Update: MagicPad Now Available
Author: Capen Karr | Posted under: NewsTags: app store, copy & paste, magicpad, native apps, rich text editor
The MagicPad application we demo’d last week is now available in the app store for $3.99.
Software development house, Proximi, also released a detailed video, displayed above, to showcase how Apple could implement a system-wide solution for copy/cut/paste and other rich text and formatting actions.
Proximi presented their solution at iPhoneDevCamp over the weekend. We were also told that during the conference they were able to collaborate with other developers, exploring techniques for creating a cross-application clipboard that could be shared by third party-apps.
Copy & Paste on the iPhone has been a hot topic since its omission from Apple’s initial iPhone firmware, and especially after its latest 2.0 release.
It will be interesting to note the public’s reaction to MagicPad, and even more interesting to see if Apple decides to implement the same system or something similar in the future. Otherwise, developers might continue to press the issue by building the feature directly into their applications. Either way, it’s great to see companies like Proximi taking the initiative, bringing a true copy & paste candidate to the iPhone.
I was already excited to get this app, but I was skeptical that Apple would implement their solution after seeing screenshots. After watching this video, however, I think Apple HAS TO do this or something similar. They covered all the potential holes, and their method is easy on the user.
I bought MagicPad yesterday and I was impressed with how easy it was to use. No excueses, now let’s make this happen!
John Allegro on August 4th, 2008 at 11:08 am
From what I understand is that MagicPad doesn’t support auto-correction while typing and when you email a note to yourself it goes through MagicPad’s servers not your own. And, because of both of those issues I’m not going to waste my time with this app.
Michael on August 4th, 2008 at 11:10 am
It’s true about the auto-correct and that’s the biggest problem with their app. I checked their website and on the FAQ is says they are working to fix that in an update. They also address the email issue, saying the iPhone mail doesn’t support rich-text so they go through their servers to send rich-text.
John Allegro on August 4th, 2008 at 11:23 am
sorry i have a question a bout this program !
how can i save my text in MagicPad in computer !?! i mean , i have a text in magic pad , how can i send it to my pc without wireless connection ? only with usb cable !
Kouros on August 5th, 2008 at 7:31 am
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