Early last month, Google Maps for Android updated with the new biking directions that had come to the existing web service. Today, BlackBerry gets in on the fun, along with a few other goodies. The local search function has been redesigned a bit, and now includes a Share option, so you can send information about…
King of iPhone Novelty Apps ‘iFart’ Denied From Gracing the iPad
Believe it or not, one of the most popular app genres for all mobile phones has got to be novelty apps. Mobile phone users just can’t help but to download apps that allow them to turn their phone into a lightsaber, record audio to be played back as an annoying parrot, or share your fascination…
BlackBerry Feedback Tool Now in Beta
RIM has just launched a new BlackBerry Feedback Tool through their Beta Zone, allowing you to whine and moan about problems and suggestions to a source that will presumably listen and potentially do something about it. All you have to do is hit the menu key when you’re in an app, and you can submit…
Evernote for Android reaches version 1.4
Evernote is out with an updated Android client. The main thing of the new version is that the nasty java.lang.IllegalStateException error which prevented users from accessing certain notes has been fixed. In addition, there are three other important enhancements: Search bar has been dramatically improved – not only can you use it do the usual…
TripAdvisor launches its iPhone app
After the “optimized for mobile” website, TripAdvisor is launching its iPhone app. I’m not sure why it took them so long to take the iRoute, but the app is here now and that’s a good thing. Anyway, the new TripAdvisor iPhone application, which BTW replaces Local Picks in the AppStore, relies on iPhone’s GPS capabilities…
SNES HD makes your jailbroken iPad play Mario
We’ve already seen the Super Nintendo emulator running on the iPad. Now we have additional (and awesome) detail to add to the picture. Not only can you use Wii Remote to play Mario (and other SNES games for that matter) but you can also rely on your existing iPhone or iPod Touch for controls. Isn’t…
Brightkite boosts augmented reality ads
Brightkite made some waves by being the first to offer augmented reality advertisements late last year but these were actually kind of lame, banner-style ads overlaid on your screen. The company has boosted its ads but some of you may not like them. Before, the ads were at the bottom of the page and pretty…
Gulf Oil Spill apps let you track and report on BP Deepwater Horizon disaster
If you’re like us, you’re probably hoping for a quick resolution to the Gulf Oil Spill and want to use your iPhone or Android smartphone to help track BP’s incompetent handling of their Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Well, you’re in luck – there’s an app for that! The iPhone AppStore and Android Market now house…
MTV News Launches iPhone App
MTV now has a dedicated app for their wide variety of blogs, spanning more than just music and celebrities, but including gaming, movies, and every corner of pop culture. Beyond blogs, MTV News for iPhone also includes video clips (live streams will be available on the night of the MTV Movie Awards) and image galleries…
BlackBerry FMyLife App Now Available
FMyLife’s most excellent anonymous confession site has already created custom readers for Android and iPhone, and today it’s available on BlackBerry too. There was an unofficial app available last year, but unlike the earlier version, this one is free and offers all the same functions, like browsing FMLs from a variety of categories, read and…