iPhone Apps You Can’t Live Without

Posted by Stanley Brasen under iphone tips on Saturday Jan 30, 2010

Can your phone read you Shakespeare as you go to bed at night? With the right selection of iPhone apps available, it probably can. IPhone technology has really gotten off the hook, with possibilities ranging from music streaming to finding the best hotel prices to 16th century literature, all in the palm of your hand.

In fact, the iPhone is capable of so much that admittedly, not all of it is worth doing. While some iPhone apps merely give a technological nerd a job, others will dramatically improve your every day life. Here are a few of the iPhone apps worth shouting about.

Yelp – Lost in the city with no place to go? Time to Yelp. This iPhone app will find you the nearest bars, restaurants and banks to whatever locale you’re wandering through. If you don’t like to dive into a bar or restaurant like a bad blind date, you can read thousands of reviews by regular Joe Smoes like yourself who don’t write for the New York times.

NYTimes – Speaking of the New York Times, you can easily stream its voluminous sections with this iPhone app. Find stories by section or scan the most popular. The text is surprisingly easy to read on the screen and it’s backed by full-color photos that are about as good as print. There are almost no other iPhone apps available that stream entire media publications, but expect more to come.

Stanza – Stuck waiting for a train without a book? The Stanza puts every classic novel in the palm of your hand, as well as any book you can find in their large array of public domain files. You can even add lengthy Word of PDF files and edit your term paper on the train. This is one of those iPhone apps that appeal to a wide range of age groups and careers, from college students to federal attorneys. Don’t expect to find Healthcliff’s Just for Laughs in their public domain, however, if you can’t get your reading tastes out of the third grade.

Jott – Does the iPhone’s virtual keyboard give you carpel tunnel syndrome of the brain? Jott transfers voice mails into text to file for future reference. You can leave yourself messages for up to 15 seconds. It’s great for text messaging if you don’t like putting in all that text.

Stanley Brasen can’t stop raving about the capabilities of the iPhone and all the iPhone apps available.

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iPhone Apps to Read You to Sleep at Night

Posted by Stanley Brasen under iphone tips on Friday Jan 29, 2010

Does your phone read you 16th century love sonnets as you go to sleep at night? With the right selection of iPhone apps, such wonders are possible. Iphone technology makes the impossible possible all the time, from streaming your entire music library to finding the cheapest rates on hotels in Hawaii, all in the palm of your hand.

In fact, the iPhone is capable of so much that admittedly, not all of it is worth doing. While some iPhone apps merely give a technological nerd a job, others will dramatically improve your every day life. Here are a few of the iPhone apps worth shouting about.

Yelp – Lost in the city with no place to go? Time to Yelp. This iPhone app will find you the nearest bars, restaurants and banks to whatever locale you’re wandering through. If you don’t like to dive into a bar or restaurant like a bad blind date, you can read thousands of reviews by regular Joe Smoes like yourself who don’t write for the New York times.

NYTimes – Speaking of the New York Times, this iPhone app allows you to stream the voluminous sections of New York City’s biggest newspaper right from your phone. You can find stories by their section or just stream the most popular. Each article comes with full color photos, and the text is surprisingly easy to read on the screen. At this time, there are hardly any other iPhone apps that stream entire media publications, but expect more on the horizon.

Stanza- Stuck on the bus with no book? The Stanza allows you to read the classics, or anything you can find in their large library of public domain files. You can also add lengthy Word or PDF files from your computer, so you can effectively edit your term paper from your cell phone. This is one of those iPhone apps that’s has something for everyone, from college students to corporate lawyers. Don’t expect to find Heathcliff’s Latest Laughs in the public domain, however, if your reading tastes crave the microwaved White Castles of literature.

Jott – Does the iPhone’s digital computer keyboard cramp your brain? Jott transfers voice mail into text so you can avoid all that typing. It’s ideal for text messaging if all that button pushing drives you mad.

Stanley Brasen can’t stop raving about the capabilities of the iPhone and all the iPhone apps available.

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Finally Something for Free: iPhone Apps that Won’t Cost You a Dime

Posted by Herbert Hunke under iphone tips on Thursday Jan 28, 2010

While there are numerous iPhone apps for entertainment, organization or just better technology, most of the good ones will cost you, even if only a few dollars. Considering there are thousands of iPhone apps available, they can easily drain your bank account if you aren’t careful. A little known secret, however, is that many iPhone apps area available for free. Some are easy to see why, as they don’t do much, but others will revamp your life without costing you a dime. Here are a few great apps that are free for the taking.

Flashlight – A flashlight always comes in hand, and this free iPhone app turns your phone into one. Sending off bright illuminating colors, this app makes it easier to go down stairs in the dark, root through your car for those keys or read a book in the dark. This is one of those iPhone apps that are definitely worth keeping around.

iBear Timer – Keep track of the exact time that’s elapsed after an important event, or keep tabs on how long you’ve got until a big event happens, right down to the second. This iPhone app is great for planning, but it also makes a nice conversation piece to know how long you’ve got until that luxury cruise. Useful as well as fun, this is one of those iPhone apps that make time keeping a little easier.

If Found Please – iPhones can get lost. This one helps you find it again. Simple but useful, this iPhone app includes customized information on your wallpaper so someone can tell you your phone’s whereabouts if you lose it. The app even works when your phone is locked.

Lotto Shake – Love playing the Lotto but run out of combination’s? This iPhone app gives you random number combination’s if you shake it like a pair of luck dice. It’s great for the Daily Play, Euro Millions, the UK Lotto or Thunderball. If you win thanks to your iPhone, you might need to take it out to dinner as a show of thanks. IPhone apps love to feel like they are appreciated.

Herbert Hunke dedicates his blog to the iPhone, keeping up on the latest iPhone apps.

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Free iPhone Apps Worth Grabbing

Posted by Herbert Hunke under iphone tips on Thursday Jan 28, 2010

There are plenty of iPhone apps out there to entertain, organize and give us the best in technology, but most of the good ones will cost you something, even if it’s only a few dollars. Considering that there are thousands of iPhone apps available, those few dollars can really add up, yet you want to get the best capabilities out of your phone. The truth is, however, that there are many iPhone apps that are completely free. They might not download your entire music library, but they might help you find where you are going or better organize your brain clutter. Check out these useful apps that come free for the asking.

Flashlight – Flashlights come in handy, and this one comes right in your phone. This iPhone app offers bright colors of illumination so you can find your way down a dark staircase, root through the car for your keys, or check out the map you’re reading in the dark. It always helps to keep a light handy, especially when the light is actually your cell phone. It’s one of the iPhone apps that are worth keeping around.

iBear Timer – This iPhone app helps you keep track of the exact time that has elapsed after an important event or the remaining time that exists before an event happens. It’s great for when you have an important event to plan for, or a good conversation piece for knowing how long ago it was since you passed your final exam and got a diploma. This is one of those iPhone apps that can be used for fun as well as function. I use it to keep track of meetings, but it’s also useful to see how long it is until the weekend too.

If Found Please – iPhones can get lost. This one helps you find it again. Simple but useful, this iPhone app includes customized information on your wallpaper so someone can tell you your phone’s whereabouts if you lose it. The app even works when your phone is locked.

Lotto Shake – Live and breathe the lottery but run out of number combination’s? This iPhone app helps you get lucky. Shake it like a pair of dice and you get random number combination’s that are great for playing Daily Play, Euro Millions, the UK Lotto or Thunderball. If your iPhone lets you win, take it out to dinner. iPhone apps need to feel like they are appreciated, especially when they’ve won you a piece of the pie.

Herbert Hunke can’t stop writing about the iPhone and the latest iPhone apps.

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iPhone Apps to Read You to Sleep at Night

Posted by Stanley Brasen under iphone tips on Thursday Jan 28, 2010

Does your phone read you 16th century love sonnets as you go to sleep at night? With the right selection of iPhone apps, such wonders are possible. Iphone technology makes the impossible possible all the time, from streaming your entire music library to finding the cheapest rates on hotels in Hawaii, all in the palm of your hand.

The iPhone can in fact do so much that not all of it is worth doing, admittedly. Some iPhone apps are merely an excuse to give some techie guy a job without really accomplishing anything. Others can dramatically improve what you can get done every day. Here are a few iPhone apps worth bragging about.

Yelp – Get lost in the city with no idea where the good bars or restaurants are? Give your best Yelp and find what you need. This iPhone app locates the best bars, restaurants and banks that are closest to wherever you are. If you aren’t sure about the place, read thousands of reviews from other regular Joe users who don’t work for the New York Times. Also available is Urban Spoon which offers locations to local eateries.

NYTimes – Speaking of the New York Times, this iPhone app allows you to stream the voluminous sections of New York City’s biggest newspaper right from your phone. You can find stories by their section or just stream the most popular. Each article comes with full color photos, and the text is surprisingly easy to read on the screen. At this time, there are hardly any other iPhone apps that stream entire media publications, but expect more on the horizon.

Stanza- Stuck on the bus with no book? The Stanza allows you to read the classics, or anything you can find in their large library of public domain files. You can also add lengthy Word or PDF files from your computer, so you can effectively edit your term paper from your cell phone. This is one of those iPhone apps that’s has something for everyone, from college students to corporate lawyers. Don’t expect to find Heathcliff’s Latest Laughs in the public domain, however, if your reading tastes crave the microwaved White Castles of literature.

Jott – Does the iPhone’s digital keyboard cramp your mind? Jott can transfer any voice mail into a text to save you the trouble of typing. Ideal for text messaging, Jott keeps all that button pushing from driving you insane.

Stanley Brasen can’t stop raving about the capabilities of the iPhone and all the iPhone apps available.

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