Best iPhone Apps Of 2008
January 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
An interesting review of Best iPhone Apps Of 2008 from AppVee over on TechCrunch.
2008 has seen the development of iphone apps explode in popularity, and for many I’m in the future it will be seen as turning point in software development.
Enjoy That Coffee Buzz? Get That Coffee Buzz iPhone App
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
A new app for iPhone enables iPhone owners to share their coffee experiences with fellow coffee drinkers nearby and everywhere. Coffee Buzz aims to “brings the coffee social to iPhone!” and is available for purchase via the iTunes App Store from Friday December 12th.
Liverpool, UK (PRWEB) December 11, 2008 — Coffee Buzz App helps users find and share the “Coffee Buzz” everyday. The app uses Google Maps to help you find coffee in nearby cafés, and tells you who’s having a coffee nearby. It also integrates seamlessly with Twitter, helping Twitter users add their location and thoughts to that timeless tweet “havin’ a coffee”.
Use Coffee Buzz to:
- say you’re “having a coffee” pinpointing you and your favorite drink in the hippest coffee neighborhoods;
- let those around you know ‘the buzz’ – what’s happenin’ where you are;
- find new coffee locations nearby or when traveling; and
- see old friends and new, drinking coffee near you.
Coffee Buzz is made by UK based Social Mobile consultancy Kisky Netmedia.
“We made Coffee Buzz because we love iPhone and we love coffee. We know loads of our friends microblog that they’re ‘having a coffee’ and we always wanted to know more. Coffee Buzz makes that possible; you can ‘tweet’ your favorite coffee from your favorite café; and share that ‘coffee social’ buzz!” explains Paul Stringer Coffee Buzz creator.
It’s not just for Twitter users, Coffee Buzz App will deliver up to date coffee information about other Coffee Buzz users worldwide for a global ‘buzz’. You can also use the app to find new cafés nearby; handy for when you’re traveling.
Coffee Buzz creators wanted to create a useful and good looking app. “Coffee Buzz is a social utility app with personality; we wanted the interface to be special so we even made the all the cups of coffee ourselves. There are currently 11 or so favorite coffee drinks; in the future though we may add more as our users request them!”
Coffee Buzz App will be on sale in the App Store for $3.99 / £2.39. It’s a fun social app that works well and looks great: all for the price of a cup of coffee. Coffee Buzz App can be fund via the App Store from Friday and via http://www.coffeebuzzapp.com.
In addition, creator Kisky Netmedia has published a report on “The Making of Coffee Buzz” (a developer’s story into the making of an iPhone app) which is available at http://www.theamazingiphone.com.
Coffee Buzz App creator and author of ‘The Making of Coffee Buzz’ is Kisky Netmedia is a consultancy based in Liverpool, UK, which specialises in Social Mobile strategy and development. For further information on Coffee Buzz visit http://www.coffeebuzzapp.com
iPhone 3G Fart App
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Apple iTunes App Store has lifted the ban on some controversial applications and approved a much-demanded app which has people pulling each other’s virtual fingers. iFart Mobile is now available for download in the app store for just .99.
Loveland, CO (PRWEB) December 15, 2008 — In a move that will undoubtedly lead to a rash of global gaseous expulsions, Apple computer has officially approved the iFart Mobile application for distribution through the iTunes App Store.
iFart Mobile – The Premier iPhone Fart Application
 This app is a work of art, it’s pure genius! the UI is great and easy to use. The brown color scheme is just lovely. Definitely the best $.99 I’ve spent in the app store.  |
| This is a hilarious application that has already entertained me for hours pulling pranks on people. Highly recommended! |
Placed on review for several months along with other innovative applications, Apple had remained silent as they sought to determine which kinds of applications would be “appropriate” for their audience. Apple had made it clear that they didn’t want apps asking people to pull my finger
Apple’s rejection and/or holding pattern of selected applications has made news throughout the web with articles written on The LA Times, Wired Magazine, The Guardian, TechCrunch, Venture Beat and other web sites. Many criticized Apple for their approval and selection process indicating that their censorship of applications was arbitrary.
This surprising move has led to a much-demanded novelty application now released to the entire iPhone and iPod Touch audience via the App Store.
iFart Mobile is a Digital Sound Machine and entertainment system which brings endless laughs and enjoyment to its users. Combined with more usefulness and functionality than some other popular applications, iFart has a built-in security system designed to surprise and discourage iPhone theft, as well as a “Sneak Attack” function that both Republicans and Democrats alike can agree on.
Reviews of iFart in the iTunes app store indicate that this release has brought a great deal of relief, both within the iPhone community and in user’s gastro-intestinal tract.
“This app is a work of art, it’s pure genius! the UI is great and easy to use. The brown color scheme is just lovely. Definitely the best $.99 I’ve spent in the app store.”
“This is a hilarious application that has already entertained me for hours pulling pranks on people. Highly recommended!”
Experts agree that laughter can indeed make life more enjoyable. Combined with the ability to release a blast of flatulent goodness at the push of a button, iFart may have the ability to unite people of the world like never before.
iFart Mobile is available for download in the iTunes App Store for $.99. More information and some very humorous copy can be found at the official website, http://www.iFartMobile.com. Email requests may be sent to ifart@got-zip.com
LogMeIn Delivers Easy & Secure Remote Access for iPhone and iPod touch
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Mobile individuals and IT service providers can now control their remote computers from their iPhone / iPhone 3G and iPod touch using LogMeIn Ignition. The application is available for download from the iTunes App Store for $29.99.
With one touch from their Apple device, customers can connect to their remote office or home computer and work as if they were sitting in front of it. LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch connects to desktops and laptops running LogMeIn Pro, LogMeIn IT Reach, or LogMeIn Free, and can be used to control Windows PCs and Mac OS computers.*
What our customers value about LogMeIn is how easy it is to set up and use, and that it’s secure. LogMeIn Ignition brings together the simplicity of our service with the great user experience of the iPhone and iPod touch
Now, iPhone and iPod touch users who need to access important programs and files on any of their LogMeIn Internet-enabled computers can do so easily over an encrypted, secure connection. We believe it is the simplest way to take an office anywhere.
Ignition proved to be the very best solution to connect my iPhone 3G to my Mac and PC computers. In my experience, no other program came close to the speed, the ease of use and the general reliability of LogMeIn. This allows me to take access to my home and business computers with me as I travel and adds a further dimension to my computing abilities.
“What our customers value about LogMeIn is how easy it is to set up and use, and that it’s secure. LogMeIn Ignition brings together the simplicity of our service with the great user experience of the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Kevin Farrell, vice president and general manager, Digital Living, LogMeIn. “Now, iPhone and iPod touch users who need to access important programs and files on any of their LogMeIn Internet-enabled computers can do so easily over an encrypted, secure connection. We believe it is the simplest way to take an office anywhere.”
LogMeIn Ignition beta tester, Neil Shapiro, president of EFriends Inc., said, “Ignition proved to be the very best solution to connect my iPhone 3G to my Mac and PC computers. In my experience, no other program came close to the speed, the ease of use and the general reliability of LogMeIn. This allows me to take access to my home and business computers with me as I travel and adds a further dimension to my computing abilities.”
Key features of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch include:
– Fast, secure remote computer access: LogMeIn Ignition is able to securely store login information, shortening the time it takes to access remote PCs and Mac® computers from an iPhone and iPod touch. With 256-bit SSL encryption and patent-pending technology for direct, point-to-point connections, Ignition delivers optimal speed, trusted security and reliable performance.
– Easy to set up: Even the non-technical user can remotely access their computer using LogMeIn Ignition. There are no firewall settings to be updated, no router configurations to be made, no ports to be opened or re-routed, and no need for static IP addresses. Ignition provides simple connectivity without IT intervention.
– Easy to use: A full multi-function keyboard and touch-screen zoom and scroll control let users work with their remote computer as if they were sitting in front of it. Optional settings customize the experience of connecting to and controlling the remote computer, including locking the remote computer’s keyboard, blanking the screen of the remote computer and defining screen resolution.
Pricing and Availability
LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch is available immediately and can be purchased through the iTunes App Store for a one-time charge of $29.99. For more information, visit www.LogMeIn.com/Ignition/iPhone.
SitOrSquat Announces Text Messaging Service and Second iPhone Version to Find Toilets Anywhere, Anytime
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
SitOrSquat, Inc releases the second version of their iPhone application to critical acclaim as well as a revamped website which Whoopi Goldberg brought up on “The View” during the “Hot Topics” round table. SitOrSquat is also available through the BlackBerry, SMS Text Messaging and any WAP capable phone as well as on the Web.
Everyone everywhere text messages everybody they know about everything from life changing events to the fact that they’ve found the perfect Thai restaurant; well now you can send a text message (texting is only supported in the US now) to DOTCOM (368266) simply containing the word “sitorsquat” and you will be prompted to enter your address, postal code, city, state, intersection, etc. You will immediately be delivered the closest public toilets, restrooms and bathrooms. Nearly any piece of geographic data will suffice and best of all it is free to the consumer.
SitOrSquat, Inc, the world’s leading toilet finder has just released a new platform for support, SMS Text Messaging. 99.6% of cellular telephones (mobiles) manufactured in the last 9 years support Text Messaging and it is the most common medium among mobile users.
Currently populated cities include New York (NYC), London, Amsterdam, San Francisco and many cities in Australia.
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SeaDragon Microsoft iPhone App
December 17, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Microsoft iPhone App
Want to see giga-pixel images on your iPhone?
Seadragon Mobile – the new microsoft iphone app allows you to get super-close in on a map or photo, with just a few pinches or taps of your finger. Browse an entire collection of photos from a single screen. You can browse Deep Zoom Images that you can create from your own pictures or your Photosynth collection (or anybody else’s).
The Seadragon app is available for free at the iTunes App Store.
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Software Tracking Site iusethis Adds Support for iPhone Apps
October 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The popular software tracking website, iusethis, has expanded its reach to iPhone users today. Members can now submit, browse and vote up iPhone applications. Due to its use of modern technology, iusethis is in a position where it can quickly develop new features, and is the first major software directory to support Apple iPhone. A democratic web application like iusethis gives a better overview of popular applications, as well as a better opportunity to see trends.
(PressReleasePoint) Oslo, Norway – The popular software tracking website, iusethis, has expanded its reach to iPhone users today. Members can now submit, browse and vote up iPhone applications.
iusethis has been serving the Macintosh community for over two years, and has planted its flag as the most innovative and community-centered software tracking site on the web. The website allows software users to mark applications they use, contributing to the application’s “iusethis” score, similar to social news site digg.
The website’s founders have been firm believers and fans of the iPhone, and were toying with the idea of an iPhone app section, even before the App Store was announced.
“We were actually thinking about doing this earlier for “jail-broken” apps, but once Apple stepped in with the App Store, an iPhone section on iusethis became a no brainer.” says co-founder Arne Fismen.
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Due to its use of modern technology, iusethis is in a position where it can quickly develop new features, and is the first major software directory to support Apple iPhone. A democratic web application like iusethis gives a better overview of popular applications, as well as a better opportunity to see trends.
iusethis for iPhone: http://iphone.iusethis.com/
iPhone Optimized Version: http://iphone.iusethis.com/iphone
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Slate’s Election Scorecard Feature Now Accessible from Top-Ranked iPhone App (Finance)
October 28, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Slate, the daily online magazine, today announced a partnership with Chimp Software to provide campaign poll tracking data to the “Election ‘08″ iPhone application. By incorporating data from Slate’s Election Scorecard into the “Election ‘08″ app, users will now have an instant update on which candidate is leading the presidential race, plus a comprehensive breakdown of the numbers in each state, right on an iPhone.
“People crave information during this election, and Slate’s Election Scorecard has been a destination online for an instant look at what’s happening in the polls. We wanted to combine that addictive content with technology that lets users have this data whenever they want, wherever they want, to create a meaningful mobile experience around the elections,” said David Plotz, Slate’s Editor.
Software developer Aaron Brethorst of Chimp Software first created the “Election ‘08″ app, which is now called “Slate Poll Tracker ‘08″ with the addition of Slate campaign data.
This application can be downloaded for $ .99 from Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch. Users can find the feature in the iPhone App Store.
Slate is a daily online magazine that offers fresh angles on stories in the news and innovative entertainment coverage, all with its signature wit and irreverence. Pushing the boundaries of convention, Slate publishes provocative commentary on topics such as politics, culture, business and technology. Slate reaches 6.7 million online adults a month according to Nielsen and is published by The Slate Group, an online publishing subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO – News).
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Maximizer Software Drives Mobile CRM 2.0 – Great for business and finance
October 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Leading the Mobile CRM 2.0 revolution for smartphones, Maximizer Software Inc. (TSX:MAX), a leading provider of simple, accessible customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, today announced the availability of its latest CRM software – Maximizer™ CRM 10.5.
Providing organisations a full-scale CRM solution directly on their smartphones, Maximizer is the only CRM vendor to offer the most real-time access options to customer/prospect information on multiple platforms, including BlackBerry® 8000 Series, Pearl™, Curve™ and Bold™ smartphones and now Apple® iPhones™. Enhancements in Maximizer CRM 10.5 are designed to support real time customer interactions from the office, in the field, and while on the road; ultimately driving the customer acquisition, customer service and customer retention.
“In today’s economy, when companies are looking to maximize ROI, while improving communications with customers & prospects, Maximizer CRM 10.5 delivers both,” said Vivek Thomas, managing director EMEA, Maximizer Software. “With MaxMobile in version 10.5, Maximizer provides organisations a solution that gives real-time insight into their customer base and prospects – enabling customer interactions that build better relationships.”
Mobile CRM – Business Anytime, Anywhere
With Forrester Research reporting that 31 percent of SMBs plan to adopt and/or execute a sales force application on their mobile devices by the close of 2008, Maximizer Mobile CRM now empowers sales professionals to conduct loans business in real-time including:
• Ability to access an online document library for sales and company collateral;
• One-click access to maps and driving directions;
• Significantly increased storage of customer data via SD cards.
With BlackBerry devices continuing to lead the corporate business world, Maximizer CRM 10.5 also offers in-depth functionality for the latest BlackBerry smartphone devices, including an improved single-click BlackBerry user interface, and integration with BlackBerry address book and phone modules. Sales and service professionals can also log calls, SMS text messages and emails to client records on their BlackBerry smartphones, affording increased access and convenience in the field.
In addition to improved wireless synchronisation, Maximizer CRM 10.5 now offers seamless wireless web access from the installed mobile application to provide the best of both worlds within one click:
• Rapid, offline access to a subset of customer information stored directly on the smartphone and synchronised back to the corporate CRM system; and
• Real-time online access to the corporate CRM system to dig deeper into specific accounts or expand searches via the web browser integrated with the mobile application on the device
“With instant access to logged calls, emails and quotes, Maximizer Mobile CRM enables our mobile sales force to provide seamless customer service, and make informed, on-the-spot decisions throughout the sales cycle,” said Dennis Fanning, president of Platinum Equipment Ltd., a supplier of quality semi trailers for the transportation industry. “Maximizer Software offers increased productivity to our sales force with reduced downtime, allowing us to service our customers more efficiently.”
Additional Maximizer CRM 10.5 new and improved features include:
• More features supported in Web Access to support workers from anywhere including Microsoft Word integration, Excel export, action plans, email templates for personal campaigns, and faster performance
• Greater visibility and better strategic planning capabilities with advanced business intelligence and visual workflow capabilities including on-the-fly trend analysis throughout the customer lifecycle
• Extension of Web 2.0-powered tools with social networking enhancements for more powerful prospecting.
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How Apple decided whether to accept a new iPhone App or not
September 18, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
How Apple decided whether to accept a new iPhone App or not
Most amusing.
