iPhone apps

[DRJDVM's '69]

Okay I finally entered the year 2010 and got a "smartphone"...... upgraded my AT& T to an iPhone 4....

I've browsed alot on iTunes etc an found some cool apps....

So....for those guys out there with iPhones....what are the best apps you've found out there? Things that are cool but also practical...stuff you actually use...

Any cool car related apps?

[GregWeld]

Okay I finally entered the year 2010 and got a "smartphone"...... upgraded my AT& T to an iPhone 4....

I've browsed alot on iTunes etc an found some cool apps....

So....for those guys out there with iPhones....what are the best apps you've found out there? Things that are cool but also practical...stuff you actually use...

Any cool car related apps?


Ask your local teenager... they know everything about this stuff!! LOL

Seriously... I love my iPhone... but I'm not an "add apps" kinda guy... I've found the stuff included is about all I need. Weather - stocks - alarm clock (you know - for those O'dark thirty hit the road wake ups!) - Euro clock - email - maps...

:woot:

[T_Raven]

My sudoku app comes in handy when I'm on the can :lol:

I've been wondering if there are any good car related ones too. Has anyone used this?
http://www.ot-2.com/

[clill]

Pizza spot. It locates all the Pizza places near you.


Shazam. If you hear music on the radio that you like but don't know who it is, it listens tells you who it is and what album and asks if you want to buy it from I-tunes.

Lightsaber for you Star Wars geeks that need a handy weapon.

[GregWeld]

Pizza spot. It locates all the Pizza places near you.


Shazam. If you hear music on the radio that you like but don't know who it is, it listens tells you who it is and what album and asks if you want to buy it from I-tunes.

Lightsaber for you Star Wars geeks that need a handy weapon.


Charley --- Open up the Maps app -- in Search -- just type "pizza" -- or Mexican food - or whatever else you're looking for... it drops pins at all the locations around you. Touch the pins -- it gives you phone number - address - website if one exists... and "directions to here"...

No need for a special app for that... :rofl:

[Jay Hilliard]

Here are just a few I like and are free......iheart radio, sportacular, fandango, ebay, camzoom, ifirstaid, facebook and a banking app.

[BlackenedRR]

Hulu Plus, iMovie, Audi's Truth in 24, Flick Fishing (this is a MUST HAVE), Mixologist, Kitty Kannon and Paper Toss. I've looked into some of the vehicle performance apps, doesn't look like they're getting the best reviews just yet.

[Stuart Adams]

E Bay, Scorecenter is great, Around me is a must.

[uk68327]

As mentioned before, Shazam is an awesome app :) There's a starbucks app (if that's you favourite coffee shop - sure there are others too). co-pilot, or Tom Tom satnav software. Aroundme is another good app, if you are looking for any random places around you or something specific.

I also use XEcurrency - to keep my eye on US$ / UK£ exchange rates ;)

Another app that I use for a few other forums is called Tapatalk.......would be good if Lateral-g signed up for that - calling all forum admins :cheers:

[lil427z]

accuweather, flashlight, mapquest,are all good.
rick k:thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Pandora, Google Earth, Angry Birds, Dynolicious...

[Theresa]

Angry Birds is a fun time waster

Words with Friends (scrabble with friends or strangers. I often kick Bill Duty's ass at this game :lol: )

Card Star (get rid of the key ring barcode cards for stores & enter them all in one place)

Red Laser (scan a product at a store & you'll see if there's a better price at another store)

Unblock Me (game)

Around Me (great for traveling. It picks up your location & gives you a list of local restaurants, stores, ATM machines, shows, etc)

What to expect when you're expecting (LOL, well, maybe not that one for you)

TV.com App (can watch your favorite TV shows)

Shazam

Word Warp (game)

Open Table

Dragon Dictation (you can speak into your phone & it converts your words into text instead of having to type it all out)

[Nick.V70]

Already some great aps listed but here is one I really like.

CraigsPro+ :thumbsup: Very easy to use and easy to find what you are looking for in many area's around you with out going to each city to search.

[Rhino]

Shazam - Listens to music playing and determines Artist, Album, and Title of song.
Tweetdeck & Facebook - Social Networking
myWireless - ATT application for account management (# of minutes used, Data used, ect...)
UrbanSpoon & Yelp - Finding awesome local restaurants no matter where you're at.
Kindle App - Instant access to any books you've downloaded to your Amazon Kindle.
Oakley Surf Report - Worldwide surf conditions. (Don't get to use this nearly as much as I'd like ;) )

The absolute most used 3rd party application on my phone is "Sound Level." Over the years I've experienced a little noise induced hearing loss and a moderate level of Tinnitus. (Caused by loud vehicles, high powered stereos, and guns.) Due to that I'm very sensitive to insuring I'm within safe dB levels. Any time I'm in a situation where I'm not sure of the sound level, I break out the phone to insure it's safe.

[thedugan]

On the grill
Drinks pro
Traffic.com
Boom box

[tones2SS]

Here is a cool list of free apps for the iPhone/iTouch.:thumbsup:
http://iphonetouch.blorge.com/2009/03/22/top-40-best-free-ipod-touch-apps/

[Theresa]

Here's another very cool app that I just found out about - (good for Droid and iPhones)

It's called - Knocking Live Video

If you download the app (it's free) then create an account, you can add your friends (who also have to download the app) and you can stream LIVE video to their phone from anywhere in the world. They can see whatever you point your phone towards.

If you were somewhere and thought "I wish so-and-so could see this" - they can see it - LIVE - with you.

It's really cool.

(I think it's great for things like - - if a child is lost, they can stream their surroundings to a family member to find them; or maybe share the great concert seats you got with a friend, or stream live video of a newborn baby to family or something)

[Stuart Adams]

Here's another very cool app that I just found out about - (good for Droid and iPhones)

It's called - Knocking Live Video

If you download the app (it's free) then create an account, you can add your friends (who also have to download the app) and you can stream LIVE video to their phone from anywhere in the world. They can see whatever you point your phone towards.

If you were somewhere and thought "I wish so-and-so could see this" - they can see it - LIVE - with you.

It's really cool.

(I think it's great for things like - - if a child is lost, they can stream their surroundings to a family member to find them; or maybe share the great concert seats you got with a friend, or stream live video of a newborn baby to family or something)

Thats cool.

[rwhite692]

There is a neat app called IGasup, which will tell you where the closest gasoline is and the prices, BUT the main reason I got it is because you can tell it to show you only where Diesel is available.

[GregWeld]

Just found this DYNO app for the iPhone!

Here's a link to it:

http://www.lightemup.com/iphone/

[awr68]

If Verizon ever offers the iPhone I will most certainly get one! Untill then....you guys and gal enjoy all the fun that comes with owning them!!

[T_Raven]

If Verizon ever offers the iPhone I will most certainly get one! Untill then....you guys and gal enjoy all the fun that comes with owning them!!

I always have been and always will be with Verizon. I just got a droid 2 and love it and as far as I know you can get most of the same apps. I have an itouch though so I use it for apps and the phone for calls and checking emails and stuff.

[awr68]

I always have been and always will be with Verizon. I just got a droid 2 and love it and as far as I know you can get most of the same apps. I have an itouch though so I use it for apps and the phone for calls and checking emails and stuff.

My wife is getting a itouch next month...guess I will have to play with that! will look into the droid 2...I know my wife just got a couple for her boss and his wife and they like them!

[killer67]

Droid X is large but has awesome functions and millions of android apps

[clill]

OBD 2 diagnostic scan tool...The app is free but you need to buy the cable on Ebay for 99.00. Cheaper than comparable scan tools. Turns your I-Phone into a scan tool.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/goLINK-OBDII-OBD-OBD2-Diagnostic-iPhone-iPod-Scan-Tool_W0QQitemZ170531251621QQcategoryZ33598QQcmdZVi ewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%2 6its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26o tn%3D1%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5992014110865467251

[GregWeld]

OBD 2 diagnostic scan tool...The app is free but you need to buy the cable on Ebay for 99.00. Cheaper than comparable scan tools. Turns your I-Phone into a scan tool.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/goLINK-OBDII-OBD-OBD2-Diagnostic-iPhone-iPod-Scan-Tool_W0QQitemZ170531251621QQcategoryZ33598QQcmdZVi ewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DCRX%2 6its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252BLA%26o tn%3D1%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5992014110865467251


WHAT A GREAT IDEA!! Thanks Charley! That's a good one.

Just downloaded and bought the cable....

[DRJDVM's '69]

Thats kinda cool.....let me know how well it works Greg. The reviews in the App store were so-so....

I have AutoTap scanner on my laptop that comes in handy checking codes etc, but the software is getting pretty old now.

[tones2SS]

If Verizon ever offers the iPhone I will most certainly get one! Untill then....you guys and gal enjoy all the fun that comes with owning them!!

Same here brother!! I hear they have something in the works with that. But then again, they have been talking about this for a while now. But, if Verizon ever becomes an option for service, I'm all over it.

My wife is getting a itouch next month...guess I will have to play with that!

The iTouch is killer. I bought one earlier this summer and I LOVE it. WiFi enabled and it runs pretty quick. The mp3 player is awesome.

[Jimmy Sean]

http://lifehacker.com/5628138/the-best-iphone-apps-for-your-car

[BlackenedRR]

WunderRadio, just got it yesterday. Access to over 50,000 radio stations from around the globe, I'm in heaven!

[ma73z]

Don't know if anyone has listed this one or not but I like it. And it's a freebie.

Ringpinion.com's gear toolkit

[RECOVERY ROOM]

If Verizon ever offers the iPhone I will most certainly get one! Untill then....you guys and gal enjoy all the fun that comes with owning them!!

I'm with ya on that

[GregWeld]

I used the GoLink OBDII on Sunday to clear a code on the 55 Post / LS2 car I built. It was showing #1 cylinder injector issue... so unplugged that connector - reconnected -- cleared the code with a one button push... BINGO! Done no more code.

The "interface" on this thing is pretty dang good! You can scroll down and see all the functions - and get details on each function. TPS - ECT - Exhaust temps - everything.

Since I was having a "terminator party" (end of season bbq) at my house... and we were doing this -- there was quite a crowd around -- and EVERYONE was amazed you could do this with your little handy dandy iPhone! :rofl: It was pretty cool!

THANKS CHARLEY! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I just downloaded a new app called COLORSPLASH It's $1.99

Here's a picture of my new little 32 Ford done with it. You do all of this with your finger! So you take a picture - or select an existing picture - and ColorSplash turns it all grey -- then you just paint the area you want back to it's original color with your finger. There is a video that comes with the download that walks you through how it's done. Super simple and kind of fun.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/1932%20Ford/photo.jpg

[awr68]

I like that, Greg! Cool app! I like the new car as well!!

[GregWeld]

I like that, Greg! Cool app! I like the new car as well!!

I've been having fun with BOTH!!

EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA

This ColorSplash app really is fun -- and can make some really interesting photos!

[BlackenedRR]

List of apps I've been using lately, mostly games...

Gun Range
MX Mayhem
Stick Stunt Biker
Slayer HD Pinball
Real Racing
BMW F1
Real Golf 2011
Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem
iSqueek (great for messing with your dogs, sounds just like a variety of squeak toys)
Hulu+, great to have if you can get an invite to join.
iMovie

[awr68]

We just got an iPod Touch last week and I'm hooked! Love all the apps! Pretty fun toy/tool! When Verizon gets the iPhone next year I will be very tempted...that's for sure!

Now I need to reread this thread and take some notes! :cheers:

[Shmoov69]

Pandora Radio
Sound Hound - finds songs/artists that you hear or sing into or type in
National Debt......!!!
Dynolicious
G-Tac Pro- like Dynolicious on steroids, for track days and all!
I-Handy - has a protractor, level and plumb bob. Good for setting pinion angle!
Olive Tree Bible Reader - has several versions
The Weather Channel
White Pages - good for finding phone numbers of businesses and such
UrbanSpoon - finds resteraunts
I-Want - finds out what's around you
Units - converts all kinds of different units; speed, length, weight etc.
Pocket Tank - addictive game!
ATV Offroad - game
Holeshot Dragracing - game

[bigtyme1]

I used the GoLink OBDII on Sunday to clear a code on the 55 Post / LS2 car I built. It was showing #1 cylinder injector issue... so unplugged that connector - reconnected -- cleared the code with a one button push... BINGO! Done no more code.

The "interface" on this thing is pretty dang good! You can scroll down and see all the functions - and get details on each function. TPS - ECT - Exhaust temps - everything.

Since I was having a "terminator party" (end of season bbq) at my house... and we were doing this -- there was quite a crowd around -- and EVERYONE was amazed you could do this with your little handy dandy iPhone! :rofl: It was pretty cool!

THANKS CHARLEY! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Greg, we got to talk about this in Vegas, I need to learn how to use it with my car.

[GregWeld]

You're on buddy!

I'm certainly no expert at using it -- but found it pretty simple and it did diagnose an injector problem which was fixeeeeeded with a simple check of the connection. Bada bing bada boom -- I was a happy guy!

[awr68]

I'm certainly no expert at using it -- but found it pretty simple and it did diagnose an injector problem which was fixeeeeeded with a simple check of the connection. Bada bing bada boom -- I was a happy guy!

That was worth the price of the cable! :yes:

[bigtyme1]

A must for SEMA. Pedometer. Just got on for $1.99. Just need to how much a really do walk this week

[jmac]

Just got the iPhone this weekend and it's really amazing what a smartphone can do!
Greg I downloaded that Colorsplash app and its really awesome! Here's my go at it!

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad295/v306438/00f1086f.jpg

[GregWeld]

Jmac -- Now how cool is that!



EEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!


You didn't know you had so much talent in your finger did you?!

:cheers: :woot:

[DIGI-TAILS]

Technology is really amazing!!!! :cheers:

[speedshftr]

my wife has one and its actually like a little computer and picture quality is amazing.she has an app to tell of traffic camers and everything.when its time to upgrade im going to get one.amazing how advanced these phones have gotten.

[89 RS]

I'm a little behind the times, but my wife bought me a new iPhone 4 recently. I was wondering if there are any new apps that would be cool to add to the iPhone. I'm kind of more curious if there are car related apps that are favored.

[Chad-1stGen]

This thread misses the coolest ap I've found on the Iphone!

Harry's Laptimer is the killer ap for anyone that uses their car on a track or autocross Combine it with a GPS receive and window mount and you can record high def video with data acquisition right from your phone!

I love that I can take video, overlay data from the event and upload it to youtube all from my phone!!

Here is the first video I took using it (mount was a little shaky, sorry) and data export I did.

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http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4339/3789/23346894036_large.jpg

What the heck, here is another video using Harry's Laptimer from a different track

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http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4339/3789/23346894067_original.jpg

I'm really looking forward to getting my car backtogether with my Mast motor as it is OBDII compatible. Harry's Laptimer will also capture engine data and overlay it so I can include RPM, throttle %, what gear I'm in, etc!

[Thumpt]

Is there an app for this site, saves looking in through my browser all the time.

[89 RS]

That Harry's Laptimer is pretty cool!