iPhone 4: which apps do you use?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 11:46

I did it a couple of days ago: I bought an iPhone 4 from Türkcell in Girne (at once updated from iOS 4.3.3 to iOS 4.3.5). Excellent, friendly service!

Although I'm a seasoned Apple Macintosh user a whole new world has opened to me!

Question: if you use an iPhone which apps from Apple's App Store couldn't you do without (anymore)? Can you recommend one or more apps about or for special use in TRNC/RoC?

I made a category folder "News" and downloaded (free) apps for CNN and BBC - any other good news apps?

carollynne


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 12:36

the Skype app, ebay app, currency app are good

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 12:57

Thanks carollyne! Skype mobile app was the first one I installed. I'll check the two other apps you mention.

My apps in category folder "Music and RTV": iTunes, Remote, YouTube and Radio 1 (BBC).

And some Dutch apps, but I leave them out in this thread.

Tips from anyone else..?!

happyitaliano


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 12:59

Does anybody know e mail adress of Paul(Lovegod)?I need to contact him as soon as possible.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:04

iPhone 4 apps: Tips from anyone else..?!

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:05

Hi Hans Web Albums for photographs and Picasa are good.



stevie-d

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:08

Forgot to add google maps, flickr, mega rock for music



stevie-d

happyitaliano


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:11

Do you know Pauls contact number or is he in Cyprus now,Hans?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:14

Thanks, stevie-d! More apps to check... I saw on Apple's App store (via iTunes) that there are now 450,000 apps available! And the store is still growing by the day...

My apps in the category folder "Photography": Camera+ (excellent app!), Pano, Hipstamatic and Afsnijden (Crop). Worth checking. Plus the built in apps by Apple, which are not all as good as the thirs party apps imo.

iPhone 4 apps: Tips from anyone else..?!

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:14

Cypru44 naturally



stevie-d

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 13:23

@ msg 10, stevie-d: (...) Cypru44 naturally (...)

▶ Haha! You fooled me here... The App store has no "Cypru44" or "Cyprus44" app!

cavalryman


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 14:08

Viber free calls between users must have..

stelee77


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 14:23

I think you would like, google docs.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 14:26

Cavalryman: why is Viber better than Skype?

Mitch68


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 15:09

FXware is the app I use the most to keep up to date with exchange rates. Their currency converter let's you compare loads of currencies at the same time. Really user friendly.

Mitch68


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 15:31

Other great apps:

planets: You can line up the 3D to the night sky to identify all the constellations you can see.

Diplomacy: load of trivia on countries, international organisations, the UN etc

Today's Zaman: keep up to date with Turkey

Living Earth: Weather around the world

AllyTT


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Posts: 188

Message Posted:
04/09/2011 15:44

Whatsapp - free messaging with other iPhone users, definitely comes in handy. Can send and receive video and photos etc too.

fring - for all your messenger applications.

bump - great for sharing contact information and photos.

Turkish Airlines has a great app, as does Is Bank for banking.

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 15:52

Hi Hans, you can save Cyprus44 as an app, as you can do with any websiite.



stevie-d

stelee77


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 16:00

Igoogdocs for languages and translation.

Mitch68


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 16:06

Rok lingo is another good translation app.

LezLev


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 18:20

get 'TuneIn Radio' - it picks up any radio station in the world with half decent wi-fi (or 3G but you may pay a bit for that). Top drawer mate

gallop


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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 18:41

Check out the following. I handy translator to talk to the natives. Angry Birds the while away the hours. Socca app for sport updates etc and the Chambers Dictionary and Thesaurus for education which you can cross reference .

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
04/09/2011 20:35

Thank you all for your input! I'll try 'em all, but I'm especially pleased with the suggested app "TuneIn Radio"! A choice from 50,000 on-line radio stations..! Great!

LezLev


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 14:23

not bad for £1.19 enjoy mate - oh by the way, im gonna be at Open Mic this saturday playing during a breif visit to Cyprus for work.

wackyjim



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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 14:38

Check out "Lookout" mobile security... you get a 2 week free trial then it costs £14 for 1 years protection..smartphones are just as vulnerable to hacking and viruses as computers and with the amount of info you can store in them these days it makes it even more vital that this info is ring fenced...IMO

Sazna


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 14:39

Time machine is great can find out about news tv movies and more for any year you want

gooligan


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 15:08

Navfree is a great app for those in the UK.

stelee77


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 15:27

Hottest girls app,0ver 2000 topless girls.

jacroy1


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 15:34

1, I agree Viper is great iphone to iphone app also look at foocall cheap calls to everywhere landlines mobile etc at good rates.

2, Flashlight is good makes you iphone a torch, handy when when you have a powercut

3, XEcurrency exchange rate you can set your phone up for upto date rates on the currency's that you require

4, bbc new upto date news also Thomson Reuters new is also good.

5, Wikipedia is another goof app

6, Dragon is a voice app that take your voice dictation and then you can send as a tet or email

7, Shazam an ap that listen to a music track and tell you the title and artist

8, Accu weather for weather any where in the world.

Just i few i use enjoy you Iphone

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 18:58

Here's a screenshot (from iTunes on my Mac) with the apps I've now bought or downloaded for free.

▶ [ http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/110905_apps_on_my_iPhone_4.jpg ].

Tip: check out the app "WhatsApp Me": "WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. [more]"

▶ [ http://www.whatsapp.com/ ].

Soupseed


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 19:04

You might want to take a look at this too.

http://www.iphone4jailbreak.org/why-jailbreak-iphone-4.html



Gives your iPhone a little bit more freedom.

Makes it almost as good as an Android Phone!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 19:16

31 Posts and still on topic - must be a record app on C44...

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 19:33

When do you charge your iPhone? Completely empty? At 20%? Or..?

stevie-d



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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 20:50

Hi Hans, I usually charge mine about 20% I try not to let it go flat. That's my personal choice.



stevie-d

shrimp


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Message Posted:
05/09/2011 23:45

my daughter's favourite app is the barcode .....it tells you where you can buy the item at the cheapest price.......

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
06/09/2011 00:27

Re message 35. Does it work OK?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/09/2011 09:30

I use "1Password Pro" on my Mac for many years now and it's one of my most trusted applications to store ALL private information. Just bought and downloaded the app for iPhone - safe as a rock! If you value your privacy on your iPhone also: check it out here: ▶ [ http://itunes.apple.com/app/1password-pro/id319898689 ]. Recommended!



"Description: 1Password Pro is a special edition of the award-winning 1Password application with more than 1 million users worldwide. Runs on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch! 1Password will securely store your important information and can automatically log you into websites with a single tap. There's no need to remember the username, password, or even the website address."

ataturk


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Message Posted:
06/09/2011 11:01

igo satnav free if your iphone is jailbroken or £69.99 works in North Cyprus.

Vocal an excellent app to make voice reminders on your phone. very fast

Livescores for all yur sports results.

Evernote for all youor notes and passwords and sensitive info. Never use notes which comes free with the iphone cos if your phone develops a problem or you upgrade it, it will wipe that info off. Evernote stores it on a secure server.

Camscanner to scan and send documents excellent for kocans and legal documents passport copies.

Paypal

Jango radio

Momondo.com for cheap flights

Sesli sozluk for turkish and english translations

Tripadvisor

Skyfire to view videos in your interent browser as safari doesnt work

BA flights

idreamremote to control your dreambox from your iphone



If you have an ipad you can also watch your dreambx from your ipad

carollynne


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 16:32

I have the perfect one for you Hans, especially being from Nederland ;) Smurfs for iPhone/iPad lol

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 20:14

Why dont you just go on the app store and check whats hot or not or just google it, simple really why post something like this?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 20:22

@ msg 40, Sibas: (...) Why dont you just go on the app store and check whats hot or not or just google it, simple really why post something like this? (...)



Your post # 3 in this thread: ▶ [ http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/72915.asp ].

People could have asked you: "Why don't you just go to an official Apple reseller and buy one?"



I really don't see what's wrong with this thread where info, hints and tips are exchanged.

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 20:44

Well how can i do that when it doesnt exist here?



I find this thread pointless really seems like to me you just wanted to show off that you have a iphone 4 woooow big deal who hasnt got one these days oh by the way the jokes on you iphone 5 is coming out in october.

carollynne


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 20:53

I find this thread quite helpful to see what apps people use and what's available.

Msg 42 Is there any need for nastiness?

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:01

Like i said you just go on app store and see whats popular and see what app is most downloaded by people and what ratings they gave it simple really hey i tell you what why dont they make a cyprus44 app too that will be fun actually.

Trotsky


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:08

How much did you pay for the phone d/c ?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:09

@ sibas: If your recent hijacking posts in this thread are your best contributions may I politely suggest to leave this thread?

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:16

Well I politely suggest you dont make pointless threads let that be a lesson to you next time oh while im at it you always boast about you using a Mac whats your spec's and what OS do you use, i have a new iMac i7 top of the range. Now i need a Mac Book Pro so if want to be helpful tell me where i can get one.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:20

On topic: ▶ iPhone 4 apps: Tips from anyone else..?!

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:23

Yeah and me tip is go on app store and find out ourselve instead of going on this thread......... whats the problem?



So whats you Mac's spec's then?

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:30

I bet you dont even have a Mac do you?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:36

@ sibas: I've nothing to discuss with you. But I DO have a tip: use a spell checker on your Mac. Your English is a disgrace.



On topic: ▶ iPhone 4 apps: Tips from anyone else..?!

stelee77


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:38

spoil sport.

Sibas


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 21:47

Like I asked before Dutch whats the Spec's on your Mac, i really dont believe you have a Mac at all because this the third time im asking you and no answer to my question, you might have a TIP but you dont a Mac.........

ataturk


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Message Posted:
07/09/2011 22:42

What a silly little child you are Sibas you sound like an eight year old, that could possibly be the reason why you are single and on your own. If you dont think this thread is good then dont read it. Its silly immature kids like you that try to spoil forums like these.



So you have a Mac big deal who gives a XXXX what spec it is.



D/C good thread its nice to actually see what other people use as the Appstore has over a mllion apps and it can be tiresome going through them all.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 09:28

@ msg 54, ataturk: (...) its nice to actually see what other people use as the Appstore has over a mllion apps and it can be tiresome going through them all. (...)



▶ Exactly! I know how to search the Internet, but for any Mac application (and now also iPhone apps) I always prefer reviews and tips by users. There are some good tips in this thread!

Sibas


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 10:14

I wasn't asking you ataturk was I? still no answer which means you dont have a Mac LOL what a joke boasting something you dont even have.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 12:32

@ msg 56, Sibas: I think it's now high time to shut your big mouth.

You want to bet that I don't have a Mac, don't you?

▶ I accept the bet in public, on this bulletin board.

I pay you 10.000 Sterling if I don't have (own) a Mac - you pay me 1000 Sterling if I win this bet.

I'm smiling while waiting for your reply.

Sibas


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 12:37

Yeah go for it Dutch whatever turns you on

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 12:48

@ msg 58, Sibas: So I take it you don't accept the bet you asked for in several posts in this thread, eh..?!

Says it all about you.

What a sad boaster you are!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 12:50

Moderators, as the starter of this thread I kindly ask you to close it - before a certain poster here makes a bigger fool of herself. Thank you.

Sibas


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 12:57

No i bet you havent got a Mac prove it to you have i give £1000 if you have or £1000 if you dont so you can go and buy one for real LOL.



No No No dont try to close the thread and run away got to prove something first Dutch aka Mac user LOL what a joke

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 16:08

@ msg 61, Sibas: You really want to prove in every post that you are a complete boasting idiot, don't you?

Say "yes" to this post of mine:

(...) @ msg 56, Sibas: I think it's now high time to shut your big mouth.

You want to bet that I don't have a Mac, don't you?

▶ I accept the bet in public, on this bulletin board.

I pay you 10.000 Sterling if I don't have (own) a Mac - you pay me 1000 Sterling if I win this bet.

I'm smiling while waiting for your reply. (...)

spider


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 16:35

All drinks for forum members are on Hans





But you have to attend the next weeks chess club.







Spider,X

britvic



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 16:55

Sibas = Kim and, or Neil.

spider


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 16:59

britvic what is the point..far better you lot just texed each other,emailed or phoned each other up. !





watch the pads and press f5....AHHHH.





So funny





Spider,X

spider


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 17:00

He/she or it

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 17:15

Spider - if you're not too sure about Vicki's reference, go into the thread that has recently been closed and read the link that Vicki has put on there.



J

britvic



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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 17:22

Oops sorry spider, I thought you would know who I was talking about, I think Sibas is Kim and Neil.



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/15635.asp



Remember these two, and by the way I don't have an IPad, just a normal phone that I can only text and ring with (can't even take photos)

spider


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 17:23

jeannie I did.



I was just laughing so much it hurt..





The good old days and to think I have stayed the test of time I thought a thread was for sowing ! !



Still laughing ! take a look at when I joined



Spider,X

spider


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Message Posted:
08/09/2011 17:25

How are you both anyway ?







So sorry Hans...for the hijacking.







Spider,X