Rumor: Apple Will Release The iPhone 6 With A Big Screen Next Summer

Apple analyst Gene Munster is out with an earnings preview for Apple, which reports next Monday.

"The general framework of Munster’s thesis makes sense to us. We expect Apple to release a bigger iPhone and an iWatch. However, we’re not so sure about Munster’s timeline."

 

True or not that Apple will be releasing a bigger iPhone and an iWatch, we look forward to it. We love the iPhone 5s not so for the 5c, love the new iPads, and the refreshed MacBook Pros. An additional form factor to the iPhone is always welcome.

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Boxie: Dropbox Client Adds Passcode, Sorting, Smart Text Auto Selection and more.

Boxie client app for Dropbox has been updated with a passcode lockscreen, folder-by-folder sorting options, smart text auto selection, and more.

Boxie is a brand new Dropbox client for iPhone, which enhances and prettifies your whole Dropbox experience.

Features:
• navigate quickly across folders;
• drag and drop to move an item in a folder;
• use contextual options to share, copy, delete, rename, move, paste items, with undoable actions;
• save bookmarks: fast shortcuts for files and folders which can be accessed from a dedicated section;
• store offline files to access them even when your internet connection is not available;
• see a list of revisions for files and restore previous versions;
• thanks to new iOS 7 background features, you can receive in-app and background notifications for file system events: additions, modifications, deletions;
• see the list of deleted files in a folder, and restore them;
• upload files to Dropbox by sending them to Boxie from other apps;
• transfer files and folders to other Boxie users using a sharable custom URL scheme link;
• view images in an enhanced image gallery with animated GIF support;
• listen to audio files and watch videos using a beautifully crafted audio and video player.

What's New In This Version:
• added passcode lockscreen, with time interval selection settings and security local data wipe;
• added folder-by-folder sorting options: Boxie will remember the sorting option you choose for each folder;
• smart text auto selection when renaming files or folders;
• added error notification about trying to upload items to a shared folder (not allowed by Dropbox at the moment, we are investigating);
• added localizations: Dutch, German, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish;
• fixed offline items issues with no connectivity;
• fixed item delete issues;
• tons of under-the-hood improvements and optimizations.

You can purchase Boxie from the App Store for $2.99.

Screens VNC: Has been updated with Airplay Mirroring, Hot corners, and more.

The Screens VNC client app has been updated with support for AirPlay Mirroring, Hot Corners, Disconnect Actions, and a lot more.

Leave your computer behind and travel light! Screens is a beautiful, yet powerful Screen Sharing and VNC client that lets you connect back to your Mac, Windows or Linux PC from the comfort of your living room, the corner coffee shop or anywhere in the world.

 

 
KEY FEATURES
• Connect from Everywhere
Install Screens Connect on your Mac and make it easily reachable from anywhere in the world.

• Stay Synchronized
Your saved Screens follow you on every iOS device you own through iCloud.

• Quickly Connect to Nearby Computers
Initiate a single-shot connection to a nearby Mac or Linux PC without having to create a new Screen.

• Connect Safely
Screens can connect back to your computer through a secured connection. Enable Remote Login on your Mac and you’re done!

• Gestures Everywhere
Control your computer with all the trackpad gestures you’re used to and more!

• Hot Corners
It’s like they were meant for Screens. Get more control over your Mac!

• Shortcuts for Everyone
Screens’ scrollable shortcuts toolbar ensures that you'll always have your favorite shortcuts close when you need them.

• Display Selection
Do you have more than one display attached to your Mac? Screens supports multiple displays allowing you to always access what you need, no matter which display its on.

• Full Hardware Keyboard Support
Don’t like that virtual keyboard and prefer to tap on real keys? No problem!

• Pasteboard Heaven
Send text back to your computer and receive text, images and URLs from it through the pasteboard.

• AirPlay Mirroring
Send your computer’s display to your TV through AirPlay.

• On Disconnect Actions
Screens can execute special commands before it disconnects from your computer. Execute one of them Hot Corners or get the remote user to log out.

 AND FOR THE POWER USER:
• SSH Keys Support
Initiate a secure connection (SSH) with a key, with or without a password.

• URLs-O-Rama
Launch Screens from URL Schemes like screens://, vnc:// or ssh://.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• A VNC Server, such as UltraVNC or TightVNC, is required to connect to a Windows PC.

• Windows and Linux users are required to configure their router and computer manually to access their computer remotely.

• A SSH Server, such as freeSSHd, is required to create a secure connection to a Windows or Linux PC.

• Pasteboard images are only receivable from a Mac. Windows and Linux PCs can only receive text and URLs.

• Screens will not receive any sound from your computer. This is a limitation of the RFB protocol the app is using.

• Screens Connect requires OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later. You will need to create a free Screens ID.

What's New In This Version:
Screens 3.1 is a major update that brings you many new features and improvements!

What's New
∙ 64 bit support for capable iOS devices.
∙ AirPlay Mirroring.
∙ Hot corners support for your Mac.
∙ On Disconnect Actions. Screens can now execute a special command before it disconnects.
∙ Search through your saved screens.
∙ Use a custom image instead of a screenshot for your saved screens.

Improved
∙ Full hardware keyboard support (except for Function keys).
∙ Improved pasteboard transfers. Now cancellable.
∙ Improved memory management.
∙ Improved screen edge gestures.

Fixed
∙ Fixed background timeout for the app (max 3 minutes, set by iOS).
∙ Fixed connections to Windows and Linux PCs when the authentication was set to None.
∙ Fixed Screens Connect sign out issue.
∙ Fixed SSH key issue where keys couldn't be imported from the pasteboard.
∙ Many bug fixes, optimizations and improvements.

You can purchase Screens from the App Store for $19.99.

Action Movie FX: Updated, now with Giant Monster FX

An app that lets you add cool Hollywood FX to your videos shot using an iOS device has been updated with new Giant Monster FX. Best of all it's FREE.

ACTION MOVIE FX lets you add Hollywood FX to iPhone AND iPad movies that YOU shoot!

Here's how it works:

Select a Scene like the "ALIEN BURST," film a target and ACTION MOVIE FX adds an ALIEN BURSTING OUT of anything in your movie!

FEATURES:
6 FREE Big-Budget FX! SPIDER STRIKE, AVALANCHE, MISSILE ATTACK, CAR SMASH, DEMOLITION ROCK & ROUGH TERRAIN!
Sound Design By Skywalker Sound!
Fast, Automated Video Tracking!
Music, Sound FX and Lens Flares!
Post to Facebook or Email to friends!

USES:

Look like an action star as you evade a massive CAR CRASH!

Direct a MISSILE ATTACK at that broken office printer!

ADDITIONAL FX FOR PURCHASE:

- CHOPPER DOWN & TORNADO ACTION BUNDLE

- AIRSTRIKE & FIRE FIGHT ATTACK BUNDLE

- SIDE-SWIPED & CROWD CONTROL

- THE JET & POWER FAILURE

- DISASTER MOVIE PACKS:

--- ELECTRO-STRIKE & METEOR FROM OUTER SPACE

--- GROUND SUCKERS & FLASH FLOOD

- SCI-FI PACKS:

--- ALIEN BURST & SPACE DESTROYER

--- ROBO ATTACK & LASER BLASTER

- STAR TREK PACK

--- TRANSPORTER & WARP!

- LEGENDARY CREATURES PACK:

--SEA MONSTER & DRAGON FIRE

- CITY DESTROYERS PACK:

-- THE CRUSHER & PARASITE

What's New in Version 2.7
GIANT MONSTER MOVIE FX!
- 5 ALL NEW FX
-- FREE: SPIDER STRIKE
-- LEGENDARY CREATURES PACK: SEA MONSTER & DRAGON FIRE
-- CITY DESTROYERS PACK: THE CRUSHER & PARASITE
- iOS7-inspired menu parallax
- HD Ready versions of ALL FX
- Free, one-step update to HD of all previously purchased FX!
- iPhone features added include the iPad's re-size and placement controls!

You can download Action Movie FX from the App Store for FREE.

Skitch: Updated with Mavericks compatibility and a redesigned toolbar

Evernote (the corporation) released an update to Skitch a productivity app for the Mac and is now compatible with the newly release Mac OS X Mavericks.

Skitch lets you communicate your feedback and important ideas in an instant. Use Skitch to mark up a PDF, snap your screen, annotate a photo, or draw something new. Share your thoughts with friends or co-workers. Annotate images and PDFs with arrows, stamps, text, shapes, and more. Getting everything done just right has never been easier.





Fast, friendly feedback
• Use shapes, text, stamps, highlighter and arrows to give quick feedback on any project
• Great for design mockups, PDF document editing, and decision making
• Easily share everything with your team

Perfect screenshots
• Snap your screen, a webpage or a map
• Add highlights and draw attention to what matters

Quick image editing
• Zoom and crop your images
• Pixelate portions of an image to obscure sensitive information

Simple sharing
• Drag your work into any app that accepts images
• Share over email or connect to Evernote for even more sharing options
• Send annotated PDFs with a helpful summary page so recipients see your edits instantly

Get more by signing into Evernote:
• Sync: Access all of your images, documents and annotations on any computer or device
• Search: Find anything, even handwritten text, inside your Skitch Notes
• Share: Post and share your ideas with friends, coworkers and the world

Here are some ways to use Skitch:
• At work: Communicate design feedback by annotating a PDF and pointing out changes
• At home: Annotate a photo of your living room to show movers where to put furniture
• At a conference: Take a snapshot of people you meet, annotate it with their names
• For personal information: Take a photo of a bill, then pixelate personal details before sharing
• For directions: Draw a path on a map to help someone find your picnic spot

What's New In This Version:
- 10.9 compatible
- New app logo and branding for Skitch
- Refreshed the Skitch app window to improve usability
- Grouped all Evernote related functions (Login, Account Information, and Library)
- Grouped all image output functions (Name, output file type, Drag Me, and image size)
- Redesigned toolbar
- Separated Color and Size selectors
- Added ability to pin a sub-menu on the Toolbar to stay open
- Updated Skitch Markup Engine which means better stability and performance
- Lots of bug fixes

You can download Skitch from the Mac App Store for FREE.