The iPhone Collective

[Annette_VA]

Since it seems a large amount of DIS Unplugged listeners & most of the DIS team have iPhones, I thought I'd start a thread for us to share our favorite apps, tips & tricks, accessories, etc.

So, what are some of your favorite Apps?

Mine are:

Facebook (although I wish it had more functionality)
Yahtzee
Bejeweled
Grocery IQ
Wurdle
Open Table
Urban Spoon
TWC
Shazam


I also have several apps on my phone just for my boys:

iShoot
Eye Tricks
Dots Free


I don't really have accessories - just an Incipio SiliCrylic (http://www.myincipio.com/product/IPHONE_3G_IPH-340/White_SILICRYLIC_Silicone_Crystal_Case_for_Apple_i Phone_3G__IPHONE_3G_IPH340.html) case which I really like because it's a combination of soft silicone & hard case.

So, c'mon...share your iPhone love :love: and join the collective.

[Cyrano]

Additional apps that I use are
TV Plus
Facebook
iRail
CrudeFree
Google Earth
Convert Any
Flixster

[DVCsince02]

I'm so new... I just got my iPhone today!

It's a white 16g. I am going to take the free workshop my local apple store has to help me use get used to it.

[macman752]

Pandora
Air Sharing
Fly Cast


Question for the Pete, have you tried to get DIS Radio listed on Fly Cast? Radio Disney is available but not DIS Radio.

[OKW Lover]

Mine are:
Where
Google
Bloomberg
Airport Status
Facebook
TWC (The weather channel)
Remote
Showtimes
NY Times
Tomatoes
Wikipanion
AOL Radio
Shazam
Air Sharing
Phone Flix
A free level
Pandora
IDicto
Take me to my Car
Say who.
Backgrounds
Amazon
Night Stand

And just for Alicia, Shop Lucky.

PS: Anybody is welcome to use the iPhone/DIS Unplugged pic from my sig in theirs.

[BRobson]

I have only had mine a couple of weeks :goodvibes

So far it is

Facebook
Bejeweled

That is keeping me quite happy at the mo :rotfl:

[Annette_VA]

Mine are:
Where
Google
Bloomberg
Airport Status
Facebook
TWC (The weather channel)
Remote
Showtimes
NY Times
Tomatoes
Wikipanion
AOL Radio
Shazam
Air Sharing
Phone Flix
A free level
Pandora
IDicto
Take me to my Car
Say who.
Backgrounds
Amazon
Night Stand

And just for Alicia, Shop Lucky.

PS: Anybody is welcome to use the iPhone/DIS Unplugged pic from my sig in theirs.


Thanks, Jeff! I just installed Take Me To My Car - that's brilliant! :thumbsup2

Do you find that Say Who works pretty well? I do miss voice dialing.

[stitchlover]

I have so few of these. I use:

Facebook
Twitter
Weight Watcher Points Calculator
Weather Channel
Shazam
Cameraman
Sudoku
Google Earth
Backgrounds

[Renysmom]

Mine are:

Wordpress plugin (I can blog from my iphone)
Facebook
Twitter
Mobile Files Pro
Darkslide (Flickr)
Mobile News
USA Today
MK Map
Epcot Map
Studios Map
AL Map
iTalk
Best Tip Calculator
Removem
Solitaire
B Classic
Days Until
PacMan
FStream
Amazon.com
Easy Writer
Google Earth
Weather Bug
Say Who

Now off to look up some of those you mentioned

[OKW Lover]

Thanks, Jeff! I just installed Take Me To My Car - that's brilliant! :thumbsup2

Do you find that Say Who works pretty well? I do miss voice dialing.

Say Who sometimes returns some pretty unusual matches. I find that the harder I try to pronounce a name distinctly, the worse it does. But its fun to play around with.

[mikelan6]

I just added a few apps for my mom ... Slot Machine, Video Poker, Solitaire and Hangman.

[cyberbox2]

Great topic!

I use:

1) Ambiance (as a noise maker to sleep by nightly)
2) PhotoGene (excellent Photo tweaker program)
3) Newsdesk (daily news feed from top sites)
4) Banking (great app to view my account quickly)
5) SOS Touch Dial (An app that brings EMOJI to the U.S. iPhone)


I also have a page of games, among them are Bejeweled, Wurdle and Everest:thumbsup2

[Jacksmom99]

The apps I use are
Word warp (thanks Kevin, I'm totally addicted!)
Pandora
Weatherbug
Mk, Epcot, HDS, and AK maps
my lite
bubble wrap
backgrounds

Now Jack has added a "few" apps to my phone. I have 7 pages :scared1:
say who
tap tap
Lightsaber
hangman
football lite
hanoi
yelp
now playing
check please
here I am
igolf
sports tap
fake calls
tiny violin
ifart
snap tell
lie detector
auto alert
fog window
paranormal
Have2P ***Absolutely my favorite one of his!!!:worship:
sound box
annoyance
mood phone
stun-o-matic
flipbook lite
fake a call
fake caller
tazer
atomic fart
wooo button
isteam
ibuzz
annoy-a-teen
VLCRem Free
iclickr lite
jfControl Free
DVR lite
Take me to my Car *Just saw I had this..will have to try it out!
what's on
my DVR
ijiggles
Trak
Translator
my house
iburn
fart cushion

Well, that's not all of them.....I got tired of typing:rolleyes: Can you believe this kid? I notice there is a LOT of 9yo bathroom humor....Good Lord!:rotfl2:

[Willow1213]

I love my iPhone!!
Here's my list

Apps
RhinoBall (Bolt Game)
GTLogin (auto login to my school wifi)
Remote
Karajan Beginner (Musical ear Trainer)
Cube Runner
eBay
Monkey Ball
Tap Tap Revenge
Urban Spoon
Google Earth
Monopoly Here and Now
Tip Calc
PegJump
Facebook
Shazam
Trulia (Real Estate Search)
Air Sharing
Flixster
Holiday Pro Tangrams
iHandy Level
Pandora Radio
Ticker Factory Tickers (Gotta know how close we are to Disney!)
RepairPal (Auto Mechanic finder)
and
MK, Ep, HS, and AK Maps!

Bookmarked to Home Screen
TiVo Mobile
Engadget
Woot!
DIS Boards
Sunshine Rewards

I love bookmarking something to the homescreen and it shows up with an icon just like an app would.

[daneenm]

I have...

• Lightsaber Unleashed
• AIM
• Bubblewrap
• Amazon mobile
• Facebook
• SuperMonkeyBall
• eBay mobile
• Calorie Tracker from Livestrong
• iSlots
• Labryinth Lite
• Restaurant Nutrition
• Shazam
• Tangram Puzzle Pro
• Yelp
• UrbanSpoon
• Big Oven Recipes
• 21 Pro Blackjack
• Now Playing

[robind]

Now Jack has added a "few" apps to my phone. I have 7 pages :scared1:
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Well, that's not all of them.....I got tired of typing:rolleyes: Can you believe this kid? I notice there is a LOT of 9yo bathroom humor....Good Lord!:rotfl2:

Oh no, someone who has me beat - I only have six. My cousin's four year old likes to come to my house after pre-school on Friday afternoons and "shop" for new games. I keep telling him he needs to look for FREE !!!! He's making me go broke. I'll have to check some of these out.

My current favorites are:
eReader
aSleep
Showtimes
Urbanspoon
Moonlight Mahjong
facebook
Word Wrap - which I stink at
Quadrum

The four year olds' favorites:
Monkey Diving
Flick Bowling - this keeps him and his brother occupied in restaurants while we wait for the food
Sleeps2Xmas - he checks it every time he sees me - by the way 302 sleeps to go - as Bennett would say - that's a loooong time
Bubbles

Looking forward to trying some of the one's I haven't seen.

Oh and a friend recommended Free Memory and for those of you in London - The Tube

[Mr. Plutes]

shazam
accuweather
facebook
say lite
trapster
trafficinfo
flightsites
airportstatus
citysearch
aroundme
iwant
ifound
ypmobile
remote -control your itune, from your iphone
pro baseball
pro basketball
ulive cbb live pro football
college fb
isport
sportstap
radiolicious
pandora
ihaertradio
i.tv
whats on
amazon.com
ebay
paypal
gps tracker
rental sites
gasbag
flixster
usa today
twc
weatherbug
world
tmz
looptc
wed md
woolwatch
And more to come lmao

[BrizMarc]

Im really far Behind. I dont have an IPhone. I cant justify getting myself one. I use my computer for most my computing needs and only use my mobile as a phone and not all that often. I do think they are cool though.

[wendyinoc]

Price is Right
Distant Shore
Bowl Lite
National Debt
Labryinth
FSS Hockey
ONSALE
Millionare
Checkers
US History
Congress+
BIA
Koi Pond
Urbanspoon
Flick Fishing
Deal or no deal
ibowl
PhoneFlix
Ebay
Guitar Hero
Facebook

[Disneybridein2k3]

Thanks Annette!!! I am always interested in adding new apps!

DH and I both have iphones and different apps - he shares some of mine on his phone but I don't have his (except for the cocktails one)

I've got:
Bubblewrap
Facebook
EasyWriter
Falling Balls (LOVE this game - cracks me up!)
Amazon Mobile
Bejeweled 2
Betty Crocker Mobile Cookbook
Blackjack
Word wrap
Google Earth
iTalk Recorder
MazeFinger
MotionX GSP
myLite
Pandora
QuickTip
Remote
Say Where
Scribble
Shazam
Tap Tap Revenge
TWC
Pandora Radio
Solitaire
Topple
Sudoku
Take Me To My Car
Touch Hockey
Ultimate Tudos

DH has:
Jott
Live Poker
Movies
iSniper
Finger football
Free Spanish Tutor
Translator
5800 Drinks & Cocktails
Turkey Hunt
Talking French phrases
Talking Spanish phrases
Urban Spoon
Darts
Drunk-dial
Backgrounds
Beer Brands

[Disneybridein2k3]

For those of you with the Disney parks apps, do you find them helpful or just entertaining? Do they have GPS?

[Mouse Skywalker]

I've been assimilated too. Here's my apps:

Pro Football
Facebook
Mobile News
Flixster
Distance
Labyrinth LE
Hangman
Dice
Sol Free
PAC-MAN
Backgrounds
Recorder
Photobucket
Lose It!
Whack'emAll!
iHandy Level (because it's cool)
Zippo Lighter (for when Journey comes on the radio)
College FB

[Shasta]

Google
Flixster
Fish Tycoon
The Weather Channel
Pandora
iMapmyRide
Fieldrunners
Ocarina
Backgrounds
iShootlite
Loose it
Banner Free
USA Today
Power Tuner
Night Stand

[Renysmom]

I havent used my WDW apps yet.. I just dwloaded them for this trip.. will let you know in a day or so how they work.

[Jacksmom99]

I havent used my WDW apps yet.. I just dwloaded them for this trip.. will let you know in a day or so how they work.

I really thought the WDW maps were handy. In a click you can find the nearest bathroom. Also, you can have it show just the restaurants, and then touch each one and find out if it serves B,L,D. I really liked them!

[luke]

Cool thread.
Only got 4 pages of apps at the minute, don't use many often to be honest either :)
I have on at the moment, in order of how they are:

Facebook
Cycorder - basic video recording tool using the iPhone's camera
Scribble - fun little free drawing tool
Shazam - Recognizes pretty much any tune you throw at it
Remote - Cool, but don't really use it
Lightsaber - kinda fun but don't use it
Locly - uses GPS to locate services/restaurants etc that are near to you
Cube runner - fun free game
Midomi - like shazam
Weatherbug - used to like how Swan and Dolphin was one of it's Orlando locations
Last.fm - kinda cool puts together playlists online of your favourite artists
UniCon - conversion tool
iFooty - news and results etc from my "soccer" team
Google Earth
Flixster - show times for local cinemas, includes trailers too
Air Sharing
Labyrinth LE - cool little maze game using the accelometer
IGN - video game reviews and videos
Wunder Radio - my favourite: live radio using the internet - can listen to stations from all over the world
Tetris
MXTube - lets you save YouTube videos
Bomberman
SimCity
Rolando
Air Mouse - cool little app letting you use your iphone as a mouse
ScummVm - Little emulator that lets me play games like Monkey Island on my iPhone; very cool
SwirlyMMS - MMS tool
Crash Kart
Disney All Star Cards
gpSPhone - Gameboy emulator - cool in theory, not great in practice
Monkey Ball
GroceryIQ - shopping list tool
Backgrounder - allows apps to "run in the background": good in conjunction with Wunder Radio meaning you can listen to the radio while using the rest of the phone's features
South Park Imaginationland - fun little game
Wedding Dash - another good game using the touch screen well
ClearCam - claims to improve the camera - seems to work too
Bounce On - fun platform game
Diner Dash - like Wedding Dash but set in a Diner - great game - very addictive
1112 Episode 1 - incredible graphical adventure - amazing how they managed to make such a game for the iPhone

Just downloaded Bejeweled 2 after seeing some on here had it :)

:goodvibes

[DVCsince02]

Okay, so I see everyone showing off their apps and I'm still trying to get my contacts moved over from my treo! YIKES! I don't have Outlook at home and I don't have a mac either.
UGH!

[Nicole786]

Any one part of the DIs team know if there are plans for an iphone specific website? I love to surf on my iphone but would find it easier and faster if it was more basic for mobile users!

[luke]

Okay, so I see everyone showing off their apps !

Give it a week and you'll have pages off apps too :lmao:

There really are some great apps available on the iPhone, and it just looks so damn cool - I love how no two iPhone's will be the same :)

This is how mine looks at the moment:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/820/img0007.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/)

:goodvibes

[daneenm]

...and I don't have a mac either.

Well there is your problem in a nutshell :rotfl2:

[Cyrano]

Give it a week and you'll have pages off apps too :lmao:

There really are some great apps available on the iPhone, and it just looks so damn cool - I love how no two iPhone's will be the same :)

This is how mine looks at the moment:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/820/img0007.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/)

:goodvibes

Like your style :thumbsup2

[luke]

Thanks, I usually change how it looks every couple of days but I really like how I have it at the moment :)

:goodvibes











*posted from my iPhone ;)

[Annette_VA]

...

I love bookmarking something to the homescreen and it shows up with an icon just like an app would.

How do you do this?

[luke]

Press the plus button on Safari when looking at a site you like, and press add to home screen :)

:goodvibes

[Cyrano]

Thanks, Jeff! I just installed Take Me To My Car - that's brilliant! :thumbsup2

Do you find that Say Who works pretty well? I do miss voice dialing.

Shame you need to hold the button while speaking :confused3 This would have been perfect for hands-free otherwise :thumbsup2

[Annette_VA]

Press the plus button on Safari when looking at a site you like, and press add to home screen :)

:goodvibes

D'oh! Never noticed that before. I feel like an idiot :headache:

[DVCsince02]

How do you do this?

I just did that today with the DIS! I'm catching on, and sadly adding each contact one by one. I'm up to the H's.

[cocowum]

And just for Alicia, Shop Lucky.
PS: Anybody is welcome to use the iPhone/DIS Unplugged pic from my sig in theirs.


:teeth: Alright Jeff, I guess I'll have to check that one out. :thumbsup2 I've had my phone a few days but the only App I have is facebook. I really have to sit down and figure this phone out!:banana: :banana:

[luke]

Thanks for the recommendation of Bejeweled, wow that thing is addictive!!

:goodvibes

[OKW Lover]

:teeth: Alright Jeff, I guess I'll have to check that one out. :thumbsup2 I've had my phone a few days but the only App I have is facebook. I really have to sit down and figure this phone out!:banana: :banana:

Just to tweak your interest in Shop Lucky more - Shoes.

[Annette_VA]

Thanks for the recommendation of Bejeweled, wow that thing is addictive!!

:goodvibes

It is!!

I used to play Chuzzle on my Treo, but there's not a version for iPhone. I miss those little fuzzballs. :guilty:

Bejeweled is the next best thing.

[tlcoke]

I don't have the Iphone, but I have the Ipod Touch, I can't justify the phone yet, especially since work pays for my cell and unfortunately it is on Sprint :(

Some of the apps I have and use regularly are:
Facebook
The Weather Channel
IheartRadio (Clear Channel Radio Stations)
Sudoku
Weather Bug


I am looking for other good Free Apps, so any suggestions are welcome.

[robind]

... and I don't have a mac either.
UGH!

Well there is your problem in a nutshell :rotfl2:

That's right, come over to the dark side.


Give it a week and you'll have pages off apps too :lmao:

There really are some great apps available on the iPhone, and it just looks so damn cool - I love how no two iPhone's will be the same :)

This is how mine looks at the moment:

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/820/img0007.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img24/img0007.png/1/)

:goodvibes

How do you get your icons to look like that, it's really cool.

[Nicole786]

Also worth mentioning that I put my disney itinerary on my iPhone too! Here's a link to a video that was in an old pre-TR of mine :)

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26590601&postcount=673

[BriarRosie]

I'm part of the iPhone Borg Collective, and I've added a lot of great and FREE apps from your suggestions.

I already had a few of them on my own, but I must say I love the idea of the Bathroom Finder, aka "Have2P". :)

[luke]

How do you get your icons to look like that, it's really cool.

Had to do some 'modding' to it, that I have no idea how to explain.
Then you can change the "theme" of the phone to some cool looking things, like this Wall-E theme for example:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8017/img0009v.png (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0009v.png)
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/img0009v.png/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img9/img0009v.png/1/)

and

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6103/img0010r.png (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0010r.png)
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/img0010r.png/1/w320.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img9/img0010r.png/1/)

:goodvibes

[luke]

EDIT double post - see what happens when i try to post not using my iPhone ;)

:goodvibes

[stitchlover]

Here is a question for all of you iPhone users. We gave each other iPhones as Christmas gifts in December '07. I, of course, loaded all my ADR's into my calendar for our March '08 trip. We live in CMT so when we flew into Orlando it reset the phone time for one early ahead, as it should. But by doing that it shifted all of my ADR times. Any idea how to get it not to do that?

[OKW Lover]

Here is a question for all of you iPhone users. We gave each other iPhones as Christmas gifts in December '07. I, of course, loaded all my ADR's into my calendar for our March '08 trip. We live in CMT so when we flew into Orlando it reset the phone time for one early ahead, as it should. But by doing that it shifted all of my ADR times. Any idea how to get it not to do that?

That's a great question, unfortunately I don't have an answer. We live in the eastern time zone, but often visit our grandchildren in the central time zone. Apparently there is a setting in the calendar to auto adjust for time zones, but its poorly documented/understood. I'd suggest looking at www.macintouch.com for the thread on this.

[stitchlover]

Just that little bit helped. I looked at the settings on my iPhone under calendars and there was a little area had Time Zone Support. I set it for Dallas and if I get there and it changes the times I will just go back in and change my Time Zone Support back to Dallas.
It had a little note that indicated if this is not turned on then it would display any calendar items in the time zone you were currently in.

Now if I can just figure out when I sync why things I entered on the calendar are not transferring to my iMac calendar. Anything I enter on the iMac transfers to the phone but not vice versa.

[OKW Lover]

Just that little bit helped. I looked at the settings on my iPhone under calendars and there was a little area had Time Zone Support. I set it for Dallas and if I get there and it changes the times I will just go back in and change my Time Zone Support back to Dallas.
It had a little note that indicated if this is not turned on then it would display any calendar items in the time zone you were currently in.

Now if I can just figure out when I sync why things I entered on the calendar are not transferring to my iMac calendar. Anything I enter on the iMac transfers to the phone but not vice versa.

Glad I could help there.

I understand that one of the standard "fixes" for a sync problem is to re-set your sync prefs on the Mac. Haven't had to do that, but that's what I read.

[luke]

Arrrgghh I take back my thanks for the Bejeweled 2 recommendation - it's far, far too addictive, i've literally played it all day, had to charge my iPhone twice :lmao:

:goodvibes

[kwsoccerkid]

If you push the on/off button and the home button quickly and release at the same time it takes a picture of whatever is on your screen. (it works on Videos - movies -music videos ) and it goes to your camera roll

[luke]

I found that out by accident, helped me take those photos I posted :)

:goodvibes

[JVL1018]

I love love love my iPhone.

I don;t have as many apps as many of you but the ones I have are:

Shazam
Carrie's Dots (my daughter and I play while waiting around)
Lightsaber(for my son)
Scribble
CheckPlease
Solitare
PacMan
Trace( my kids love this!)
Yahtzee
Flashlight
Pandora radio
Word Warp
AIM(no idea why, never used it)
Labryinth(hate it, but my kids like it)
reMovem
myLite
Blocked
Ticker Factory
Tetris

[vikingfans]

This is a FANTASTIC thread!

Learned lots about my I phone.

I only have one question...Can we manipulate Excel files on the IPhone (I know, I know Microsoft vs. Mac bad mix) but that would help my work productivity!

[Annette_VA]

Looks like there's a new Kindle app for the iPhone!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10187752-93.html?tag=mncol;txt

I just pulled it down...haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

[luke]

This is a FANTASTIC thread!

Learned lots about my I phone.

I only have one question...Can we manipulate Excel files on the IPhone (I know, I know Microsoft vs. Mac bad mix) but that would help my work productivity!

Think there's at least one app that lets you manipulate Excel files, make sure it definitely does tho as there's a lot more that simply let you view them :)

:goodvibes

[froggy5657]

My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE APP
APP SNIPER!

It tells you any apps that have gone down in price or become free.


You can also select apps you want and it will tell you when they have gone down in price, or have been updated. It also tells you any apps that have

It saves me so much money

[DVCsince02]

Just added the Kodak Gallery app and love it! I've used that site for my pictures for years!

[luke]

Just got some new games, Cooking Mama and Sway, both pretty cool :)

:goodvibes

[safetymom]

Is there an iPhone for dummies thread? I just got one. How do I create a list of phone numbers? I imported my Outlook but most of those people I don't call.

[Annette_VA]

Is there an iPhone for dummies thread? I just got one. How do I create a list of phone numbers? I imported my Outlook but most of those people I don't call.

You can add a Favorites list for the people you call most. Is that what you want to do?


Click on the Phone button
Click on Favorites
Click on the + sign in the upper right
Scroll through your Contacts until you find who you want to add, then click on their name. If you have just 1 number listed for them, it will add that to Favorites. If you have more than one number for them, clicking on their name will take you to their Info screen. Click on the number you want added to your Favorites list.

[safetymom]

Thank you!!!

[robind]

Looks like there's a new Kindle app for the iPhone!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10187752-93.html?tag=mncol;txt

I just pulled it down...haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

I will have to check that one out - I have the eReader, but this will give me more options.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Is there an iPhone for dummies thread? I just got one.
So proud of you for joining in! As for help, the people here are the best help I've ever found - even better than the salespeople at my local att store.

[vikingfans]

kodak gallery is one of my favorite apps too!

[drakethib]

Anyone one know of a mod that will have the Iphone keep ringing or vibrating when you have a voice mail?

There is really notification on this now.

Thanks

[DisneyKevin]

Looks like there's a new Kindle app for the iPhone!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10187752-93.html?tag=mncol;txt

I just pulled it down...haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

Loving this.

I have a Sony Reader but I think this a great back up.

I think the "read-ability" is terrific and you can adjust the font size.

Bought a new book called The Women by T.C Boyle. It's about Frank Llyod Wright's life as seen through the women in his life.

Bought it from Amazon in seconds and it downloaded to my iPhone in under 20 seconds. Keep in mind I had a wi-fi connection, but I think that's pretty freakin cool.

You can turn the app on and off and it remembers your place.

As I said at the beginning of this post.....LOVING THIS.

[Cool-Beans]

My favorite app so far is "Where did I park my car?"

Does anyone else have trouble with reception? I had like ZERO trouble with my Verizon and dropped maybe 5 calls in about ten years.

I've dropped more calls than that in one week on this thing. And conversations are full of people breaking up.

I'm totally thrilled to have a phone and an ipod all in one thingy. Even if there isn't a lot of storage on it, it is still awesome. And I'm loving the MobileMe. :yay:

But the phone isn't working very well. I'm afraid that when the thrill of having this thing wears off I'm going to be getting very pissed about that.

Friend of mine had AT&T and said that's why she has Verizon now - it was always dropping calls. Her phone worked very well at Disney, though. She said I should move there...lol, just one more reason. ;) :)

[Annette_VA]

My favorite app so far is "Where did I park my car?"

Does anyone else have trouble with reception? I had like ZERO trouble with my Verizon and dropped maybe 5 calls in about ten years.

I've dropped more calls than that in one week on this thing. And conversations are full of people breaking up.

I'm totally thrilled to have a phone and an ipod all in one thingy. Even if there isn't a lot of storage on it, it is still awesome. And I'm loving the MobileMe. :yay:

But the phone isn't working very well. I'm afraid that when the thrill of having this thing wears off I'm going to be getting very pissed about that.

Friend of mine had AT&T and said that's why she has Verizon now - it was always dropping calls. Her phone worked very well at Disney, though. She said I should move there...lol, just one more reason. ;) :)

I don't here in Richmond, but I get zero reception near my parents' house. As soon as I cross the VA/NC line, I get "no service." It sucks

[luke]

Got bored of my theme again so had a bit of a play round :)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4563/img0012.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0012.png)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/132/img0013.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0013.png)

Hopefully will last for a while :)

:goodvibes

[njsweetP]

Got bored of my theme again so had a bit of a play round :)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4563/img0012.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0012.png)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/132/img0013.png (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0013.png)

Hopefully will last for a while :)

:goodvibes

How do you do that??? It looks so cool - and will it work for the Touch? I don't have the iPhone. I liked your other look also.:thumbsup2

[luke]

How do you do that??? It looks so cool - and will it work for the Touch? I don't have the iPhone. I liked your other look also.:thumbsup2

:) Glad you like.
Like with the last look, it takes a bit of searching round the internet and doing some 'modding' :) Worth the effort tho.

You can definitely do it with older models of the iPod Touch, not sure about more recent ones tho :)

:goodvibes

[luke]

Anyone got any cool new apps?
Been scouring the Appstore but nothing has jumped out at me :)

:goodvibes

[luke]

DW has stolen my phone to play Wedding Dash!
She's is finally starting to realise that her phone is useless ;)

:goodvibes

[Willow1213]

Does anyone else have trouble with reception? I had like ZERO trouble with my Verizon and dropped maybe 5 calls in about ten years.

I've dropped more calls than that in one week on this thing. And conversations are full of people breaking up.

I'm totally thrilled to have a phone and an ipod all in one thingy. Even if there isn't a lot of storage on it, it is still awesome. And I'm loving the MobileMe. :yay:

But the phone isn't working very well. I'm afraid that when the thrill of having this thing wears off I'm going to be getting very pissed about that.

Friend of mine had AT&T and said that's why she has Verizon now - it was always dropping calls. Her phone worked very well at Disney, though. She said I should move there...lol, just one more reason. ;) :)

Dropped calls are a known issue with iPhone and it is software related. Basically what happens is if you are say, on WiFi and talking on the phone and walk out of that WiFi area, it will drop your call when it tries to move to 3G. Same between 3G and EDGE. Apple hasn't figured out a way to make the transition for DATA not interfere with your VOICE call :rolleyes: Always make sure you plug in to iTunes and check for updates every once and a while. It has gotten a lot better with some of the software updates.

I hope this made sense to some of those less technical folks out there. Moral of the story: Check for software updates often!:thumbsup2

[luke]

I've never had a problem with dropped calls, but I think the 3g infrastructure in the uk is slightly better.
Also I don't regularly update my software as I'd lose some of the cool stuff I have :(

:goodvibes

[robind]

Dropped calls are a known issue with iPhone and it is software related. Basically what happens is if you are say, on WiFi and talking on the phone and walk out of that WiFi area, it will drop your call when it tries to move to 3G. Same between 3G and EDGE. Apple hasn't figured out a way to make the transition for DATA not interfere with your VOICE call :rolleyes: Always make sure you plug in to iTunes and check for updates every once and a while. It has gotten a lot better with some of the software updates.

I hope this made sense to some of those less technical folks out there. Moral of the story: Check for software updates often!:thumbsup2

I never have an issue with dropped calls, but now that I see this, it makes sense. I never have the WiFi turned on. :lmao:

[OKW Lover]

I've not had a dropped call problem since two OS releases ago.

[drakethib]

this is my first post using my iPhone.

An I reading right did someone say the iphone works as a voip phone while on wifi?

[lonegungal17]

I just ordered my new iphone tonight, I can't wait to try out some of theses apps.

Mel

[Mr. Plutes]

you will love your new iphone. god its a great phone.

[OKW Lover]

I just ordered my new iphone tonight, I can't wait to try out some of theses apps.

Mel

Welcome!!!

[noladave]

I never had dropped calls until they put out the new software versions.. go figure.

With 3.0 right around the corner, and hopefully TETHERING... this already incredible device could get even better...

article about 3.0 possible features:

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/12/iphone_3_0_mms_tethering_rumored_sirius_xm_iphone_ app_enroute.html

[bidnow5]

Wow tethering would make me so happy I use tethering with my lap top 3 or 4 times a year. Now that I have an iphone I have to use my wife's phone and the battery life is way too short so using the iphone would be great

[luke]

I already have tethering on my iPhone but rarely use it :)

:goodvibes

[njsweetP]

someone explain 'tethering' to me please:confused3

[luke]

Basically it's just using your phone as a moden so you can get the internet on your computer when you're away from your network :)

:goodvibes

[luke]

Really enjoying 2Across now, can download crosswords from loads of newspapers from across the world, with all their archives too :)

:goodvibes

[Anna114]

I have the original 4gig IPHONE. If I listed all of my apps I would have carpal tunnel lol. Some favorites:
Hell's Kitchen
Aurora
Peg Jump
Crash Cart
IPint
Holdem'
Lemonade
Tap tap
IBOWL
Sudoku
Hangman
Pumpkin
Ruby Repeat
Flashlight
Remote
Word warp
Pop Quiz
Pumpkin
i.tv
Facebook
Magic Kingdom maps
The weather channel
Elevens
All recipes
Topple
Price is right
TV showking

Just to name a few lol

[Anna114]

Dropped calls are a known issue with iPhone and it is software related. Basically what happens is if you are say, on WiFi and talking on the phone and walk out of that WiFi area, it will drop your call when it tries to move to 3G. Same between 3G and EDGE. Apple hasn't figured out a way to make the transition for DATA not interfere with your VOICE call :rolleyes: Always make sure you plug in to iTunes and check for updates every once and a while. It has gotten a lot better with some of the software updates.

I hope this made sense to some of those less technical folks out there. Moral of the story: Check for software updates often!:thumbsup2

I can honestly say I have rarely had a dropped call. You may have been misinformed. Dropped calls were an AT&T problem when the iPhone was first introduced in 2007. It was cleared up within the first 6 months by AT&T. The problem you talk about "Apple hasn't figured out a way to make the transition for DATA not interfere with your VOICE call" is completely false. This does not exist. Data and voice are two different systems that do not interact with each other at all. My husband has been a iPhone software developer since July 2007 and assures me of this. My IPHONE is my next limb. I would be lost without it. Okay.... getting off my soapbox now (let the flaming begin).:rotfl:

[noladave]

funny thing in my case, is that my Iphone 3G started off with hardly EVER dropping a call. With each update, it seems to get worse. I hope that 3.0 announced today will fix some of this. I have had more dropped calls on my Iphone in the past 8 months than I had in the previous 5 or 6 with Sprint.

With that said, it is a wonderful device, and if they could ever get this dropped call business fixed, it would be the only device to have. The APP store was a stroke of genius, even if it ended up being very different that what Apple had envisioned.

[luke]

I have never had a dropped call.
Tho like I said, I imagine the infrastructure is probably better in the UK due to it being a tiny little island :lmao:

:goodvibes

[OKW Lover]

I can honestly say I have rarely had a dropped call. You may have been misinformed. Dropped calls were an AT&T problem when the iPhone was first introduced in 2007. It was cleared up within the first 6 months by AT&T. The problem you talk about "Apple hasn't figured out a way to make the transition for DATA not interfere with your VOICE call" is completely false. This does not exist. Data and voice are two different systems that do not interact with each other at all. My husband has been a iPhone software developer since July 2007 and assures me of this. My IPHONE is my next limb. I would be lost without it. Okay.... getting off my soapbox now (let the flaming begin).:rotfl:

No flaming from me. You are absolutely correct about the data/voice thing. I suspect what somebody was trying to say was the dropping issue had to do with transitions from the 3G network to the (older) Edge network. At any rate, the problem has definitely been fixed.

[Renysmom]

Just saw on another thread that there is a new WDW Dining App..

Here is the thread and comments

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2122119

[Willow1213]

Sorry, about that, it is the transition from 3G to EDGE that makes it drop calls. It is a software issue though, one that Apple has (hopefully) fixed with the 3.0 update that will be coming this summer. If you read in the notes about the software updates, most of them will say something about fixing issues with dropped calls. It did get markedly better with the software version 2 or 2.1 they all roll together in my brain. I have noticed it got worse this last time though :rotfl: I work for AT&T, and I have had an iPhone and iPhone 3G both within the first month of launch. I have also used numerous other AT&T phones, none of which have a problem with dropped calls. Anyway, it doesn't matter how it happens, I just want it fixed.

[wendyinoc]

I was tired of holding my Itouch when I watch TV or a movie. I finally found the dream stand. :cool1: Podium Revolution is amazing!! I found a coupon online and got 20% off. If you don't have one yet get one. Amazing
Website is Podiumrevolution.com

[njsweetP]

I was tired of holding my Itouch when I watch TV or a movie. I finally found the dream stand. :cool1: Podium Revolution is amazing!! I found a coupon online and got 20% off. If you don't have one yet get one. Amazing
Website is Podiumrevolution.com

wow, that does look pretty cool, but not for that price.

[georgemoe]

The iphone collective. Cool.

Question for you and please point me to another topic if the question isn't appropriate here. I'm currently up for phone upgrades for both DW and myself. I've been considering upgrading to smartphones or the iphone. I like my current FamilyTalk plan with AT&T and want to keep that. If I get iphones is it $30 per phone for the iphone data plan or one charge per account? I'm guessing it's each. Thx....

[DVCsince02]

I'm looking for some sort of case for my iPhone. I have the white iPhone and really like it. DH's black iPhone seems so show a lot of finger prints and smudges. Anyone have any case suggestions?

[Annette_VA]

I'm looking for some sort of case for my iPhone. I have the white iPhone and really like it. DH's black iPhone seems so show a lot of finger prints and smudges. Anyone have any case suggestions?

See below for the case I have. I love it!


I don't really have accessories - just an Incipio SiliCrylic (http://www.myincipio.com/product/IPHONE_3G_IPH-340/White_SILICRYLIC_Silicone_Crystal_Case_for_Apple_i Phone_3G__IPHONE_3G_IPH340.html) case which I really like because it's a combination of soft silicone & hard case.

[cyberbox2]

Most of us at the Apple store use the (Incase Slider) for our iPhones. They are really durable and the best part is that it detaches on the lower 1/3 of the case so that you can dock it without having to take the whole case off.

It also will not eat up the finish on your phone like some other cases I've tried.

[eazyeray]

Blackberry here. I'm kind of anti-apple. I don't wanna start a apple/pc war but apple products cost way too much. 3 of my computers cost the same as a mac book. That being said the iPhone is pretty cool, which makes it hard to be anti-apple. DAMN YOU STEVE JOBS!!!

[DVCsince02]

The iphone collective. Cool.

Question for you and please point me to another topic if the question isn't appropriate here. I'm currently up for phone upgrades for both DW and myself. I've been considering upgrading to smartphones or the iphone. I like my current FamilyTalk plan with AT&T and want to keep that. If I get iphones is it $30 per phone for the iphone data plan or one charge per account? I'm guessing it's each. Thx....

George, I just asked Chris and he said it's one charge per account.

[Nicole786]

Blackberry here. I'm kind of anti-apple. I don't wanna start a apple/pc war but apple products cost way too much. 3 of my computers cost the same as a mac book. That being said the iPhone is pretty cool, which makes it hard to be anti-apple. DAMN YOU STEVE JOBS!!!

Disney cost more than Universal :confused3
:rotfl: I can respect your anti-apple, but I've heard the new blackberry storm is awful. I was looking forward to that one

[Disneybridein2k3]

The iphone collective. Cool.

Question for you and please point me to another topic if the question isn't appropriate here. I'm currently up for phone upgrades for both DW and myself. I've been considering upgrading to smartphones or the iphone. I like my current FamilyTalk plan with AT&T and want to keep that. If I get iphones is it $30 per phone for the iphone data plan or one charge per account? I'm guessing it's each. Thx....
Hi George :wave2: I can't speak for any other plans or phones but DH and I have the iphones and I just checked our bill over at ATT.com to be sure. We have had the family plan forever (love it!) and the $30 data plan is per iphone unfortunately. DH and I both have iphones so we have two $30 charges on our bill but DD15 is only allowed to have a phone to text on (no data for her!) so she only costs me $9.99/mo - well, unless you count the fact that I did add the unlimited texted because of her!!! ATT loves us :lovestruc but I have to say the love goes both ways. Now that we have our iphones, I don't know if we could ever go back to just old phones again. When I went to the store to chose between the iphone and the crackberry, the salesperson spent 15 min telling me the differences between 2 different crackberries but then said if he had to choose, he would still pick the iphone. Why? Because it is constantly updating with as many apps as you could possibly want! I'm a sucker, I was sold :laughing: Best of luck in your decision!

[Disneybridein2k3]

Okay, I went onto the ATT website and this is what I found:

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iphone-info.jsp

[luke]

Just wondering what the pricing is like in the US compared to the UK.

I pay (exchange rate willing) about $65 a month for 1200 minutes, 500 sms messages and unlimited data.
The iPhone was free (8gb) and its an 18 month contract.
Just be interesting to know if the UK or US get the better end of the stick

:goodvibes

[georgemoe]

Hi George :wave2: I can't speak for any other plans or phones but DH and I have the iphones and I just checked our bill over at ATT.com to be sure. We have had the family plan forever (love it!) and the $30 data plan is per iphone unfortunately. DH and I both have iphones so we have two $30 charges on our bill but DD15 is only allowed to have a phone to text on (no data for her!) so she only costs me $9.99/mo - well, unless you count the fact that I did add the unlimited texted because of her!!! ATT loves us :lovestruc but I have to say the love goes both ways. Now that we have our iphones, I don't know if we could ever go back to just old phones again. When I went to the store to chose between the iphone and the crackberry, the salesperson spent 15 min telling me the differences between 2 different crackberries but then said if he had to choose, he would still pick the iphone. Why? Because it is constantly updating with as many apps as you could possibly want! I'm a sucker, I was sold :laughing: Best of luck in your decision!

Okay, I went onto the ATT website and this is what I found:

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iphone-info.jsp

Thanks for the info and pointers. Lot's of stuff to check out. :goodvibes

[cyberbox2]

Just wondering what the pricing is like in the US compared to the UK.

I pay (exchange rate willing) about $65 a month for 1200 minutes, 500 sms messages and unlimited data.
The iPhone was free (8gb) and its an 18 month contract.
Just be interesting to know if the UK or US get the better end of the stick

:goodvibes

WOW, thats an awesome rate! the base rate here starts at 74.99 a month which includes 450 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, 200 sms and unlimited data. the 8Gig iPhone is $199 and the 16Gig is $299

Looks like we get the short end on this one:sad2:

[luke]

WOW, thats an awesome rate! the base rate here starts at 74.99 a month which includes 450 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, 200 sms and unlimited data. the 8Gig iPhone is $199 and the 16Gig is $299

Looks like we get the short end on this one:sad2:

Wow you sure did!
We have 4 tariffs here in the UK, the tariff i'm on is the lowest rate where you get the (8gb) iPhone free, and I've never gone over my base tariff since getting it!

How long is the minimum contract length in the US for an iPhone too?
I was always on 12 month contracts before having to go up to 18months for the iPhone :)

:goodvibes

[cyberbox2]

Its a 2 years contract, at which point you are eligible for a new phone with subsidized pricing by AT&T to lower the actual cost of the iPhone.

Apples retail cost for the 8gig is $399 and the 16gig is $499

With a 2 year agreement with AT&T, they subsidize $200 toward either phone.

[luke]

Its a 2 years contract, at which point you are eligible for a new phone with subsidized pricing by AT&T to lower the actual cost of the iPhone.

Apples retail cost for the 8gig is $399 and the 16gig is $499

With a 2 year agreement with AT&T, they subsidize $200 toward either phone.

Wow seems you guys do get really screwed over by cell phone companies over there!
In the UK, you pretty much always get the phone free, as long as you're on more than a $40 p/m contract.
Also after after 11 months for a 12 month contract, and 15months on an 18 month contract you get a new phone.

Guess we get the best deal in the UK, for once :banana:

:goodvibes

[raammartin]

I have a 1st generation 4gig iPhone. I use only about 2gigs with all my apps, podcasts, music, pictures, etc. For whatever reason I want a new iPhone mainly to double the memory, but can't justify it when there doesn't seem to be much difference other than the 3G service. If I got one my plan would go up to the $30 per month plan too. Is there any reason I should upgrade or just be happy with what I have which works great and hope that a new iPhone will come out in a year or so.

Opinions? :cool1:

[Annette_VA]

iPhone tips & tricks: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/25-most-wanted-tips-for-iphone-3g/

[cap'njack.]

Just found this! Add me to the iPhone collective.

I love mine and keep bugging everyone (as Reid will tesitfy) for thier application recomendations. Just going to go through and find the best one's and I'll stick mine on later.

[luke]

Got Metal Gear Solid Touch and Solitaire City recently, good little games to pass the time :)

:goodvibes

[Annette_VA]

I am now completely addicted to Just Fillin'

[cap'njack.]

Its a 2 years contract, at which point you are eligible for a new phone with subsidized pricing by AT&T to lower the actual cost of the iPhone.

Apples retail cost for the 8gig is $399 and the 16gig is $499

With a 2 year agreement with AT&T, they subsidize $200 toward either phone.

WOW that's a huge price to pay!

I pay £24.50 p/m for my 8gb iPhone 600 mins and 500 (now 540) texts, unlimited data too. iPhone cost me £99 too!

Here is my list of apps:

· Free Memory
· AppSniper
· Facebook
· MySpace
· Tioti TV
· Google Earth
· USA Today
· eBay
· ITN News
· Wikiamo
· Shazam
· Last FM
· Twitterific
· Twitterfon
· Countdown
· IFooty
· ITranslate
· GovAtoZ
· Most Wanted
· PBJTime
· IPity
· MarchMadness
· IStash
· Photobucket
· Pocket God
· Monopoly
· Distant Shore
· Sally’s Salon
· Spooked
· Little Shop
· Flick Bowling
· MotoChaser
· Snowboard
· Collapse
· Imob Online
· TapDefense
· Candy Wars
· BeerPong
· Tap Tap
· Tap Tap 2
· Scramboni
· Sol Free
· Diner Dash
· Wedding Dash

[dkostel]

Has anyone tried out the iphone version of Steve Soars WDW entertainment site? If it works well that would be a handy little app. I just got the WDW dining app and love it (although mostly it has just made me hungry).

[Conolan]

I have an AT&T Tilt (HTC Kaiser) which I got when the original iPhone was out. The iPhone wasn't really an option for me because it didn't have GPS, 3G, or a discount. A the time I had 50% off of equipment thru a corporate plan.

Now, I am considering switching to the iphone, but was wondering if there are equivalents to a couple of my favorite Window Mobile apps. One is Tracky.

It is a GPS program that uses Google Maps and can create routes and points of interest, etc. It will also record a track so you can see a line showing where you have traveled, and export it for display in Google Earth (great for answering the question "How far do we walk in a day at Disneyland?").

It will show you your current speed, average speed, direction, and altitude. There is a training program for running, that will give you a trainer icon to keep up with, or give you an idea of how your time is comparing to previous runs or a goal you have set.

Tracky can also send your location to a website and update it, so someone can see your location and track in realtime (you can make this public or private). It will also save these tracks so they are easy to get to from the PC and download them to Google Earth. It also can download and display geocache locations within a given radius.

Is there an iPhone GPS program that will do most of these things, especially the track recording? Also, is the iPhone's GPS able to operate while in standby, or does it have to be on with the screen lit for it to operate? Using a GPS program can really suck the battery down on my phone, it would be nice if it could run in the background merely logging coordinates while in the pocket.

Another program I like is Microsoft Voice Command. In addition to voice dialing, you can ask it about your battery level, appointments, messages, and run the media player. This is great for using the phone as a mp3 player in the car. Just push the button and say "Play Pink Princesses of Doom" (future Disney punk band).

[Annette_VA]

Has anyone tried out the iphone version of Steve Soars WDW entertainment site? If it works well that would be a handy little app. I just got the WDW dining app and love it (although mostly it has just made me hungry).

How did you find that app in the App Store? I searched for Steve Soares & WDW Entertainment & couldn't find anything.

I've always just pulled his site up in Safari, but if there's an app, that would be cool!

[cslittle999]

How did you find that app in the App Store? I searched for Steve Soares & WDW Entertainment & couldn't find anything.

I've always just pulled his site up in Safari, but if there's an app, that would be cool!
Looking at Steve's site you buy the iSilo iPhone app ($9.99) and then buy the eGuides to Go (another $8). This would give access to all three guides. You do need to download and copy the guides to your iPhone. It would have to be pretty slick to be worth the $18 total.

[luke]

Got bored of it's look again so gave it a bit of a facelift (check out my name instead of the carrier logo, very cool :cool1: ):

Lockscreen
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3847/img0016n.png

Home screen
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9518/img0015i.png

Battery charging
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2561/img0017d.png

No doubt I'll get bored of it again soon tho knowing me :rotfl:

:goodvibes

[Wireboy]

I totally love the Kindle application for iPhone. I have been reading eBooks since the early Palm days and have no problem with the small screen. I love buying books and sending them directly to my iPhone.

My kids love to play Topple.

I am also using a new Disney World related iPhone app called WDW Today that shows park hours, extra magic hours, parade times, etc. I just got it but it seems pretty cool. It is fun to just look at the hours and pretend to be there. I think the full name is WDWTrip.com: WDW Today.

:surfweb:

[Annette_VA]

Looking at Steve's site you buy the iSilo iPhone app ($9.99) and then buy the eGuides to Go (another $8). This would give access to all three guides. You do need to download and copy the guides to your iPhone. It would have to be pretty slick to be worth the $18 total.

Oh, duh...now I see it! Right on the home page. Oops!

That's pretty steep! I think I'll stick w/ just pulling up his site in Safari.

Got bored of it's look again so gave it a bit of a facelift (check out my name instead of the carrier logo, very cool :cool1: ):

No doubt I'll get bored of it again soon tho knowing me :rotfl:

:goodvibes

Love the new look, Luke!!

I totally love the Kindle application for iPhone. I have been reading eBooks since the early Palm days and have no problem with the small screen. I love buying books and sending them directly to my iPhone.
...

:surfweb:

The Kindle app is by far my favorite. I can read so much more now that I don't have to lug around an actual book!

[*NikkiBell*]

Hi All,

I have a question about your iPhone plans. I have AT&T. I currently have the 450 anytime minutes plan for $39.99 a month. I also have the media basic bundle (for texting and some internet) for an additional $9.99. If I got an iPhone, would I have to change that to the $30 a month iPhone bundle somebody mentioned here? I am just trying to get an idea of how much it'd cost me a month.

[Annette_VA]

Hi All,

I have a question about your iPhone plans. I have AT&T. I currently have the 450 anytime minutes plan for $39.99 a month. I also have the media basic bundle (for texting and some internet) for an additional $9.99. If I got an iPhone, would I have to change that to the $30 a month iPhone bundle somebody mentioned here? I am just trying to get an idea of how much it'd cost me a month.

I knew you'd come around :teeth:

I can't tell you what we pay - DH set it all up, plus he gets corporate discounts. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to give you an idea of the costs.

[luke]

Just downloaded an app called Tuner, and can listen to DIS Radio on my phone now!!

:goodvibes

[bsbrady]

Was it Tuner Internet Radio?

[bsbrady]

Sorry, about that, it is the transition from 3G to EDGE that makes it drop calls. It is a software issue though, one that Apple has (hopefully) fixed with the 3.0 update that will be coming this summer. If you read in the notes about the software updates, most of them will say something about fixing issues with dropped calls. It did get markedly better with the software version 2 or 2.1 they all roll together in my brain. I have noticed it got worse this last time though :rotfl: I work for AT&T, and I have had an iPhone and iPhone 3G both within the first month of launch. I have also used numerous other AT&T phones, none of which have a problem with dropped calls. Anyway, it doesn't matter how it happens, I just want it fixed.

I thought that I read somewhere that it really wasn't software, that is was actually the chip that couldnt handle it and Apple was trying to fix it with software. I believe it is the infinity chip.

[aaronmckie]

My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE APP
APP SNIPER!

It tells you any apps that have gone down in price or become free.


You can also select apps you want and it will tell you when they have gone down in price, or have been updated. It also tells you any apps that have

It saves me so much money

Awesome tip, Gibson, thanks! :thumbsup2
We've got a Touch (I didn't need the phone, got a Blackberry for that), but are loving all the cool applications the gizmo has :goodvibes

Oh yeah, we love the WDW Dining app as well, very much worth .99 ::yes::

[luke]

Was it Tuner Internet Radio?

yep, that's the one! Not as good as Wunder Radio, but as I say it can listen to DIS Radio so cool!

:goodvibes

[OKW Lover]

I thought that I read somewhere that it really wasn't software, that is was actually the chip that couldnt handle it and Apple was trying to fix it with software. I believe it is the infinity chip.

That was the speculation back when the problem first surfaced. Further research showed that wasn't the case.

[duckyislost]

Got bored of it's look again so gave it a bit of a facelift (check out my name instead of the carrier logo, very cool :cool1: ):

Lockscreen
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3847/img0016n.png

Home screen
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9518/img0015i.png

Battery charging
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2561/img0017d.png

No doubt I'll get bored of it again soon tho knowing me :rotfl:

:goodvibes


This is very cool! I am not an iPhone owner yet, but will be soon.

Thanks everyone for all the information, especially opinions on Disney aps.

[*NikkiBell*]

I knew you'd come around :teeth:

I can't tell you what we pay - DH set it all up, plus he gets corporate discounts. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to give you an idea of the costs.

Haha, it's very tempting, but I just cannot justify spending about $70 a month for it. I rather use that money elsewhere like Tren-D at DTD. ;)

[nedac]

Data plan is $30/month, plus your regular voice plan.

If you want texting, add the $5 for 200 messages plan and get the TextFree app. Textfree allows you to send texts without the text charges. Essentially out going texts are send to your receipient like a regular text. Your incoming texts can be dumped into an email inbox. I set up a Yahoo inbox specially for texting. Yahoo uses push technology which will push emails directly to your phone when they are received. So, when you get a text from someone, textfree will send you an email to your yahoo account, which Yahoo will imediately push to your phone as an email, or in this case a text. All you have to do then is open the TextFree app and carry on your conversation much like you usually would. There is Textfree Lite which give you a 15 message/day limit (to try it out) and there is TextFree unlimited for $5.99 which gives you unlimited messages.

It sound complicated, but its not, and it saves me from paying for a more expensive text plan.

[raammartin]

I knew you'd come around :teeth:

I can't tell you what we pay - DH set it all up, plus he gets corporate discounts. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to give you an idea of the costs.

Can you get discounts now with the iPhone plan?

[Disneybridein2k3]

Can you get discounts now with the iPhone plan?
My bill reflects a 16% discount. It is my personal phone, but they give me a discount that is available to my employer.

[Annette_VA]

Can you get discounts now with the iPhone plan?

My bill reflects a 16% discount. It is my personal phone, but they give me a discount that is available to my employer.

Yep. DH works for a subsidiary of Wachovia, so he gets an 18% discount.

[raammartin]

My bill reflects a 16% discount. It is my personal phone, but they give me a discount that is available to my employer.

Yep. DH works for a subsidiary of Wachovia, so he gets an 18% discount.

When I first got my iPhone people couldn't get a discount so I lost what discount I wasn't getting on my AT&T plan. Has that now changed? I'd love to save some money! I have a family plan with 4 lines on it and only one iPhone (mine).

[letthewookiewin]

I have a feeling this thread is going to get me in trouble with the DH. He is already saying that he is going to take my iPhone away if I download one more app or song without his permission.
So far my favorite apps are:
Koi pond
Arcade bowl
Bejeweled 2
Lightsaber
Bubblepop
Pockey piano
iBubbleWrap! (DS10's favorite)
Cylon dectect (another of DS's favs)
Whitenoise
Whitenoise storm
WoWRealmS
Chest (a WoW app)
WoWTalent
Characters (a WoW app)
MK, DTD, AK, DHS maps
WDW Dining

[Annette_VA]

When I first got my iPhone people couldn't get a discount so I lost what discount I wasn't getting on my AT&T plan. Has that now changed? I'd love to save some money! I have a family plan with 4 lines on it and only one iPhone (mine).

DH just asked about it when we signed up w/ AT&T (which is when we got our iPhones, too) and they added the discount to our account. He had to show his company ID. It probably wouldn't hurt to stop by the AT&T store to see if you can use yours.

[Disneybridein2k3]

When I first got my iPhone people couldn't get a discount so I lost what discount I wasn't getting on my AT&T plan. Has that now changed? I'd love to save some money! I have a family plan with 4 lines on it and only one iPhone (mine).
We have two iPhones and one other phone for the bratty teenager. My discount with my employer (State Farm) is better than DH's discount with our local government. When I signed DD15 up for her line the salesperson asked me where I worked and signed me up for the discount available to me. It is worth asking - every little bit counts!

[Mr. Plutes]

i get a 15 percent discount from my job, which i think is great.
my new app. is MLB.COM
if you are a baseball fan, you will love this.

[vikingfans]

I just put Skype on my phone...now I can talk to anyone in the world!! Gonna be cool!

[raammartin]

My bill reflects a 16% discount. It is my personal phone, but they give me a discount that is available to my employer.

Yep. DH works for a subsidiary of Wachovia, so he gets an 18% discount.

When I first got my iPhone people couldn't get a discount so I lost what discount I wasn't getting on my AT&T plan. Has that now changed? I'd love to save some money! I have a family plan with 4 lines on it and only one iPhone (mine).

DH just asked about it when we signed up w/ AT&T (which is when we got our iPhones, too) and they added the discount to our account. He had to show his company ID. It probably wouldn't hurt to stop by the AT&T store to see if you can use yours.

We have two iPhones and one other phone for the bratty teenager. My discount with my employer (State Farm) is better than DH's discount with our local government. When I signed DD15 up for her line the salesperson asked me where I worked and signed me up for the discount available to me. It is worth asking - every little bit counts!

i get a 15 percent discount from my job, which i think is great.
my new app. is MLB.COM
if you are a baseball fan, you will love this.

I emailed AT&T about a discount. Now I know why I don't get a discount (yet).

After reviewing your account, unfortunately there are no discounts
available on 2G iPhones at this time. This offer is only available for
3G iPhones which is a result of a mutual agreement between AT&T and
Apple.

I'm trying to hold out on getting another iPhone until they come out with a new one - whenever that may be. Mine 4gig works great so far. :)

[Cool-Beans]

I know this is a fun and upbeat thread, but I have to say that my iPhone is kinda/sorta pissing me off.

It drops calls all the flippin time. That is my big problem.

Whatever the millions of other things a phone does, the ONE thing a phone should do is allow you to talk to and hear another person. If it fails at that, it just isn't a great phone.

I was all excited about it, but it is very disappointing.

Thanks for allowing me to speak my little piece. :)

[Anna114]

Hmmm, I have the problem on occasion but usually it's because all of a sudden my bars go from 3 to flatline.

[Mr. Plutes]

i know what you mean. i have dropped called also. but i knew going with at-t that i would have dropped called. but i'm more of the data, then the phone.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Okay iPhone people, I have a question. Can two apps run at the same time? I have white noise and myLite that I would like to use on the podcast cruise but I can't figure out how to run them together. I haven't begun to scratch the surface of what this phone can do and didn't know if there was a trick I was missing that allows apps to run simultaneously.
TIA!

[cslittle999]

Okay iPhone people, I have a question. Can two apps run at the same time? I have white noise and myLite that I would like to use on the podcast cruise but I can't figure out how to run them together. I haven't begun to scratch the surface of what this phone can do and didn't know if there was a trick I was missing that allows apps to run simultaneously.
TIA!
Unfortunately you can only run one app at a time.

[luke]

Unfortunately you can only run one app at a time.

Well, not entirely true...

I think there will be an "official" background enabling with the new 3.0 software too?

:goodvibes

[cslittle999]

Well, not entirely true...

I think there will be an "official" background enabling with the new 3.0 software too?

:goodvibes
Not in the way that Disneybridein2k3 wanted though. 3.0 only adds the push notification support plus a variety of ways to notify the user that a push alerts has happened. You still can't run two apps at once.

[luke]

Not in the way that Disneybridein2k3 wanted though. 3.0 only adds the push notification support plus a variety of ways to notify the user that a push alerts has happened. You still can't run two apps at once.

Ah I didn't know that!
"Backgrounding" is still useful tho, as I can for example listen to the radio whilst surfing the net or playing a game :)

:goodvibes

[Disneybridein2k3]

Not in the way that Disneybridein2k3 wanted though. 3.0 only adds the push notification support plus a variety of ways to notify the user that a push alerts has happened. You still can't run two apps at once.
Thanks for letting me know. I always think there are ways to do things but I just don't know how. At least now I'll stop trying :)

[timandlesley]

Huge Iphone fan here! Can't imagine life without it, what a GREAT phone.
My favorite aps are:
Disneyworld park maps, think they are so cool, even being able to view the menus of each restaraunt.
Urbanspoon
Facebook (of course)
Magic Eight Ball (kids LOVE this)
Word Scramble Light (ADDICTING, can't get past 54 darn it!)
Shazam
Weather Channel
Flixter
Days Until (LOVE watching the days to my next Disney vacation on this)
Cheap Gas
Around me (has helped out SO much finding a hotel as we travel).

Those are my favs. I LOVE watching the new iPhone commercials and watchiing the aps' they talk about, I'm always telling Tim to "pause that and rewind" so we can see the name of the ap's.
Lesley

[DVCsince02]

Just added the lightsaber app. Hysterical!

[Annette_VA]

... I LOVE watching the new iPhone commercials and watchiing the aps' they talk about, I'm always telling Tim to "pause that and rewind" so we can see the name of the ap's.
Lesley

I do that, too! :laughing:

Off to check out some of the ones you listed...

Just added the lightsaber app. Hysterical!

I have that one! Of course, the first time my 5-year-old played with it, my phone took a trip across the room :rolleyes:

[DVCsince02]

Do I need this cover? It comes in pink too.

http://i.ebayimg.com/05/!BPoICZQ!2k~$(KGrHgoOKiYEjlLmep38BJ0kqLV8Yw~~_1.JP G

[letthewookiewin]

Just added the lightsaber app. Hysterical!

My DS's love that one and one called Star Wars FX. They love to sneak up behind my DH while he is working on school work and scare him.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Okay, I know I'm behind the times and admittedly there are so many things about my iPhone I don't know but I found a way to check my MSN mail on my iPhone for free! www.izymail.com (http://www.izymail.com) - I'm so easy to impress :rolleyes1

[WDWBlaze]

Okay, I know I'm behind the times and admittedly there are so many things about my iPhone I don't know but I found a way to check my MSN mail on my iPhone for free! www.izymail.com (http://www.izymail.com) - I'm so easy to impress :rolleyes1

Why did you need a 3rd party app to view hotmail? I set mine up with the normal OS.

[Anna114]

Why did you need a 3rd party app to view hotmail? I set mine up with the normal OS.


LOL I was thinking the same thing.

[luke]

As in the iPhones push email stuff doesn't include hotmail etc.
I found izymail pretty unreliable to be honest and just set up a gmail account :)

:goodvibes

[WDWBlaze]

As in the iPhones push email stuff doesn't include hotmail etc.
I found izymail pretty unreliable to be honest and just set up a gmail account :)

:goodvibes

Gmail will not work with push either unless you go through a intermediate app like mobile me or an exchange server. If you are doing that you could use any email including hotmail. Either way it will not be as good as true push mail service.

[luke]

Um I have no idea what that means, all I know is in the iPhone email settings, gmail is an option, hotmail isn't :)

:goodvibes

[anonymousegirl]

New question here. Can these apps run on a Blackberry?

My DH is freakily against Apple anything (took me 4ever to get a real Ipod).

[luke]

New question here. Can these apps run on a Blackberry?

My DH is freakily against Apple anything (took me 4ever to get a real Ipod).

Not these exact apps, but Blackberry may have something similar.

PS - the iPhone is the first Apple product I ever owned :)

:goodvibes

[WDWBlaze]

Um I have no idea what that means, all I know is in the iPhone email settings, gmail is an option, hotmail isn't :)

:goodvibes

Gmail settings are just pre-set, and all you need to do is input you user name and password. With hotmail you would have to fill in few more lines like the pop3 or imap address.


Other then that there is no diff. Both use fetch (not push) to get email from the server in an increment defined in your settings. Default is every 15 or 30 mins. I forget which. Unless you are running a time sensitive business it should be good enough. It also updates when ever you open up an inbox.

If you don't have your iphone synced with a calendar you could even turn the push off since you aren't using it for email. It would make your battery last a little longer. Even if you have a calendar sync most likely you don't "need" to have push on.

Not looking to point you out, but wanted to get the correct info out there:goodvibes

And for the poster that was having issues setting up hotmail PM me, and I'll see if I can help.

[dkostel]

I just downloaded plan.pack.go and it looks pretty nice. You can create templates and populate them with items. Then create specific lists from templates. Just played with it for 5 minutes but it seems perfect for frequent vacationers. Got a lot of 5* ratings as well.

[OKW Lover]

Gmail will not work with push either unless you go through a intermediate app like mobile me or an exchange server. If you are doing that you could use any email including hotmail. Either way it will not be as good as true push mail service.

True. But I find Gmail works just fine on fetch. There doesn't appear to be a very long lag between a message sent to a push account (ie me.com) or my gmail account. I've experimented with cc'ing both accounts on the same email to test this.
:surfweb:

[Disneybridein2k3]

Gmail settings are just pre-set, and all you need to do is input you user name and password. With hotmail you would have to fill in few more lines like the pop3 or imap address.


Other then that there is no diff. Both use fetch (not push) to get email from the server in an increment defined in your settings. Default is every 15 or 30 mins. I forget which. Unless you are running a time sensitive business it should be good enough. It also updates when ever you open up an inbox.

If you don't have your iphone synced with a calendar you could even turn the push off since you aren't using it for email. It would make your battery last a little longer. Even if you have a calendar sync most likely you don't "need" to have push on.

Not looking to point you out, but wanted to get the correct info out there:goodvibes

And for the poster that was having issues setting up hotmail PM me, and I'll see if I can help.
Ug, I feel so stupid. I had my hotmail account set up as a link on the homescreen but you have to log in each time. I wanted to be able to get mail from the mail icon on the bottom of the screen and have it updated when mail is received. It was when I was googling a fix via hotmail that I found izymail. I didn't know there was a way to fetch hotmail without it being set up as a link. So izymail is not needed for hotmail/msn?

[Renysmom]

I just downloaded plan.pack.go and it looks pretty nice.

That is one I am going to have to try out... I always have lists all over the place, depending on where we are going.. Would be nice to have one for the beach, one for WDW, one for cruises, etc...

Thanks for sharing

[WDWBlaze]

Ug, I feel so stupid. I had my hotmail account set up as a link on the homescreen but you have to log in each time. I wanted to be able to get mail from the mail icon on the bottom of the screen and have it updated when mail is received. It was when I was googling a fix via hotmail that I found izymail. I didn't know there was a way to fetch hotmail without it being set up as a link. So izymail is not needed for hotmail/msn?

Izymail is not needed. Just go to email setup and choose "other". Then just put in your info. I checked it out last night as I have not done it is a while. All you will need is your username(inculding the @****.com) and password. It will default to POP3. If you want to change it to imap edit the new account and change the word "pop3" to "imap" in the hostname field.

[auroralark]

I have an iPhone question!

I just ordered mine yesterday...and just reading through this thread I'm already overwhelmed by all the things you can do with it! Anyway, I was wondering if someone could recommend a good case for it? I'm kinda picky about my phone cases...I'd like something that's not bulky, but does a good job of protecting the screen while not at all interfering with the touch screen features, if that makes any sense. (I currently have a Treo, and I ended up dumping the case I bought for it because it was a pain to use the touch screen features with the plastic covering the screen.) I'm not sure if I want something that's see through or that flips back...if that makes any sense. Anyway - if anyone has any suggestions, I'd appreciate it a lot!

Okay, back to lurking...

[safetymom]

I bought the protective film at the Apple Store for my iPhone. It protects the screen and then I have a cover I bought at the Apple store but it doesn't cover the screen.

[*NikkiBell*]

Where is the apps store?

[DisneyKevin]

Right next to Macy's on the second floor. :lmao:

Why dues someone that doesnt want an iPhone need to know where the Apps store is located, hmmmm?

Inquiring minds want to know.

If you pull up iTunes...there is a whole section devoted to just apps......but someone resisting the iPhone would never need to know that.

Nikki....are you going to get the black one or the white one?:lmao::lmao:

[safetymom]

I think Kevin is getting close to closing the deal for the iPhone. :) Come on Nikki make the leap! :)

[*NikkiBell*]

Right next to Macy's on the second floor. :lmao:

Why dues someone that doesnt want an iPhone need to know where the Apps store is located, hmmmm?

Inquiring minds want to know.

If you pull up iTunes...there is a whole section devoted to just apps......but someone resisting the iPhone would never need to know that.

Nikki....are you going to get the black one or the white one?:lmao::lmao:

ROFL ROFL ROFL Umm, "my friend" would like to know this info so I said I'd ask for her! That and uhh I honestly didn't think you'd see me here! :X

(PS....I explained all of this in my voicemail to the show :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::rolleyes:)

[DisneyKevin]

"my friend" wants to know

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[OKW Lover]

pssst - Alicia
There's a couple of applications just waiting for you at the App Store:
iShoes
iBags

Don't tell Paul where you heard about these. :goodvibes

[robind]

I think Kevin is getting close to closing the deal for the iPhone. :) Come on Nikki make the leap! :)

Do it, Do it, come the the dark side. All the cool kids have iPhones.

[Anna114]

Right next to Macy's on the second floor. :lmao:

Why dues someone that doesnt want an iPhone need to know where the Apps store is located, hmmmm?

OMG I almost spit out my chocolate milk on that one. It struck me so funny :rotfl2:

[*NikkiBell*]

LMAO me too! ;)

[SueM in MN]

I don't have an iPhone (we are in a long term contract with Verizon :guilty:

I have had an iPod Touch though ever since they came out and I got a new one for Christmas. I will admit I am a bit addicted to apps (I have 8.75 pages and have actually had to delete things to add new apps). My very favorite is Easy Relax Ultimate ( it has relaxation sounds that you can customize and edit to your taste).
The 4 games I like best are Comet Cowboy, Chocchocpop, Gaia and Flight Control.

If you know anyone who is disabled and has trouble speaking, there is a fantastic new app called Proloquo2Go that allows use of an iPod touch or an iPhone as a communication device.

[SueM in MN]

New question here. Can these apps run on a Blackberry?

My DH is freakily against Apple anything (took me 4ever to get a real Ipod).
No, they only run on iPhone or iPod touch.
Blackberry has some things, but nowhere near as many, not as cool and not as good graphics. A few months ago, I was talking to my SIL about the apps I have on my iPod touch and she was bragging, saying she also has apps for her Blackberry and we compared. Her DH said comparing the 2, the Blackberry apps looked like the original video games (like PacMan) and the Apple apps looked like the newest Nintendo DS games.

[auroralark]

I got my iPhone today and I am in love! It's great. I downloaded a lot of the apps recommended on this thread - thanks! Tomorrow I'm making a special trip to the Apple store to check out what kind of cases they have. Right now I'm keeping on the plastic wrap that came on it.

[Mr. Plutes]

i dont blame you for keeping the plastic wrap on the screen lol. i baby my iphone lol.

[Annette_VA]

I just found a bonus feature to the Kindle app. I pre-ordered a book on Amazon and it was to be automatically synced to my phone when it came out. The book's official release date is tomorrow, but I got it on my phone this morning :thumbsup2

[mla1977]

Hello Disers! I've had my iPhone since December. Since my laptop is out of comission right now, I have been using my phone to update my podcasts. Could anyone tell me how to delete old podcasts without syncing with iTunes. I somehow got the delete option to appear once, but I don't know how I did it. Could someone help me?

[jcb]

A horizontal slide over the podcast you want to delete should bring up the delete option.

I am sure I'll get flamed for aiding and abetting someone to delete a podcast.;)

[WDWBlaze]

A horizontal slide over the podcast you want to delete should bring up the delete option.

I am sure I'll get flamed for aiding and abetting someone to delete a podcast.;)
I was beat to the punch on answering but would like to add
1. Swipe from left to right
2. This works to delete items in many if not most apps

[mla1977]

Thanks! I won't be deleting any DIS podcasts! just some of those other guys...

[Renysmom]

A horizontal slide over the podcast you want to delete should bring up the delete option.


Well I will be darn, I never knew that before..

Kelly

[Annette_VA]

Well I will be darn, I never knew that before..

Kelly

Works for emails, too! :thumbsup2

[Disneybridein2k3]

Works for emails, too! :thumbsup2
That is so freakin' cool!!! (I know, I know, I'm easy to impress)

[LAH LAH]

Happy to have found you all!

I got my first iPhone in November 2008 when my great dane puppy at my BB Pearl...

I got my second iPhone in February 2009 when he ate my first iPhone. :(

Both times my phone was out of what should have been his reach...he is a stinking houdini!

I don't think I could go back to a BB or a regular phone...plus my kids LOVE it too!

Favorite Apps:

*Facebook (I wish it did more though)
*All my Disney Maps ~I wander through the Disney maps and can almost trick myself that I am there...almost.
*SnapTell ~ I love it that you can find comparison pricing!
*Fandango
*7 Chords

:tigger:

[Annette_VA]

New App Alert!

Trivial Pursuit is now available. It's $4.99 but seems to be a pretty nice app.

Unfortunately, it was after I bought it that I realized I suck at Trivial Pursuit

[WDWBlaze]

I am getting tired of the included earphones but I am too busy/lazy to look for a good pair.

Anyone know of a pair of earphones with good sound quality, mic and rocker/mic controls?

[Anna114]

I don't know of any with controls or mic. I liked the cone shaped ones that Apple sold but they are discontinued. I got semi decent copy from ebay at $5.00 a pair. Apple sold them for $39. I need to find a new pair too.

[luke]

New App Alert!

Trivial Pursuit is now available. It's $4.99 but seems to be a pretty nice app.

Unfortunately, it was after I bought it that I realized I suck at Trivial Pursuit

Ooooh thanks for that, just managed to download it, seems fun!!

:goodvibes

[Sphyrna]

Happy to have found you all!

I got my first iPhone in November 2008 when my great dane puppy at my BB Pearl...

I got my second iPhone in February 2009 when he ate my first iPhone. :(

Both times my phone was out of what should have been his reach...he is a stinking houdini!


Have you started to cut back on his diet so he's nice and hungry when the new iPhone comes out? :lmao:

[Sphyrna]

I am getting tired of the included earphones but I am too busy/lazy to look for a good pair.

Anyone know of a pair of earphones with good sound quality, mic and rocker/mic controls?

I got the Maximo iMetal iP-HS2 (http://www.amazon.com/Maximo-iP-HS2-iMetal-Isolation-Headset/dp/B0011G9LCU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241128098&sr=1-1)for Christmas. I like them. My right earpiece cuts out and I have to jiggle the cord. They were that way when I got them. I just haven't bothered to contact them for an exchange yet. Normally I'm using them at work and only keep 1 earpiece in so I can hear what's going on around me anyway. The main reason I picked these over similar ones is I like the placement of the play/pause switch. Most have it built in to the mic which puts it in an awkward location. The switch on these is seperate from the mic and further down the cord. They also come with 3 different size ear pieces. I can't believe the price on Amazon now! They were around $100 when I got them in December. At this price I'm thinking of getting a second pair just to keep at work.

[LAH LAH]

Have you started to cut back on his diet so he's nice and hungry when the new iPhone comes out? :lmao:

I can't afford to let him eat another phone! :lmao:

[cap'njack.]

Had my iPhone replaced over the weekend for hairline crack appearing in the case, especially around the silent button and the headphone jack.

Apple seem to be very,very good at replacing them for this reason, I'd certainly advise everyone to check thier phones :)

Anyway....on an app related note I got WunderRadio which is awesome, Playman Track and Field which is great fun and also Car Jack Streets which is like the classic Grand Theft Auto games :)

[bidnow5]

I have Shutterfly now and I love it I have tons of photos of my grandchildren that I can show friends now

[Cyrano]

Came across two new apps :)
The Walt Disney World Secrets notecast and The Walt Disney World Notecast. Look worthwhile to download :thumbsup2

[SamIAm21]

Okay, don't tell my husband this because he'd be very mad at my daughter, who couldn't keep a secret if her life depended on it, but I'M GETTING AN IPHONE FOR MOTHER'S DAY! I'm so happy I could scream with JOY! But, I have to act my usual cantankerous self til Sunday! I'm so freakin happy that I don't even mind the fact that I have to work on Sunday!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Annette_VA]

Okay, don't tell my husband this because he'd be very mad at my daughter, who couldn't keep a secret if her life depended on it, but I'M GETTING AN IPHONE FOR MOTHER'S DAY! I'm so happy I could scream with JOY! But, I have to act my usual cantankerous self til Sunday! I'm so freakin happy that I don't even mind the fact that I have to work on Sunday!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Man, that sure beats flowers or breakfast in bed! Congrats!



On a different note...
My DH just emailed me this article: AT&T to cut iPhone service plan by $10 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10235782-94.html)

[daneenm]

Okay, don't tell my husband this because he'd be very mad at my daughter, who couldn't keep a secret if her life depended on it, but I'M GETTING AN IPHONE FOR MOTHER'S DAY! I'm so happy I could scream with JOY! But, I have to act my usual cantankerous self til Sunday! I'm so freakin happy that I don't even mind the fact that I have to work on Sunday!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Wow, that is a great gift! Hope you enjoy it.

[yitbos96bb]

Check out AppSniper. Great program that shows you what apps have lowered in price or gone free. You can also have it monitor specific apps and warn you.

Free memory - Great for clearing out memory... helps performance...

USA Today - News on the quick

Local Eats - Local Favorites - Check out their site.

Zippo Lighter - Because its fun for concerts or Rockband parties

Skyworks Arcade Hoops - Great Pop - a - Shot like App

Skyworks Arcade Bowl - SKEEBALL!!!!

Topple - This game just cracks me up.

The Disney Map Apps now that they have GPS included with them.

[yitbos96bb]

Iphone 3.0 looks great... FINALLY Cut and Paste.

I haven't jailbroke my phone yet, but being able to tether has definately tempted me.

[luke]

Iphone 3.0 looks great... FINALLY Cut and Paste.

I haven't jailbroke my phone yet, but being able to tether has definately tempted me.

Jailbroke mine a while back, it really does open up all sorts of possibilities especially customising it's look and so forth.

Really need to rejailbreak mine to 2.21 as a good few apps are coming out now that require it :(

:goodvibes

[njsweetP]

Jailbroke mine a while back, it really does open up all sorts of possibilities especially customising it's look and so forth.

Really need to rejailbreak mine to 2.21 as a good few apps are coming out now that require it :(

:goodvibes

Ok, I feel like an idiot, so humor me, but what does 'jailbreak' mean?:confused3

[luke]

I guess the easiest way to explain is it's like 'hacking' it - letting you do all sorts of stuff apple won't let you do like theme it (check out my screen shots in this thread) as well as stuff like video recording and mms messages. Also allows you to procur paid apps at erm, a cheaper price so to speak :)

:goodvibes

[njsweetP]

I guess the easiest way to explain is it's like 'hacking' it - letting you do all sorts of stuff apple won't let you do like theme it (check out my screen shots in this thread) as well as stuff like video recording and mms messages. Also allows you to procur paid apps at erm, a cheaper price so to speak :)

:goodvibes

Ahh!! OK! Thanks! I guess that goes for the Touch too?

[MonkeyPants]

I need to get a new phone (even tho I hate phones) In the past 12-14 years I have only had 2. How old is my current one? Its black/white, no picture, no custom ring tones. has the most basic of web access :rotfl: I really only have it for an energency and for a way to call back work if they page me, but the battery doesnt hold its charge any more and it gets really bad reception. Been trying to decide between an iphone or the g1 google phone.

[luke]

Pretty much yeah :)
It's really easy and if there are any unlikely problems you can simply restore the firmware thru itunes with no harm :)

:goodvibes

[starwood]

I just got an ipod touch for mother's day. DS couldn't wait to give it to me because he wanted to play with it.

[Sphyrna]

I just got an ipod touch for mother's day. DS couldn't wait to give it to me because he wanted to play with it.

Gratz!! :woohoo:

[yitbos96bb]

Using an app called WDW Dining... Pretty good for $1. Its all the menus... Yes I know they are online, but its so much faster than surfing the web and touch users have to depend on Wifi... I don't know of Wifi in the parks.

Either way... I recommend it highly. GOod stuff.

[mouseaddicts]

I guess the easiest way to explain is it's like 'hacking' it - letting you do all sorts of stuff apple won't let you do like theme it (check out my screen shots in this thread) as well as stuff like video recording and mms messages. Also allows you to procur paid apps at erm, a cheaper price so to speak :)

:goodvibes

Oooooohhh...... I can't believe I didn't know this!!! I've had my iPhone since Oct & LOVE :cloud9: it!!! Now I'm going to have to figure out how to break it .... :rotfl:

DH & I will be back over the wknd to read this ENTIRE thread ...... for some reason, the whole family thinks my phone is the "family toy"!! :rolleyes:

[Annette_VA]

Update to the Kindle app:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10237505-2.html

Should make buying books a whole lot easier! :thumbsup2

[*NikkiBell*]

Hmm, so I wonder how the $10 cheaper plan would work for current iPhone users? Would you have to go in and get the contract readjusted?

[burberryplaid]

I've added a lot of the apps suggested here..thanks so much! I just got my iPhone on Sunday.

I am having a hard time finding the Disney maps though..is this found in the apps store? What's the name? Everytime I do a search I come up empty handed. I did a google search as well and all I found was a Maps bundle developed by Upinpoint, but I couldn't find anything in the app store.

Thanks for the help...

[starwood]

Try searching under wdw.

[luke]

Just got Peggle - wow its good :)

:goodvibes

[WDWBlaze]

I've added a lot of the apps suggested here..thanks so much! I just got my iPhone on Sunday.

I am having a hard time finding the Disney maps though..is this found in the apps store? What's the name? Everytime I do a search I come up empty handed. I did a google search as well and all I found was a Maps bundle developed by Upinpoint, but I couldn't find anything in the app store.

Thanks for the help...


If you search "Magic Kingdom" all the maps will show up. Also you are looking to buy maps for all the park there is a bundle that also includes DTD or BB. It will save you a few bucks.

[SamIAm21]

I've added a lot of the apps suggested here..thanks so much! I just got my iPhone on Sunday.

I am having a hard time finding the Disney maps though..is this found in the apps store? What's the name? Everytime I do a search I come up empty handed. I did a google search as well and all I found was a Maps bundle developed by Upinpoint, but I couldn't find anything in the app store.

Thanks for the help...

I haven't found them either! I searched every app last evening! Arrrgh!

[UnionJack]

I can't find the maps anymore either. I know I've seen them, but they seem to have disappeared. They were made by a company called Upinpoint. Does anyone know what happened to them?

[luke]

Yep, the maps don't appear on the UK App Store anymore either.

Just downloaded them through "other means" but it's odd that they've disappeared??

:goodvibes

[Leger13]

Try their web site. I think it gives the iTunes link

http://www.upinpoint.com/

[Leger13]

Well, I just tried from their web site and the links do nothing. So weird! I just bought the maps box set a couple days ago and everything was fine. I wonder what happened. :confused3

[luke]

Well, I just tried from their web site and the links do nothing. So weird! I just bought the maps box set a couple days ago and everything was fine. I wonder what happened. :confused3

I guess they could be updating the App? Odd that it's been taken offline in the meantime tho. The one i just downloaded works ok so that's good at least :)

:goodvibes

[Leger13]

I guess they could be updating the App? Odd that it's been taken offline in the meantime tho. The one i just downloaded works ok so that's good at least :)

:goodvibes

yeah....maybe that's what they're doing. :confused3 Glad you got your maps before it disappeared. I'm about to email the company and find out what the heck is going on. I hope they're not disappearing for good because I want them to update these applications as the parks update. And my maps crash sometimes so it'd be nice if they fixed that too. I'll post here if I hear anything back from the company.

[luke]

I hope they're not disappearing for good because I want them to update these applications as the parks update. And my maps crash sometimes so it'd be nice if they fixed that too. I'll post here if I hear anything back from the company.

They could be adding the few maps they don't have? Or adding GPS functionality (does it have it already?)?

:confused3 Glad you got your maps before it disappeared.

I didn't get them from the App Store ;)

:goodvibes

[Leger13]

They could be adding the few maps they don't have? Or adding GPS functionality (does it have it already?)?



I didn't get them from the App Store ;)

:goodvibes

Maybe :confused3 I just sent an email begging them to tell me what's going on so I can update y'all :laughing: And there is GPS already from what I understand. My DH tried out that function while we were at home and the application got so confused and said "it looks like you are not in the parks at this time" :rotfl: I'll get to try the GPS out better next weekend when we're at MGM for SWW. :thumbsup2

oooooo cheater. :rolleyes: I'm curious now as to how you got them. Was someone you know nice enough to share?

[luke]

oooooo cheater. :rolleyes: I'm curious now as to how you got them. Was someone you know nice enough to share?

Part of my jailbreaking as mentioned earlier ;)
Don't normally use it to get apps like that, but was just curious as to why it's disappeared :3dglasses

:goodvibes

[Leger13]

Part of my jailbreaking as mentioned earlier ;)
Don't normally use it to get apps like that, but was just curious as to why it's disappeared :3dglasses

:goodvibes

aaahhh gotcha. I haven't jailbroken my phone......yet.

[luke]

aaahhh gotcha. I haven't jailbroken my phone......yet.

I do heartily recommend it :cool1:

:goodvibes

[Renysmom]

Here is a new find..

If you go to m.nbc.com on your Iphone Safari then choose video you can watch several full length version of NBC TV shows... It even works with 3G, although there is some buffering issues which can be a pain but hey I watched 30 Rock at work today LOL

[luke]

Here is a new find..

If you go to m.nbc.com on your Iphone Safari then choose video you can watch several full length version of NBC TV shows... It even works with 3G, although there is some buffering issues which can be a pain but hey I watched 30 Rock at work today LOL

Yep, and it doesn't seem to be region locked like on the computer, I've watched episodes of The Office in the past :thumbsup2

:goodvibes

[burberryplaid]

Here is a new find..

If you go to m.nbc.com on your Iphone Safari then choose video you can watch several full length version of NBC TV shows... It even works with 3G, although there is some buffering issues which can be a pain but hey I watched 30 Rock at work today LOL

Thank you!! I will be watching the Office and Friday Night Lights..don't tell on me! :)

[vikingfans]

I was listening to the e-mail show and they were talking about some way to get DIS Radio on the Iphone. Pete talked about some way to get it for free.

I didn't understand what he was talking about.

Can someone help me? I'm sorry I'm so thick.

[Annette_VA]

I was listening to the e-mail show and they were talking about some way to get DIS Radio on the Iphone. Pete talked about some way to get it for free.

I didn't understand what he was talking about.

Can someone help me? I'm sorry I'm so thick.

Check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2163956

[Mr. Plutes]

I was listening to the e-mail show and they were talking about some way to get DIS Radio on the Iphone. Pete talked about some way to get it for free.

I didn't understand what he was talking about.

Can someone help me? I'm sorry I'm so thick.

go to the app store. download fstream, when you have it on the iphone. go to presets chick on itunes. check on pop- then look for dis radio. hope this helps.

[vikingfans]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!


This really helped!!!

You all are the very BEST!!