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Fool Your iPhone 4 with My3G
There is no end in sight to mobile applications designed to satisfy a very small market segment. This time the application that is sure to be worthless to most, but a wet dream to 5% of iPhone users is called My3G. The app My3G is designed to fool the iPhone 4 into thinking that it is using Wi-Fi, when it is using 3G instead. iPhone 4 users who are fans of the FaceTime service, which allows two iPhone 4 devices to conduct a video chat, can only use the application with Wi-Fi. My3G solves that problem. Don’t expect the same quality with 3G however. The reason Apple blocked 3G use with FaceTime is because it felt most carrier networks were not ready for the strenuous demands which the service requires. My3G does have one major drawback. The application can only work on a…
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Allstate Releases Mobile App
Allstate, one of the most vile and treacherous insurance companies in the United States, is releasing an application for the iPhone and BlackBerry devices. The Allstate app allows customers to quickly access information policies, coverage and agent contact information. Users will also be able to initiate a claim via the application – though the chances of the claim being approved are still pathetically low. The one truly useful function of the Allstate app is the Accident Toolkit. This service will help the victim gather all of the necessary information required in order for Allstate to reject their claim. Insurance companies and the Federal Government are recognizing that in order to steal money, they need to continue to give the impression to the public that they are…
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Android Market to Offer Phone Billing
In an effort to make the Android Market more flexible and payment friendly, Google has decided to add new payment options. Android customers are currently forced to use their credit card with Google Checkout in order to purchase applications. The new payment option, set to come into effect in 30 days, will allow users to charge their phone bill instead of using a credit card. At this time, only T-Mobile users enjoy this option. While Google is offering the phone billing option to one and all, it remains to be seen if all carriers take Google up on their offer. On the surface, no carrier should oppose such an idea, but there are obviously pitfalls when it comes to legal arrangements and revenue sharing agreements. It is unclear if this service will be available only in…
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Time.com App Available for Android
Time Magazine has released a new application for the Android platform. Time.com has released an application for other mobile platforms in the past, including the iPhone and BlackBerry. The Time app will feature numerous video clips, articles, podcasts and other goodies that fans of the magazine have come to enjoy throughout the years. The usual social integration is available for Android users, in addition to widget options that are exclusive to the operating system. Not all Android users are pleased with the addition of Time.com on the Android Market. Critics have accused Time of becoming a big business media projector and a platform for world politicians to spread their propaganda. Regardless of whether or not you read Time Magazine, the addition of this application…
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Nook Now Available for the Android
An eReader application called Nook from Barnes & Noble is now available for the Android. Nook is a free download from the Android Market which gives users access to over one million eBooks. In addition to this massive collection, Nook also has a very nifty feature called LendMe which allows users to share eBooks with other Nook user. The limit is 14 days per book, per user. This features is fantastic, not only from a marketing perspective, but also from the school of thought that teaches us that books should be shared by all and that reading is not a privilege, but rather a right. Nook also includes the ePub feature, which means it can be used on multiple platforms, including PCs. The application also includes an eBook reader which can be customized to the taste of the…
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Android to Surpass 10,000 Applications
When the mobile community hears something about a new milestone, (not the operating system) it is usually attached to the Apple App Store. Every month a new statistic comes out that further cements Apple as the undisputed king of mobile applications. That is why it is so refreshing to hear about other companies and developers reaching their own impressive milestones. The Android Market is set to hit 100,000 applications sometime this month. Currently, the Android Market has over 90,000 applications and the rate of new apps indicates that there will be over 100,000 by the end of the month. Apple proponents will be quick to counter that the Android Market isn’t really reaching a milestone because many of the applications available are free. That is a completely irrelevant…
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App Inventor Now Available for Android
If you thought that Google used an open source mentality when creating its business agenda, then you will be shocked to learn that they have taken ‘open’ to a whole new level. Introducing the new App Inventor tool which allows anyone to create a simple application for an Android device. How’s that for being open and encouraging creativity? I wonder what Steve Jobs thinks about all this. I’m sure he hasn’t noticed because of his busy schedule which involves reception issues and iPhone bonfires. App Inventor is designed for the student and youth market, but will also appeal to adults without the technical knowledge required to create an app via the normal methods. There is only one requirement for using App Inventor and that is having a Gmail account. That’s the only…
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SplashShopper Available for the iPad
An iPhone application called SplashShopper is now available for the iPad. SplashShopper has been around for a while and is a type of shopping assistant which helps the user organize their all important shopping list, compare prices and track locations. There is no doubt that SplashShopper was a solid app for the iPhone, but how useful is it on an iPad? Unless drag your iPad around with you day and night, there is no reason to use SplashShopper unless you have don't have an iPhone. SplashShopper let’s you sync the information, thus allowing you to transfer your shopping information from the iPad to the iPhone. If that is the case, why would you use this application on an iPad to being with? You might as well just create the list on your computer or your iPhone device.…
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New App Called Fish Farm Now Available
A new application called Fish Farm is now available for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. What is Fish Farm you ask? Fish Farm is an aquarium app where you can grow 3D fish for your enjoyment. It is a free application with the option of making some in-app purchases that make the game more enjoyable. What is the logic behind Fish Farm you ask? Nothing really to be honest. The application seems pretty inane, even though the graphics are nothing to sneeze at. The highlight of Fish Farm is that the fish will respond if you tap the screen on your device – much like tapping an aquarium. There are 74 3D fish that will help you pass the time on the subway or train ride home. "Fish Farm gives people the opportunity to care for exotic fish and construct their ideal freshwater or…
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Where Can You Find Free Applications?
An interesting study revealed some key facts regarding app services and their percentage of free applications. The variance was surprising to say the least. Android by far offers the highest percentage of free applications with 57%. The App Store on the other hand, offers only 23% of it applications without charge. There is the argument that Apple applications are required to obtain a higher standard than their Android counterparts due to Apple’s tyrannical app approval process. However, Apple is notorious for blocking more free applications than paid applications. The reason being is that there is no cut for Apple from free apps. Google has taken a different approach to their Android market. Google will basically allow any type of app, paid or free, and while this…
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