Killer aps for the iPhone?

[NewChief]

My wife finally got her beloved iPhone. I admit that I can't stop playing with the thing either. Anyone have any favorite apps? I've downloaded some freebies: facebook, wikipedia, sports updates, flashlight.

What are some must haves that are actually worth paying for?

[Sure-Oz]

I don't have an iphone but was playing Army of Darkness Defense on my friends, addicting as hell

[Great Expectations]

When will the untethered jailbreak for the new update be out?

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

When will the untethered jailbreak for the new update be out?

Impossible question. It will be out when they finish it.

[Buehler445]

This thread died. Any new apps people are liking?

[Great Expectations]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

Impossible question. It will be out when they finish it.

There was a statement on iphonehacks that it was almost complete 8 days ago. Just wondering when it would happen. When it does Siri will be available to iPhone 4 users.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

There was a statement on iphonehacks that it was almost complete 8 days ago. Just wondering when it would happen. When it does Siri will be available to iPhone 4 users.

Don't get your hopes up too much for Siri right away. While Siri has been ported to iPhone4 and iPod 4th gen in one instance, it's a long way from being readily available to the public. And it will require a lot more than just the iOS5 untethered jailbreak. Siri requires a significant change in the file structure, and depends on signed code from Apple. That last requirement makes it very very difficult to make "public", as that's easy grounds for getting sued by Apple. On top of that, Siri requires that the voice commands are sent to Apple, and Apple's servers do the crunching, and sends the results back to the phone.

So to get it running on an older phone like the iPhone 4, you'd have to make changes to the file structure to match the iPhone 4S and hope that doesn't break other functions, fake the data sent to Apple to spoof Apple into thinking the device is an iPhone 4S instead of just an iPhone 4, or use a "middleman" server setup that would edit the data sent to Apple, then edit the results sent back from Apple. That's a lot of dependence. Not to mention presenting a security nightmare. The guys that have made this work on the older models have specifically said they have no intentions of releasing a tool or installer for it, so you'd have to compile it yourself.

It will likely be a while before a solution for this is released, regardless of the iOS5 untethered jailbreak...

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

On top of that, Siri requires that the voice commands are sent to Apple, and Apple's servers do the crunching, and sends the results back to the phone.

Oh wow. I wasn't aware of that. Crazy.

[DaveNull]

You can really notice the differences in Siri server load at times. It's not slow, per se, but it's definitely not as snappy when the West Coast is on lunch/driving home.

I think Apple was smart to ease this thing out. Once they know they can handle the load for all the 4S users they may make it available to the 4/iPad 2.

The accuracy of the dictation is staggering.

[NewChief]

I was just playing with one. I told is, "I need dog food," and it found pet stores nearby. I told it "I am hungry for Thai." and it found nearby Thai restaurants. It's pretty badass. Also lots of easter eggs and such in it when you cuss at it.

I couldn't confirm, but someone said they told it that they crapped their pants, and it told them where the closest clothing store was.

[DaveNull]

My favorite part so far is to use it while cooking. You can start a timer for a certain amount of time and then ask periodically how much time is left.

It will only do one timer at a time, but to get the same effect you just say "set an alarm for X minutes" instead.

[Fish]

FYI.... lots of sweet iOS apps on sale this weekend....

http://appmodo.com/37127/black-frida...ouch-and-ipad/

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

FYI.... lots of sweet iOS apps on sale this weekend....

http://appmodo.com/37127/black-frida...ouch-and-ipad/

Is it more common to pay for apps on iOS than on Android? (Honest question.) I haven't purchased a single app for my phone, but I see people talking about app sales for iOS from time to time, which makes me wonder.

[Los Pollos Hermanos]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Is it more common to pay for apps on iOS than on Android? (Honest question.) I haven't purchased a single app for my phone, but I see people talking about app sales for iOS from time to time, which makes me wonder.

I think so. My son has an Android phone and has never paid for an app. My wife and I buy apps for our iPhones all the time.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Is it more common to pay for apps on iOS than on Android? (Honest question.) I haven't purchased a single app for my phone, but I see people talking about app sales for iOS from time to time, which makes me wonder.

I paid for Omni Focus and a Password Keeper. That's all.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Is it more common to pay for apps on iOS than on Android? (Honest question.) I haven't purchased a single app for my phone, but I see people talking about app sales for iOS from time to time, which makes me wonder.

I don't really think so. Most everything I've purchased from the app store also costs money in the Android market. I can't think of any paid apps on iPhone that are free on Android. I'd be surprised if there were any.

I've mostly bought games and learning apps for my daughter. Most of what I use is free. And theres generally a "Light" version of most paid apps that are free but lacking in some functionality. Android market is the same in that regard too.