iPhone App

  • Three teams compete at BioVenture 2009

    Ever hear about a company and think to yourself, “What was it like before they really hit it big?” I do. I’m always curious to hear about how a business started out. Fortunately for me, BioVenture 2009 had three such companies, all of which are just beginning to gain momentum. BioVentures, an event hosted by…

  • New version of WxFix app coming soon

    When I interviewed Dave Andersen of Êelios the day their location-based personal weather app, WxFix, debuted in Apple’s App Store, I also shot a video of Dave giving a walkthrough of their app. Unfortunately, the sound didn’t work on the video. Since then, Êelios has put up five videos demonstrating different use scenarios of their…

  • SPN interviews Jesse Becker of WineToMatch

    I’m really not much of a wine guy, to be honest, but I do appreciate the occasional glass of cabernet. Consequently, I’m not always the most knowledgeable dude when it comes to choosing the best wine to pair with…waffles, for example. Fortunately, thanks in part to Omahan Jesse Becker, Chief Sommelier of WineToMatch.com, I’m still…

  • Eelios’ weather app hits the App Store

    Today was a big day for the team at Êelios, Inc., a spin-off subsidiary of 21st Century Systems, Inc. (21CSI). Their location-based personal weather app, WxFix, became available for purchase in Apple’s App Store. This morning, they shared the good news in a blog entry. It began: Well, we finally got our new WxFix “Lifestyle…

  • SPN interviews Bejamin Vu and Melissa Ledger of SkyVu Pictures

    It has been a few weeks since Omaha-based SkyVu Pictures released their iPhone game, Battle Bears, and things seem to be going well even still. After covering the story of their iPhone game, I had the chance to visit them at their new offices. SkyVu actually has three teams: one based in Omaha, lead by…

  • SkyVu Pictures releases Battle Bears iPhone app

    As a lifelong gamer, I’m very excited about Omaha’s newest contribution to the App Store. SkyVu Pictures, an Omaha-based animation studio, has released their newest project, Battle Bears, in both full and lite versions. Battle Bears is a 3D action shooter rated 9+ for “Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence,” so for you SPN readers who…

  • He Said She Said bloggers release iPhone App

    Omahans seem to be making quite the impact on the iPhone App Store. In the past, SPN has heard from a couple local iPhone developers, and now a husband-and-wife pair of bloggers have found a way to bring their passion from their blog to the iPhone, as well. Many of you may remember Pierce and…