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Jump into our new tech series – Computer Vision

Robin Summerhill — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:38:46 +0000

Follow our introduction to computer vision on iOS with a hands-on series of articles and demos. We start with the industry-standard computer vision framework, OpenCV, and show you how to build it for iOS and use it in your own projects. Tackling applications like face tracking and augmented reality, we’ll show you how to take [...]

Computer vision with iOS Part 2: Face tracking in live video

Robin Summerhill — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:23:20 +0000

Update: Nov 28 2011 – The OpenCV framework has been rebuilt using opencv svn revision 7017 Introduction Hot on the heels of our last article, in which we showed you how to build an OpenCV framework for iOS, we are turning our attention to capturing live video and processing video frames with OpenCV. This is [...]

Computer vision with iOS Part 1: Building an OpenCV framework

Robin Summerhill — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:56:30 +0000

Introduction The example project Using the OpenCV framework in your own projects Rebuilding the OpenCV framework Update: Nov 28 2011 – The OpenCV framework has been rebuilt using opencv svn revision 7017 Update: Check out Part 2 of our series on computer vision. Introduction This article is the first in a series looking at computer [...]

No-fuss reflections – generating reflections the easy way in iOS

Robin Summerhill — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:05:18 +0000

How to add reflections to your iOS UI is one of those questions that keeps popping up on developer forums. Used judiciously it can help you achieve that ‘polished’ look, increasing the visual separation between UI elements and the background, and creating an illusion of 3D space. Apple provides sample code to get you started, [...]

Boston post-WWDC meet up

Robin Summerhill — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:15:26 +0000

Aptogo will be at the DrinksOnTap meetup on June 13th from 6:00pm at the Asgard, Cambridge, MA. Join us for networking and drinks, and hear all about the amazing announcements from WWDC. DrinksOnTap

Press Release: Aptogo releases free version of their acclaimed iPhone app ‘Showtime’

Robin Summerhill — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Cambridge, United Kingdom – Aptogo today is pleased to announce the release of ‘Showtime Lite’, a free version of their photo presentation app ‘Showtime – free your photos!’. With Showtime Lite, a user can enjoy their iPhone and iPod Touch photos on the big screen without the need for syncing or cables. Photos can be [...]

Aptogo releases Version 2 of Showtime for iPhone

Robin Summerhill — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:17:28 +0000

We’re really excited to announce the release of Showtime V2.0 for iPhone – free your photos! View our video demos or see the full product description. Showtime is the easiest way to enjoy your iPhone photos on the big screen without syncing or cables. Sit back and use your iPhone as a remote control as [...]

Aptogo releases Showtime for iPhone

Robin Summerhill — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:22:49 +0000

Showtime for iPhone Showtime is the easiest way to enjoy your iPhone and iPod Touch photos on the big screen with no syncing or cables. Use any browser-based device (computer, internet TV or games console) to view your photos while you sit back and use your iPhone to control the show. Showtime is available freshly [...]

Boston DrinksOnTap holiday meet up

Robin Summerhill — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:21:13 +0000

Aptogo will be at the DrinksOnTap meet up on December 7th from 6:00pm at the Asgard, Cambridge, MA. Join us for networking and drinks, and see demos of some great new apps from Boston-area developers. DrinksOnTap

How to import photos into the iPhone Simulator

Robin Summerhill — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:34:09 +0000

One question that gets asked frequently in iPhone developer forums is, ‘How do I add photos to the Camera Roll in the iPhone Simulator?’ The most-quoted solution is to drag an image onto the simulator window. This will open it in Mobile Safari from where you can save it to the Camera Roll by tapping [...]