mezzoblue: Third Party

By Dave S., at 13:50:54 on 2008-02-26.

2008-02-26T13:50:54-08:00

"iPhone Screenshots works fine on my iPhone 1.1.3"

Yes, but not on mine, as I said. Same app. Doesn't work. Not sure why.

"and Books app deserving attention too ;)"

But I did. Really. Look up.

By Mike D., at 13:58:56 on 2008-02-26.

2008-02-26T13:58:56-08:00

The most important thing I learned from installing iPhone apps over the last several months is how few of them I actually need. Zero at the least... three at the most. There just isn't a whole lot the iPhone doesn't already do that I'd want it to do. Exchange Mail and IM... those are about the only two holes for me.

By pepelsbey, at 14:07:13 on 2008-02-26.

2008-02-26T14:07:13-08:00

> But I did. Really. Look up

Oops, i see. Sorry.

Maybe it would be intresting for you: app from russian developers — http://ripdev.com/caterpillar But it's not just app, it's rather usefull tweaks.

By Dave S., at 14:24:57 on 2008-02-26.

2008-02-26T14:24:57-08:00

"...how few of them I actually need"

Oh yeah. It's hard to disagree with that. I've uninstalled plenty more than I've installed, and many of them sit there without being used.

I wouldn't even go so far as to say any of the above are "must-have", but iMatrix strikes me as one with legs, and I think Sketches is handy to have around.

It may be the biggest effect from the SDK will be a boost in overall quality; right now it has to be tough to justify building a tight, polished app for a strictly unofficial environment. Once Apple has given their blessing, I can see a lot more useful apps being developed.

By Riddle, at 14:27:37 on 2008-02-26.

2008-02-26T14:27:37-08:00

Good points, Dave. I’d like to add similar (well written and polished up) apps to your list if I may.

* "MobileScrobbler" is damn helpful when you have an account on Last.fm. It allows your device to automatically scrobble listened tracks to database (via WiFi or EDGE, your choice). Moreover, it’s a gateway for Last.fm’s kick-ass radio. Design & UI is very good, resembling original applications almost in 100%. My favorite app out there.

* "Touchpad" is an app I discovered recently. Quick configuration of my iMac’s VNC and I’m able to use mouse & keyboard from my iPhone anywhere in the room. It’s very convenient while watching a movie, fully recommended.

* There’s plenty of good games out there but I must recommend "Tap Tap Revolution" as a perfect blend of music and agility. Something like Guitar Hero or DDR, but with a different input device. ;) Make sure to try it out on WiFi (iTunes Library), default tracks may be boring.

I also love these small tweaks which Apple forgot to put into iPhone – like sending full-sized pics via email ("SendPics"), deleting single SMS and/or call logs.

I hope SDK will open doors of quality for all those small helpful programs. :)

By A2D, at 04:12:59 on 2008-02-27.

2008-02-27T04:12:59-08:00

As someone who is very tactile about things, I find this to be incredibly exciting. This really is how we should interact with computers. It looks so natural, movements you might do with a physical object translating to the screen

regards

By Julie, at 08:16:20 on 2008-02-27.

2008-02-27T08:16:20-08:00

I won't jailbreak my phone either, so I'm limited 'til the SDK release. I did find flytunes, which lets you listen to & cache internet radio on my iphone. Their site is www.flytunes.fm.

By Anson, at 01:05:22 on 2008-03-02.

2008-03-02T01:05:22-08:00

I know I'm a little late here, but I thought it would be worth mentioning that you can take screenshots from the command line with Erica's Tools.

Install from Installer.app, then ssh to your iPhone and run `snap screenshot.png' to capture whatever is currently on the screen. (Or if you're on the go, use MobileTerminal and run `sleep 5; snap screenshot.png' and hurry back to your desired screen setup.)

By Debra, at 10:36:32 on 2008-03-08.

2008-03-08T10:36:32-08:00

Another cool iPhone application is the wPhone which is what I use to mobile blog with

By pepelsbey, at 07:49:50 on 2008-03-18.

2008-03-18T07:49:50-08:00

> Screenshots … Doesn’t work. Not sure why.

BTW: iPhone (springboard.app, actually) can take screenshots without additional apps.

You just need install little tweak: russianiphone.ru/blog/2008/03/18/screenshots-made-easy/