Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted November 28, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) I am looking to see what top applications you guys on neowin can not live without on your iPhone (2.x firmware only). This can be apps from the AppStore, Cydia, or Installer. You can give me your top 1, top 3, or top 10, whatever you feel like. For extra credit, tell me why you can't live without your top applications. Edited November 28, 2008 by lylesback2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Eye Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Tetris on the app store (Y) There was an app called Wallpaper app that used to generate user submitted walls that you could grab but I don't see that app on 2.0 :( Other then that its pretty standard stuff :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted November 28, 2008 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 28, 2008 Tetris on the app store (Y)There was an app called Wallpaper app that used to generate user submitted walls that you could grab but I don't see that app on 2.0 :( Other then that its pretty standard stuff :yes: They have that app, I just forgot the name, it might be called "wallpaper". I had it once on 2.0. thanks for your submission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 ScummVM :D Oh and also Palringo :) Although this is on the Touch, although no real difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M. Veteran Posted November 28, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 28, 2008 Winterboard, and (as it's still an app), Cydia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTD Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Fun, fun!! Top 20 (in no particular order.) Jaadu THIS IS AMAZING! Control my computer (Mac or PC) from anywhere, view/edit anything, as if I was sitting right in front of it. The interface is sublime. Works over WiFi and 3G. SayWho Dialer Voice-activated dialer. Very accurate. Works like a charm when driving. Google Mobile App Voice-activated searches, Maps integration. Accuracy is fairly impressive. Great for finding locations near you. Ask it anything, from unit conversions to math calculations. Maps GPS functionality. Hasn't let me down so far AroundMe GPS integration, Wiki integration - search for anything in your area, from hospitals to bars, etc. Find places of interest. Can specify distance. Movies by Flixster Awesome interface - Maps/GPS inegration. Online ticket ordering, movie reviews via rottentomatoes, etc. Showtimes and theatres shown based on your location. Lovely interface. Feeds RSS goodness. Add your own feeds or have the app pick them up automatically. Option to open them in Safari. Air Sharing Document viewing/transfer over WiFi. Excellent interface. Drag and Drop functionality. Calendar Mobile iCal. Full MobileMe integration. Day/week/month view. Wrosk very well, just like iCal. OmniFocus Excellent GTD app - there are many, but this one is very robust. Manage To-Do lists, projects, appointments, using a clean interface. MobileFiles View/download all of your iDisk files via a clean interface. Works over 3G. FlyCast Mobile Broadcast Network Satellite radio on your iPhone. Pause live, song skipping, lots of functionality with top live radio streams. iPedia Mobile Wikipedia. One of the cleanest interfaces for this type of app - doesn't cut anything out. Unique collapsible fields to save space and speed up scrolling. Tetris It's Tetris. Plus some cool levels and modes of play. OpenTable Find restaurants near you, based on name, available seating, time, etc. Then reserve tables through the app. Stickies Use big notes as wallpaper. Very handy, as it's the first thing you see before you unlock your iPhone. iMergency Dial emergency contacts/services easily and quickly. Two taps is all it takes. Resides on my iPhone dock. Traffic CA Shows road/weather conditions nearly anywhere in Canada. Ties in to traffic cameras. Very useful for the ride to work and home. Night Camera Take sharp photos at night or in low light. Uses the accelorometer to trigger the shutter (optional.) Auto shutter delay, etc. Really improves on the iPhone camera software. No more blurry images due to shaky hands. Audio Notes Fast voice recording. Tap the app, then tap "New." Save it and add notes and categorize. Clean interface. There are so many more good ones. It was tough to narrow it down to just 20, but there you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundayx Veteran Posted November 28, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 28, 2008 Remote, Facebook... Weightbot and Flip Clock are fun ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Remote - so I can manage iTunes on my MacBook Pro, which is outputted to Apple TV. It's like Magic! FaceBook - Any FaceBooker needs this app. 1337pwn - Check out if some of my Xbox Live buddies are online... Twinkle - Love my tweet action, and it also updates my FaceBook status, too, so much love for Twitter. Movies - For when me and my girlfriend decide to, on impulse, goto watch a movie, it couldn't be simpler to find a theatre and see what's on, and when... Byline - A native Google Reader client - My internet, in byte sized chunks (RSS). I have 6 pages worth of applications, but these are the only ones (outside of those that ship) that I would _REALLY_ miss, if I couldn't have them anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Jaadu So i can control my Mac from anywhere AirSharing Lets me view and transfer documents Remote Lets me control my iTunes library Palringo IM app, very handy Simplify Awesome app. Lets me listen to my iTunes library anywhere! Trains Tells me train times TV Guide iTalk Free voice recorder Tris Tetris TapTap Scoops RunKeeper A must have for runners, bikers etc that like to see detailed information about their performance Facebook AroundMe Flixster Movie guide. It gives me information about the cinemas around me too Tube Status For the London tubes Shazam It's magic! Edited November 28, 2008 by saxondale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTD Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Can we make this a sticky? Kind of like the "Essential OS X Apps" thread, but leave this one in the PDA section for all to see. Yes? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted November 28, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 28, 2008 I love Night Stand :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mail Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Tris Ftw and Facebook is handy, but I can't live without Things, so useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duritz Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 tris is amazing. i am lucky i got it before it was taken down. What's On? - .99 app that is like your own personal tv guide. I cannot live without this because I do not have digital cable at school. Remote Google mobile app simplify pandora radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalE Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 WinterBoard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblogg Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 i don't have an iphone but myspace would be my favorite app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeR Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 in order of use here are my top 5: Facebook Twinkle Fieldrunners Everest Pano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 WhosHere - Amazing app, it uses cell-tower localization so it finds the people nearest you. I've actually met a couple of people from this app. Pretty cool :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted November 29, 2008 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 29, 2008 Thanks guys, keep them coming! So far I see facebook is what everyone is using. Does everyone else use Winterboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuJu Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The main apps I use is facebook, twitterific, AP mobile news, and tris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuJu Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 WinterBoard. I can't find this app. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulletRobZ Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 1. Facebook (obviously) 2. Shazam - identifies songs playing on the radio 3. GasHog - keeps track of my car's fuel economy And for the web apps, Google Translate and Meebo (MSN client) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E.V. Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I can't find this app. What is it? It's an app to customize the home screen icons and wallpaper I believe that you have to jailbreak your iTouch/iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted November 29, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 29, 2008 I've just bought an iPod touch, so I'm interested in this thread. The only application I currently have for it is iPint :D so... I guess that's my submission ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted November 29, 2008 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 29, 2008 I can't find this app. What is it? It's an app to customize the home screen icons and wallpaperI believe that you have to jailbreak your iTouch/iPhone Yup. After you jailbreak your iPhone, it places Cydia on your iPhone, which works like the appStore, but all the applications are free, and some apps that aren't allowed on the appstore are on Cydia. Winterboard (aka SpringBoard) allows you to change icon themes, wallpaper, sliders, (top screen wifi, edge) icons, appearance, dial buttons, etc etc. Youtube, or google it (Y)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTD Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 12 iPhone apps for business travelers: http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/26/iphone-ap...thisSpeed=15000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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