iPhone Apps

[Zelezny Chucks]

Not sure if this has been a topic previously but, as I am getting an iPhone in the next week or so, I thought I would try save myself some time by seeing if anyone had any recommendations on apps that are useful or interesting.

I don't fancy making my way through the 50k odd they say are in their, no doubt most of which are utter bollocks.

any must have apps people?

[BluesBrother08]

There are some good free apps that I Have.

1. Facebook for iPhone
2. Google Earth
3. Paper Toss (highly addictive game)
4. Bump allows you so send pictures and contacts to other iPhones seeing Bluetooth dissalows it.
5. Domino's - allows you to order pizza from your iPhone
6. Gorillacam - a free app that gives your camera a few more functions
7. Shazam - if you open this program and a song is playing on radio etc it will identify the song for you

A couple of pretty good paid apps I have
1. TomTom - the new iPhone has a GPS built in so TomTom for iPhone is much cheaper than a stand alone TomTom
2. Grand Theft Auto China Wars. Full Grand Theft Auto Game for iPhone - best game on iPhone I reckon
3. Tunein Radio - allows you to tune in any radio station in Australia including AM

There's a few to think about.

[dedja]

Quota - mobile phone plan & ISP balances
NodeWifi - Internode hotspots
AdmitOne - Movie guide
eBay
Foxtel Guide
Speed Test
IceTV - Free to air TV guide
White Pages
Yellow Pages
Fox Sports
ABC
Google Earth
Wikipedia
Trapster - red light & speed camera warnings
Cricinfo Mobicast
Sygic GPS
PennyTel Mobile - VOIP on the phone
LinkedIn
Pocket Weather - BOM weather reporting

[JK]

I made my missus get the Fishing game and became addicted pretty quickly (great when you pair up with mates and compete directly against them).

There's also another game, which is going to sound stupid (and no doubt is) where you have to see how many pieces of crumpled paper you can throw in a bin lol ... How to keep an idiot occupied hey??

Shazam is pretty useful if you're into your music

[Sam_goUUUdogs]

Got an iphone the other week, only got free apps so far, but the best ones i have found would be

Westpac - if your a westpac customer
Foxtel Guide - tells you whats on and when
Yellow Pages - just like the website
Battery Magic - tells you how much battery you have left in detail, 2hrs gameplay, 4hrs music etc
Converions - kb-mb kg-lbs etc
ATM Hunter - tells you where your nearest atms are
Google Earth
Interpret - language translator
Tram Tracker - if you regularly catch trams in Melbourne
Glow Stick - abit of a laugh for a couple minutes
Flashlight - not the brightest but it does the trick
Facegoo - mess around with pictures
My Boobs Free - countless pictures of women
Beer Brands - all kinds of beers from around the world
My Strobe - mobile strobe light
Zippo Lighter - good way to kill a few minutes
Mosquito - apparently it sends out a sounds that gets rid of mosquitos
Freedrum - touchscreen drum kit
Virtuoso Piano -touchscreen piano
Fitness Pro - various different excercises
Soccer Virtual Cup - excellent game
3D Mini Golf - good little mini golf game, easy to get the hang of
Action Bowling - ten pin bowling
Pac-Man Lite
Ifishing Lite - addictive fishing game
Blackjack

[devilsadvocate]

There's a kick ass app that allows you to program in names and numbers and then have that name/number call your phone as if you're actually receiving a call.

It's a brilliant pranksters tool:

You're on the gas with your mates.
Your mate has a hot sister/mum (or not so hot - still funny!).
You program said sister/mum's name (and if possible no) into the app and set it to call in 2 mins.
Put your phone on the bar/area visible to your mate.
Tell your mate his sister/mum is hot and say you'd tap that.
Your phone rings with his sister/mum's details.
You pick up and pretend to chat up his sister/mum, sending your mate into a rage.

It's priceless and endless entertainment.

Can't recall what it's called though.

[Dog_ger]

An App far any occasions....

NO BULL.

[Psyber]

One thing - is the iPhone any good as a 'phone?
Nobody ever seems to mention that...

[dedja]

One thing - is the iPhone any good as a 'phone?
Nobody ever seems to mention that...

LOL, good question.

Others may have a different opinion, but for me the phone capabilities aren't at the high end and can struggle with reception more than other phones I've used in the past.

Not withstanding that, with the other added (non phone) capabilities, it's the best and most versatile smart phone I have used by far.

[Wedgie]

Best phone I've had for reception in my area, we're in a real black hole.
No dropouts anywhere like I've had with all other phones.

[dedja]

LOL, I knew I should have posted ... cue Wedgie!

[BluesBrother08]

Where we live has been a real problem for me in terms of reception, even with a Next G phone struggled to get 1 bar, but with the iPhone it has almost full bars all of the time, it is brilliant in that respect.

[BenchedEagle]

One thing - is the iPhone any good as a 'phone?
Nobody ever seems to mention that...

Works great as a phone. Full Next G coverage in the little valley i live in. Call quality cant be faulted and i love the way when u sms its comes trough in conversation form, no rummaging through ur inbox for a msg. Apps are a bonus to a good phone. All the APps i have have already been mentiond, but if ur musicially inclined like myself get 'Digi Drummer' Download the Lite version for free. I hook it up to an amp at a mates house and jam with him. lot easier for just practice without lugging my kit around

[BIG SEXY]

angry birds, great game for the iphone, very addictive

[Wedgie]

angry birds, great game for the iphone, very addictive

My son loves that one and plays it on my missus' phone all the time, I should try it out as Id get it for free.

[nuggety goodness]

i've just jailbroken my iPhone and having a play. apparently there are heaps of paid apps from the app store that are free once it's jailbroken, my mates is already done and the themes that you can download are wild, much sexier than the basic look of the iPhone...

games wise though, i just got 'tap jockey' after a recommendation from another mate, a good time waster...

[OnSong]

There's a kick ass app that allows you to program in names and numbers and then have that name/number call your phone as if you're actually receiving a call.

It's a brilliant pranksters tool:

You're on the gas with your mates.
Your mate has a hot sister/mum (or not so hot - still funny!).
You program said sister/mum's name (and if possible no) into the app and set it to call in 2 mins.
Put your phone on the bar/area visible to your mate.
Tell your mate his sister/mum is hot and say you'd tap that.
Your phone rings with his sister/mum's details.
You pick up and pretend to chat up his sister/mum, sending your mate into a rage.

It's priceless and endless entertainment.

Can't recall what it's called though.

Fake Caller I reckon. I've got that one but am yet to use it.

[nuggety goodness]

just downloaded 'Football Manager Handheld 2010' and love it...

normally $14.99 but cost me nothin thanks to the jailbreak...

just started a season with Adelaide United and it has their full squad of players (all spelled correctly too) and has every aspect of the managerial side of the game... contract negotiations, loan signings, transfers, plus i just played the trial against para hills... as if Para Hills get a mention in the game!!!

i might end up getting a bit carried away i think...

[Swooper16]

What is "Jailbreak" NG...?

[nuggety goodness]

What is "Jailbreak" NG...?

it allows you to customise your iPhone and then install third party apps, things that can't be done normally like change the icons, backgrounds etc, plus there are emulators so you can install and play heaps of games from Nintendo, sega etc that aren't available through the app store plus you can get the same apps that most people pay for, for free...

and it's not hard either.