"must have" apps for the iphone?

[whotony]

what does it do.

[parrotheads4]

Originally Posted by whotony

what does it do.

Like any VNC it allows you to control your computer, but this is through your iPhone/iPod. You see your computer desktop on your iPhone through wi-fi. You can pull up files, check email, run programs, etc. just like you were sitting at your computer - all controlled through your iPhone.

I get calls from my wife while I'm at work like, "how do I ... on the computer." With VNC Mocha I can log on to my home computer and do what she needs without getting frustrated over the phone.

[dtcarson]

Originally Posted by Baron Of Hell

How do I search for all free apps?

This isn't perfect, but you can also download the free apps AppMiner or PandoraBox which spotlight new, popular or pricedrop (including to free) titles.

[Sdallnct]

I really wanted the Slingbox app. But since I don't have a Slingbox thus would have to buy one, I'm not as excited since it won't work over 3G/Edge. Very, very disappointing.

[Chew]

If you use Gmail and have been waiting for push: GPush should be available in the app store around 9:00EST this morning.

http://www.tiveriasapps.com/ourapps.php

[Michael Corvin]

No sign of Gpush yet.

Originally Posted by parrotheads4

I tried VNC Mocha Lite (free) last night. Incredible that it works. The only problem is now I want it to work better.

I launched ie8 on my computer via my iPod Touch, and my computer responded perfectly. But when I clicked (tapped) favorites my computer responded but my iPod Touch did not display my computers response. I tried hitting refresh, but that didn't work. I had to log off, and re-connect to get the Touch's screen to display properly.
-but hey, it's free.

I bought LogMeIn last week and love it. Simple install on the phone and computers you want to connect to and everything works great. I can now use my work PC and my Mac at home from the iphone. You can even view Flash files/video (the downside being there is no audio since presumably it plays through the PC speakers). Could be a fun way to freak the wife out one day.

The only downside is the price. It's a hefty $30.

[Chew]

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

No sign of Gpush yet.

Looks like the developer is still waiting for it to show up too:

Posted back to App Store, waiting for it to be seen in iTunes

http://www.gmailpush.com/

[Dr_Evil]

I see GPush in the appstore on my phone. Sounds like people are having trouble with it though

[Chew]

Originally Posted by Dr_Evil

Sounds like people are having trouble with it though

It's only $0.99. I'll suffer through defect updates at that price just to finally have this functionality.

[Michael Corvin]

Out of the most recent 10 reviews only one is more than 1 star. Ouch. There are quite a few 5*s once you expand to 20.

[al_bundy]

TomTom app is out now for the US. $99 and a 1.2GB download

check out iTransitBuddy for train schedules for LIRR, Metro North and other commuter railroads

for anyone with kids, i found a bunch of apps to teach kids how to read, numbers, shapes, stories, etc.

Scrabble is a cool game

Spore is OK

Civilization is out

waiting on Madden NFL 2010 to come out

[Sdallnct]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

TomTom app is out now for the US. $99 and a 1.2GB download

check out iTransitBuddy for train schedules for LIRR, Metro North and other commuter railroads

for anyone with kids, i found a bunch of apps to teach kids how to read, numbers, shapes, stories, etc.

Scrabble is a cool game

Spore is OK

Civilization is out

waiting on Madden NFL 2010 to come out

A $100 buck for TomTom???? OMG....I want, but don't know if I want that bad. How much is the mount?

[al_bundy]

the mount doesn't come out until next month and supposedly it's going to be $70. but i read a rumor on macrumors today that they will sell a box set for $100 or $120 where you buy it in store and then you get a code to download the app for free

[Ted Todorov]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

check out iTransitBuddy for train schedules for LIRR, Metro North and other commuter railroads

iTransNYC is an indispensable NYC subway map/schedule
Big Stopwatch -- beautifully designed simple stopwatch
Snatch -- EyeTV/Front row Mac HTPC remote/mouse/keyboard
Instapaper -- read web content later/off line app
Skype -- free/cheap international calls excellent voice quality

[al_bundy]

i found a free NYC subway map in the app store, but i was shocked a few years ago when i noticed that trains do run on a schedule

For Tom Tom, the cradle will also allow you to install the app on the iPod Touch. it's supposed to have GPS built into the cradle.

[Jay G.]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

i found a free NYC subway map in the app store, but i was shocked a few years ago when i noticed that trains do run on a schedule.

Hence the title "The Taking of Pelham 123"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tak...ee_%28novel%29
When a New York City subway train leaves to start a run, it is given a call sign based upon the time it left and where; in this case, Pelham Bay Park Station at 1:23 p.m. ... in a kind of superstition, the dispatchers have [since] generally avoided scheduling a Pelham train at 1:23.

[al_bundy]

and i thought it was because all the red line trains are 1 2 and 3

[Sdallnct]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

the mount doesn't come out until next month and supposedly it's going to be $70. but i read a rumor on macrumors today that they will sell a box set for $100 or $120 where you buy it in store and then you get a code to download the app for free

I could get into that. I was expecting a $100ish for the package.

I travel a lot and carry a separate GPS and mount. So not having to carry that would be so worth while (my work provided the GPS so I'm not double buying). The mount that came with the GPS took up a ton of space. So I bought a small generic Wally World one. I'm hoping the TomTom one for iPhone will be much more compact for travel. It looks like it is.

[Sdallnct]

I downloaded the laser scan one (Red Laser). The one that reads bar codes and tells you of other prices on the net (looks like mainly Amazon). I have yet to get to work.

Also got "Always Cruising". Have a cruise coming up and thought it would be fun. If free, it is sort of lame. If $2.00 which I'm pretty sure I paid, I think it is a rip off. It is only a count down time. Blah

By far the best app I d/l in the last few months (probably this year) is the C25K app for running. Trying to follow this beginners running program manually was a pain. You always had to stare at the treadmill or watch. This makes is soooo easy and motivating. The program takes you from couch to 5k (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks and you can still listen to music while your running the program.

[Ted Todorov]

Originally Posted by Sdallnct

I downloaded the laser scan one (Red Laser). The one that reads bar codes and tells you of other prices on the net (looks like mainly Amazon). I have yet to get to work.

One would think that barcode scanning would work infinitely better on an iPhone 3GS due to the camera's macro mode. Has anyone tried? What apps are available now?

[Jay G.]

Originally Posted by al_bundy

and i thought it was because all the red line trains are 1 2 and 3

But they hijack a 6 train, which is green line.

[al_bundy]

downloaded some of the RPG's

Mafia Wars
iMobsters
Dragon Masters
Vampires
World War

maybe another one or 2 as well. kind of like the Mafia Wars Facebook game and nice way for a 5-10 minute break while you're at work

[Nausicaa]

Anyone interested in iPhone games should check out Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor. It's probably the best, most polished game on the app store right now.

You play as a spider and must build webs to capture and eat insects in this abandoned house. It's 2d, and the art style and music are beautiful. The gameplay is very fluid and enjoyable. Tap the spider and flick to build webs. All the levels posess story elements like paintings and props that help you piece together the history of the family that used to live there. It's a great, passive way to tell a story.

Only $3. Check it out!

[noonan4224]

I've been thinking about getting Spider but I've been insanely addicted to Wolfenstein RPG. Great game for anyone who's a fan of the series. Hopefully Spider will be on sale for .99 by the time I'm ready to buy.

[al_bundy]

the next game i'll probably buy is Madden 2010 when it hits the app store. my guess is around September 9th