BravoBug News

So the BravoBug blog has been awfully quiet these past few months. But we are still around; in fact, the blog has been quiet because we have such a huge number of apps and updates in the works all at once. (I know, I know, it sounds like an excuse, but it’s the truth!).

In the meantime, we just wanted to break the silence with a quick Thank You to everyone who has supported MiLife, Blackout, EasyBatch, Mega BrickBash 3000, and all our other shareware apps. Until we get our latest batch of updates released to the masses, don’t forget to stop by the main software page and scroll down to the Freeware section where you can grab a bunch of awesome freebie apps including MacTimer, TankBuddy, and BravoTunes!

Thank you for visiting!

Coming soon to the Apple App store, Lotus Timer for iPhone, iPod, and the new iPad. After numerous requests, BravoBug has finally taken the beauty, simplicity, and flexibility of the Mac’s best meditation timer, Lotus, and created an all-new version from the ground up for the iPhone OS. This version is even more streamlined and straightforward than its bigger Mac OS predecessor, and features a beautiful design, ease of use, numerous high-quality sound samples, and even professional-quality ambient soundtracks which can be played while your timer runs (optional).

Lotus Timer for iPhone OS is in its final stages of development and will be submitted to the app store soon, stay tuned for the official release. Click the thumbnail above for a preview of its easy-to-use interface.

SimonSez has been updated to version 1.1 and is now available in the Apple App Store. SimonSez is a challenging and delightfully addictive memory game based on the classic challenge of memorizing a randomly generated tonal sequence.

The 1.1 update to SimonSez includes four brand new tone/sound effect sets including a drum kit, piano, pan flute, and toy drum. It also includes a few minor interface tweaks and enhancements.

Check out SimonSez in the Apple App store.

BravoBug Software is happy to announce that our latest deviation -er, creation- for the iPhone & iPod Touch (and soon, the iPad) has just been approved by Apple and is now available on the App Store.

SimonSez is a fun, challenging, and easy-to-learn memory game for kids and adults of all ages. It is based on the classic audio-visual challenge of repeating a randomly generated sequence of tones.

Go head-to-head against the SimonSez robot to challenge and improve your memory. SimonSez includes great visuals, fun sound effects, multiple game options (including 4 different tone sets, adjustable game speed, and high scores), and delightfully addictive gameplay.

SimonSez is currently available in the Apple App Store for just 99 cents – less than the price of a chocolate bar (and better for you, too!)

Get SimonSez from the App Store or visit the official SimonSez webpage.

Apple unveiled today its newest device, the iPad, confirming the flurry of rumors that had been circulating across the net.

Official iPad website: http://www.apple.com/ipad/

The iPad features a large(r) screen, same great multitouch from the iPhone and iPod Touch, pricing starting at $499. Runs iPhone apps and will also accommodate newer apps that take advantage of the iPad’s large 1024×768 display and other hardware enhancements. I was especially struck by the emphasis of the book reader and the new eBook store in the official promotional video, a clear push onto the territory of Kindle, et al.

BuddhaCandle is a simple, fun, and relaxing novelty app for your iPhone or iPod Touch. It provides a Buddha statue and flickering candle animation: just tap The Buddha to instantly light the candle. Tap again to see one of 30 quotes from The Buddha, or swipe (or shake) your iPhone to blow the candle out. It’s the perfect app to tap when you need a quick way to relax yourself and gain a sense of peace and equanimity during your day.

Best of all, BuddhaCandle is free. BuddhaCandle is available in the app store. Or visit the official webpage.

Just wanted to post a quick Thank You to everyone who has supported BravoBug Software the past year and a half. BravoBug is coming up on its 2 year birthday in May, and its entire existence has only been possible because of you.

BravoBug has not been, since its start, a very ‘typical’ Mac software company, making some truly oddball apps (PocketLint?) and doing things from time to time a bit differently than the ‘other guys’. The fact that BravoBug has continued to grow despite very little mainstream acceptance or publicity from the major Mac media publications and websites, is a testament to the integrity and creative mindset of the Mac community.

So, thank you for your support. We will continue to improve our apps to be the best they can be, and we hope you’ll continue to find them useful and, most importantly, fun.

Here is a printable template which is helpful in designing and sketching out iPhone app user interfaces. Each page has 3 iPhone screens with a small grid (each square = 32 iPhone screen pixels), and a space for notes.

Click here to get the image in PNG format (or right-click and choose ‘Save As…). You can open it up directly in Photoshop and print onto a standard 8.5×11″ sheet of paper. The image has .5″ margins around all sides and should print well on any standard desktop printer.

Enjoy.

Lotus Meditation Timer has been updated to 4.1.1. Lotus is a flexible 3-phase timer that is perfect for meditation, yoga, exercise routines, or any other scheduled activity. Lotus also provides support for the Apple Remote, can prevent your Mac from sleeping, has multiple window themes, comes with several built-in sound effects, and can allow you to save frequently used timer settings to Sessions for easy switching.

v4.1.1: This update fixes a bug that occurred when resetting timers using custom sound files.

You can download Lotus at the official Lotus Meditation Timer page.

Coming soon to the Apple App Store: BuddhaCandle.

Check back soon for more info.