Barbara Holbrook

About: Barbara is a long-time Apple fan who enjoys trying out gadgets just because they're new and learning about all the neat things technology can do even if she doesn't need to do it. You can often find her at a coffeehouse with her boyfriend — just look for the couple with "his and hers" iPads.

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iPhone Developer Spotlight: Mike Meyer at Weasel Floss Studios

Mike Meyer, Principal at Weasel Floss Studios, is part of the team behind the recently released iBuddha. This is their debut app as a company, but not their first time developing together.  ”iPhone ideas are everywhere,” Meyer says. Here are his experiences. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: Michio Yokomizo

Michio Yokomizo is an independent developer who created his most recently released app, Tuner Metronome, because he says he couldn’t find the functions he needed in any existing app. He shares his experience developing apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: David Echols and Poker Stacker

David Echols, the developer behind Poker Stacker, has been programming for a while but only recently for the iPhone. He shares his experience developing games for the iPhone and iPod touch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? February ’09. I program for a living, [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: Hunter and Johnson

Mark Johnson & Rob Hunter, the developer team behind Hunter and Johnson, are releasing their debut iPhone app Duck You Undo. They’re no Johnny-Come-Latelys, though. This duo already has two apps each under their collective belts and more on the way. Here, they answer our questions about developing for the iPhone and iPod touch. When [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: Janice Flint of Crystal Springs Software

Janice Flint is Programmer/Mom and the force behind Crystal Springs Software. She just released her first iPhone app iZilch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? I was a math major in college, so my first programming jobs were math-related. In 1982, I did some [...]



Star Walk Contest: iPod touch Winners Announced

The Star Walk Easter Egg contest is officially closed. Congratulations to the 3 winners of the Star Walk Easter Egg contest: Dmitriy, Bob and ApppCraver reader William. All three will receive an ipod Touch from Star Walk! All the participants who wrote in to tell Vito Technology about their hunt — even if they couldn’t [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: Yohan Le Nerriec of Orb Networks

Yohan Le Nerriec, Chief Architect at Orb Networks, Inc., has been developing since the early days of the iPhone before the App Store and before the SDK. Here he answers AppCraver’s questions about developing iPhone and iPod touch apps. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a [...]



Interview with Doug Gatza of Manta Innovations

Doug Gatza, CEO of Manta Innovations, is the mind behind PocketArnold the entertaining Arnold Schwarzenegger quote app. He answered our questions about developing apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? We started seriously developing software for the iPhone around October [...]



Star Walks Easter Egg Hunt Continues for Free iPod touch

If you missed the announcement last week about Vito Technology’s Egg Hunt Contest don’t worry, it’s not too late to play. All you need to participate is a copy of the Star Walk astronomy app. Then search the stars. Hidden among the night skies are 9 easter eggs (flags). Find all 9 and send an [...]



Interview with Chris Burnett from Digital Scientists

Digital Scientist Chris Burnett is an iPhone developer with a little bit of a green streak. He recently answered our questionaire about his experience developing Mission Zero for the iPhone and iPod touch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? Technically, about two months before [...]



Interview with Tiger Shark Games

Tiger Shark Games just released their debut app, Word Smith. Here’s what Kevin Fairbairn, Creative Director, has to say about his experiences developing apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? Tiger Shark began as a company in January ’09, with myself [...]



iPhone Developer Spotlight: Patrik Hedmalm, Epicore

Patrik Hedmalm, a Happy Game Developer at Epicore, recently took time to answer a few questions for our iPhone Developer spotlight. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Did you have previous experience as a developer? I started programming on the Commodore 64 and Amiga 500 back in the day. Since 1995 I have been [...]



Hunt for the iPhone App’s Hidden Easter Eggs to Win an iPod touch

Whoever said that hunting Easter Eggs is just for kids hasn’t heard of the Vito Technology’s new contest. The iPhone app developers have hidden 9 virtual Easter Eggs in the sky of their app Star Walk. Here’s how to play: First download Star Walk and install it on your iPhone or iPod touch. If you [...]



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Bailout America Offers Special Discount

Bailout America, the lemmings-style strategy game with a timely economy theme, is on sale this week for just $0.99. Doe Doe games which teamed with us as a special AppCraver sponsor wanted to offer a little something extra to AppCraver readers. So check out the video, then head on over to the App Store and pick up a copy of the Bailout America iPhone app. It’s our patriotic duty to play.



Interview with Carole Zieler of PMS Tracker

 AppCraver spoke with Carole Zieler, the developer of PMSTracker about her experience creating apps for the iPhone, iPod touch. 1. When did you start developing apps for the iPhone? Carole: I began developing apps for the iPhone on 10/20/2008. 2. What was the inspiration behind your app? Carole: I overheard a someones husband complaining that he needed [...]



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