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TomTom updated to 1.3 now with Google Local Search!
Mar 13th
The AT&T Navigator app and TomTom are my two favorite GPS solutions; TomTom just took the lead with this most recent update.
One of the benefits of the AT&T Navigator app was the ability to search real-time and navigate to a location via the web. Now, TomTom is bringing us that functionality via Google Local Search, and more! Here is a list of changes in the most rescent update, 1.3:
- Real-Time traffic- The best traffic information available today (an additional $19.99)
- Google Local Search- Access the latest listings from within TomTom
- The Latest Maps- The most accurate map
- Music Fading- Instead of music pausing, it fades when navigation is spoken
- Automatic Day/Night Mode- TomTom now calculates the sunrise and sunset and changes the map accordingly
- Add Locations- From other apps and websites
There are some other nuances too such as button placement and how the iPod controls work, but they are definitely for the better. It is disappointing that the traffic component costs an additional $19.99, but to me the Google Search alone is worth this update. Check out some pics after the break!
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Tony Hawk for iPhone “Real” and “Dropping Soon”
Mar 12th
Tony Hawk for iPhone? Let’s just him do the tweeting… er… talking:
In the PR world, this is considered “going rogue,” but I’m too excited to contain it. This is real & dropping soon.
Happy?
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Quick App Updates: Tweetie, Loopt, Foursquare, Flickr — Including iPhone 3.2 Compatibility(!)
Mar 12th
Tapped on App Store and what did I see? Updates for Tweetie, Loopt, Foursquare, and Flickr — and a couple of those say iPhone OS 3.2 (aka iPad) right there in the What’s New listing. (Yeah, that doesn’t mean 3.2 is coming to the iPhone or these are 1024×768 versions, likely just that they’re built using that SDK for maximum blackboxing on the iPad).
Tweetie [$2.99 - iTunes link] has just hit version 2.1.1 and brings iPhone OS 3.2 compatibility(!), Foursquare (4sq.com) integration, Vodpod video uploads, Post ‘message’ parameter to TwitPic, and Instapaper Mobilizer. See our previous Tweetie coverage for more on the app.
Loopt [Free - iTunes link] expands the product’s Pulse feature to include tens of thousands of local events, and allows check-in to events, public Tips, and the ability to RSVP to events posted on Facebook. It’s also got you covered for SXSW, and adds content from SonicLiving, Zvents and Metromix.
Foursquare [Free - iTunes link] brings a whole new look and feel (see below), faster, better checkin, and categories for Places view. Also, it has history for Places, and uses Tweetie-style pull-to-refresh.
Flickr [Free - iTunes link] iPhone OS 3.2 support (!)
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TiPb After Dark: SinSearch Brings Bad Things to Your iPhone
Mar 12th
SinSearch [$1.99 (sale is over!) - iTunes link] is a very bad iPhone app. Not bad as in badly done by any means — bad as in it helps you find things that are bad for your health, bad for your wallet, and/or bad for any chance at a career in public office should they be discovered. (Which means, of course, it should be wildly popular):
SinSearch uses your GEOlocation (GPS) to pinpoint bars, clubs, taxis, spirits, wine bars and many more locations nearest your current location. Scroll through a list of results and click to find locations organized by distance away from you. Address, phone number, map and directions are all provided within the app. Perfect for those of you looking to have a memorable night of fun in a new town or in your very own backyard! It will not only help you find fun but help you get out of trouble with searches for lawyers, churches, hospitals and more!
Nice little shot of redemption there at the end! If you give it a try, let us know what you think!
Note: the launch day give-away (free) has ended and the app is now $1.99.
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TiPb Apps 4.4 — Business Card Reader for iPhone
Mar 11th
While I’m busy editing all the GDC 2010 gaming video we just shot, we’re putting up our second to last look at Macworld 2010. Here Rene and Leanna talk with Alexander Ostroysky, Customer Care at Shape Services about Business Card Reader for iPhone, IM+, and their other apps.
Watch along after the break, and let us know what you think!
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Birdfeed Twitter Client is now Brizzly… and Free!
Mar 10th
The delightful Twitter client Birdfeed has been bought, updated, and rebranded by Brizzly and is now available as Brizzly for iPhone… for free! [iTunes link]
If you’re looking for a great Twitter client, give Brizzly a try. (Note: per comment below, you do need a brizzly.com account to use it which might not appeal to some.)
[via Daring Fireball]
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VoiceCentral Black Swan Brings Google Voice to the iPhone
Mar 10th
Riverturn has entered into the Google Voice for iPhone arena with it’s latest offering VoiceCentral Black Swan. Google Voice and iPhone have a long history together and it has not been pretty, until now that is.
Black Swan is an application you can get outside of the App Store and you do not need to have a jailbroken device. It is not a web app like the official Google solution but rather a feature rich “weblication” that enables you to view and manage your Google Voice data just like you would with a native iPhone application. As you can see by the following features, no stone as been left unturned with this app:
- Native iPhone look and feel.
- Sync your Google Voice data.
- Automatic and immediate updates.
- Offline access to Google Voice data.
- Listen to Google Voice messages and read transcriptions.
- Swipe to delete calls, voicemails, or SMS conversations.
- Google Contacts import.
- Call using Google Voice or iPhone.
Simply visit the Black Swan web site directly from your iPhone to download. You will have a choice to select between two versions – free (ad-supported) or premium. The premium version will run you $6.00 a year and for that you will also get zero ads, the ability to import contact photos, favorites, ability to search your inbox, and a do not disturb option.
This is hands down the best current solution for those of you who use Google Voice on your iPhones. Be sure to check out the demo of Black Swan in action and let us know how it works for you in the comments below!
[Via TUAW]
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