My Iphone Experience
My phone evolution in order: Nokia 5110, Treo 700wx, Blackjack II, Iphone. There are so many great cell phones today. I remember having to sit in my dad’s truck using an old “Bag Cell Phone” to talk to my girlfriend, and I am only 24 years old. Technology has made absolutely amazing advances since I was a kid. It’s exciting to think what all this will look like in another 10-15 years.
Our cell phones have become far more than just talking devices, now we are instantly connected to everything and everyone. Managing our Finances, Family, Work, and Friends. Tools available at our finger tips to use where, when, and how we want.
I purchased the iPhone in December. I could not imagine going back to an older device, it would be like returning from windows 7 to windows 98. Just in the first 2 weeks I spent over $100 on iPhone Apps. Granted one of those was a $30 app.
Below are some screenshots of my apps, and I picked out a few to mention.
Tweetie
Best Twitter App hands down. I joined twitter back in October of 2007. Keeps me connected to some really great people, a great source of information, hear breaking news before even CNN reports on it. I could go on here.
Gowalla, Whrrl, Foursquare, Loopt
I’m really holding out for the next release and announcements for Gowalla. Currently you can check in at businesses, restaurants, and any other place of interest. Your friends see some of the places you frequent, you see there frequent places, share tips to anyone that visits a place you have checked in at, and so much more. The application for these social location apps is an amazing evolution in our future.
Waze
One of my favorite and most used apps. Their web site says it best, “Real-time maps and traffic information based on the wisdom of the crowd”. GPS Turn-by-Turn Navigation with the added ability to share information with other Waze users. Such as Traffic Accidents, Police Traps, Slow Traffic, so much more, and with related photos. There is a great feeling with pin pointing a speed trap, saving your fellow Waze users behind you.
ShopSavvy
Scan a bar code at walmart, find a better deal online.
Games: Let’s golf!, MX Mayhem, Traffic Rush, FlightControl, Warheads, HookLite, and Angry Birds
I’ve probably logged more time on FlightControl than any of the others. If you are stuck waiting somewhere, or you are laying in your little girl’s floor watching Kung Fu Panda for the 134th time, these great games are fun distractions.
Guitar Tookit
Every guitar player needs this app. Comes with a Tuner, Metronome, and Chord Book. Looks amazing and functions accordingly.
LogMeIn
This was the $30 app. It is extremely useful, I can log in and control my desktop from anywhere. Moving some files into Dropbox seems to be my primary use for this. To many times do I need a file from my home computer and I’m on my laptop.
Billings
I’m way to busy with freelance work, and Billings helps me keep up with invoices, and any time that needs recorded. You can email invoices from the app.
Apps for Kids: TalkingCarl, iTot Cards
Kara isn’t even 2 years old and she can already unlock my iPhone, scroll the pictures, play videos, and play her games. It’s scary. TalkingCarl is her favorite. Carl repeats what you say, you can tickle him, poke him in the eyes, and he says bye-bye when you close the app. Even keeps me entertained. ITot cards is an excellent flash card app. It has no doubt helped her learn many new words. If you have a young child these two are a must have.
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