http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//discovering-success-australian-discovr-developer-david-mckinney.htm http://apcmag.com//discovering-success-australian-discovr-developer-david-mckinney.htm

A Perth developer bet everything (including his home) on his iPhone app succeeding, so it’s just as well that it did.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm

Smash hit iOS photo-sharing app Instagram is finally turning its lens towards Android, with a new sign-up page the preliminary step towards likely bi-polar app store domination.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:51:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//final-freeway-2r-a-heartfelt-homage-to-80s-arcade-racer-out-run.htm http://apcmag.com//final-freeway-2r-a-heartfelt-homage-to-80s-arcade-racer-out-run.htm

In an apps industry rife with instant clones of the most successful games, it's heartening to see an indie tribute to a near-forgotten genre: the sprite-based arcade racer.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:09:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//inside-the-world-of-dinosaurs-the-australian-ipad-app-taking-interactive-education-to-the-next-level.htm http://apcmag.com//inside-the-world-of-dinosaurs-the-australian-ipad-app-taking-interactive-education-to-the-next-level.htm

Founded in 2011 with a vision to creating "cinematic-style education apps" for iOS, M5859 Studios' debut is a massive undertaking starring over 60 3D dinosaurs -- and Stephen Fry.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:03:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//name-your-price-humble-bundle-brings-pay-what-you-want-gaming-to-android-in-style.htm http://apcmag.com//name-your-price-humble-bundle-brings-pay-what-you-want-gaming-to-android-in-style.htm

Pay whatever you want for three acclaimed Android games -- Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos and EDGE -- and in the bargain you'll score desktop versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//googles-android-developer-labs-headed-to-australia-next-week.htm

Got an Android app you want to polish up but not sure how to go about it? Android's official Developer Advocates are bringing their Labs to Sydney and Melbourne next week to help.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//take-windows-8-for-a-spin-today.htm http://apcmag.com//take-windows-8-for-a-spin-today.htm

Keen to check out Windows 8's new features and don't want to wait? Why not have a play with the Windows 8 Developer Preview with our hands-on guide?]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//friend-request-facebook-looking-to-buddy-up-with-top-devs-in-asia-pacific.htm http://apcmag.com//friend-request-facebook-looking-to-buddy-up-with-top-devs-in-asia-pacific.htm

If you've got the skills, Facebook wants to promote you among its top hundred social media & app developers in the world -- but only if you make the cut.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jobs-in-it-employer-vs-employee-perspectives.htm http://apcmag.com//jobs-in-it-employer-vs-employee-perspectives.htm

In the current job market, it pays to have an understanding of where the other side is coming from. We look at what a prospective IT employer and employee have to say.]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm http://apcmag.com//where-are-the-new-it-jobs.htm

With new areas opening up in IT and others closing, where do the new jobs lie? We look at what will be hot in 2012.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm http://apcmag.com//up-up-and-away-cloud-salaries-are-sky-high.htm

Unless you've been living under the proverbial rock for the past year, you know cloud computing is the IT phrase on everybody's lips.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//minority-report-coming-to-the-majority-how-microsofts-pushing-kinect-for-windows-sdk.htm http://apcmag.com//minority-report-coming-to-the-majority-how-microsofts-pushing-kinect-for-windows-sdk.htm

You can't make any money off it (yet), but Microsoft's seeking to enlist an army of developers to help them take Kinect out of the games room and into the real world.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:56:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-teched-2011-proudly-kicks-off-australias-biggest-annual-geekfest.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-teched-2011-proudly-kicks-off-australias-biggest-annual-geekfest.htm

More than 2,500 devs and IT pros congregated on the Gold Coast yesterday for the start of Microsoft's yearly Tech.Ed conference -- and were told in no short order to seize the day.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie-game-developers-hit-top-of-the-app-charts-with-stickman-bmx.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-game-developers-hit-top-of-the-app-charts-with-stickman-bmx.htm

Amidst some 500,000 apps vying for #1 on the App Store, Australia's Traction Games has cracked it again with their latest title. We caught up with them to ask: what's your secret?]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:22:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm http://apcmag.com//androids-fragmentation.htm

Developers and users alike are finding the many different versions of Android available on the market a pain to reckon with.]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//imagination-realised-team-uceeg-represents-australia-on-the-tech-world-stage.htm http://apcmag.com//imagination-realised-team-uceeg-represents-australia-on-the-tech-world-stage.htm

On the eve of Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2011 worldwide finals in New York, one team from the University of Canberra is readying itself to bat for Australia in the Olympics of tech.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:23:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm http://apcmag.com//10-things-to-know-about-the-evolution-of-adobes-creative-suite-55.htm

The Adobe CS 5.5 Roadshow is currently underway in Australia. We caught up with Adobe's Principal Evangelist, industry veteran Greg Rewis, to discuss the latest evolution of CS.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:57:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-smartphone-apps-for-multiple-platforms-7-tips.htm

If you want to develop smartphone apps across multiple platforms and devices, how do you go about it? Here are seven top tips to keep you on track.]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 10:26:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm http://apcmag.com//smartphone-development-going-cross-platform.htm

We explore the difficult process of developing apps for multiple platforms. It's a lot of work, sure, but there are benefits if you dig your heels in.]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 15:03:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-developers-keep-reading-from-rims-playbook.htm http://apcmag.com//will-developers-keep-reading-from-rims-playbook.htm

There's more to making a platform successful than sheer app volume, but broad developer support will be essential for RIM to leverage its smartphone success into a tablet future.]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-for-blackberry-a-tale-of-two-platforms.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-develop-for-blackberry-a-tale-of-two-platforms.htm

With the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet set to emerge shortly, RIM's new strategy is now two-pronged.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//anybody-can-make-apps-now-app-inventor-for-android-is-the-cats-meow.htm http://apcmag.com//anybody-can-make-apps-now-app-inventor-for-android-is-the-cats-meow.htm

Want to make a smartphone app but not sure how? App Inventor for Android might just be the ticket, as David Braue found out with his kitty-themed experiment.]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-dont-write-off-windows-phone-7.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-dont-write-off-windows-phone-7.htm

WP7 might be bringing up the rear when it comes to sales and download metrics, but its dev tools are the best, says a local developer.]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm http://apcmag.com//its-cool-to-see-how-its-spreading-so-fast-apcs-interview-with-androids-john-lagerling.htm

The director of Android’s global partnerships talks about Google’s plans and help for developers.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//developers-dont-forget-nokia-theres-massive-potential-here.htm http://apcmag.com//developers-dont-forget-nokia-theres-massive-potential-here.htm

In the final part of our dev series, we take a look at Nokia. The company has been criticised for its smartphone efforts thus far, but don't write off the sleeping giant just yet.]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-apps-why-developing-for-blackberry-could-be-the-right-choice-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//super-apps-why-developing-for-blackberry-could-be-the-right-choice-for-you.htm

So, you want to make your mark in the smartphone and tablet market, but you're not sure which platform is a sure bet? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective.]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-early-in-developers-may-well-reap-the-benefits.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-phone-7-early-in-developers-may-well-reap-the-benefits.htm

In part three of our series this week, we take a look at the latest contender: WP7. It's still early days for the new platform, but that could be all the more reason to get in now.]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//developing-for-android-part-2-of-our-which-app-store-is-right-for-you-series-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//developing-for-android-part-2-of-our-which-app-store-is-right-for-you-series-this-week.htm

So, you want to make your mark in the smartphone and tablet market, but you're not sure which platform is a sure bet? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//which-app-store-is-right-for-you-read-our-developer-5-part-series-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//which-app-store-is-right-for-you-read-our-developer-5-part-series-this-week.htm

Want to make your mark in the smartphone & tablet market, but not sure which platform to back? We assess the app stores from a developer’s perspective. Today: Apple's App Store.]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:52:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-edges-closer-to-tablet-readiness.htm http://apcmag.com//android-edges-closer-to-tablet-readiness.htm

With the release to developers of a preview version of the Android 3.0 SDK, Google’s Android OS is closer than ever to hitting the big time (literally).]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:01:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//consumer-or-enterprise-differences-in-smartphone-brand-perception-across-asia-pacific.htm http://apcmag.com//consumer-or-enterprise-differences-in-smartphone-brand-perception-across-asia-pacific.htm

Tech cultural differences were on marked display last week, as devs and media from a host of APAC countries converged onto one mobile solution's hub.]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:38:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-developers-should-consider-blackberry-rims-chris-smith-speaks-to-apc-.htm http://apcmag.com//why-developers-should-consider-blackberry-rims-chris-smith-speaks-to-apc-.htm

Developers, developers, developers: the BlackBerry platform has 300,000 of them registered, but still it wants more. RIM's Chris Smith explains what's in it for you.]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:21:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-your-app-ready-for-market-10-things-you-need-to-know-before-selling-your-app.htm http://apcmag.com//is-your-app-ready-for-market-10-things-you-need-to-know-before-selling-your-app.htm

It doesn’t matter how good your software is. If you don’t take the time to properly prepare your marketing and support strategy, it could all be a wasted effort.]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:35:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//want-to-score-a-free-blackberry-playbook.htm http://apcmag.com//want-to-score-a-free-blackberry-playbook.htm

It’s only January, but the potential killer tablet of 2011 may soon be in reach. BlackBerry’s PlayBook isn’t set to launch until sometime in Q1, but here's how to get one for free.]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:29:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wwf-the-worlds-first-environmentally-friendly-file-is-born-but-would-you-use-it.htm http://apcmag.com//wwf-the-worlds-first-environmentally-friendly-file-is-born-but-would-you-use-it.htm

The World Wide Fund for Nature is behind a new spin on the PDF: an unprintable document format. But will the WWF's inherent limitation actually prevent it taking off with users?]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:59:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm http://apcmag.com//android-devs-flock-to-warts-and-all-pro-am.htm

Now that Australian developers can sell Android apps, information-hungry local developers are packing into grass-roots developer forums like one held by jTribe this week.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:28:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seo-masterclass-the-essential-seo-toolkit.htm http://apcmag.com//seo-masterclass-the-essential-seo-toolkit.htm

One of Australia's leading SEO experts, Ash Nallawalla examines the tools that can help your site perform better in search engine results.]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:25:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-google-turning-its-back-on-aussie-developers.htm http://apcmag.com//is-google-turning-its-back-on-aussie-developers.htm

Google has issued a terse statement on the issue of Australian software developers not being able to sell apps through its app market for the Android platform.]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:15:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm

Kicking off on June 28th, the free five-day DevFest offers Aussie developers week of deep-diving Googly goodness on Google Apps, Chome, Wave, Maps and more.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-developer-conference-big-on-iphones-macs.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-developer-conference-big-on-iphones-macs.htm

Things used to be so much simpler: you were either a PC person or a Mac person. But with Microsoft developers wielding iPhones and presenting with MacBooks, times have changed.]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-graham-dawson-on-iphone-4.htm http://apcmag.com//aussie-developer-graham-dawson-on-iphone-4.htm

What do Aussie developers think of Apple’s new baby? To find out, we spoke with Australian developer Graham Dawson.]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iPad-iPad-iPad-Oi-Oi-Oi-12-Aussie-iPad-apps.htm http://apcmag.com//iPad-iPad-iPad-Oi-Oi-Oi-12-Aussie-iPad-apps.htm

Curious what Australian developers have been doing on the iPad? Here are 12 locally developed apps to check out.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-bans-apps-written-using-adobe-software.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-bans-apps-written-using-adobe-software.htm

The Apple vs Adobe war has escalated, with the iPhone OS 4 SDK decreeing that iPhone and iPad developers can’t use Adobe software to create their apps.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:49:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-developer-preview-of-iphone-40-sdk.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-developer-preview-of-iphone-40-sdk.htm

With the launch of iPhone OS 4 expected to be just 12 weeks away, Apple has released a developer preview of the software toolkit needed to write apps for multitasking and more…]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:44:27 +1000 http://apcmag.com//iphone-sites-caught-charging-for-reviews.htm http://apcmag.com//iphone-sites-caught-charging-for-reviews.htm

Two major iPhone sites are revealed to be charging developers up to US$150 to review their apps.]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:38:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-seeks-local-developers-for-mid-year-launch-of-aussie-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-seeks-local-developers-for-mid-year-launch-of-aussie-app-store.htm

With the countdown on for the mid-year debut of Samsung’s Bada-powered Wave smartphone, the Korean colossus is looking for local code-cutters and content.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-to-launch-linux-powered-n900-tomorrow.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-to-launch-linux-powered-n900-tomorrow.htm

The N900 will be Nokia’s first and last Maemo 5 smartphone, with the next version due to run the new MeeGo Linux mobile OS created as a joint venture between Nokia and Intel.]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//new-apps-take-shape-for-the-ipad.htm

Apple boasts that all 140,000 iPhone apps will run on the iPad, but which ones will benefit most from the larger screen and revised UI?]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:54:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm

CES 2010: High point of keynote is learning Microsoft CEO can't lay out slides in a hurry.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//another-app-store-exit-airfoil-speakers-developer-sounds-out.htm http://apcmag.com//another-app-store-exit-airfoil-speakers-developer-sounds-out.htm

The second high-profile iPhone app developer in a week has given up on Apple, saying “the platform is a mess” and describing the App Store as “broken”.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-iphone-developer-quits-over-apples-app-store-policies.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-iphone-developer-quits-over-apples-app-store-policies.htm

The developer behind Facebook’s popular iPhone app has quit the project, citing frustration with Apple’s much-criticised policies surrounding approval (or not) for iPhone apps.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-to-announce-android-surprise-this-week.htm

Mmmm... donuts. Google has kicked off its dev conference with a demo of the next generation of Google's young mobile OS, Android.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//are-you-compatible-with-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//are-you-compatible-with-windows-7.htm

Actually, we mean your applications, but it does help if you're compatible too. If Windows 7 launches in October, a mutual understanding of Librans will be a plus. ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//developing-for-windows-7-read-this.htm http://apcmag.com//developing-for-windows-7-read-this.htm

Last week Microsoft added a new blog to its army of sites offering Windows 7 information, this one is aimed at those developing software for the OS.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm

Facebook Connect for the iPhone could open a wealth of possibilities for developers.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//symbian_developers_developers_but_no_monkey_dance.htm http://apcmag.com//symbian_developers_developers_but_no_monkey_dance.htm

Nokia wants developers to create apps for the aging Symbian mobile phone OS, but will Symbian execs do what it takes to really get developers excited -- a sweaty dance on stage?]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:09:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_finally_lets_iphone_developers_talk_to_each_other.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_finally_lets_iphone_developers_talk_to_each_other.htm

Apple has dropped the NDA preventing iPhone developers from discussing their work with each other.]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:42:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm http://apcmag.com//google_developers_packing_on_the_lard.htm

IN PICS | Last year, we revealed that Google developers were a lot skinnier than the fatties that waddle round Microsoft conferences. But at this year, we were shocked...]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +1000