Make no mistake, cheap does not always mean low quality. This bundle was released on 1st of Feb and is already scoring high with close to a 100 ratings.

The laundry list of applications cover a variety of tasks starting from a check list app to battery level indicator to metal detector to voice reader, etc.

Look at it this way, even if you like or start using just one application out of these 26 apps consider your $.99 well spent and I am assuming that’s exactly what makers of App Genie are banking on.

If you thought 26 Apps was a super COOL idea or people who just want a little more.  There is a bonus app within this app that unlocks the 27th App when you reffer App Genie to a friend. How cool is that!

I think it’s a must buy, $.99 for 27 apps is an excellent deal even in the deepest jungles of amazon!

Click here to download this app

Under the focus here is another one of the best iPhone apps that we have seen so far. It is practical, geeky, classy and most importantly very utilitarian.

This application, known an Mbrace, is a part of the Mbrace Telematics system that can be used to secure a Mercedes Benz car remotely.

Mercedes Benz USA (MBUSA) in collaboration with Hughes Telematics Inc (HTI) has launched a new telematics system known as Mbrace, which promises an unmatched level of connectivity to Mercedes-Benz owners with their cars and also allows them to customize their in-vehicle experiences to fit their daily needs.

You can use the mbrace iphone application to remotely lock and unlock the doors of your car (Mercedes Benz in particular), trace where you parked the car in the crowded parking lot or even connect to your car dealer and avail specific services. That’s what we call connectivity.

Featured : mbrace iPhone Application

The application shows a graphical remote on the screen and the lock and unlock buttons appear exactly as they would appear on an actual physical remote. Touch the graphics on  the iPhone screen to lock or unlock the car.

The mbrace system packs in 18 brilliant features including subjects from safety and security, navigation and destination, planning and convenience and much more.

That explains why we can say mbrace is no doubt one of the best iPhone apps for practical implementation in the automotive sector. Another best we’d say is, (click here to see) how Lewis Hamilton drives his F1 car using a Blackberry storm application.

Presently, this novel mbrace system is available with a new Mercedes Benz (USA) while the existing Benz owners can upgrade their Tele Aid system with the new and dynamic mbrace. And yes, this application is compatible with a Blackberry phone as well. We are not sure, what model it is.

“With mbrace, we begin the introduction of a whole new generation of innovative and personalized services that fit our drivers’ mobile lifestyles, keeping them connected to the people, places and services that are important to them and offering them enhanced safety, security and navigation options.

Most importantly, the flexibility of Hughes Telematics’ architecture will also allow us to continually add new features and innovations that will keep Mercedes-Benz on the forefront of in-vehicle services”, said said Sascha Simon, director of advanced product planning, MBUSA.

Didn’t we say earlier than the iPhone is sprawling over everything in the universe? That’s so true because when you think of doing something with an iPhone, in a remarkably less amount of time, you’ll see yourself download iPhone applications for what you have wished. Thanks to the application developers and their logical thinking ability.

Critical Appreciation:

The Mbrace should definitely be one of the best iPhone applications in existence today in the automobile sector. But, the application comes as a part of the mbrace telematics unit fitted into the Benz which confines it scope to Benz cars only.

The same technology when paired with a mbrace-like iPhone applications can be used to secure other non-Benz cars making the iPhone more useful to other brand car owners.

Another issue could be whether reliability can be guaranteed when using the mbrace iphone application or if there is a room for some tech savvy intelligent robber to tweak the security and leave the owner blank and numb. We’ll let you as we acknowledge. Meanwhile, stay tuned.

Getting a favorite application for your Apple iPhone should not necessarily sting your pockets or force you to dole out that treasured dollars from your wallet. There are other interesting ways too. We are not talking about any sleazy ones; but then, we are talking about the legal and most importantly, FREE iphone applications.

Wondering how? Here is how to get paid Apple iPhone applications for free and  choose from numerous best iPhone apps.

To get free iphone apps, you will need to write the review for any of the iphone applications you are desiring to pocket in for the Fuelmyapp site. If they like it, the application is yours for free, of course not before fulfilling the terms and conditions imposed.

FuelMyApp : Choose from Best iPhone Apps

Why the application is made freely available? Simple. You write an iPhone application review for the website and they will return the favor giving you the application you’ve reviewed absolutely FREE. A sort of barter system.

This should also help the application developers to get quick reviews of the applications that  have just been launched or are awaiting reviews.

Here is how to get paid iphone applications for free –

Step 1 : Visit the FuelMyApp site (Click here to go.)

Step 2 : Choose a premium application and report your review.

Step 3 : Done. You will be allowed to download the otherwise paid iPhone application absolutely free (conditionally).

Note :

1. 1. If you are an iPhone owner, you will need your App Store nickname and Paypal address to get started.
2. 2. If you are an iPhone Application Developer, just register with Fuelmyapp and you are ready to go.

However, there are certain terms and conditions that should be met. For instance, you are required to pay the application price to Fuelmyapp.com before you run into the application of your choice.

Once you submit your honest review of the application you have chosen, the community should refund the amount to your account, provided the review is justified according to the developers and the website community and more importantly if they approve of it.

Click here to visit the FuelMyApp site for further details.

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]]> http://tnerd.com/2009/10/04/review-an-iphone-application-and-get-it-for-free/feed/ 0 http://tnerd.com/2009/02/18/13-iphone-applications-for-saving-money-during-recession/ http://tnerd.com/2009/02/18/13-iphone-applications-for-saving-money-during-recession/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:57:57 +0000 Abbas http://tnerd.com/?p=2838 During these tough times everyone wants to save some money. For those who thought iPhone is expensive and they can do without it, think again!

The following list of the Best iPhone Apps to help you save some money on daily basis. The list has everything from saving on your restaurant bills to reducing your phone bills. As the idea behind this list is to save money I have made sure all the applications on the list are freely available on AppStore (with one tiny exception, one of the applications on the list costs $0.99 which is totally worth it).

Check it out!!

Cheap International – Free Local Calls: There are a number of iPhone applications which let you make free local calls over a Wi-Fi network and cheap international calls using VOIP technologies. These applications can save up to 95% of your monthly telephone bills.

Truphone, Fring, Nimbuzz are three known applications which will help you reduce your phone bills.

Shopping: Recession or no recession, some people just cannot stop shopping. WootWatch will at least make sure you are saving some while you spend on stuff (you don’t even need). Click here to download.

Books: This one is for the book readers… 

eReader offers free access to thousands of free classics as well as eBooks from top authors like Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts, Michael Crichton, etc.. In addition you can buy books online too..Click here to download.

Stanza is another book reading application which offers similar functionality as eReader. Click here to download.

It just boils down to which reading interface you like better while reading books in the above mentioned applications.

Cheap Gas: This application is offered by gasbuddy.com which lets it users know where they can find the cheapest gas in their area; also, map the route to the gas station. The paid version of this app not only lets you find cheap gas around you but also add or update new prices and locations. Click here to download.

Finance and Budget: It’s impossible to save money without know how much you really have. Knowing and organizing your finances can save a great deal, trust me!

Following Applications will help you organize and save some…

My Budget Money Management: This application lets you track your budget on daily, monthly, etc basis. You can track you recurring or onetime expenses on the go. This application keeps you updated with all your budget needs. Click here to download.

Gift Planner: Some people in life are so close and important that avoiding gifts on certain occasions is just impossible. This is the best application to manage your money when it comes to gifts. Click here to download.

Food: Eating at the restaurants is something you might want to avoid during these tough times.

Following applications help you save some money on food.

KidsEatFree: This is one application which is not free but is getting a mention on this article as it is really useful and does save some money up front. 

KidsEatFree locates restaurant near you which offer free meals for Kids.  It’s that simple, you recover the money you spent on this application the first time you go out dining. It’s worth it. Click here to download.

BigOven: Offers over 160,000+ recipes absolutely free. You can search the database by Dishes, Keywords, Ingredients, etc.. Click here to download.

All Recipes:  All Recipes is a similar application which offers tons of recipes absolutely free. The best feature of this application is, if you are not sure of what you want to eat “Just shake the phone” and it will come up with a random recipe. Click here to download.

Free Wi-Fi: Data plans on the phone can be expensive and especially if you are a internet-addict and on the move at all times the bill can hit the roof.
Following applications detect Wi-Fi. Free and Paid both!

Wi-Fi Finder offers a list of more than 200,000 locations across 135 countries. All of these locations are verified hotspot locations which are made available on iPhone and iPod touch. Click here to download.

I hope these applications save some money. If you use anyother iPhone application which helps you save money, do leave a comment and let us know about it.

This one goes right up to my Best iPhone Apps list, it’s called CubeCheater for iPhone. All you gotta do is click pictures of your Rubiks cube and the app will analyze how to solve it in the quickest way possible.

Once it analyzes, it’ll guide you through the steps to solve it..

Watch the video below to see this App in action.. and click here to visit CubeCheater on App Store

Once the application is installed, all you have to do is name a “Job” or the task you are working on and hit “Play”. The application then starts recording the time spent until the “Pause” button is hit. Activities are tracked each time something changes on the application.

Each of these jobs can be assigned to clients and clients can be linked to the contacts on your phone.  The details of the job and the time spent can be tracked Once a job is completed it lets you export the job details in CSV or plain text format via e-mail.

Doesn’t it make all of this so easy?

So, if the tasks you work on require time tracking download this application on your iPhone as it one of the best tools for tracking time.

This application will cost you about $5, you can download it here.

View more iPhone applications on our Best iPhone Apps post.

The application promises to bring the power of almost all the features on the desktop software and the freedom to fly over any part of the world with the latest imagery and 3D terrain, read about each place you browse through on Wikipedia, etc..

Here are a few things you can do with Google Earth for iPhone

• Tilt your iPhone to adjust your view to see mountainous terrain
• View the Panoramio layer and browse the millions of geo-located photos from around the world
• View geo-located Wikipedia articles
• Use the ‘Location’ feature to fly to your current location
• Search for cities, places and business around the globe with Google Local Search

iPhone is certainly one of the most popular and powerful phone exists in the market today, however, with the launch of Android G1 recently it would be interesting to see if Google adds to the list of existing iPhone applications or focuses more on Android platform to attract crowds.

FYI..  I tried visiting the link to iTunes store mentioned on Google Blog but encountered an error 3212 on iTunes as shows below. This could be because of the antiviurs blocking iTunes from going onoine.

Watch the video below to see how Google Earth works on iPhone and click here to download the app

Stanford

Apple recently announced a program for education institutions which are looking to introduce an iPhone development related course, the program is called “iPhone developer University program”. Apple will supply the resources and the information to the students applying for this program.

“With the suite of sophisticated and elegant tools included in the iPhone SDK, and a wide-range of resources in the iPhone Dev Center, students participating in the class will have everything they need to create innovative applications for iPhone and iPod touch.” [link]

Stanford is leading the way by not only offering a course in iPhone Application development but also developing its own iPhone application. Visit StudentApps to see the applications “developed by Stanford students for Stanford students”!

iApps Project by Stanford offers 5 different applications to their students. These applications help students in accessing required information from Stanford systems.

Applications that are available as part of iApps project are..

1. Maps: This application lets you lookup for anything on Stanford’s campus.
2. Directory: As the name suggests, it lets you search for anyone in Stanford.
3. ePay: Applcation is designed to view your payment history, set payment reminders, make payments online, etc..
4. Courses: Add or drop a course, view your grading history, bookmark classes you are not sure about using this application.
5. Athletics: Get scores, news, schedules, etc.. for your favorite teams..

Currently only a small number of students are testing these applications at Stanford but the university plans to add more students to the list and also teach them how to create such applications.

Paul Marcos and Evan Doll of Apple will teach iPhone development coming this fall and as the university states that they are expecting some “eye-popping applications” to be developed by their students.

Click here to know more about the iPhone Application Development course and here to know more about iApps project at Stanford.

After viewing more than 200 iPhone Apps in different categories I put this list together which I consider as the best iPhone Applications based on their functionality and popularity.

Here goes the list..

Update: Check out the Best iPhone Apps of 2010 here.

Teleport It is one of the best applications which keeps you connected with your computer no matter where you are in the world. This is a no nonsense VNC application for iPhone which supports up to 2x zoom and up to 3200×1200 resolution. Features: Supports MAC and Windows Supports password based VNC applications Supports Ctrl+Alt+Del and other keystroke combination Get Teleport App for iPhone Back to Top

a2z Convert a2z convert is one of the best conversation tool available for iPhone. It converts 90+ units in 11 categories; new units are being added with every new version. a2z convert can convert utilities under following categories: Angle Area Distance Energy Length Pressure Speed Temperature Time Volume Weight Get a2z convert App for iPhone Back to Top

Pedometer This application will keep a track of distance covered whether you are walking, jogging or running.  It also calculates the number of calories burnt and allows you to set targets. It also offers an intuitive interface to monitor and achieve your goals. This is a good application for people how want to keep a track of how much have they walked and how many calories did they burn and keep a track of their fitness activities. Get Pedometer App for iPhone Back to Top

Tipper Tipper is one of the applications you should have if you are not good at calculating tips. Tipper calculates the tip amount based on the bill amount, number of people attended the gathering and the kind of service that was provided i.e. Bad, Good or Excellent. Get Tipper App for iPhone Back to Top

iDecode Did you see an ad in the paper or a magazine and want to visit the site instantly Or want to know the price of your favorite shoe But can’t do so because of the 2D Code or the Data Matrix? iDecode is a free application which can read the 2D codes or Data matrix for you. Just point and shoot using your iPhone and it will show you what’s inside the code and it will take you to the website if there is a URL hidden in the code. Get iDecode App for iPhone Back to Top

Currency Application converts over 90 currencies from 70+ countries and has the latest conversation rates for each of the currencies and serving the nature of the application it is available in 15+ different languages. If the currency you are looking for is not available on the list just send an e-mail to the developer of the application and you will see it added in the next version. Get Currency App for iPhone Back to Top

Red:Green This application will help you get noticed in the audience and get the speakers attention for that one million dollar question you have. This application puts a plain green or red screen on you iPhone which you can hold up to get speakers attention. “These cards are a clear, yet unobtrusive, way to bring the audience into a conversation without having to disrupt the flow of a thought and without having to deal with voting clicker boxes or microphones. They’re a wonderfully elegant way for an audience to give respectful feedback in real time. red:green is the iPhone implementation of this idea, and has the advantage that it can be used in the dark. Just hold up your iPhone while in the audience to display either a red or a green screen. Click on the screen to switch the color. It’s that simple!” – apps.iphonedevcamp.org Get Red:Green App for iPhone Back to Top

Restaurant Nutrition This application lets you keep tabs on your calorie intake at your favorite restaurant. “Restaurant Nutrition” checks for nutrition information at thePHRnetwork.com for any given restaurant so that you can have a balanced diet. Features as listed on the application site: The Restaurant Nutrition user can turn on diets to track calorie carbohydrates, protein, and fat to help track and quantify their dieting progress The program can check for updated menu information on thePHRNetwork.com and download updated data as it is available Each time a restaurant name appears in the program the map button near it can be touched to open the Maps application showing all of that restaurant’s nearby locations Multiple people can track what they eat in this application at the same time by utilizing the concept of profiles The application can either be setup to connect to the internet, or run as a standalone application saving data entries only to the iPhone. Registered users of thePHRNetwork.com will enter their username and password which will tie their username in Restaurant Nutrition to their account on that site Anytime a meal is entered on the iPhone, it can be transmitted and uploaded to the website and recorded there Get Restaurant Nutrition App Back to Top

TwitterVision If I don’t say that I am absolutely addicted to it and this is THE best twitter based application then I am not saying enough about it. This application was featured in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, now you can imagine how creative this application is! Application show random tweets as they are being posted on twitter from around the world. It uses Googles maps API to show the origin of the Tweet in the most innovative fashion. Get TwitterVision App for iPhone Back to Top

reQall This is one of the best applications to maintain your To-Do list. This applications works in more than one way, you never have to type in your notes (thought that’s an option), just voice your notes into the phone and it will remind you via text message, Instant Message, Calendar alert, Voice, Email, etc.. Not only To-Do lists, but you can create appointment reminders, shopping lists and visual reminders too. reQall identifies keywords in the reminders and accordingly categorizes them into categories such as shopping, meetings, etc.. Get reQall App for iPhone Back to Top

Twitterrific Twitterrific is simply one of the best and award winning applications for Twitter addicts. It lets you post, read and reply to the tweets on Twitter. It also includes a mini browser for showing links and offers easy access to user profiles. Get Twitterrific App for iPhone Back to Top

Local Picks Looking for the better place to dine in an unknown neighborhood? Running out of options for restaurants? Let TripAdvisor help you with their iPhone app, Local Picks. This application identifies your location and shows you information about nearby restaurants along with users reviews. The latest version is integrated with Google Maps and also lets you call the restaurant you are planning to visit. Get Local Picks App for iPhone Back to Top

Compass  Free It’s a simple measuring utility which indicates the cardinal points under the sunlight. It’s a free application available in two languages, English and Japanese. Get Compass App for iPhone Back to Top

Last.fm This is a must-install application for all music lovers around the world. It redefines the meaning of “Music on-the-move”. This application, just like its online version comes loaded with features that will let you listen to your favorite music no matter where you are. Last.fm is currently available in the following countries; however, the team is working to make this application available worldwide. Canada Deutschland España France United Kingdom United States Get Last.fm iPhone App Back to Top

Shazam This piece of technology is exciting this is one of the application I would buy an iPhone for. Yet again, a must have application for all music lovers. This application helps you dig up information for any tune and also buy it by simply holding your iPhone to the music for a few seconds.  Schazm’s database holds information of up to 5 million music tracks which means you will find what you are looking for every time a search is triggered. Here are few of the features offered by Shazam: Tag music: identify music anywhere – whether it’s on the radio, TV, in a movie or in a store. Build your own soundtrack: see the list grow every time music is tagged. Get the music: go straight to iTunes to preview and buy. Music Videos: see related videos of the track on YouTube. Capture the moment: personalise the tag by taking a photo and adding it to ‘My Tags’. Share the moment: send track details to friends via email. This application is available in the following countries Austria, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand. Get Shazam App for iPhone Back to Top

NearPics Now never miss a picture perfect location on your trips around the world. This application lives on iPhones location based service to identify where you are and shows you pictures taken at the exact same location. Pictures are shown using Panoramio.com. This is an ideal application for people who like to travel and take lots and lots of pictures. Now that’s a smart way of putting technology to use isn’t it? Get NearPics iPhone App Back to Top

Cw39 Traffic Cam This application helps you monitor traffic in Houston area for absolutely. Using this application you can access hundreds of live traffic cameras at any given point of time and plan your route. Get NearPics iPhone App Back to Top

WordPress The list would have been incomplete without a mention of this iPhone app, WordPress! This application is so easy to use which keep you connected to your blog at all times. Watch this video to see how the application works: Get Wordpress iPhone App Back to Top

Which ones did you like? Did I miss your favorite on the list? Leave a comment let us know.

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Apple has created an unbelievable buzz around iPhone and continues to sustain it with the latest release. It’s also trying to reach to the masses by reducing the price and make more money from the services offered for iPhone. Also, we will soon start to see the accessories echo system built around iPhone just as we saw in the case of iPods. But what about Android? don’t you think Google will put its best foot forward with Android?

Google took a smarter root to capture the mobile market, it very clearly understood that its not necessary to sell your own hardware to capture the mobile market but the software is more important. Android was the result of this smart thinking and companies like Nokia, Samsung and other major mobile brands got onboard quickly.

So, when Apple sells one iPhone there can be 5 other companies trying to sell their phones with Android loaded on it.

Eventually Android will take the lead because of the support it will get from the open source and mobile companies and also because I wouldn’t want to buy a phone (iPhone) which millions of people already have it but with Android its possible to have a Phone which is not common and still have Android on it.