Written by:
Frank Sisco, 30 Mill Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Home office - 914.740.4422, Cell - 914.740.4422; Email – ideasmoney@aol.com
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Copyright 2007 Frank Sisco
"iPhone Tapper - "Fun with iPhone Webapps"
By Frank Sisco, CPA, PFS
(Word count = 814 words (including AcrossTheMedia references) plus 59 words for About the Author)
You know by now I think the iPhone is an amazing device that not only improves the ways you can do business, but perhaps more importantly can help you to stay in better touch with people and the world around you. Not just because of the simplicity of the cell phone features in phoning, but the easy-to-use functions of email and accessing the internet. Furthermore, you can easily synchronize your iPhone with your personal computer (whether Macintosh or Windows PC) and have all your contacts, photos, music and more, right there at your fingertips to tap to get at, via the elegantly designed multi-touch screen.
In prior columns I covered some of these aspects of staying in touch and communicating with others. This column is about having fun on your own, by yourself. A major new development in the uses of the iPhones relates to "webapps." These are small applications, or software functions, that allow you to do concentrated tasks or play certain games or enjoy specific functions. Hundreds of third party companies are developing these "webapps" for the Apple iPhone and they are available, many for free, through the internet. It's as simple as turning on your iPhone, going to the internet by tapping on the Safari virtual button, and then entering into the URL browser bar the following: www.apple.com/webapps. There you can learn about these webapps, and then view in more detail the ones you want to try and then use.. A page on apple.com, states " Since web apps are websites designed specifically for the 3.5-inch screen, you’ll find the viewing experience amazing." The kid in you will rise quickly to the surface. I went right to "Bejeweled by Popcap" which is a mind game that reminded me of Rubik's Cube. Soon I'll try "Big Bang Sudoku foriPhone." Then I checked out "Fandango Movie Showtimes & Tickets" where you can enter your location, and whenever you access the webapp, you then get a handy list of movies in your area, that you can view for more details like times and reviews. "Digg" gives you analysis of news. Here's a splattering from apple.com (at http://www.apple.com/webapps/index3.html) to whet your appetite for these webapps. Some could be reason enough to buy an iPhone if you haven't already.
- Battle Fleet - It’s you versus iPhone in a classic game of hit or miss. This very addicting game offers hours of explodingenjoyment. iPhone and iPod touch want to sink your battleship!
- Facebook - Facebook is now optimized for iPhone and iPod touch.
- Bejeweled by Popcap -This is the classic that started the craze! Swap adjacent gems to match three or more jewels. Make matches to score points.
- Fandango Movie Tickets and Showtimes - Fandango for iPhone and iPod touch - buy movie tickets on the go! Check showtimes, read reviews, find theaters, and more.
- Big Bang Soduko for iPhone - Play Sudoku, the world’s hottest puzzle game, free on your iPhone and iPod touch!
- Ultralingua Mobile offers unabridged dictionaries of translation for English, French, Spanish, German, and more, that fits on your iPhone.
- The Digg iPhone application is a light and fast way to browse Digg. And it takes advantage of the user interface of iPhone and iPod touch.
- SmugMug is a photo-sharing site featuring gorgeous galleries and nearly limitless customization.
- Weather Bug - Live local weather from anywhere in the world on your iPhone.
- About MovieTickets.com Movie Showtimes and Ticketing
- The application allows for easy access to movie showtimes, ticket purchase, theater locations, movie news, and general movie information. Users can perform searches by location, theater, or by movie.
- Type Pad for iPhone and iPod touch-optimized interface for updating TypePad weblogs.
- ESPN Podcasts - Access ESPN podcasts wherever you are with ESPN PodCenter for iPhone and iPod touch.
- iViewr - Browseand view popular attractions, events, and travel information directly on your iPhone or iPod touch.
- Bank America Mobile Banking - With this webapp service you can use iPhone and iPod touch to easily and securely access balance information, pay bills, transfer funds, and find nearby ATMs and banking centers.
- JK Password stores all your sensitive information with templates that store everything from website logins to credit cards.
- Life Record Electronic Medical Record - Track patient records for your medical practice by having full access to your patient medical records in your hand.
- Vitalist helps you get things done by tracking your tasks and projects on the web.
Email me about your favorites.
Tip of the Week: On your iPhone and on your accessories, place a label with your name, address and phone numbers in case you lose the items. Last week, I misplaced my earphones, and Frank Egan of Eastchester, thankfully, found them and was kind enough to call me and drop them off to me. Thanks Frank!
| AcrossTheMedia references: |
| For the iPhone Tapper website with this and 5 prior articles, and photos and videoclips, go to www.iphonetapper.com |
| For the Apple website with tutorial videoclps , go to www.apple.com/iphone/gettingstarted/guidedtour.html |
| For the Apple website with info about webapps , go to www.apple.com/iphone/webapps |
About the author:
Frank Sisco is a businessman who loves finding ways to enhance life through personal technology, and writing about it. You can contact Frank by email at ideasmoney@aol.com or by phone at 914.589.1013 in order to express your opinion or send in questions, comments, or videoclips. He resides in New Rochelle, NY with his wife and daughter.
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