"must have" apps for the iphone? - Page 3

Chew · 09-16-08, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpayroll

Can it be done?

Apparently, it can be done if you jailbreak it:
Post your iPhone screens!

mrpayroll · 09-16-08, 02:54 PM

Oooh, I don't know if I want to screw with my iPhone!

Chris

CKMorpheus · 09-16-08, 03:42 PM

Yeah if you Jailbreak it (very easy to do) you can get an App called Catagories which allows you to place folders on your iPhone. There's also a cool app that allows you to place a fifth icon on the dock.

Trevor · 09-16-08, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpayroll

Oooh, I don't know if I want to screw with my iPhone!

Chris

Same here. What are the risks/rewards? Probably best answered on an iPhone forum, but I like all my needs met here at dvdtalk.

CKMorpheus · 09-16-08, 07:51 PM

The rewards are plentiful... Being about to modify your phones look and capabilities, from MMS, to recording video, to creating folders on your desktop, and so much more. It's just awesome.

Risks... I'm sure there may be a fraction of a chance it may brick, but I sincerely doubt it. I haven't heard of that happening much these days.

You can check out how easy it is at this tutorial here: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1557

Also, look around http://howardforums.com/ for more info and asking questions.

Trevor · 09-17-08, 11:49 AM

Thanks, maybe....

Speaking of apps, something weird just happened to my iPhone. I have 9 screens of apps, almost full. I had them organized by type, and they all stayed exactly where I put them thru several days and syncs. Just now, I noticed that almost every app has been moved, they are all completely jumbled from where I had them.

Sometime in the last hour or two, with my phone not hooked up to anything and nothing going on except some solitaire and the like, everything jumbled up.

Any ideas? Is this common?

mrpayroll · 09-17-08, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor

Thanks, maybe....

Speaking of apps, something weird just happened to my iPhone. I have 9 screens of apps, almost full. I had them organized by type, and they all stayed exactly where I put them thru several days and syncs. Just now, I noticed that almost every app has been moved, they are all completely jumbled from where I had them.

Sometime in the last hour or two, with my phone not hooked up to anything and nothing going on except some solitaire and the like, everything jumbled up.

Any ideas? Is this common?

Magnets?

Chris

whotony · 09-21-08, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSpacey

Anyone hear about an app coming that will allow me to stream XM-Sirius? I know there is an official one but you have to pay $7/month. I just want to be able to log on to my online account and stream.

are you saying there is a paid app on itunes for xm-sirius?
i can't find it.

The Cow · 09-21-08, 11:34 PM

you can try this (i haven't yet, but i'm going to):

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=347343

http://howardforums.com/showthread.p...ghlight=sirius

Jay G. · 09-21-08, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whotony

are you saying there is a paid app on itunes for xm-sirius? i can't find it.

Not officially, no. I think there's a web workaround, and a jail-break app at the moment.

A company is working on a Sirus app for the iPhone store, but it hasn't been released yet:
http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/...pp.for.iphone/

None of these mention any additional cost for streaming Sirius, aside from the standard subscription fee those with the service are already paying.

whotony · 09-21-08, 11:58 PM

thats what i gathered, but sospacey did say there "i know there is an official one"
so that made things confusing.

SoSpacey · 09-22-08, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whotony

thats what i gathered, but sospacey did say there "i know there is an official one"
so that made things confusing.

I guess I got it confused with the blackberry one. my bad.

Sdallnct · 09-26-08, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay G.

Not officially, no. I think there's a web workaround, and a jail-break app at the moment.

A company is working on a Sirus app for the iPhone store, but it hasn't been released yet:
http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/...pp.for.iphone/

None of these mention any additional cost for streaming Sirius, aside from the standard subscription fee those with the service are already paying.

I d/l FlyCast. It works well and is free.

AOL radio works surprisingly well too.

Chew · 12-01-08, 11:57 AM

A Joost streaming app is now available.
http://gizmodo.com/5100018/joost-vid...-dream-of-hulu

I agree: hopefully Hulu isn't too far behind.

Brian Shannon · 12-01-08, 01:27 PM

Bloomberg is awesome, just downloaded it

al_bundy · 12-10-08, 10:33 AM

http://www.gearcrave.com/buyers-guid...ap-iphone-app/

this one is cool, find out if there is a speed trap where you are driving

Trevor · 12-11-08, 08:39 PM

Just discovered SnapTell and love it.

Jay G. · 12-11-08, 08:49 PM

Anyone use or try out one of the landscape keyboard apps for email? I'm looking into getting the iPhone for someone older, and the keyboard in landscape mode would definitely be a lot easier to use.

Big Keyboard Email ($0.99):
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=7771

"SMS" Landscape Big Keyboard (currently $0.99):
http://www.apptism.com/apps/sms-emai...-keyboard-isms

5 more Keyboard Email Apps ($0.99-$4.99):
http://palmaddict.typepad.com/palmad...scape-key.html

It's a shame these keyboards only work for writing emails. The iPhone only natively supports the landscape keyboard in the Safari web browser; it'd be nice if you could use it in the other included apps.

Southside · 12-12-08, 02:40 AM

having to pay for a landscape keyboard, albeit cheap, is just ridiculous.

Goat3001 · 12-12-08, 11:05 AM

^Yes it is. But you have to assume its a short term solution. Apple will eventually add on landscape texting/email.

buckee1 · 12-22-08, 09:44 AM

Wurdle is my must have app. It's a really great word/scrabble-esque game and well worth checking out.

GatorDeb · 12-22-08, 09:49 AM

For those who use Mint.com (GREAT financial tool, and free!) there's now an iPhone/Touch free app to carry it with you (and it can be deactivated through the website in case you lose your phone/Touch). I couldn't find it by searching the store so go to Mint.com and click the link to bring the app page up on iTunes.

Chew · 12-22-08, 10:53 AM

i.tv just updated to a new version and it's now a great app if you have a TiVo.

GatorDeb · 12-22-08, 11:23 AM

Always good to have one more place to schedule TiVo recordings from

Now if the Touch only got Netflix streaming...

DJ_Longfellow · 12-23-08, 08:34 PM

I hoep to be getting a Touch for XMAS, so this thread will come in handy. Not sure what I can do with it at this point or what apps I want, but I'm sure something will hit my fancy.

09-16-08, 02:54 PM	#52
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09-16-08, 03:42 PM	#53
CKMorpheus DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 7,302	Yeah if you Jailbreak it (very easy to do) you can get an App called Catagories which allows you to place folders on your iPhone. There's also a cool app that allows you to place a fifth icon on the dock. __________________ And death shall have no dominion... Xbox 360 Tag: ChainsawPup My Countdown Counting down to: iPhone 3GS Mmm! Apple!

09-16-08, 07:51 PM	#55
CKMorpheus DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 7,302	The rewards are plentiful... Being about to modify your phones look and capabilities, from MMS, to recording video, to creating folders on your desktop, and so much more. It's just awesome. Risks... I'm sure there may be a fraction of a chance it may brick, but I sincerely doubt it. I haven't heard of that happening much these days. You can check out how easy it is at this tutorial here: http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1557 Also, look around http://howardforums.com/ for more info and asking questions. __________________ And death shall have no dominion... Xbox 360 Tag: ChainsawPup My Countdown Counting down to: iPhone 3GS Mmm! Apple!

09-17-08, 11:49 AM	#56
Trevor DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,917	Thanks, maybe.... Speaking of apps, something weird just happened to my iPhone. I have 9 screens of apps, almost full. I had them organized by type, and they all stayed exactly where I put them thru several days and syncs. Just now, I noticed that almost every app has been moved, they are all completely jumbled from where I had them. Sometime in the last hour or two, with my phone not hooked up to anything and nothing going on except some solitaire and the like, everything jumbled up. Any ideas? Is this common? __________________ current exclusives & comparisons threads - Unwatched film thread - Spending - Challenge Compendium - DVD "upgrades" missing features from original release - DVDTalk Facebook - My Pathetic GamerTag/Score - 31 Day Subset - my horror list My Countdown Counting down to: The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge is Live

09-21-08, 11:34 PM	#59
The Cow DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Grazing in a field somewhere... Posts: 13,759	you can try this (i haven't yet, but i'm going to): http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=347343 http://howardforums.com/showthread.p...ghlight=sirius Last edited by The Cow; 09-21-08 at 11:36 PM.

09-21-08, 11:58 PM	#61
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12-01-08, 11:57 AM	#64
Chew DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 1999 Location: South of Titletown Posts: 15,826	A Joost streaming app is now available. http://gizmodo.com/5100018/joost-vid...-dream-of-hulu I agree: hopefully Hulu isn't too far behind. __________________ XBL Gamertag: chew1138 PSN Gamertag: chew1138

12-01-08, 01:27 PM	#65
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12-10-08, 10:33 AM	#66
al_bundy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Transfatfreeville Posts: 22,211	http://www.gearcrave.com/buyers-guid...ap-iphone-app/ this one is cool, find out if there is a speed trap where you are driving

12-11-08, 08:39 PM	#67
Trevor DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,917	Just discovered SnapTell and love it. __________________ current exclusives & comparisons threads - Unwatched film thread - Spending - Challenge Compendium - DVD "upgrades" missing features from original release - DVDTalk Facebook - My Pathetic GamerTag/Score - 31 Day Subset - my horror list My Countdown Counting down to: The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge is Live

12-11-08, 08:49 PM	#68
Jay G. DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,033	Anyone use or try out one of the landscape keyboard apps for email? I'm looking into getting the iPhone for someone older, and the keyboard in landscape mode would definitely be a lot easier to use. Big Keyboard Email ($0.99): http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=7771 "SMS" Landscape Big Keyboard (currently $0.99): http://www.apptism.com/apps/sms-emai...-keyboard-isms 5 more Keyboard Email Apps ($0.99-$4.99): http://palmaddict.typepad.com/palmad...scape-key.html It's a shame these keyboards only work for writing emails. The iPhone only natively supports the landscape keyboard in the Safari web browser; it'd be nice if you could use it in the other included apps.

12-12-08, 02:40 AM	#69
Southside Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 99	having to pay for a landscape keyboard, albeit cheap, is just ridiculous.

12-12-08, 11:05 AM	#70
Goat3001 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,474	^Yes it is. But you have to assume its a short term solution. Apple will eventually add on landscape texting/email. __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Lost: Final Season Premiere 80 days 5 hours 49 minutes

12-22-08, 09:44 AM	#71
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12-22-08, 09:49 AM	#72
GatorDeb DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The "Real" Vice City Posts: 12,572	For those who use Mint.com (GREAT financial tool, and free!) there's now an iPhone/Touch free app to carry it with you (and it can be deactivated through the website in case you lose your phone/Touch). I couldn't find it by searching the store so go to Mint.com and click the link to bring the app page up on iTunes. __________________ XBOX Live Gamertag: GatorDeb07 (zero seven) My XBOX 360 blogs about me "Polo por u, polo por u" - Peggy speaking Spanish from KOTH (Chicken for you, chicken for you)

12-22-08, 10:53 AM	#73
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12-22-08, 11:23 AM	#74
GatorDeb DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: The "Real" Vice City Posts: 12,572	Always good to have one more place to schedule TiVo recordings from Now if the Touch only got Netflix streaming... __________________ XBOX Live Gamertag: GatorDeb07 (zero seven) My XBOX 360 blogs about me "Polo por u, polo por u" - Peggy speaking Spanish from KOTH (Chicken for you, chicken for you) Last edited by GatorDeb; 12-22-08 at 11:25 AM.

12-23-08, 08:34 PM	#75
DJ_Longfellow DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,225	I hoep to be getting a Touch for XMAS, so this thread will come in handy. Not sure what I can do with it at this point or what apps I want, but I'm sure something will hit my fancy. __________________ XBOX Gamertag: DJ Doubledown PS3 Gamertag: Johnnie5