There’s something to be said for a simple, straightforward note-taking app that borrows from the familiar: sticky notes. BugMe! is one such app. If the name rings a bell, you probably owned a PalmPilot at some point. That’s where the app originated, and call me nostalgic, but I’m happy to see it reborn for the …
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iPhones can be great driving companions–unless you routinely tweet, text, or otherwise fiddle with the device while behind the wheel. That’s a surefire way to get yourself–and possibly others–killed. Aha Radio for iPhone helps you keep your eyes on the road. The app provides a dashboard-friendly, oversize interface for everything from podcasts and local traffic to Facebook and iPod playlists. …
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Except for the much-ballyhooed arrival of Street Fighter IV, it’s been a fairly quiet week in iPhone gaming. That said, there’s always a steady stream of new and intriguing titles, as evidenced by this decidedly eclectic bunch: 1. Doodle Kart A charming little racing game in the increasingly popular “doodle” style, Doodle Kart offers top-down action across 25 different tracks. …
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Do the bump! Just knock iPhones (gently) to swap cash with someone. PayPal PayPal has come full circle. What started as a PalmPilot app that let users wirelessly exchange money has evolved into an iPhone app that lets users wirelessly exchange money. However, whereas Palm users relied on IR “beaming” to shoot funds back and forth, iPhone owners can simply …
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The aptly named Alarm Clock app offers a bit more versatility than the standard Clock app. iHandySoft, Inc. During a recent spring cleaning, my wife and I wondered aloud why either of us needed an alarm clock on our nightstands. After all, my iPhone and her iPod Touch both have a perfectly good alarm feature. What’s more, the App Store …
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“And it’s about damn time!” Sorry, that was just my excited utterance upon reading Thursday morning’s AppleInsider story about iPhone OS 4. It cites “people with a proven track record” in claiming that multitasking will finally make its debut. Multitasking, of course, refers to the operating system’s ability to run more than one app at a time and let you …
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These real-world “apps” will keep the kids’ artwork stuck to your fridge! Jailbreak Toys A refrigerator is not a refrigerator without magnets. And a self-respecting iPhone/iPod Touch owner is not a self-respecting iPhone/iPod Touch owner without a set of Jailbreak Toys App Magnets. I mean, how awesome are these things! They come in sets of 18 (one for each stock …
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Listen up, college-hoops fans: I have good news and bad news about this year’s version of the CBS Sports NCAA March Madness On Demand app. The good: Unlike last year’s version, it doesn’t require a Wi-Fi connection to stream live games. Now you can watch over 3G or even EDGE. The bad: CBS hiked the price from $4.99 to $9.99. …
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Cute. Clever. Whimsical. No, no, I’m not talking about me, but how sweet of you to think that! I’m referring to ForkedUpArt’s iPhone stands made of forks and spoons. I think the photos speak for themselves; these things are just adorable. (Um, did I just use “sweet” and “adorable” in the same paragraph? I meant to say “killer” and “bitchin’.” …
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There are any number of ways to childproof your PC, to rope off the objectionable areas of the Internet. But what about the kids’ iPhones and iPod Touches? Safari offers no parental controls to speak of, no filtering or monitoring or search guards. Enter Mobicip Safe Browser ($4.99), which offers a familiar Web interface, but with a raft of protections …
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