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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Entertainment/Events/Music/Movies => Topic started by: PBurke on January 11, 2010, 06:57:21 PM

Title: apps?
Post by: PBurke on January 11, 2010, 06:57:21 PM

finally upgraded to an iphone. anyone have suggestions on cool apps? preferably free

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: ozzie on January 11, 2010, 07:49:57 PM

Congrats on the iPhone. I believe it will continue to amaze and delight you as it has myself. I purchased one when they first came out, and I'm still blown away by what it can do, and what new capabilities continue to be added.

As far as applications go, there are SO MANY to choose from, and I have more than 100 installed. Most were installed on a whim, and haven't been used much, but a few essentials (for me anyway) have proven to be:

Dictionary - obvious
Facebook - pretty obvious
GPS - not free but great for tracking runs, hikes etc.
iConvert - convert measurements, metrics etc.
Kindle - read the Kindle e-books on your phone, way easier and cooler than you might imagine.
MailMe Text - instantly emails a note you might write to your email address.
Shazam - for identifying music being played (like in a restaurant)
ShopSavvy - barcode identifier. Finds that item and it's local pricing
Translator - English to Whatever, and Whatever to English
Tweetie - Twitter client

Then there are whichever News outfits you prefer, like CNN, Fox and WSJ, all have their mobile versions for you.

Plus, of course, I've added a direct link, that shows up like an app, to SBG.  O0

But a big part of the fun comes from going to the App Store and just browsing, checking stuff out, and, since so many are free, downloading apps to try out.

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: Tyler on January 12, 2010, 11:06:15 AM

Google Maps
YouVersion

I have these two on my BlackBerry and I know they are avail for the iPhone.

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: GASlick on January 12, 2010, 11:24:35 AM

What is YouVersion?

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: ozzie on January 12, 2010, 11:43:26 AM

Quote from: Tyler on January 12, 2010, 11:06:15 AM

Google Maps
YouVersion

I have these two on my BlackBerry and I know they are avail for the iPhone.

The Maps app that comes already preloaded on the iPhone does the job brilliantly for practically all everyday needs. Search, Directions, Map/Satellite/Hybrid View and Traffic. I use that one constantly when I'm driving my old truck, which does not have a nav system. I'm guessing a major part of the app could be licensed from Google, but there's no actual "Google Maps" app for the iPhone. Or YouVersion. What does it do? It doesn't appear to be available for the iPhone.

When I'm out of town, and don't have my nav, I use this App: GPS Drive, a companion app to GPS. Both are from MotionX. It has a great interface for finding stores, gas stations etc.

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: Tyler on January 12, 2010, 01:00:07 PM

I didn't realize it, but Google Maps comes pre-installed on the iPhone. 

YouVersion is an app that allows you to read the Bible in many different translations on your phone - http://www.youversion.com/mobile/iphone

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: PBurke on January 12, 2010, 01:36:41 PM

is there a "get my phone back from the girlfriend" app?

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on January 12, 2010, 01:40:36 PM

Quote from: PBurke on January 12, 2010, 01:36:41 PM

is there a "get my phone back from the girlfriend" app?

Checkbook!

Title: Re: apps?
Post by: ozzie on January 12, 2010, 02:01:20 PM

Quote from: Tyler on January 12, 2010, 01:00:07 PM

I didn't realize it, but Google Maps comes pre-installed on the iPhone. 

YouVersion is an app that allows you to read the Bible in many different translations on your phone - http://www.youversion.com/mobile/iphone

Ahaa! The YouVersion app is called "Bible" at the iPhone App Store.