iPhone Apps

Pink Floyd and Sting Biography Apps

November 17, 2011 by noemi

There are days when I am on an app rampage and start my day by looking at what can be downloaded for free or for a small fee. Occasionally, I come across a relatively pricey app that I might still consider getting just because I think it’s worth it. Some things I haven’t really paid much attention to, though, are apps from artists that I like.

Today, I had a pleasant surprise while browsing TUAW ((TUAW)). Two of the artists I never hesitate to listen to have released biography apps! News about Pink Floyd and Sting biography apps – how’s that to make one’s day? [Read more…] about Pink Floyd and Sting Biography Apps

vlock: Clock With Videos and Social Networking

November 9, 2011 by noemi

The iPhone has a pretty good clock, and it suits me just fine for most things. One thing I can say about it, though, is that it simply does what a clock is supposed to do. Now if you want a clock app that gives you a little eye candy and some, you might want to check out a new app on the App Store: vlock.

With the tag line that “it might just be the most beautiful clock on a phone”, one can’t help but get interested, yes? It works with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. vlock is all about background videos that are totally mesmerizing. For some reason, I am reminded of the visual effects that are used for music players. Yes, I have found myself simply staring at them for longer than is necessary. [Read more…] about vlock: Clock With Videos and Social Networking

Need a Therapist? There’s an App for That!

November 7, 2011 by noemi

The fast lane seems to be where most people live in these days. For professionals, this seems to be even more applicable. While it can be enjoyable and fulfilling to live a busy and productive life, there is the issue of stress. The levels of stress and how you manage stress can be damaging in the long run, and if not addressed properly at an early enough stage, people’s lives may simply break down.

That’s where therapists and coaches come into the picture, except that not everyone has the time, money, or proclivity to actually consult a stranger to pick their brains and hearts. But what if there is an app that can “replace” a real, live therapist?

It may sound strange, but there is something in the works that can at least help monitor your mental state. The therapist app takes advantage of the microphone and the accelerometer that are standard in advanced smartphones today. It is the brain child of Tanzeem Choudhury of Cornell University, in tandem with Andrew Campbell of Dartmouth. Choudhury’s system tracks behavioral traits with the help of medical professionals. The idea is to observe things like how people speak – the speed and intonation, for example.

The team is still doing a lot of tests to make sure that the app can track the right behavioral traits that have a direct connection to mental health. At the end of the day, however, the therapist app can’t really replace a licensed therapist. What it can do is to help people improve their overall wellness condition by being able to monitor the amount of stress that a person is dealing with and how he is able to handle it.

If, for example, the app shows a person that he is consistently being stressed for days, it is an indication that he needs to make certain changes in his life. It can even mean that it may be time to see an actual therapist before things get even worse. The app will soon be available for specific age groups. The team hopes to be able to develop an app that will be applicable to all demographics in the future as well.

Via Fastcoexist

White House Announces Winners of the Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge

November 3, 2011 by noemi

Just recently, we heard about the “I’m Getting Arrested App“, which can help people who are getting arrested inform relevant people of their situation. While it is not meant solely for those actively involved in the Occupy Movement, it is definitely one of the more popular applications.

Early this week, the White House made an announcement along similar lines. No, it’s not about the Occupy Movement, but about apps that have the potential to be of very good use. The apps are the result of a technology challenge issued by the White House, which called on software innovators to come up with apps that can be used to battle sexual abuse and dating violence. The results of the Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge are finally out, with two winners. [Read more…] about White House Announces Winners of the Apps Against Abuse Technology Challenge

Top 6 iPhone Apps To Increase Your Productivity

October 4, 2011 by DailyBits

People might not always remember to bring along their tablets or laptops, but most will most likely be bringing around their smartphones with them wherever they go. The reason is simple: because it’s more convenient, handy, and light. It used to be that only businessmen were into smartphones, but when Apple’s iPhone arrived at the scene, it attracted and gathered millions of new users who use the device not only as a phone, but also as a gaming, academic, and business device.

Let’s take a look at some iPhone apps from the iTunes App Store that was created with the goal of increasing the productivity of its user. We only have twenty-four hours a day to do all of our stuff, so why not spend a little bit of time working on trying to make each second count?

1. Cozi Family Organizer

If you need a hand managing your family, then the Cozi Family Organizer app is there to help you. It’s sort of like an all-in-one app to manage not your time, but also your family’s, while allowing you to create, save, and update to-do and shopping lists. [Read more…] about Top 6 iPhone Apps To Increase Your Productivity

VoiceMan – Real Time Voice Minute Manager

September 13, 2011 by noemi

So how are you doing with your iPhone? It may not be the most used phone in the entire world, but it is arguably the most desired phone, thanks to the magic that Steve Jobs has wrought. And speaking of Steve Jobs, did you remember Dress Up Like Steve Jobs Day on Friday? While a long-sleeve black turtleneck seems appropriate for the weather today (at least in my neck of the woods), I didn’t have time to go out and get one, so I had to be satisfied playing with my iPhone and downloading an app that might just make us some savings.

The app is called VoiceMan, and it seems to me that it has a lot of potential to help you monitor just how much your voice calls cost you. With the iPhone, you can do practically everything and more often than not, it is the data usage that gets people in trouble. At least that’s the prevailing idea. Hence, people do pay a lot of attention to their data usage, sometimes at the cost of forgetting about the voice calls. (Of course, if you have unlimited plans, this is not a problem. But how many people actually do have unlimited minutes?) [Read more…] about VoiceMan – Real Time Voice Minute Manager