Fring [link], is yet another Instant Messenger client for the iPhone/iPod touch. The biggest thing about fring is that it includes Skype support, something that MobileChat, Palringo, IM+ and Beejive don't have.
But that is the only good thing about fring, It still has a long way to go if it wants to be the top free IM app in the App Store. Fring currently doesn't allow you to to change your status, so as long as you are logged in, you are avaliable. Also, it will show contacts as online when they aren't. The latest update was said to fix this, but so far, this is not true.
I would reccomend you go with Palringo for now, if you want a good IM client for the iPhone
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Twitxr
Twixtr [link], is a Micro-blogging site like Twitter that is focused around sending pictures rather then just short status messages. Yes it does have the 140 caracter limit so in many ways it's just like Twitter but far less popular.
The iPhone application has a simple interface with three options at the bottom of the screen so that you can view your profile or send a message/picture and change prefrences. The app does use the iPhone's location based service. This cannot be turned off, it requires that you enter your current location if your location can't be found. Of course you can deny the application to use the iPhone 3G's GPS, but either way, you still must manually enter your location.
Twitxr is free and can be found in the Social Networking category of the App Store.
The iPhone application has a simple interface with three options at the bottom of the screen so that you can view your profile or send a message/picture and change prefrences. The app does use the iPhone's location based service. This cannot be turned off, it requires that you enter your current location if your location can't be found. Of course you can deny the application to use the iPhone 3G's GPS, but either way, you still must manually enter your location.
Twitxr is free and can be found in the Social Networking category of the App Store.
FlyCast Mobile
FlyCast Mobile [link] is a internet radio application for the iPhone/iPod touch that brings together many different radio stations from .977 and 1.FM, it also covers local stations like the great KGO. I find that most of the sations are high quality. The app has a built-in internet connection tool to test your connection speed to tell if you can play EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi or video broadcasts. It also comes with a built-in web browser so you don't have to leave the application to browse the web.
This application is free and is available in the Music category of the App Store.
App Store Reviews
This application is free and is available in the Music category of the App Store.
App Store Reviews
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