We've been working on a new application for the iOS platform. The goal is to spend some time gaining proficiency with Objective-C, XCode, and the iOS development frameworks while also creating a useful utility at the same time. The type of app being created is a calculator styled after the ones found on desktop operating systems like MacOS. There are already a number of calculators available in the App Store but we're aiming to create something that differentiates itself from most of the existing low-cost and free offerings in a few key ways:

• Multiple modes of operation: Basic, Scientific, Programmer
• Quick access calculation history
• Multi-format copy and paste
• Share results via email
• Universal device support (including retina displays & iPhone 5)
• Full screen key layouts in all orientations
• High quality graphics
• No ads

In short, we're building the type of calculator app we would like to use ourselves (especially the programmer mode). We're not going to rush the project; we're taking our time and want the end result be polished and complete. So far the iOS platform has proven to be a lot of fun to develop for and has a rich set of functionality for building highly visual applications that run well on mobile devices. We’re looking forward to seeing what we else we can do with the platform.