Which is where the next two terminal commands come in.
The following Terminal command set’s the IPv4 settings to manual then set’s the IP address of the adapter to 10.0.1.2, the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and the router to 10.0.1.1
1 | networksetup -setmanual "Ethernet" 10.0.1.3 255.255.255.0 10.0.1.1 |
The following Terminal command set’s the IPv4 settings to DHCP and clears the manual settings from the ethernet adapter.
1 | networksetup -setdhcp "Ethernet" |
The code above changes the settings on the Ethernet adapter, you will need to change the string entry to the network adapter you want to update.
Popular multi platform level based game Angry Birds is soon to potentially be replaced on the top of the popularity charts as Rovio Entertainment announce the latest revision of the super addictive game.
Angry Birds Space claims to be a completely new game with totally innovative gameplace. However, for all you dedicated fans out there there’s no need to panic and most of the familiar Angry Birds you know and love will still be there!
The new game will be hitting the ‘online stores’ on March 22nd, and will no doubt race it’s way up the charts.
You can find out more about Angry Birds Space over on the official website alternatively check out the teaser trailer below.
Since it’s launch in June 2008 the App Store has been a hit with both application publisher and app downloaders the world over. So much so that the App Store is racing towards it’s 25 billionth download! That’s a whole load of applications!
The above snippet was captured at 20:11 18th Feb 2012 (GMT) judging by the rate of the animated counter over on the official page I’d expect the 25th billion will be achieved in the next few days/weeks.
What’s more, Apple are offering the lucky downloader with a US$ App Store voucher for $10,000. That’s quite some prize.. So get downloading people.. Who know’s – it could be you! 
This guide now walks you through 13 major steps to get you up and running:
- Introduction to iOS development
- Installing Tools
- Jump Right In
- Tools
- Language
- Basic Tasks
- Frameworks
- Design Patterns
- Human Interface Design
- App Design
- App Store
- Finding Information
- Where to go from here
Ok, ok so the last two are technically major steps – but do offer some very helpful advice..
The guide is broken down into small ‘bite size’ chunks, that leave out the over complicated ‘waffle’ and stick to the basics. It’s perfect if you’re just starting out.
But don’t stop there… Once you’ve worked your way through the guide, I’d strongly recommend checking out and subscribing to Stanford University’s iPad and Application Development series in iTunes U.
With the release of iOS 5 came the long awaited ‘iMessage’ system. Enabling iOS devices to send and receive messages using data rather then the normal SMS network. This soon became a big challenger to the ever popular BBM.
Now Apple have taken it one step further, and released Apple Messages for OS X. Apple Messages is soon going to replace OS X’s chat client iChat. Not only is it capable of sending messages to iMessage capable devices, but I can also connect to AIM, Google Chat, Jabber, FaceTime and Bonjour.
What’s more, you can start an iMessage conversation on your Mac, and then take it mobile simply by continuing it on your iOS device.. Any messages sent in Messages for Mac show up in the iMessage app on your device and vice versa. Providing the perfect solution for those who want to stay in touch with their mobile contacts, but perhaps don’t want to have to keep picking up their device.
To get started with Messages for OS X you will need to download the client from Apple’s website or use this link. Once downloaded sign in with your Apple ID, Now on your iOS device, goto Settings > Messages and configure your device to also deliver to your Apple ID, and that’s it. The next message you send an receive will display on both your Mac and your iOS device.
Messages for Mac has a nice simple interface, on the left hand side of the window is a list of all of your current conversations, sorted by most recent first. With your contacts picture and a snippet of the last message sent. On the right hand side is your current conversation, featuring all iMessages sent and received on either your iOS device or your Mac:
Much like iChat the Apple Messages app features customisation options to truly personalise the look and feel, not only can you configure the balloon’s in the chat window, you can switch them from balloons to squares or compact chat windows.
However, it may be worth noting – that once OS X Mountain Lion is released, the BETA version will stop working and the only way to continue using Messages will be to upgrade to Mountain Lion. So those of you who don’t like living life on the bleeding edge, you may find yourself growing to love Messages to then loose it again in summer this year!
