7 Must have IPhone Apps!

For so long I was #teamandroid especially in favor of Samsung products! I quickly realized that all I was really longing for was an Iphone and rebelling against the status quo. As I begin to critically analyze marketing tactics, phone functionality, user friendliness, phone cosmetics and the network the phone is attached to I could see that Apple made pretty sophisticated, calculated and well rounded choices in each area. I mean whats the point of having a phone with a million features that are in the Beta phase of functionality- Samsung. Also what is the point of having a phone with a million apps and have a shitty network- T-MOBILE. LOL! However I digress... this post isnt about phone bashing or carrier bashing its about 7 really cool apps that you can get for your Iphone that I think are pretty dope!!!

1. SilvrSpoon Ap

So here is the deal with the SilvrSpoon Ap- you check in at a restaurant using the bar code scanner on the ap, you order and browse the menu on your mobile device, you share reviews information etc and you earn rewards and coupons. Ofcourse we all love coupons!!! You can visit their website for a list of participating restaurants and there are quite a few.

2. Zip Car App

Everyone knows about "Zip Car" right? Well if you don't its car sharing in a rental car format. This App allows you to find participating Zip Car sites in your area. Here is another dope ass feature you can chose, unlock and honk the horn of the car all from your Iphone. So whether you're on a business trip or just trying to be energy efficient and reserve some energy this is a useful App to have.

3. My Fitness Pal
#TeamFitness a lot of people say "Calorie counting" doesn't work. Well it works for me infact it works quite well I have lost 7lbs in 7 weeks and according to doctors that's pretty healthy. So if you're like me this is an easy to use application that calculates your weight goals and sets up a maximum amount of calories you are supposed to eat each day including nutrients, the app also includes your exercise routines and notifies you of weigh ins to make sure you stay on track. If you can't enter calories from your handheld once a day I gotta tell you your issue isn't convenience its motivation - send me a message maybe I'll research an app for that- seriously.

4. Open Table

 So we're back on "food" again which is probably why I need My Fitness Pal , seriously though this Ap is pretty neat if you're on the road or just spontaneously want to visit a nice restaurant you can make reservations at their 15000 participating clients in the US and the UK.  You can refine your search to reflect criteria that fit your taste buds and budget, definitely worth downloading. I thinks its going for $2








5. Mortgage Calculator App
Time to be a grown up--- yuk! But in those rare times here is an app that is sure to bring convenience to home owners. This particular app calculates your mortgage, taxes, expenses and possible foreclosure rates! Its a handy tool if you work in realestate or if you need to keep up with bills and such.

6. BarCheck App

I heard about this App a while ago and just didnt know how "euphoric" it was! The Bar Check App allows a patron like yourself to walk in a store, scan the barcode of the product you are interested in and by doing so you bring up price comparisons by Amazon, Best buy, Google and Yahoo Shopping. This is smart buying and  bargaining leverage guaranteed!

7.  Air Cassette App 

This App doesnt do much but its hella Retro and pretty cool looking. I got a whiff of the app today by cruising on Mobeledia   and I thought hey a blast from the blast- nice. It pretty much just looks neat and plays your music like any other music player does.

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Apple vs. The World!

By: T. M. Johnson

Mobile media and technology has become such a huge contributor to the market at large the competition has become fierce, relentless, cut throat and malicious! I don't know about you but I for one love it!!!

In 2009 Apple reined "supreme" as it innovated mobile technology due in part too the Iphone's release to the public at large. The Iphone open the flood gates for touchscreen usage on a mobile device, its use of apps which now goes un uttered in the mobile tech world, and the popular Apple OS as its branded operating system. Apple quickly diverted market share and sent companies like Motorolla, Google, Samsung and Windows back to the drawing board! 

Fast forward the tape to 2011 and you have Android phones running operating systems such as Android 3.1 and newly released Android 4.0 affectionately knows as the "Ice Cream Sandwich" OS. The android market app store, touch screens, windows mobile etc. are all used as tools of competition and technical warfare in response too the Iphone.  However the Iphone still remains attractive and highly desired by society at large! Early 2011 Apple received several injunctions against Samsung for the technologies used in their Galaxy 10.1 tablet. Recently it was reported Samsung is now in court practically begging Apple to hand over some licensing and patent technology. Simultaneously Apple has received its own painful blow from Motorola after receiving an injunction in Germany over usage of Motorola's mobile technology, needless to say the war rages on!!! Apple has also had to endure the recent passing of their long time CEO Steve Jobs. 

This is why I say Apple vs. The World!!! It is clear that their technology used is superior and more attractive to society at large. As a consumer I have seen "hype" surrounding nearly every new technology you can think of and being one who has bought into hypes I usually am disappointed by the results. In the case of the Iphone, Ipad, macbooks, I can honestly say I have never been disappointed by Apple. I believe their Unix based operating system is far more consistent and reliable than that of Microsoft. I can also respect the "branding" genius enginued behind Apple's marekting techniques- I must pay homage and respect because they're undeniable. Other technology companies know it too this is why they are scrambling for ways to outdue Apple, scrambling for ways to control and manipulate things to either become favorable for them and/or unfavorable Apple. My advice is to continue with the model that Jobs has set and do not become complacent and to always "be innovating!" I relate this to other great moguls that was awesome at what they do like "Michael Jordan" many will argue Lebron James is a better rebounder etc. etc. but you can't erase what Jordan did in his time and the big shoes he left to be filled! Similar to "Apples" contribution to mobile technology, you can't erase what Iphone has done for mobile technology!

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Apple stock recovers from shock of Jobs resigning

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors in Apple on Thursday morning appeared to be getting over the worst of the shock of Steve Jobs resignation from the CEO post.

Apple shares were down $8.67, or 2.3 percent, at $367.51 in pre-market trading. That's half the loss seen in Thursday's extended trading, after Apple said Jobs would be ceding the CEO job to Tim Cook.

Analyst tried to soothe investors with a reminder that Jobs' departure was expected due to his health problems, even if the timing was not certain.

Peter Misek at Jefferies & Co. said it was a "very positive" sign that Jobs will assume the role of chairman. Misek had expected Jobs to depart completely from the company. As chairman, "Jobs will be able to continue to offer his insights and visions for the future of Apple."

Futures on the Nasdaq 100, which gets more than half its value from technology companies like Apple Inc., fell slightly before the opening bell. more

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What!! Jobs quits his Job? As CEO of Apple

BrothaBinary Reports:

"Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple"

He had a great run

In a letter he sent 

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee more

 

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At&t scheduled to pay $39 billion for T-Mobile

TechCrunch  today leaked news of FCC filings that telecom conglomerate at&t will be acquiring t-mobile for $39 billion! Makes you tremble in your seat doesn't it? Even Warren Buffet sneezed when he heard that amount! The Question is why do it At&t? Many consumers may think its just because, to dominate but no, it is actually to remain relevant!  


Get use to these 3 simple letters "LTE" , 4G LTE is the wave of the future there is even talk of Apple testing "LTE" on the release of Iphone 5.  Appolicious reports that At&t has plans to expand their network to rural areas and to accommodate the 4G LTE in the release of the latest mobile devices, buying t-mobile will add many streams of income and increase their profitability, therefore expanding their customer base and making way for the new technologies. 



I for one am not completely "optimistic" about the merger and here is why: I live in a major metro area and at&t's coverage is the worst! Drop calls, late voicemails etc. etc. You would think with it's signature mobile device the Iphone its network would be superior but it is not! Next up is 'T-mobile" I would say they have a lot of issues as well! The 4G network they have converted over too is very immature and unstable. As far as networks are concerned both of these carriers have a lack of consistency to field. What is the point of a brand new shiny phone if you can't use it? Besides being a fashion statement- I kidd! It devalues the $500 you spent on your mobile device.


Well I am looking forward to seeing how this merger will unfold, how it will benefit the consumer and what other surprises this may bring.


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Smartphones or Sex?

By Joe Arico 

A national survey found that a third of Americans would rather give up sex than their smartphones, as mobile devices become even more rooted into people's lives. 

The survey by Telenav found people are more likely to give up a variety of habits instead of their smartphones. More than 50 percent of people would rather give up caffeine, chocolate or exercise than part with their iPhones or Blackberrys for a week, while a hygienically questionable 22 percent would be willing to part with their toothbrushes more

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FBI Introduces Child Safety App

The FBI released a free iPhone app called "Child ID" that offers to store information about children, which police can then reference in case of kidnapping. The app "provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it's literally right at hand if you need it," according to an FBI press release.

People can even save such information as height and weight, in case police would ever need it to help search for them. The app offers a special tab as well so parents can instantly email authorities all the stored information with only a few clicks.
In addition, the free app offers tips for worried parents on what to do if their child goes missing more

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"Technology is Fashion" by: Taleice J.

Technology is literally the fashion statement of the century! Don’t believe me? Have you ever walked into an “Apple Store” and observed the ambiance? Apple has this cool, futuristic, confidence that makes you feel silly for not buying anything! Apple’s “branding” strategy is un matched as it was reported that Apple net income is more than the entire United States! How is that for a deficit solution? And tell me what do you think of someone who has an IPAD over a regular tablet or someone who has an Iphone 4 versus a regular old Android? I’ll tell you what you think, you think “hey he/she is really cool!”  The type of cellular phone you have, electronic or computing device is now a tool to compliment your “swag”!

I believe it begin in the early 2000’s when two way pagers where beginning to be seen as a status symbol due to their appearance on the “Source” award show! So now that we know technology is indeed a fashion, a sort of accessory to our “swag” arsenal how can we leverage this so that we can make money? I’ll tell you how! Its reported that 50% of the population in the U.S is 30 and under and 90% of that population is on facebook, out of that demographic 90% of them prefer to text.  Mobile phone applications keep us interested in our mobile devices and wanting to use them more and more for every possible thing you can think of!

My company “Ne Media” realizes that mobile phones are an accessory developing into a “necessity”! That is why we stand behind the “Izigg’ brand, it is a tool that allows business’ to connect with customers through text and customers to connect with their favorite business’ through text. The format is pretty simple you’d text: “YOUR KEYWORD” to “90210”, 90210 is a  shortcode that is highly recognizable because of "Beverly Hills" 90210 and boom you’re in the business owner you prefer  mobile database.  Test it out! Text “nemedia” to 90210 and you’ll get an instant message from one of our managing partners. 

You can also check us out on the web at: 

http://nemediachicago.com

http://Izigg.com/mobile360

Mobile media is going to explode what end of the spectrum will you be on? Contact us today. 

Meanwhile stay fashionable and sexy, I don’t know about you but I think the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 is the best tablet out and is going to give Ipad a sure run for their money! 

Till next time

-neMedia

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Galaxy 10.1 Blocked in Europe!! Posted by: Ryan Johnstone

Well what do we have here? Apple actually gaining ground on one of it's many ridiculous lawsuits? That's the current case in Europe. The Regional Court of Dusseldorf has granted a preliminary injunction against the sale and marketing of the Tab meaning it now has to be taken off the shelves across Europe (excluding the Netherlands)  just a week after going on sale in Britain. According to some retailers the Tab has been the fastest selling tablet since the iPad 2 in the UK.  More


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Who is Ne Media? Big Deal who cares!!

Why should you care about another “marketing” company? I will tell you why! The future of marketing is here with the “opt” in base text marketing! Have you ever watched American Idol and been told to “Vote for your favoritie person Text blabla to blabla” unfortunately you get stuck with a .99cent charge but nonetheless Idol lovers still vote! With our product there is no charge but the traditional cell phone charge that t-mobile, sprint, at/t etc charges!! A customer would text a keyword to the shortcode of “90210’ and BAM they’d get a mobile couponing.

• We know coupoining works because Google made 1.5 billion in the first quarter this year!
• We know that Cell phones are the accessory of choice! With the Iphone, Androids, and Windows based phones.
• So why do we care? MONEY! We care because of one keyword: “MONEY”

A business owner now has a big league “viral” marketing strategy at their disposal. You can get your customers to text “YOUR KEYWORD” to “90210” and from there you can send them coupons and deals that they want and love. Simple

For a customer you’re getting cool deals and info to your phone. So as a customer you SAVE money as a Business owner you make Money. Make Sense???

You can visit us on the web at Ne Media Chicago

Facebook Tops Mobile Internet Usage in Europe

 

Facebook is the top smartphone destination in Europe, as the company makes inroads on its evolving mobile strategy.

The Palo Alto, Calif.-based social network is now among the top three mobile messaging platforms in Europe and is poised to be a major destination for watching video clips, according to a study by CCS Insight. Facebook's popularity goes well beyond social networking, with its Messages, Chat and Photos features as some of the most popular mobile services across Europe.
"Facebook is fast becoming the default destination for all things mobile," said Paolo Pescatore, director of applications and content at CCS Insight.

By Kat Asharya | Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:33 am
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