Well, it's just gone midnight PST, so that's our participation in Indie Relief over. A big thank-you to everyone who bought Justin Williams of Second Gear Software and Garrett Murray for organising the whole thing.
We don't yet know how much Eucalyptus raised - sales reports from Apple don't come in until the middle of the next day - and we don't plan to talk specifically about it (we don't generally release sales figures), but we ...
We're very pleased to announce that Things Made Out Of Other Things is supporting Indie Relief, by donating all our proceeds from sales of Eucalyptus today (January 20th) to Oxfam, in support of their ongoing relief efforts in Haiti.
What is Indie Relief? A huge number of independent Mac and iPhone developers have banded together to donate an entire day's proceeds from sales of their apps to charities supporting relief efforts in Haiti. It's a great idea, and it's really heartwarming to see the massive number of companies and individuals taking part. Alongside Eucalyptus, almost 150 ...
If you're in the UK, you might have noticed issue 43 of iPod and iPhone User magazine sitting on the shelves of your local newsagent. We're thrilled that in its 100 Hottest Apps countdown, Eucalyptus is chosen as Best eReader, with a comment that it "bucks the trend, offering beautiful typesetting and a page-turn action that feels tactile and natural."
Coming hot on the heels of Wired and Macworld's choices, we couldn't be more delighted!
Hot on the heels of Macworld's accolades, Eucalyptus is also the only book app to be included in Wired's Twenty Favorite iPhone Apps of 2009, and one of only five apps in their "hobbies" catogory! Although we created Eucalyptus to provide a great reading experience, not to win recognition or awards, it's nevertheless very gratifying to be recognized by the 'big names'.
As with Macworld's choices, Eucalyptus is in great company in Wired's list - the other apps there are all well worth checking out if you haven't already (although your productivity may suffer after you try out ...
Happy Holidays! To celebrate the season, Eucalyptus will be on sale at almost half price for the rest of 2009. Yes, until 2010, you can get what Macworld Magazine says is the best book app on the iPhone for only $5.99 (that's €4.99, £3.49, or your local App Store equivalent), down from the usual price of $9.99 (€7.99, £5.99).
Whether you've had your iPhone clutched in your hand since July 2007, you're just getting an iPhone or an iPod Touch in your stocking this year, or you're looking for an iPhoney or literary Christmas gift, it's the perfect time ...