August 11th, 2009 by admin

Say the name Harllem Globe Trotters and immediately  images of fast, highly skilled and entertaining giants flash before my eyes. But they are more than that - much more! Having traveled to over 100 countries and 6 continents and entertained over 130 million people, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have become an institution - one that has been an incredible ambassador for the USA. As they put it, they have been:

crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life

Now they have just released their first iPhone game Spin That Ball

(not to be mistaken for Spin the Ball, which has received a user rating of just 2 stars compared to the Globe Trotters rating of 5 stars - though admittedly, theirs is a brand new game, so the 5 star rating is from only a few people)

Be warned, its one of those mindlessly addictive games that you just can’t stop yourself from playing! iPhonegizmo does not usually promote games with a $$ charge (only $0.99 in this case) but we decided to make an exception as this one is from the Harlem Globe Trotters. (And we like the game!) You can try the PC version of the game for free at Candystand - who joined with the Harlem Globe Trotters to develop the iPhone version.

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August 9th, 2009 by admin

The team here has taken a look at the free medical apps that have been developed for iPhones. Much to our surprise we found that a big percentage of these apps have been given terrible ratings!This was true for apps that - by their name and intent - we thought would be super useful. Apps like those that offer to keep track of medications, orbe a quick guide to ailments. Quick fix medical Apps do not seem to be well received.

On the other hand, there are many specialist apps developed for medical practitioners that got the thumbs up from the medical profession.

Perhaps this just shows that when it comes to health, the apps have to be sophisticated to really be of value. All the same, there were 14 out of the first 100 medical apps that got good ratings (3 stars or better) and were for use by the general public rather than the medical profession. All are listed below but we have showcased those we liked, or got hot star ratings:

uHear 3.5star  8 Glasses a Day 3 star Eye Chart 3 star Relax 3 star Med Calculator 3 star Bone Knowledge 3 star Web MD Mobile 3.5 star Eye Chart 3 star

The Asthma Journal allows sufferers to keep a daily journal to keep track of their symptoms, potential triggers and medication. So far has a 4-star rating but is a new app.

iPot Lite is the first location-based medical marijuana application for the iPhone and has been well regarded with a 3.5 star rating

Easy to see why Baby Daily Log has gotten a  3.5 star rating as it can monitor diaper changes, feeding, bath and tummy time, sleep and wake schedules and records baby’s stats like height, weight and temperature (just click the top icon to get this free app from iTunes).

Fertility and Pregnancy Calculator works out your important fertility and -pregnancy dates and must be good as it has a 3.5-star rating! Sleep Diary helps insomnia sufferers to find out what is keeping them awake! This app helps us work out what factors - eg diet, exercise and medications - affect our sleep (has got a 3- star rating)

The final app in our list is the Diabetes Manager that can help diabetics to keep track of their glucose results, carb intake and insulin doses. It also provides charts and graphs to help with management. So far has a 5-star rating, so is a super well received app!

Well, you get the idea! When you use the search strategy we showed you in a recent post you can quickly find medical apps that suit your needs. Just check the ratings below the images to see what others that have used the app have to say about it.

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August 5th, 2009 by admin

Over the next few weeks the iPhonegizmo team are going to post about apps we particularly like -  for whatever random reason, along with apps that have received rave reviews! These are going to be done in whatever order takes our fancy just to keep you, our readers, guessing!! (CONTEST DETAILS are below)

Our  first offering is the App from Spin Magazine and Spin.com. The app is free and is designed to be a mobile guide to the latest news in music, including the latest album and concert reviews and super photos.

In fact its the photos that really tipped the balance for us. There is a photo gallery where we can browse exclusive pics from photos shoots, concerts, festivals, etc. And the quality is fantastic. Check it out:

This app is guaranteed to keep music lovers happy for hours at a time!

Why the bike pic? Well, Spin - in conjunction with Honda - currently have a promo for US residents with this custom painted Honda Fury Chopper up for grabs. The art is from 311’s newest release, Uplifter and has been designed by Argentine artist Christian Montenegro. Entry is free and you just have to provide your contact details and answer a couple of easy questions. Only one entry per person!

If we win, we’ll proudly show you pics  of our new toy! If you win, send us your photo and we’ll give you press. And do let your friends in on the contest by clicking the “Share” button below!

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August 2nd, 2009 by admin

The internet makes sharing easy. It’s arguably it’s single best feature! We can share photos, music, videos, documents, etc. With friends and colleagues easily and quickly. And with the development of specialist sites for sharing - like del.icio.us (now called Delicious) and Diigo, we can share our memories, our experiences and our good finds with the rest of the world!

We have a feature at the foot of each post that makes it easy for you to share that post with any friends or colleagues. It’s easy to use. Just click the “share” button and you can either bookmark it to your fav bookmark service

or simply click the email tab and it will auto send the link for the post to whoever you want!

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