Archive for 'Utility'

Apple Hiding iPhone Radiation Stats from Users

Apple Hiding iPhone Radiation Stats from Users

As a blogger who often writes about mobile matters both here and on other sites, I spend a lot of time in the various app stores/worlds/markets etc. I recently started using an N900, which has apps on Nokia’s OVI Store as well. All the above examples besides Apple’s App Store are a complete and utter mess. If we are taking the Android Market as an example, apps are mixed with add ons, widgets, skins, themes, language packs, and a lot of other “junk” that I do not want to see when I am looking for an app.

BuzzMe is the Ultimate BlackBerry Utility

BuzzMe is the Ultimate BlackBerry Utility

As a person who reviews mobile apps daily, there are very few apps that I download and keep forever. On the iPhone platform, there is endless storage and memory to handle hundreds of apps, but on the BlackBerry Bold or the Android device I use, the application memory is very limited. What this means for me and many other heavy mobile users is that if you are not using the app on a daily basis, you cannot afford to have it to take up your precious application memory, so even if you like an app, chances are you will delete it eventually.

Password Caddy for iPhone Will Be There When You Need It Most

Password Caddy for iPhone Will Be There When You Need It Most

I think we all agree that the internet is one of the top inventions of the last few decades, if not the century. We are all on it constantly, and very few things in our day to day lives cannot be done via the Web. What that means, and this is backed up with proven numbers, is that we are all spending more and more time on the interwebs. We do our shopping, research, education, and now socializing through various websites.

iLoader Is A Must If You Have Facebook And An iPhone

iLoader Is A Must If You Have Facebook And An iPhone

Facebook has become notorious for many different things. It is by far the most popular social network today. It is also probably the most redesigned site on the entire Web with new Facebook designs launching almost monthly. As a result, it is also the most debated site when it comes to the design. Lastly, I find it to be one of the buggiest sites on the Web especially when it comes to uploading pictures and videos.

Doodle Buddy for iPhone Brings Out the Artist in Kids

Doodle Buddy for iPhone Brings Out the Artist in Kids

In the million blog posts written on the Web about the iPhone since its release, I would say 90% of them talk about the iPhone’s specifications and features. What I find to be most amazing about the iPhone OS by far, is that my 3 year old kid can use my iPod Touch, select a game to play, launch the app, and play for hours, all without hesitating for a second. OK, that is not true for all apps of course, but there are certain apps that he just loves playing, Doodle Buddy being the main one. You can see an actual screen shot of my 3 year old’s work in the last screen shot below. I know, a true artist…

Handcent SMS for Android Makes Texting Cool Again

Handcent SMS for Android Makes Texting Cool Again

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://blog.appboy.com/2010/03/handcent-sms-for-android-makes-texting-cool-again/’,size:’small’} By: Hillel Fuld
It is interesting once in a while to take a step back and think about how many forms of communication we use on a regular basis. Better yet, how many different tools ensure we stay connected 24/7. First there was of course the telephone, then email, then [...]

Quote Portal for iPhone is The Epitome of Simplicity and Brilliance

Quote Portal for iPhone is The Epitome of Simplicity and Brilliance

There is something to be said for a mobile app that can have you up and running within seconds. There are so many developers that spend all their time developing a new technology for their app, that the actual interface of the application all but gets forgotten. What they don’t realize is that they could have the most ground breaking invention in the world, but if people cannot figure out how to use the app, it is good for nothing.

PositionApp for iPhone: An App for Users, Developers, and Bloggers

PositionApp for iPhone: An App for Users, Developers, and Bloggers

With the 200,000 apps in the App Store, it is becoming increasingly difficult if not impossible for users and developers to keep track of new apps. This has bred a whole new genre of app discovery tools, such as Appboy and ustwo’s latest app, PositionApp.

Five iPhone Apps Guaranteed to Increase Your Productivity

Five iPhone Apps Guaranteed to Increase Your Productivity

var fbShare = {url: ‘http://blog.appboy.com/2010/02/five-iphone-apps-guaranteed-to-increase-your-productivity/’,size:’small’} Everybody these days seems as if they’re always busy. To gain some karma, I’ve decided to put together this article with some of the most useful iPhone applications I found that will help you boost your productivity level to the max.

1. Appbox Pro
Appbox Pro for the iPhone is a [...]

Hoccer Turns your iPhone and Android Phone Into A Frisbee!

Hoccer Turns your iPhone and Android Phone Into A Frisbee!

OK, I never thought I would write the words “iPhone” and “frisbee” in the same sentence and definitely not in a title, but that day has come, and it is not a joke! We have seen various apps designed to make the process of sharing information an easy one. When you are at a party or social event of any kind, the last thing you want to do is take out your phone and start typing in details every time you meet someone with whom you want to stay in touch.