Newton Software

I used to write software for the Apple Newton line of personal digital assistants, the precursors to today’s iPhones and iPad devices.

Software and source contained here are covered under the following license agreement. Your use of this software means you agree to the terms covered in the license.

AlarmClock

AlarmClock

AlarmClock is for all those who have forgotten in the past to bring their travel clocks on business or vacation, have had bad experiences with absent-minded hotels, or are unhappy with the current clock implementation. AlarmClock is loud, configurable, and free, exactly what one needs in a travel clock!

Download (NOS 2.x): BinHex | ZIP

Download (NOS 1.x): BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

Area Code Change

Area Code Change

Area Code Change makes it easy to update the phone numbers of entries in your Names application to the latest area code. AreaCodeChange is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)


Backlight Plus

Backlight Plus™

Backlight Plus adds additional controls to your Newton’s backlight. Now, you can have the backlight on all of the time or on between specified times during the day. The app also adds a button to a defineable screen corner for one-tap access to your backlight. Backlight Plus is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

Corrector+

Corrector+™

Corrector+ increases handwriting recognition on your Newton. Corrector+ allows you to define sets of corrections that are applied automatically as you write. Let the Newton adapt to you, not the other way around with Corrector+! Corrector+ is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)


DragNDrop Names

DragNDrop Names™

DragNDrop Names is an enhancement to the Names application that makes adding new addresses easier. Just drag text onto the Names app to instantly add new entries. DragNDrop Names is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

Dvorak

Dvorak

Dvorak is an extension that adds the Dvorak keyboard layout to your Newton. Now your virtual and external keyboards can be used
in the Dvorak layout for faster and more comfortable data entry!

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)


HyperNewt

HyperNewt™

HyperNewt is a revolutionary new way to create and organize data on your Newton. Its intuitive interface, flexible data   management controls, and powerful linking capabilities make HyperNewt your Newton’s
new window to information. HyperNewt is free.

Download (English): MacBinary | BinHex | ZIP

Download (German): MacBinary | BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

HyperNewt

HyperLink Manager Modules

HyperLink Manager Modules for various third-party Newton OS applications.

NewtNotes HLM: BinHex | ZIP

Notion HLM: BinHex | ZIP


Mapper

Mapper

Mapper is an application that lets Newton users view and scroll large images and maps on their Newton. Mapper is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

Mapper

Mapper Map Modules

Third-party Mapper Map Modules for use with Mapper.

Brisbane: BinHex | ZIP

Denmark: MacBinary | BinHex | ZIP

SF Highway Map: Peter Belanger Web Site

Lake Tahoe Map: Peter Belanger Web Site

California Map: Peter Belanger Web Site


nBattleship

nBattleship™

nBattleship brings to your Newton the classic game of sink or be sunk! The object of the game is to destroy your opponent’s ship before having your ships sunk first. nBattleship for the Newton has head-to-head infrared support, allowing against another nBattleship-equipped Newton (NOS 2.x only)! nBattleship is free.

Download (NOS 1.x): BinHex | ZIP

Download (NOS 2.x): BinHex | ZIP

Download (French 2.5): ZIP

Source (NOS 1.x): Project (MacOS)

Source (NOS 2.x): Project (MacOS)

Source (French 2.5): ZIP

NewtonID

NewtonID™

NewtonID provides a universal identifier for every Newton user running NewtOS 2.x
and a flexible architecture for developers to develop software registration solutions.
NewtonID is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Download NewtonID Developer Kit: BinHex

Source: Project (MacOS)


newtToDo

newtToDo™

newtToDo is a full-featured to-do list application designed to help you manage lists of tasks more efficiently. Powerful features such as alarmed reminders, repeating tasks, additional priorities, sorting, and a customizable interface help you easily take control of your tasks.
newtToDo is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

nHTML

nHTML™

nHTML is a HTML authoring tool for the Newton. With nHTML, users can create HTML documents with ease, with the power of web authoring in your hand. nHTML is free.

Source: Project (MacOS)

3/6/2002: Ken Hagler has written a modified version of nHTML to support some character entities. Download
nHTML 1.1 here (source included).


Proofread

Proofread

ProofRead is a simple search and replace tool for your Newton. Proofread is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)

Spellworks

Spellworks™

SpellWorks is an enhancement to the NewtWorks word processing application for the Newton. SpellWorks has an interactive spell checker that notifies you of misspelled words as you type. In addition, SpellWorks has an auto-expansion feature that lets you entertext in only a few keystrokes. Spellworks is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)


Stanford Map

Stanford Map

Stanford Map is a map of Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, California. Users can scroll quickly around the campus and click on the various buildings to see their name. Find is implemented to search
for a particular building. Stanford Map is free.

Download (version 1.1): BinHex | ZIP

Download (version 1.5): BinHex | ZIP

Styles+

Styles+™

Styles+ enhances your built-in Styles palette with more fonts, sizes, and styles. Styles+ is free.

Download: BinHex | ZIP

Source: Project (MacOS)


WriteHere Suite

>WriteHere Suite

With WriteHere Suite, you can use your Palm organizer or Newton MessagePad as
a HWR engine for your desktop or notebook computer. You simply connect your
handheld to the computer’s serial port and launch the WriteHere Server software
to instantly enjoy handwriting recognition in all of your applications! Write
anywhere, send command-keys or use your handheld as a game controller.
WriteHere also provides enhanced handwriting recognition on the Newton OS.

Download: MacBinary | BinHex | ZIP

WriteHere Suite

WriteHere Extras

Extra software for WriteHere on the Newton OS platform for making WriteHere more
powerful and useful. Contains Corrector+, WriteHere Tools, and WriteHere Clipboard Editor.

Download: MacBinary | BinHex | ZIP

Dowload WriteHere Tools API: Project (MacOS)
WriteHere™ Writing Formats

Writing Formats for WriteHere. Write in WriteHere and have your text converted instantly into jive or
chemical formulas!

Download Chemical Formula: BinHex | ZIP
Download Jive: BinHex | ZIPDownload Writing Format API: Project (MacOS)

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