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Small screen productivity
Screen size isn't a limiting factor for productivity, with the right tools.
Writing Tools
The tools and accessories I use for writing; both software and physical.
Augmented Paper
A discussion of an increasingly-prevalent UX aesthetic that appeals to me on touch-screen devices.
The Piracy Threshold
Piracy isn't a consumer problem; it's due to the closed-mindedness and greed of the industry.
Sleazy promotions
Thoughts on sleazy and disrespectful entry methods for promotions and competitions.
Dear TextMate
A letter to a formerly beloved OS X text editor, upon bumping into its long-awaited 2.0.
Latest Version
Why you should feel free to develop your app for the newest version of the operating system only.
On/Off Switches
User experience issues with On/Off switch implementations.
Favorites 2 UI design
A progressive set of UI/UX mockups of my iPhone speed-dial app, Favorites.
Lion in VMware Fusion
How to install and run Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, and Windows 8, in VMware Fusion 4. Includes screenshots.
Pie Menus on iOS
Pie (circular, radial) menus implemented on iOS, for the iPad. A touch screen user experience concept implemented, with screenshot and video.
Network Link Conditioner in Lion
How to simulate various network conditions using Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Find Patterns in text on Lion
Using the new regular expressions based Find Patterns in TextEdit on Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Quick Look previews in Spotlight menu
Using Quick Look previews in the Spotlight menu in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Apps vs the Web
The difference between native mobile apps and web apps, and the additional user experience cost of not being native.
Save sheet shortcuts in Lion
Renaming flags in Mail on Lion
How to rename the color flags in Mail on Mac OS X Lion.
Mac OS X Lion review
Makers and Takers
The importance of contributing to your field of interest with new work and ideas, rather than simply extracting money from the system.
Making Annoying iOS Apps
Critical Customisation Cost of Software
An essay on the desire to keep a system as close to its factory specification as possible, and which apps demand too much compromise.
Four Years
Use my code without attribution
Speaking engagements in 2011
Using Growl with Microsoft Outlook 2011 Mac
Favorites with FaceTime
Six years of mattgemmell.com
Finger Tools
A multi-touch user experience and user interface concept for tools attached to each finger of the hand, for painting and other canvas apps.
Free copies of Favorites for iPhone
MGSplitViewController for iPad
Open source iPad split view replacement for iOS, including portrait and landscape configurations, draggable splitters, and much more.
Favorites for iOS 4
World According To Gemmell Workshop Videos
Shareable Experiences
Your App's Website Sucks
How to create an app product web site that encourages users to download, try and buy the software. Common mistakes and how to avoid them.