Geek iPhone applications

Geek iPhone App: Wordpress 2

Jan 27th

Posted by The Geek in Geek iPhone applications

If you have a WordPress blog and an iPhone (a winning combination I think , then you should try out the new(er) version of the WordPress iPhone app.

Cost: free
Company: WordPress.org

You can manage, moderate and respond to your comments, create and edit posts (in fact I did most of this blog from the app, than saved the draft so I could add the iTunes link later).You can also send a picture from your camera phone and upload it directly into your Wordpress gallery.

One drawback is that there is no toolbar, i.e. no kitchen sink for formatting, which means you have to use HTML code if you are want something besides just plain text. But if you’re writing a quick draft or don’t need any special formatting, this app works well. You can manage multiple blogs and it works with wordpress.com sites and self- hosted Wordpress sites.

Note: Make sure you check the box in Settings->Writing->XML-RPC before you launch the app so that it can connect.

Geek iPhone App Review: Comcast / Dish / DIRECTV Mobile Apps

Jan 26th

Posted by The Geek in Geek iPhone applications

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Comcast, Dish and DIRECT TV all have apps that are great for managing your services with them. These are particularly nice when you are out for the day or traveling and want to keep track of your cable.

Name: Comcast Mobile App
Cost: Free
Company: Comcast

UPDATE: Comcast has released a new version of thier app. You can see details here. They have added the “control your DVR” feature – currently only in selected areas.

The Comcast app makes life easier (well my life). If you are a Comcast subscriber, particularly to all 3 of their services (cable, internet, and voice), then I recommend it. You can check your Comcast email, listen to your voicemail and look at cable listings. The only thing it does not do (yet) is let you set something to record on your DVR. Just a matter of time I suspect. Comcast claims that this feature is “on the roadmap” in future releases, but has not given a date yet.

You can also look at your outgoing and missed calls, which syncs with your iPhone address book you can call or text people back. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.

Name: Dish Remote Access
Cost: Free
Company: Dish Network

If you are a Dish subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone. You can browse listings, schedule recordings, and manage your existing recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.

Name: DIRECTV
Cost: Free
Company: DIRECTV Inc.

If you are a DIRECTV subscriber, you can manage your DVR from your iPhone as well. You can browse listings, and schedule recordings. Click on the icon above for more information on iTunes.

Did I miss any? I searched for some of the other major cable companies, but did not see any apps for them. If you know of others leave a comment and let me know.

Geek iPhone App Review: Headspace

Dec 7th

Posted by The Geek in Geek iPhone applications

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Name: Headspace
Company: Flat Black Films
Cost: $2.99

Headspace is one of those apps that shows just how cool the iPhone can be. Headspace is a unique iPhone (iPod Touch) app that allows you to do 3-dimensional “mind-mapping” of your ideas. You can create hierarchical lists; group them, link them, move them around, stack them, change their color and transparency. I use this app to bubble article ideas, brainstorm business ideas, layout software interfaces and user interface, or just play with its cool interface. It allows you to get ideas out of your head and on (virtual) paper. Giving you more space in your head ;o). The uses are endless.

Another great feature is the ability to export to a Freemind xml file format and email it to yourself. Freemind is a free (GNU General Public License) mind-mapping desktop application that has similar capabilities as Headspace (not three dimensional).

Geek iPhone App Review: NASA

Nov 3rd

Posted by The Geek in Geek iPhone applications

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A true geek would have this app in their arsenal. NASA has created a great iPhone and iPod Touch app that lets you keep track of what’s going on in the real world of space. Finally assurance that your tax dollars are being well-spent (at least on this app anyway ;o)

Click on the iTunes icon to get more info and download to your iPhone of iPod Touch

Cost: Free!
Company: NASA (your tax dollars at work)

You can select a mission and read background information, get the current mission updates, view mission images and videos.
From the International Space Station page you can see a real-time view of where the space station currently is.
Browse the extensive NASA photo and video galleries
Read the latest NASA updates

UPDATE 12/7/09: The latest NASA iPhone app update allows you to get ISS / Space Shuttle viewings based on your location or and entered address. From in the app select the “International Space Station” or “Space Shuttle” missions and click on the globe icon in the bottom left corner.

This is a fun, educational and entertaining app providing an opportunity for more great stuff from NASA.

Enjoy,
The Geek

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Toddler iPhone App Review: Treat Street

Oct 27th

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Geek Review:
Here is a very creative Toddler iPhone (or iPod touch) app for Halloween. Its a basic role playing game at the toddler level. They can create a costume for their character then go through the neighborhood knocking on doors or ringing doorbells to collect treats. Great graphics and there are some fun little surprises hidden along the way too!
Lady Bug loved it. I had to give a little instruction to start so that she would stay interested long enough to start playing then I got distracted with some crazy and creative idea Pixie and Sunshine had come up with and found Lady Bug 20 mins later huddled on the couch still playing (that is like an eternity in toddler time).

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