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alexle · 03-29-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kipper is King

I'm also tempted to try Flight Control...any one tried it?

Yeah, I have it on my Ipod Touch. Very simple game, but very addicting. In my opinion, it is definitely worth the money.

KTrain · 03-30-2009, 10:16 AM

Skype is coming to the iPhone on Tuesday.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-10206786-51.html

Russic · 03-30-2009, 10:29 AM

I'm not sure if I've mentioned it in here yet (don't feel like scanning 21 pages and the search came back clean), but one of my most frequently used apps is Grocery Gadget Shopping List ($2.99). It has a huge storage of grocery items so compiling a list is simple, but the value comes in how you can sort your list. You can arrange it by section, so it groups all your produce, meats, frozen foods etc. into categories. My written lists are always very scattered so I always end up running around. This way I only ever need to hit each section once. I also like how when you pick up and check it off, it moves the item to the bottom so it gets out of the way. With traditional lists I always manage to cross something off in a messy fashion and I don't notice the little item underneath it, or i accidentally scratch off two items with one line. Strange I know, but traditional grocery lists have always been something that I managed to screw up.

metallicat · 03-30-2009, 03:44 PM

I just use "notes" for grocery shopping, and erase the items when I put them in my basket. I've looked around at some grocery shopping apps, but none have really appealed to me. I'll look into that one.

Kipper is King · 03-30-2009, 04:50 PM

I downloaded the lite version of Fastlane. Wow, it's a pretty fun little racing game, and the controls are good, too.

MickMcGeough · 03-31-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Russic

I've actually heard several stories similar to this. A buddy of mine told his dad to go talk to a genius after he broke his iphone screen after dropping it on concrete. They said "ya we've seen this before" and replaced it. Probably not a bad move, I think they made the guy an apple fan for life.

I plugged a bunk car power adapter into my iPhone and it "faded" a chunk of the screen. They took one look at it and replaced it on the spot for me too. Awesome service.

sclitheroe · 03-31-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by alexle

Yeah, I have it on my Ipod Touch. Very simple game, but very addicting. In my opinion, it is definitely worth the money.

Seconded. It's fun.

Russic · 03-31-2009, 11:21 AM

So who's tried skype? I just downloaded it but seeing as I never actually jumped on the skype bandwagon I don't have it set up on any computer. I may set it up at home this evening so I can call my wife while I'm away next week.

Yeah_Baby · 03-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Pff, all these Apps are for kids. Your iPhones are all toys. I'm going to go make love to my BB.
-HHF

OilKiller · 03-31-2009, 11:42 AM

Umm...for those in Canada who want Skype...here we go again with Canadians getting screwed:

Skype for iPhone now available outside Canada

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/3549/282/

Russic · 03-31-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OilKiller

Umm...for those in Canada who want Skype...here we go again with Canadians getting screwed:

Skype for iPhone now available outside Canada

http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/3549/282/

I was so confused how I managed to download the app before I realized I downloaded the skype application with my american itunes account. Unfortunately I don't know how to get an american account without first buying an itunes gift card off ebay.

OilKiller · 03-31-2009, 02:24 PM

We shouldn't have to. If we have an iPhone, it should be the same apps no matter where you are. I'm so sick of this whole U.S. vs Canada thing. Should just be the same thing at least North American wide.

DESS · 03-31-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough

I like Winterboard quite a bit.

Also StatusNotifier & HomeScreen2.0. So useful, simple, and obvious; they really should have been included in the stock UI.

Home Screen (Status Notifier at top - near battery icon)

Winterboard Theme

Where did you get homescreen? I searched for it in the app store but couldnt' find it. Thanks!

kermitology · 03-31-2009, 03:11 PM

^^ that's on cydia if you jailbreak

DESS · 03-31-2009, 03:33 PM

Oh gotcha. Thanks.

Russic · 03-31-2009, 10:49 PM

Quick update: skype kicks all kinds of ass. Get yourselves American accounts people!

Barnes · 04-01-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

Quick update: skype kicks all kinds of ass. Get yourselves American accounts people!

I heard that in 3.0, the Skype app is working over 3G. We'll see how long it takes AT&T and Roger's to ask for that to be removed.

Yeah_Baby · 04-01-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnes

I heard that in 3.0, the Skype app is working over 3G. We'll see how long it takes AT&T and Roger's to ask for that to be removed.

.5 seconds.

MickMcGeough · 04-01-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

Quick update: skype kicks all kinds of ass. Get yourselves American accounts people!

I've used Fring and TruPhone for VOIP, have you used either of those? Technically they worked but I wanted to use it primarily for long distance and calling land lines had enough lag that it wasn't really worth it. How's the lag on skype calling land lines?

You mentioned using an american iTunes gift card to get an american account, how's that work? Can I still use all the apps I purchased on my canadian account?

ETA: nm, google is my friend. Anyone know if you can get those mastercard gift cards in town?
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/tips-tr...unt-in-canada/

Russic · 04-01-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MickMcGeough

I've used Fring and TruPhone for VOIP, have you used either of those? Technically they worked but I wanted to use it primarily for long distance and calling land lines had enough lag that it wasn't really worth it. How's the lag on skype calling land lines?

You mentioned using an american iTunes gift card to get an american account, how's that work? Can I still use all the apps I purchased on my canadian account?

ETA: nm, google is my friend. Anyone know if you can get those mastercard gift cards in town?
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/tips-tr...unt-in-canada/

For those that don't want to google it, I'll answer your questions anyways.

I have found the lag to be about 1 or 2 seconds depending on the wifi strength. To call landlines you'll have to set up either a monthly account or skype credit. I paid $3 for unlimited north america this month just because that will be all i need.

The bare bones explanation on how to get an american itunes account is:
- go to ebay and buy an itunes gift card (just make sure it's for the american store)
- Once you buy the card/win the auction the seller will email you the card #
- Sign up for a new account with itunes and provide an address in california (no state tax) ... I just used google maps and found a pizza place.
- when selecting payment options select gift card and enter the # that the ebay seller emailed to you.

That's pretty much it. My iphone is full of apps that were downloaded with both my canadian and american account. If you have an apple tv this process is a must as the itunes tv show selection is 1000x better in the USA store than the Canadian one.

One thing to remember, when you sync/plug in your iphone to your computer it will automatically associate whatever account you have currently active in itunes with your phone. I was confused the first time i went to look for podcasts and it was all american content and no canadian. If you want your phone to associate with the canadian store again (perhaps you want a quirks and quarks podcast), then just sign into your canadian account and plug your iphone in.