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Daily Mac App: Fireworks HD

by Erica Sadun (Dec 27th, 2011)

Some apps deliver exactly what they say on the package. Fireworks HD provides a display of artistic explosions to the desktop. Retailing for just $0.99, Fireworks HD works both as an app and a screen saver. Unlike most fireworks apps, HD uses actual video footage rather than simulated emitter ...

Capturing the "rocket's red glare" of fireworks with your iPhone camera this 4th of July

by Mel Martin (Jul 1st, 2011)

With the 4th of July holiday rapidly approaching in the US it's time to think of both your backyard and big time municipal fireworks displays, and how to best capture them on your iPhone. The latest generations of cameras on the iPhone have greatly improved, and while still not up to high end ...

Five app ideas for the Fourth of July

by Steven Sande (Jul 3rd, 2010)

Whether you're just hanging around your back yard, going to the beach, or waiting to set off a huge cache of fireworks, there are always a lot of fun things to do over the Independence Day holiday in the U.S. Here are some apps that can help you enjoy the fun during the holiday. Grilling: ...

TUAW wishes you...

by Michael Rose (Jan 1st, 2010)

...a very happy New Year. Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/london/ / CC BY 2.0 ...

iPhones pass the fireworks test: best of the reader-submitted 4th photos

by Mel Martin (Jul 5th, 2009)

Shooting photographs of fireworks can be a real challenge. The good shots happen quickly, cameras don't always get the focus right, and there is a lot of movement that can make for blurry pictures. The iPhone is not the best camera in the world for demanding photo jobs -- that's true for all cell ...

Give us your tired, your poor, your best iPhone fireworks pix and videos

by Mel Martin (Jul 4th, 2009)

If you have an older iPhone or the newer 3GS, we'd love to see how you do shooting your local fireworks displays tonight. We'll put our favorites into a gallery and publish them tomorrow. We know the iPhone isn't a Nikon or a Canon, but it still amazes us how good the images can be. The new 3GS ...

Get Astraware Solitaire and some free fireworks

by Steven Sande (Jul 4th, 2009)

Last week, Handmark announced the release of Astraware Solitaire [App Store] for iPhone and iPod touch. Solitaire features a dozen different games, including the classics Klondike, Free Cell, Canfield, and Pyramid. As with most of Astraware's games, the 12 solitaire games are nicely animated, easy ...

Ten fun and mostly-free iPhone apps

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Oct 9th, 2008)

Here are ten apps that won't annoy you (OK, Alarm Free might) and are either clever diversions or simply fun toys. All links take you to the App Store. Check out the gallery for a preview of everything I've mentioned. All of these were free when I first downloaded them, as I'm a terrible cheapskate, ...

Adobe CS4 announcement expected Sept. 23

by Robert Palmer (Sep 3rd, 2008)

Just when you thought you just bought (or just finished paying for) Adobe Creative Suite 3, get ready to take out another mortgage for Adobe CS4, which will be publicly unveiled on September 23. AppleInsider conjectures the software will drop in October. Adobe will be delivering several webcasts ...

TUAW Review: Fireworks CS4 beta

by Robert Palmer (May 30th, 2008)

Ah, Fireworks. I remember it as the app that introduced me to the PNG file format in 1999. I was disappointed when it was excluded from Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Design Premium Second Mortgage Edition), and kept my copy of Fireworks 8 in protest. I was elated when it married Jeannie, but then saddened ...

Adobe releases Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Soundbooth betas

by Robert Palmer (May 27th, 2008)

Adobe Labs today released public betas for the next generation of Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Soundbooth apps, part of their Creative Suite product. Once downloaded and launched, the betas will only be active for 48 hours -- unless you have a CS3 license. Creative Suite 3 customers will be able to ...

Celebrate Independence Day with your Mac

by Dave Caolo (Jul 3rd, 2007)

Tomorrow is Independence Day in the US, which we celebrate by drinking alcohol, eating outdoors, and blowing things up (in that order). Here's how you can get your Mac in on the fun: Mix the Drinks Bargenie puts 24,000 drink recipes on your Mac. Set it up next to your bar (being careful not to ...

Fireworks Screensaver for 4th of July

by Damien Barrett (Jul 2nd, 2006)

I've always liked screensavers. Flying toasters will always hold a special place in my heart, but I continue to be impressed by Skyrocket, a free screensaver that renders fireworks on your display. Perfect for your 4th of July party, not only is Skyrocket free, it's also a universal binary which ...