iPhone/iPod touch Must Have Apps

[CKPThunder]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

Opinions on the best iPad app for creating and editing documents, spreadsheets, power points, etc?

I see a handful on the app store (Documents To Go Premium, Office^2 HD, Quick Office Pro HD, etc) but they're all pretty pricey so I want to pick the right one.

A company called CloudOn has released an app that allows you to edit Office documents on their cloud server. The app is free and seems to fulfill your requirements. I just saw this today so I haven't tried it out but I will probably download it tonight when I get home. You need Dropbox to move/sync your documents.

http://itunes.apple.com/app/cloudon/id474025452?mt=8

EDIT: I guess this app is currently only available in the US. iTunes Canada did not have this app.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

$ isn't really the driver, functionality is. I think I will just go with Pages/Numbers/Keynote. Is Keynote pretty compatible with PowerPoint?

My guess is you'll run into issues with fonts and animations. Beyond that numbers will take in and spit out ppt files just fine. I haven't tested though.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

$ isn't really the driver, functionality is. I think I will just go with Pages/Numbers/Keynote. Is Keynote pretty compatible with PowerPoint?

I knew a girl in class who did her presentations in keynote and always had minor issues -fonts and images included.

[Frequitude]

I mainly just want it for class. Main ppt function would be flipping through the slides and taking notes. Sometimes slides are ppt, sometimes PDF. Ayone know a good app for taking notes with a stylus on those??

Great help in this thread. Thanks so far guys/gals.

[stang]

I also use and second quick office hd pro. Works great on the iPad and transfers to excel awesome.

[Champion]

Can't believe I never discovered it before. I love Words with Friends. Very addicting game.

[Devils'Advocate]

How is WwF different from Scrabble? I have Scrabble and didn't think I needed two similar games.

[Rathji]

Different board, different scoring on some tiles.

I think the only real advantage of wwf is that you can play against people who play on Facebook, so you have more possible opponents.

[socktape]

In the same vein, Scramble with Friends is pretty good as well. Same principal as WWF but the scramble/boggle game.

[Cactus Jack]

I want the coach's corner theme for my ringtone, does anyone know a good program for recording your own ringtone?

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

I want the coach's corner theme for my ringtone, does anyone know a good program for recording your own ringtone?

A noble request, I'll spin one up shortly here and post a link. I found the full song on Youtube. It's called "Flame of Victory" by the way, by C Palmer, in case anyone is interested...

Edit:

Here you go:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34533786/Coa...er%20Theme.m4r

[awildermode]

NHL has a shot measuring app.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nhl-h...493533607?mt=8

there are other apps that do the same thing. anyone try them?

[fredr123]

Anyone playing Hero Academy? Thoughts?

I'm kind of addicted, though I wish there was a bit more variety. Maybe some spells or items that lasted more than a turn. A new team would be nice too.

[Incogneto]

New timewaster game that I am addicted to:
Amazing Breaker

Super addictive: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazi...421088863?mt=8

[Galakanokis]

Got my hands on an iphone 4 but sans carrier. I have jailbroken the phone but not sure if I will unlock yet but thinking about it. Can you get adapters for the smaller SIM cards to fit into the bigger slots? If I can do that I might unlock.

Anyways. Is there a wifi calling app I can install in the meantime? Isn't there some sort of facetime app or something? I have never really messed around with an iphone before so I am starting from scratch. Just starting to explore the app store as well. Is there a place to check out 3rd party apps?

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by fredr123

Anyone playing Hero Academy? Thoughts?

I'm kind of addicted, though I wish there was a bit more variety. Maybe some spells or items that lasted more than a turn. A new team would be nice too.

I like the game, the ads can be annoying. My user name is mccree if you want to play.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

Got my hands on an iphone 4 but sans carrier. I have jailbroken the phone but not sure if I will unlock yet but thinking about it. Can you get adapters for the smaller SIM cards to fit into the bigger slots? If I can do that I might unlock.

Anyways. Is there a wifi calling app I can install in the meantime? Isn't there some sort of facetime app or something? I have never really messed around with an iphone before so I am starting from scratch. Just starting to explore the app store as well. Is there a place to check out 3rd party apps?

You can download Skype to make calls (for a small fee to Skype you can call landlines). If you're wanting to call somebody on a iPhone 4 or 4S you can FaceTime with them (video chat, not just audio). The app store is the place to get the 3rd party apps. Since you're jailbroken you can get apps from either the app store or cydia. There are other stores, but Cydia as far as I know is the big one.

[fredr123]

Originally Posted by Mccree

I like the game, the ads can be annoying. My user name is mccree if you want to play.

I splurged (usually pretty reluctant to pay for apps, especially games) and bought the Dark Elves team. Forgot what the ads even looked like. Best toonie I spent that day.

[silentsim]

Tweetbot for iPad released. As awesome as the iPhone version. $2.99. Well worth it.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by silentsim

Tweetbot for iPad released. As awesome as the iPhone version. $2.99. Well worth it.

Sucks that it isn't a universal app, but these apps take money and time to produce. That coupled with the fact that tweetbot is nearly the perfect twitter app I have no problem paying it. All I want it to do is block tweets that have a certain word and I'd be over the moon.