Category Archives: Smartphones

Going WalkAbout

Found a great iPhone app that helps you find walks – both countryside + interesting historical routes. check it out here: WalkExplorer.

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File-Sharing in close quarters

LoKast solves a frustrating problem with the iPhone – there’s no easy way to share stuff when you’re in close proximity to something… Great for collaboration in both work & play settings.

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Mobiles Going Native

Stay up to date on the web vs native app debate… some interesting insights. Despite incredible enhancements in the mobile space – native apps are the winner. It’s the opposite for the web.

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Tesco Shopping App

As a busy person who does the food shopping in our household, I’ m naturally an ardent internet grocery shopper. The most reliable service round our way is Tesco, so I use them. I love the new app they’ve just … Continue reading

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Location Based Service meets Social Network

TellMeWhere is a great example of a useful application that leverages your network (and the things they like or trust) to make local information more useful. And it works regardless of whether you’re looking for a restaurant or bank. Read … Continue reading

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DriveSafe.ly – new app to help reduce accidents

DriveSafe.ly™ is a mobile application that reads text (SMS) messages and emails aloud in real time and automatically responds without drivers touching the mobile phone. DriveSafe.ly is the solution to texting while driving. More: http://www.drivesafe.ly/

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TWITTER TAXI: Tweetalondoncab gathers momentum

Apart from letting punters find cabs via twitter, get better deals and establish a more meaningful relationship with drivers, this entrepreneurial group of 300+ licensed taxi drivers constantly share traffic issues, roadwork locations, etc with each other. The friendly cabbie … Continue reading

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