Hot Tip Multitasking App for iPad $0.99

[4phun]

Hot Tip Multitasking App for iPad

Rejected iPad Dashboard App Comes Back With New Interface
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from App Advice by Alexander Vaughn

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As we’ve told you before, Apple decided not to allow Dashboard apps on its iPad App Store shortly before the launch, apparently for “contradicting the iPad’s user experience”.​

While one developer gave up and published his work’s code, iPad developer Aqua Eagle found on the other hand a middle ground with Apple and his app, Desktop, is now back on the Store with a redesigned interface that replaced widgets by panels.​

In short, it will still allow you to display and interact with two functions at a time by splitting the screen either vertically or horizontally. Very convenient if you’re writing an email for example and you’re looking to throw a couple links in there without having to leave the app.​

Alright, it won’t let you do absolutely anything you want, but there are already a couple nice features:​

• Web Browser (featuring Visual Bookmarks)
• English Dictionary (powered by Wiktionary)
• Calculator
• Language Translator (46 languages)
• Currency Converter (60+ currencies)
• Maps (with Geolocation)
• Email Composer
• US Weather (location-enabled)
• Unit Converter (with +100 units)
• Device Stats (Memory and Disk)

With some more to come.
Desktop is available on the App Store now, on sale for $0.99

 

[kheldour]

I just came across that app and downloaded it, to give it a try.
My iPad finally made it through customs, so I can give you more real life updates tomorrow.

 

[iDan]

very cool! Let us know how it works out for ya.

 

[edge7]

Looks cool I downloaded it along with a bunch of others. In about 9 days I'll find out how it works. One thing why do I need to be 17 or older to download it? Bizarre! Thanks for the tip

 

[4phun]

Looks cool I downloaded it along with a bunch of others. In about 9 days I'll find out how it works. One thing why do I need to be 17 or older to download it? Bizarre! Thanks for the tip

They worry that you may be surfing porn while writing an email?

 

[jizmo]

hmmm no actual user experiences?