Waracle are pleased to announce the release of the Public Contracts Scotland iPhone app.  Commissioned by Millstream, an Aberdeen based e-procurement company, on behalf of the Scottish Government, Waracle developed the Public Contracts Scotland iPhone app which allows businesses to access public contract information quickly, easily and on the move.

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/news/news_article.aspx?ID=482

A couple of weeks back I was asked by the Scottish Government to help launch the app at Procurex, an international procurement conference, alongside Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister. She credited the app for “playing a key role in achieving efficiency improvements” within the public sector. The video below...

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One of the most exciting announcements at Wednesday’s Apple WWDC was the anticipated arrival of the iOS4, the new operating system built for iPhone. The brand spanking new operating system comes equipped with approximately 100 new features, both new and upgraded. All of these delightful extras will be deployed on the iPhone 4G when it’s released throughout the world in selected countries on June 28^th.

However, don’t worry if you are still under contract for your existing iPhone. Current owners of the iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS and iTouch 2G/3G will be able to update their existing operating system to the new software. ...

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The Apple iPad looks set to continue the theme developed by the iPhone, with a number of game developers set to enter the market. A survey from Flurry Analytics has revealed a detailed breakdown of the types of apps likely to be available when the iPad is released in April 2010 including entertainment, social networking and sports.  One clear advantage the iPad has when compared with the iPhone is its sheer size. In order to convert popular web based games to the iPhone, developers have cleverly utilised a somewhat restrictive touchscreen interface and screen size. The iPad offers additional screen...

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The Apple tablet/slate/pad rumor mill has gone into overdrive in the early part of 2010.  Early indications would suggest that Apple is gearing up for a massive product launch, similar to the introduction of the iPhone before the end of January.  Today sees the birth of two interesting rumors to fuel existing speculation.

Publishers TG Daily have printed a quote from a ‘anonymous designer’, suggesting that it is virtually impossible to order a 10.1 inch screen from any Chinese manufacturer. One plausible explanation to this unusual shortage in supply is that Apple has already purchased them all. The idea being that...

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The Tether is an application that allows users to access their smart phones Internet connection to use in conjunction with a Laptop or Notebook. The application, previously known as the ‘Tetherberry’ will effectively displace costly USB ‘Dongle’ style devices that perform the same function.

The application has changed its name as it is set to be available on other smart phones apart from the Blackberry. Early rumours suggest that Tether will be available also on Android compatible devices and the Apple iPhone.  The application is currently available in the Blackberry App World alongside an Android beta version.

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The US patent and trademark office this morning published a patent revealing some of Apple’s grand designs for significant innovations in their already impressive touchscreen technology.  The application boasts crisper, brighter displays but most surprisingly talks about a touchscreen device that recognises when you touch the side of the device.

The patent boils down to three key innovations:

- The touchscreen is able to detect when you touch the sides on top of the screen

Each iPhone or iSlate would include metal traces in the border of each device.  This could be used to create actions when specific hand movements are made...

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In the world of Apple, it is not uncommon for whispers and rumors to eventually materialise as fully fledged products. Late last year Waracle ran a story about developing for the hotly anticipated iTablet. Now it seems the device will be named as the ‘iSlate’. Needless to say, irrespective of terminology, Waracle will be looking to develop a range of applications and software for the 10-inch iSlate in 2010.  The device is set to bridge the gap between the smart phone and the recently popularised notebook computer. The iSlate will be perfect for reading books, newspapers and magazines online and...

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For many years it was unclear if this product was even in development, let alone ready for market. Apple has now started making some serious noises about a 10-inch all singing all dancing, book reading, and movie playing iPod touch. Sounds good? Absolutely.

However, whilst we hang on in anticipation for the first batch of the Apple iTablet (also referred to by some as the iSlate) to hit stores across Scotland and the UK, there is surely no cast iron guarantee that the product will be a success. We can’t deny the obvious success of the MacBook, iPod and iPhone,...

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The likelihood is that having spent last weeks pay packet on the brand new iPhone 3GS, you find yourself without the finances available to purchase some form of protective casing. However, fear not, as Case-Mate provides a robust, practical and recession proof solution to this problem. This protective cardboard casing has been developed specifically for the iPhone and has been receiving rave reviews (all three of them). This wonderful product can be yours for the handsome sum of 99p. In fact, if youre feeling flush, you can buy 10 for £8. The makers of this ingenious product are warning users...

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Apples highly feted application store has been under immense scrutiny of late. With the cost of applications spiralling downwards amidst a flurry of competition, investigations by the FCC and the banning of certain applications, the guys at Apple are currently executing a developer focused damage limitation exercise. Please dont misinterpret this post as a vitriolic rant, as both a developer and a user of the iPhone, I am a huge fan of the platform. However, I do feel that in order to ensure the longevity of the application store, a degree of transparency and openness is required. 

Recently, Joe Hewitt, the...

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