Category: iPhone (Page 55 of 55)

      Just Released – XROAD G-Map

      March 13, 2009 /

      The first turn-by-turn GPS app for the iPhone was released this week from a company called XROAD. And to pretty glowing reviews:

      xroads g-map

      The iPhone has unquestionably dominated the mobile phone industry for the past two years. One of its biggest advantages over other devices is the long list of applications of every variety that can be downloaded to it. There are “apps” for everything from keeping track of your Twitter feed to following your favorite baseball team. Finally, after nearly two years, a developer has released the first real-time, turn-by-turn navigation application for the iPhone. XROADS G-Map ($19) is clearly the best real-time navigation option for an iPhone right now, but we ran it through the same tests we would a stand-alone TomTom, Garmin or Mio system to see how it fared with the big boys of navigation.

      …

      While there is room for improvement in this product, this is also the first attempt at a real-time turn-by-turn navigation application for the iPhone. As long as XROADS is willing to follow what other developers have done by offering free updates, this app is sure to take a chunk out of the GPS navigation market.

      Wow, that’s not what I expected for the iPhone’s first crack at a turn-by-turn GPS app. Kudos to XROAD. And at $20, this app is a great deal. But there are some obvious improvements to be had.

      First, and foremost in my mind is voice routing. When I drive I am usually paying attention to the road and listening to the radio. I don’t mind getting interrupted to let me know a turn is coming. In fact, I expect it. I can’t be expected to be watching the road and a map at the same time. It’s not safe or fun.

      Also, the lack of street names is tough. Especially when driving on crowded city streets. When there are many streets coming up, it is nice to be able to be able to check the street you’re turning onto before you get there. And even better, the street before that.

      Knocks aside, this looks to be a winner which is hopefully a good sign of things to come. XROAD did the best they could do for now without using all the hard drive space on the iPhone. Some small improvements here and there would blow away the competition. Especially when the competition costs about 10 time more.

      Apple, Apps, GPS, iPhone, Mobile

      Just Released – Tap Tap Revenge 2

      March 6, 2009 /

      TapTap2

      Tapulous recently released it’s follow-up to the very popular Tap Tap Revenge called Tap Tap Revenge 2. Tap Tap 2 comes with some great visual enhancements as well as a much larger library of free songs.

      The download catalog features over 150 free new songs. There’s something for everyone: rock, dance, electronica, pop, hip hop, even country music. The catalog includes hits from Death Cab for Cutie, The Crystal Method, Daft Punk, Weezer and Nine Inch Nails. Every Thursday, we add more awesome free tracks from featured artists.

      The overall game play experience is improved. They have added “tap and hold” and “multi-tap” on some of the more difficult levels. Also, Tapulous added a few new features like a career mode to go along with the online play.

      Another nice addition is the kids mode. If you’re comfortable handing over your iPhone to you little one, they will definitely enjoy playing at a level appropriate for them.

      Tap Tap 2 looks to be a great follow-up to the ever popular Tap Tap Revenge. I would definitely recommend this app for everyone.

      Apple, iPhone, Music

      Top 3 – Free Music Apps for the iPhone

      March 2, 2009 /

      Pandora Radio

      It’s time to break through the clutter and get down to business. This weekly post is going to list not the top 10, or the top 5, but the top 3 of anything gadget related. Why the top 3? Because anything more would be watered down.

      So without further ado, here are the top 3 free music apps for the iPhone.

      3. American Public Media’s – Public Radio Tuner
      You don’t have to be a nerd to enjoy public radio. I do. And this app provides access to hundreds of public radio stations which will keep you up-to-date with the most honest and unbiased take on news available. So whether you prefer to listen to “This American Life,” “Marketplace,” or “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me,” this app will hook you up with free streaming NPR anywhere you go.

      2. Shazam Entertainment Ltd.’s – Shazam
      Who hasn’t ever been listening to the radio wondering what the name and artist of the song is you’re listening to. Well, use Shazam and you’ll never wonder again. That’s right, with Shazam you only have to open up the app, click “Tag Now” and in about 10 seconds you’ll have the artist name, song name, album name and more. You’ll also have links to download the song from iTunes, watch the video on YouTube or read reviews. Now that is sweet.

      1. Pandora Media Inc.’s – Pandora Radio
      Traditional music stations should be scared because with Pandora Radio you can get personalized radio stations for free that stream directly to your iPhone. No commercials. No bad music. Just create a station based on an artist or song that you like and Pandora instantly starts streaming music that matches your taste. Best of all… no commercials! Sounds crazy, I know. Pandora Radio even learns. Don’t like a song being played? Give it a thumbs down and never hear it again. Plus, I’ve never had an issue with songs skipping or slow playback, even while streaming over Edge. For all these reasons, Pandora Radio is the best free music app on the iPhone and also the reason I will be cancelling my XM account.

      Apple, Apps, iPhone, Mobile, Music

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