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PIM for iPhone – Review

Jennifer Beese — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:58:46 +0000

Category: Navigation Price: Free TiP Rating: 4/5 Release Date: Updated May 31, 2011 Current Version: 1.4 Seller: Parking In Motion Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Link to app App Store Description: Sick of driving around the block trying to find a parking space? PIM lets you find...

Apple looking to add augmented reality to maps app?

Jake Rosati — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:37:54 +0000

There have been a slew of Apple patents hitting the web recently, and many of them detail some pretty cool new stuff. We've seen everything from iPhones with projectors, to a new set of gestures in iOS. Though, when looking through all the patent-related stories that have been cropping up, it becomes clear that one aspect of iOS has been receiving a bit...

New Apple patent details simplified Maps app

Jake Rosati — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:36:52 +0000

Lots of Apple patents today. Earlier in the day, we told you guys about a patent that suggested Apple was going to add tiny projectors to future iOS devices. This time, we have some information on some possible Apple software plans. In particular, how Apple is looking to simplify the user experience when using the Maps application. So basically the...

Add a speedometer to Maps with jailbreak tweak

Jake Rosati — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:08:25 +0000

When Apple announced that the iPhone 4 had true GPS technology, I was quite pleased. I figured I would be able to skip the purchase of a stand-alone GPS if the iOS experience was adequate. Unfortunately, though, the Maps application didn't quite stack up to a TomTom. There are a number of crucial elements that Apple left out of the Maps application that, if...

iOS 5 hidden features – part 3 [VID]

Daniel Rohm — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:52:29 +0000

In the third and final installment of "iOS 5 hidden features" Daniel takes a look at some new functionality in the Maps app, the iTunes app and the Music app. For more awesome, lesser-known features in iOS 5, make sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Main site: http://www.todaysiphone.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/todaysiphone Follow Daniel on...

Cure Boring-App-Blues with These 3 Innovative iPhone Apps

Frank Lewis — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:42:20 +0000

There are hundreds of thousands of applications in the iTunes App Store. Saying “there’s an app for that” is an understatement—there are thousands of apps for just about anything. Browsing the App Store for new digital toys is undoubtedly one of the joys of having an iPhone. Wading through copycat apps that mimic everything you’ve already seen,...

iUniversity: iAm Lost

Jake Rosati — Fri, 20 May 2011 22:35:54 +0000

You may or may not know this about me, but I have a pretty bad sense of direction. And by that, I mean I'm utterly useless in any sort of navigational situation. I mean, don't get me wrong, I can get myself around my town. But if anyone asked me for directions or tried to give me directions using street names and not distinctly recognizable trees and rocks,...

App Review: ForeverMap

Jennifer Beese — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:19:20 +0000

Category: Navigation Price: $2.99 TiP Rating: 3/5 Release Date: March 22, 2011 Current Version: 2.1 Seller: Skobbler GmbH Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. Link to app App Store Description: ForeverMap by Skobbler is the most advanced offline maps solution available on iOS....

iRadar turns iPhone into radar detector

Adriana Lee — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:26:04 +0000

This season, legions of drivers are hitting the road, whether for gift shopping, visiting relatives or to attend their companies' mandatory holiday parties. We already know that our iOS devices can help us with: Shopping (btw, the Amazon, Price Check and Red Laser apps are essential iPhone shopping tools for purchasing or comparing prices) Travel...

GPS Tuner app, the off-road sat nav for outdoorsy folk

Cam Bunton — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:04:46 +0000

At the moment, in the App Store, there are plenty of GPS apps that help you whilst driving. They tell you where to turn, how long it'll take you to get there, sometimes your average speed. However, not many will offer you off-road routes, or paths. GPS Tuner does that, plus, much more. My first worry initially was, as most GPS apps require a constant...