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BC12 – Many Thanks, Meetings, and an Interview

Posted on Oct 9, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast another inspiring interview with a fellow Buzztouch developer

Announcements:

1. Meetups, Hangouts, Webinars, oh my!
2. JSON Snippet Keeper Plugin is now available, along with training.
3. Thanks for the Donations!
4. Expect Plugin reviews in upcoming shows!

App of the Week/Developer of the Week
Grey Horse Apps/Elaine

Good Horsemanship - Equestrian Riding, Groundwork, Dressage and JumpingElaine HeneyEducation$ 2.99Download

Interview with Jonathan Brake (Absentia)

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com
Support Buzzcast: http://www.gofundme.com/buzzcast

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BC11 – My Good Friend, JSON!

Posted on Oct 2, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast I introduce everyone to my good friend JSON!

Announcements:

1. The Plugin Market turns 1 Month Old!
2. The first Buzzcast Community Webinar hosted by Warren Evans
3. Mark shared a great resource: CodeAcademy
4. I’m a bonehead! re: Window -> Scale in xCode Simulator

App of the Week

Twin Cities Film Fest

by Susan Metoxon

Twin Cities Film FestWhite BuffaloEntertainmentFreeDownload

Android Link: Twin Cities Film Fest

My Friend JSON:

No notes on this. You have to listen to me ramble on yourself to truely enjoy this subject.

Poll of the Week Results

How did you take the v1.4 / v1.5 news?
52% – Great news! We're moving in the right direction.
33% – Meh! I didn't care for the news, but I know its the right move.
10% - Bad news
5% - What v1.4 / v1.5 news?

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com

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BC10 – Just a Couple Tips

Posted on Sep 24, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast, no interviews. Just a few tips from me to you!

Announcements:

1. No new v1.4 or v1.5 apps can be created starting October 1st, 2012
2. David and gang are working hard at both iOS 6 changes, and reviewing plugins.
3. David is finally embracing xCode’s Interface Builder
4. New daily download record on Sept 19th: 106 downloads, 208 two-day total!

App of the Week

Sports Central by David Shanko

Sports CentralDavid Shakno Co.SportsFreeDownload

Tips (Dual Monitors for Development):

Native Mac External Display ports
- DVI
- Mini-DVI
- Mini-DisplayPort
- Micro-DVI (only in early Macbook Airs)
- HDMI
- Thunderbolt (basically the same as Mini-DisplayPort in regards to video)
- AirPlay (requires Mountain Lion and AppleTV)

USB to VGA Adapters
- Starts around $25.00
- Provides VGA (or DVI) at high resolutions (WUXGA 1920 x 1200)
- Look for “DisplayPort” for compatibility with Macs

Usb Interface Monitors

AOC E1649FWU
- 15.6”
- Around $99
- 1366 x 768 Resolution

AOC E2251FWU
- 22.0”
- Around $159
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution

Tips (Funding for client projects or personal projects):

GoFundMe
- Receive donations for anything on your own personal page
- Only 5% fee per donation to handle processing
- Example: http://www.gofundme.com/buzzcast

KickStarter
- Requires an overall goal
- Needs to meet rules, and be approved
- 5-10% fees for processing, etc.
- Example: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/syrenaica/evilot

Poll of the Week Results

(Unchanged from last week)
How important is it for a new plugin to support both iOS and Android
45% – Very Important (I need both)
45% – A little bit important (I only NEED iOS, Android would be a bonus)
5% - Not Very (I only NEED iOS)
5% - A little bot important (I only NEED Android, iOS would be a bonus
0% - Not Very (I only NEED Android)

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD
Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox
Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll
NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com

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BC09 – Inspiration from a fellow developer

Posted on Sep 17, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast, we get a chance to talk with Serge Ramelli about his success thanks to Buzztouch.

Announcements:

1. Meetup Groups for Buzztouch – Link

2. Screen Limits and View Limits removed from CPs – Link

App of the Week

Honeybee MapperSaveTheHivesEducation$ 0.99Download

Interview with Serge Ramelli:

Link to Serge's Website: – Link

Poll of the Week Results

How important is it for a new plugin to support both iOS and Android

45% – Very Important (I need both)

45% – A little bit important (I only NEED iOS, Android would be a bonus)

5% - Not Very (I only NEED iOS)

5% - A little bot important (I only NEED Android, iOS would be a bonus

0% - Not Very (I only NEED Android)

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD

Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox

Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll

NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com

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BC08 – David Book and the Beard Man Screen!

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast, we get a chance to talk with David Book about the new Plugin Market.

Announcements:

1. I'm Back!

2. Buzztouch Plugin Market is live and Open for Business!

App of the Week

None this week

Interview with David Book:

David Book walks us through the new Buzztouch Plugin Market: how it works, how to get started, and where its going from here.

Poll of the Week Results

None. Stay tuned…

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD

Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox

Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll

NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com

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BC07 – Talkin’ Business

Posted on Aug 13, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast, we're talkin' business!

Announcements:

1. Buzzcast announces "Let the Plugins Begin!" LINK

2. Special shout out to ALFREA for her feature in the San Antonio newspaper! LINK

3. Thanks for the great ratins so far in the iTunes Store. Its working, new people are finding Buzztouch because of the podcast!

App of the Week

Fresh Prince Trivia by ELLEEYEESSAY

LINK

Tip of the Week: Talkin' Business

This week I focus on some easy concepts about working with clients, presenting yourself professionaly, and valueing your time as a developer. All of these tips are from my own experience. Feel free to share any tips that you may want to add.

Poll of the Week Results

I'm a bonehead! No poll this week.

Contact Information:

Buzzline: 1-252-BUZZPOD

Buzzbox: http://idevdepot.com/buzzbox

Poll of the Week: http://idevdepot.com/buzzcastpoll

NEW Forum: http://buzzcast.proboards.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

BC06 – Developing with the Cloud

Posted on Jul 31, 2012 in Buzzcast

In this episode of Buzzcast I share some tips and ideas on using online storage services ("the cloud") when developing mobile applications.

Announcements:

1. Buzzcast hinted at a new "Plugin Creator" they are working on. LINK

2. Buzztouch welcomes a large number of new members from Australia. LINK

3. I'm trying out a new Forum service for this website and for the podcast. LINK

App of the Week

FreeDownload

Tip of the Week: Developing with the Cloud

Here's links to the different cloud services I mentioned in the podcast. If you sign up for either Dropbox or Sugarsync, I will get some bonus storage for my account, so thank you in advance for that!