Social Networking

Skype pulls plug on users’ 3G, Wifi video chat (via Fring app)

Skype pulls plug on users’ 3G, Wifi video chat (via Fring app) Remember when I said that the Fring app would let iPhone 4 users video call beyond just FaceTime, to Skype and other network contacts over 3G and Wifi? Yeah, well, I take it back — sort of. Actually, it’s Skype that’s taking it back. After a beautiful four-year friendship, it wiped its service completely off the face of its partner’s... Read more »

Fring updates app, gives 3G, Wifi video chat to 3G/3GS/4 users

Fring updates app, gives 3G, Wifi video chat to 3G/3GS/4 users Peeved about the FaceTime only being for iPhone 4 users? Or are you an 4 owner, annoyed that you can only use it via Wifi? I have some news for you then: Fring has pushed out an update recently that allows video chat for all supported iPhone models. Not only that, but this works on both Wifi and 3G! Many of us were wondering if Apple would let third-party... Read more »

Chicks ‘n Clicks: Dating just got easier

Chicks ‘n Clicks: Dating just got easier A few weeks ago we tackled the difficult topic of breakups. More specifically, we talked about how to clean up your digital loveprint. Our phones hold more than text histories and mp3s. The clean-up process is never fun, but just think of all the space you made for new apps and pictures of you being fabulous! You've had time to ditch the sappy ringtones and replace... Read more »

Matt’s Top 5 “everyday” apps

Matt’s Top 5 “everyday” apps If you're like me, you have pages upon pages of apps on your iPhone. However, nobody uses all of their apps all of the time. Most of mine are "one off," and used rarely or only for a specific purpose. That being said, there are some that I find myself using every day. I'm tempted to call them Matt's Essential Apps, but truth is, I don't know that my life would... Read more »

App Review: Meebo

App Review: Meebo Category: Social Networking Price: FREE TiP Rating: 3/5 stars Release Date: 2/17/2010 Version: 1.1 Seller: Meebo Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 3.0 or later. (UPDATE: Also compatible with iPad) Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store Description: Meebo is integrated, all-in-one instant messaging that... Read more »

Cream of the crop: An in-depth look at Twitter on iPhone

Echofon Screenshot So if you’re like one of the billion people on Twitter and have an iPhone, I’m sure you’ve found yourself overwhelmed by the countless apps that literally do the exact same thing, access Twitter. Does that mean they’re all the same? Heavens no, child! There are differences out the ears that you need to know about, which is where we come... Read more »

Web App Review: Google Voice

Web App Review: Google Voice Category: Communication Price: Free TiP Rating: 5/5 stars Release Date: 01/26/2010 Languages: English Requirements: iPhone OS 3.0 or higher Click to access link (within mobile Safari) Official Description: ...we are launching a new Google Voice mobile web app for iPhone OS 3.0 and higher and Palm Web OS devices, harnessing the power of HTML5, a new web... Read more »

VID: App Review — TextNow

VID: App Review — TextNow No SMS on iPod Touch? Need a no-pay texting alternative for your iPhone? No problem. Watch as Alex puts free texting capability on his iPod Touch with the free texting app,... Read more »

App Review: WordPress 2

App Review: WordPress 2 Category: Social Networking Price: Free TiP Rating: 2/5 stars Release Date: 12/01/2009 Version: 2.1 Seller: Automattic, Inc Rated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires OS 3.0 or later. App Store Description: Manage your WordPress blog from your iPhone or iPod Touch. With Wordpress for iPhone, you can moderate comments and... Read more »

App Review: Type n Walk

App Review: Type n Walk Category: Social Networking Price: $0.99TiP rating: 2 stars out of 5 Release date: 12/31/09 Version: 1.1.0Languages: EnglishSeller: CGactive LLCRated: 4+ Requirements: Compatible with iPhone OS 3.1 or later Link to app (clicking launches iTunes) App Store Description: Type n Walk displays a transparent viewport of what's directly in front of you. This... Read more »