TapLynx media-based iPhone app builder from NewsGator released

For the money you're better off waiting for Flash CS5 which will let you write a Flash app that can be saved as a native iPhone app. You can write any type of application you want; not just a RSS based buggy app.

I thought NNW 2.0 for iPhone was way over hyped. The fact that they were telling everyone to switch to GReader already made them plummet in my book. But then to be late with the product by a full month, plus have it as crashy as it is, I finally said, "Sorry, Newsgator- I'm purchasing Byline. Since you made me switch to Google Reader, I'll use a more worthy client."

I think the desktop version of NNW is okay- it's still boring, and I like Newsfire more.

I agree that the SDK is really geared towards news services. Hence the price tag. But I would never want to design an app that had their interface. There's better options out there.

I'd agree with Josh given my personal experience with NetNewsWire — crashy and boring.

Too, I think its important that it be noted that this app is primarily for news and media based apps that pipe new content in via RSS. What it is not is a universal über-tool for designing any old app you have rattling around in your brain.

That said, I can see why they hit that price point. If I'm already a monetized content provider, this is cheaper than hiring it out to a programmer.

@Jason

You rock dude, way to Mea culpa!

@Jason

You didn't check the price?
Are you still a fan now?

Well, it's not accessible to regular people, which is why I'm a bit put off.

Cheers!

I went to the site, investigated the SDK, then my jaw dropped at the "Enterprise" license of $3,500.00

Was this a paid advertisement TUAW? Because, nowhere in the "article" did you mention the $3,500.00 price tag. What other licensing do they offer? NONE.

Oh, and their "Case Studies"? LOL

I agree with a previous poster who said "Their apps are crash-happy, and you have to like the way their apps look to start."

No thanks. They should have come in at a better price point for what you get. For that money, one can attend a very well known Boot Camp for iPhone Applications. (http://www.bignerdcamp.com)

I don't work for, nor do I represent the site I "didn't post" wink, in any way shape or form.

This isn't the first "article" on TUAW that I have read that reeks of Advertisement.

And take a look at the price tag before investigating it, you may considering visiting a cocoa course instead. ;o)

Frankly, I find all of Newsgator's apps crash-happy, slow, buggy, and flat-out boring. It's nice they're offering an SDK, but you have to like the way their apps look to start out...