You might remember that we recently partnered with Quark, and working together with them means that you can even more easily publish content to the iPhone (I know, how could it possibly get any easier, right??). The Quark system automates publishing of material, and TapLynx lets you further customize your app. The webinar will teach you how to go about using these systems to your advantage.

Register for a session:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Session 1: 10am ET | 8am MT | 7am PT Register to attend this session.
Session 2: 12pm ET | 10am MDT | 9am PDT Register to attend this session.

And not to worry if you miss out (spaces are limited), go ahead and register anyway and you will receive a copy of the live recording.

We were happy to hear that retina display has been enabled for the Touch, since this feature is already integrated into the TapLynx framework. To be honest though, we were really hoping they were going to enable apps on AppleTV, so we could make an awesome version of TapLynx for it. Oh, well

On a side note, John Gruber of Daring Fireball fame gave Nieman Labs and TapLynx a shout-out today. Very cool.

Finally, I think the new Nano is adorable and I really want one :3 You can wear it like a wristwatch!

We’re brainstorming ways to take advantage of the larger display, to improve user experience on what is sure to be a revolutionary addition to media consumption. Have a blog? Work for a media company? You need an app on the iPad ASAP. TapLynx is the way to do it!

Download the TapLynx SDK: http://taplynx.com/download/

The Apple iPad site: http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Thorough coverage today from Engadget: http://i.engadget.com/2010/01/27/live-from-the-apple-tablet-latest-creation-event/

Apple’s tablet: It’s all about developers: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10440254-16.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Investors didn’t like the iPad… until they heard that amazing price tag! http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/01/27/apples-ipad-announcement-sends-stock-down-and-then-the-price-was-unveiled/

http://taplynx.com/webinars/

The webinar takes place Thursday, November 12 at 1pm ET, and will feature input from the entire TapLynx team. We’ll also have a question and answer session so start thinking about what you would like to ask us.

As a side note, since new versions of TapLynx will be released quite frequently, I added a FAQ to the wiki that explains how to apply the new versions to your existing projects: http://developer.newsgator.com/wiki/index.php?title=FAQs

There’s also a breakdown of the approaches you can take, which are summarized thusly:

• * Simple configuration, where you only make changes to the NGConfig file to give your app a customized look and feel, as well as content you provide.
• * Customized configuration, where the presentation layer is created by you in HTML and CSS, and is referenced in the NGConfig file.
• * Advanced configuration, where you integrate your own coding into a custom tap. You don’t necessarily have to write everything on your own, you can also use kits provided by Apple (such as maps or media players).

I have to give Elisabeth Robson props for her informative screencast. Not only does she have a soothing voice, but she walks through every step of an app being created in about 10 short minutes. It’s really a great demonstration on how easy it is to get started, and how quickly apps can be made.

The article also mentions that in-app purchasing is arriving very soon, so keep an eye on the TapLynx blog for that announcement. Also, if you have a look at our roadmap, it looks like authenticated feeds is the most voted-on idea. Want to add some of your own ideas? You can do that here: http://moderator.appspot.com/#16/e=dc7ea

And finally, in the spirit of Halloween, here are the most elaborate (working!) iPhone costumes yet (warning: Techno music ahead). They weigh 85 lbs and cost $2000… but the geek cred is worth it.

On this site, you’ll be able to learn how you can create social iPhone apps with the ability to share content via Twitter, Facebook, or email. The apps can contain photos, video, and more, and are designed to make you money with optional advertisements, sponsorships, and application download fees.

This site will also show you all of the neat features TapLynx has to offer, our upfront and no-nonsense pricing structure, as well as insightful case studies about successful iPhone applications that have been created using TapLynx.