atmosphere of cold New York and Bullet Time, an element that the developers borrowed from the cult film Matrix from 1999.
Max Payne Mobile is a 100% port of the original game, only the controls and partially the main menu have changed. A classic pair of virtual joysticks are used to move and look around, while buttons on the display are used for other actions. In terms of graphics, the game cannot be compared to the latest iOS titles like Infinity Blade, after all it is a 12 year old graphics engine, but it is still one of the best games you can download on the App Store. This is due to the gameplay, interesting story and playing time.
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Burnout Crash - in the sign of destruction
Renowned game company Electronic Arts has brought another well-known game from consoles and computers to iOS - Burnout Crash! So far, the Burnout series of street racing, where collisions and demolitions played a big role, has enjoyed a decent popularity, but according to the first reports, it seems that the destructive sequel for iOS has not done very well.
Burnout Crash! is released in a universal version for both iPhone and iPad, and your goal is simple – you choose a car to drive into a busy intersection, where you then have to cause as much damage as possible. The more mischief you do, the more points you get. You move the car around the screen by dragging your finger and try to create a giant explosion.
There are several game modes available, including different tracks and intersections, but the biggest problem is Burnout Crash! it's that you're not even really in control of most of what happens on screen. The control does not add to the experience either, because the car is simply controlled in a different way than by sliding your finger across the screen. And actor David Hasselhoff in the trailer doesn't help matters either.
[button color=”red” link=”http://itunes.apple.com/cs/app/burnout-crash!/id473262223″ target=”“]Burnout Crash! – €3,99[/button]
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Important update
Microsoft Office 2011 and Service Pack 2
Office software Office 2011 from Microsoft received the second repair package. Contrary to expectations, however, it mainly contains fixes and few new features. It didn't even get to the expected function Version and Czech translation of applications.
Outlook 2011
- Faster synchronization with Exchange and improved synchronization with IMAP
- Faster deletion of multiple files at once, faster display of e-mail contents and sending
- Scheduling resources in the calendar
- Distribution of list extensions
- Displaying the numbers of the days in the calendar
- Powepoint can now native Full Screen
- Improved German and Italian grammar checking
- Easier to save documents on SkyDrive
- General acceleration of applications and other minor fixes
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor
Apple has updated its professional video editing suite, releasing updates for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor. In addition to the general improvement of the stability of applications, several new features are also appearing.
Final Cut Pro X comes in version 10.0.4, which improves stability, compatibility and performance. The ability to share 1080p video with selected iOS devices and support for multicam metadata when exporting XML projects were also added. The update also applies to Final Cut Pro 10.0.4 and is available for download in Mac App Store.
Motion 5.0.3 in addition to better stability and performance, it also brings a corrected aspect ratio for anamorphic clips. The update is available for download in Mac App Store.
compressor, the export tool for Final Cut Pro, brings in version 4.0.3 the ability to run and do activities on a computer without a monitor. There is also improved stability and performance. The update is available for download in Mac App Store.
TextWrangler already in its fourth version
The popular tool for editing text and source codes of many languages has been updated to a new version. Although it is TextWrangler 4.0 rather an evolutionary step, it certainly deserves its attention. The application comes from Bare Bones Software, who, by the way, are the creators of another popular editor BBEdit, and since the launch of the Mac App Store, it has long been a leader in the category of free applications. The fourth version brings:
- Improved user interface
- Increased stability and agility of the application
- Ability to search for compressed text inside a ZIP file
TextWrangler 4.0 can only be run on Intel-based Macs running OS X Snow Leopard and Lion.
New Procreate with tons of improvements
The drawing application reviewed by us received a major update Procreate. The image library has been completely redesigned with a simple drag & drop organization, and a lot of cosmetic changes have taken place throughout the application. The biggest change is the brush menu, which has expanded to include 48 professional designs and is now divided by category (drawing, ink, painting, spray, texture and abstract). You can still create your own brushes, and their editor has also been expanded. The complete list of changes is really long, so let's highlight at least some items:
- New shop with brushes, where you can buy additional sets for €0,79
- Background settings for layers
- Revamped menu and sharing & export options
- Multi-finger gestures for easier control
- Jot Touch pressure sensitive stylus support
- A number of fixes and a significant acceleration of the application
- New iPad retina display support and more…
QuickOffice Pro HD in a new jacket and with more functions
QuickOffice Pro HD belongs to one of the best applications for working with documents in the App Store. It may even be the best app for viewing Word and Excel documents. What improvements did the latest update bring?
- New user interface
- Ability to create and edit PowerPoint 2007-2010 documents (.pptx)
- More than 100 objects of different shapes in 5 categories
- Native iPad email app integration
Adobe Reader for iOS has learned signatures and annotation
On Tuesday, a new version of the well-known PDF browser was released Adobe Reader. It was first introduced to the App Store in October of last year, and it really didn't do much - browsing, bookmarking, text search. However, now users of Adobe Reader can highlight, cross out or underline text, insert labels with notes. The second new functionality is the signing of documents using a cloud service EchoSign. Along with the iOS version, the desktop app has also been updated.
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The popular open source audio editor Audacity in version 2.0
Popular open source audio editor Audacity released in version 2.0, which brings several novelties. The update applies to versions for OS X, Windows and GNU/Linux. The update brings significant improvements to many effects such as Equalization and Normalize. VAMP plugins are now supported, Vocal Remover has been added, and GVerb on Windows and Mac as well. Audacity 2.0 features many new keyboard shortcuts to control individual tracks and selections. A new panel appears for controlling inputs and outputs, and in the event of an unexpected program termination, automatic recovery starts. Audacity 2.0 also fully supports the FLAC format and it is possible to choose to support the FFmpeg library to import/export AC3/M4A/WMA and audio from video files.
The first major update for Mass Effect: Infiltrator
The successful sequel to the Mass Effect game series has been upgraded to version 1.0.3. Manual aiming is finally possible in the game, which will especially please more demanding players who found automatic aiming too easy. Another notable change is the new bonus mission, where instead of Randall Ezno, you will control a Turian, a captured victim of an experiment trying to escape from the infirmary.
Tip of the week
eWeather HD – nice and Czech weather
New weather forecast app eWeather impresses with its graphic processing and a large number of functions. It can display basic data such as pressure and humidity, wind strength, forecast for up to 10 days ahead, for certain areas it also warns of earthquakes and other meteorological events. You have several data providers to choose from, in the Czech Republic you can use either Forec or US Weather.
The application can display the current temperature as a badge and can also be cleverly integrated into the notification center, which is especially appreciated by iPad owners. eWeather is very nicely processed in terms of graphics, the hourly forecast processed into the dial is especially worth paying attention to. The application is also translated into Czech.
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Current discounts
- Prince of Persia Classic (App Store) – 0,79 €
- Prince of Persia Classic HD (App Store) – 0,79 €
- Infinity Blade II (App Store) – 3,99 €
- Silent Film Director (App Store) – Free
- Zuma Revenge! (App Store) – 0,79 €
- Zuma Revenge! HD (App Store) – 1,59 €
- Another World – 20th Anniversary (App Store) – 1,59 €
- Wikibot (Mac App Store) – 0,79 €
- Hipstamatic (App Store) – 0,79 €
- BANG! HD (App Store) – 0,79 €
- Ancient War (App Store) – Free
- Synth (App Store) – Free
Nothing wrong with that, but Max Payne was also released on mac and not just PC and PS, I had it on G4 myself
"Originally released on PC, Playstation 2 and Xbox in 2001, the game made its Mac debut a year later."
I couldn't start Publero on my "new" iPad :-(... it's a shame, because I've been waiting for a similar application for a long time. There are no Czech publications in the Kiosk, and I don't want to bother with AJ :-)
I have exactly the same problem...
Good morning, The problem with the application should be resolved. Over the weekend, programmers found the essence of the problem (missing names of new categories) that caused the application to crash. The app should now run normally. No need to reinstall it, just run it. We apologize to all users and thank you for the notification. Thanks to you, Publero Mobile will continue to improve.
Good... except for the World Atlas. I don't know if you tried it or just threw it in the article because of its high position in the AppStore rankings. Unfortunately, I bought it and it looks more like a scam to me (a few scanned maps, nothing more). Even the ratings, which the author probably wrote there himself and in bad Czech!
Publero ran perfectly normally until 12.4.2012/XNUMX/XNUMX, but since yesterday it cannot be started :( and I have already bought magazines there!!!
For the weather, I would recommend the free version of Accuweather.
It's nice that they're trying, but the vast majority of amateur game ports can run on even the weakest graphics without problems.
Documents Unlimited PDF & Office Editor so I also came across this and surprisingly it has positive reviews. I think some of you will say to yourself that it's finally a real Word ;)