iPhone
Geek iPhone App: Wordpress 2
Jan 27th
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.
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Geek iPhone App Review: Headspace
Dec 7th
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).
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Toddler iPhone App Review: Sir Roly Poly
Nov 17th
Geek Review:
Another fantastic iPhone (or iPod Touch) app from Wee Little Gamer. This app incorporates a simple to use interface, a great game and one of kids’ favorite things–roly polies. I also love it when apps include ways for grown-ups to enjoy the game, in this case having multiple levels. “Easy”, “Medium”, “Hard” for adults, “For Kids” for age 4 and under. It’s a great game to build problem solving skills.
Object:
Solve the puzzle to get Sir Roly Poly through the maze. It starts off easy and gets trickier as you go though. At age 3.25 Lady Bug loves the ‘For Kids’ level and with a little bit of instruction she was off and running moving the blocks and getting her roly poly to the star.
More Info:
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Click the icon to go to iTunes for more info on Sir Roly Poly:
Company: Wee Little Gamer
Level: Between intermediate and advanced
Cost: .99
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Is this the Droid you’re looking for?
Nov 9th
So I saw an ad for the Droid phone the other day. It was a little edgy and was of course all about combating the iPhone. It’s a Motorola phone and will feature Google’s Android 2.0 software (1.0 has already failed miserably on its first attempt to be the “iPhone Killer”). The ad goes right after the common complaints with the iPhone (high res camera, night pictures, actual keyboard, customization, open app development, etc.). Interesting to me that the only advertising they have is anti-iPhone.
Apple has provided a target to aim for and now the consumer benefits from the competition.
The battle is on. This should be interesting
Here is a link to the verizon website with more info on the droid phone.
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Toddler iPhone App Review: Treat Street
Oct 27th
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).
More Info:
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Click the icon to go to iTunes for more info:
Company: Elf Farm
Level: Between beginner and intermediate
Cost: .99
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