by BradCook
We’ve pulled iTweetReply from the iOS App Store because of changes made to Twitter’s API (application programming interface), which caused the problems users have been reporting recently. Unfortunately, the only way to fix this issue is to pull the app and do some tinkering under the hood. As soon as we’re done, we’ll make iTweetReply available at the iOS App Store again, and current users should have their current issues fixed.
Thanks for your patience regarding this matter. We’re also currently working on the Syncode family of apps and will let you know more about their future soon.
- Your friends at Virtual Programming
by BradCook
Hi Syncode users:
We know you haven’t heard from us in a while, so we wanted to let you know that we’ve been busy little elves working on the Syncode apps’ underpinnings. You won’t notice these changes, since they involve the server and other technical things, but once we’re done with that work, we’re going to turn our attention to changes that you will notice. Stay tuned for further updates.
Thanks for your support.
by admin
Sydney, Australia — Application developer Syncode has today released a significant update to iTweetReply, version 2.0 [App Store]. iTweetReply was one of the very first Twitter-based push notification clients, and has now been rewritten and redesigned from scratch into a universal binary providing an application for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
iTweetReply 2 now focuses on push notifications, offering multiple account support, the ability to push Twitter search terms, unified push history, opening a notification in a Twitter client, advanced Tweetie 2 opening, iPad support and more.
In line with changes to the Twitter API, all interactions between Twitter and iTweetReply are now done through OAuth.
“With Twitter’s upcoming closure of Basic Auth one of the biggest reasons for developing iTweetReply 2 was to enable the use of OAuth (through xAuth), a token system of exchange where user password’s are not stored. The use of OAuth enables for better security and piece of mind all round.” said co-founder and Systems Engineer Matthew Lesh.
iTweetReply 2 is a free upgrade for existing users, providing a cleaner and smoother application that integrates with user’s existing full Twitter clients. iTweetReply provides one complimentary account and two complimentary search terms with further account and search packs available using in-app purchases.
Unified push history provides one view for seeing all incoming replies, direct messages, timeline and search that have been pushed to your account.
“iTweetReply has been totally re-written from the ground up, giving users exactly what they both want and need through a much smoother interface, and with its availability on both the iPhone and iPad, it redefines how 3rd-party Twitter push notification application function.” said co-founder and software engineer Matthew Roberts.
iTweetReply 2 is available from today on Apple’s App Store.
ENDS
Background
Syncode is an Australian startup that pushes the boundaries of iPhone development. Started by three high-school students, Syncode has already released iTweetReply, one of the first Push notification providers for popular micro-blogging site Twitter, Syncopy, which takes your clipboard into the cloud and Synotes, the notes system that syncs into the cloud.
Syncode is determined to stand strong as a leading young voice in Australian software development, with plenty of innovative and professional products planned for 2010 and beyond.
PR Contact:
Matthew Lesh
pr@syncode.com.au
by admin
(Update: Synotes Slate is now available on the App Store)
Over the past months, the entire Syncode team has been busy re-developing Synotes for Apple’s brand new platform, the iPad. We have now submitted version 1.0 to Apple for approval.
Synotes for iPad is a whole new application and will be known in the App Store as “Synotes Slate”. Alongside this name the iPhone & iPod touch version of Synotes will soon be known as “Synotes Mobile”.
Synotes for iPad brings all the sophisticated features from Synotes for iPhone & iPod touch to the iPad. The iPad provides a fantastic note taking device surface that we felt was perfect for Synotes. Below are some screenshots from the new application:
We believe it is important to note why we made the decisions we have. We came to the decision to do a few controversial things, and here is our justification.
Brand new application
We felt, as many other developers have expressed, that a universal application was not for us. The new platform brings many new opportunities, and to fully utilize them with a changed user interface we have decided against a universal binary. It is important to note that the application has been written from scratch for the new platform. This means a better user experience for everyone involved.
UI choices
The biggest difference between designing for the iPad compared to the iPhone is the capacious screen we had to work with. Before even thinking about how Synotes Slate would be designed, we carefully studied and analysed Apple’s standard iPad applications and their design in both function and form. Like many iPad apps, Synotes Slate uses universal iPad UI elements such as a UISplitView and Pop-Over menus to both increase productivity and provide a continuous experience between multiple applications.
Day one release
Despite having no testing devices, we have come to the decision to submit what for the iPad. The reason is simple: we want to be around from day one, and we do not want our users being stuck with a double pixel application. Simply put, we feel this is the best possible way to bring the application to our customers, and we look forward to releasing updates to fix any issues that may arise.
by admin
Australian iPhone development firm Syncode has released the latest version of iTweetReply, one of the rare Twitter applications that pushes @ reply tweets from Twitter straight to your iPhone.
The latest version of iTweetReply incorporates many new features originally planned for the next version of the app including Quick Push and the ability to choose a popular Twitter application to open your Tweets when they’ve been pushed to your iPhone.
The great thing about QuickPush is that “it instantly pushes @ replies and direct messages between iTweetReply users,” said co-founder Matthew Lesh. “This ability should push iTweetReply to a true replacement for those expensive SMS messages,” he said.
“You can even change the notification sound for when you receive a new @ reply,” Lesh said. “You can even customise @ replies to sound like an SMS.”
As well as the general user interface getting a makeover, and subtle changes to the logo, splash screen and timeline, Syncode has made it easier for users to read their Tweets.
The ability to retweet another use has also been added to the app.
“We plan to implement lots of new features of the coming weeks and month,” Lesh said.
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Background
Syncode is an innovative startup that places itself at the leading edge of iPhone development.
Started by three high-school aged teenagers spread across Australia.
Syncode’s goal is to bring you fantastic, innovative and polished products.
Syncode’s flagship product, iTweetReply, provides unique twitter “push” features to iPhone users.
Syncode is planning to continue to innovate with lots of new products planned for the future.
PR Contact:
Matthew Lesh
pr@syncode.com.au
by admin
After months of developing and testing, iTweetReply by Syncode is out for iPhone and iPod Touch on the iTunes App Store!
iTweetReply is an instant notification solution using Apple’s latest push notification technology to never miss those @replies and direct messages on Twitter. To find out more about iTweetReply, visit our Apps page for iTweetReply.
iTweetReply is available for purchase now so head to the App Store and check it out using this link.
