MapsWithMe is what could be described as an almost masterpiece as a travel app for iDevices and iOS. Don't get me wrong - I love the idea of having a map app that you don't need an Internet connection to access and, believe me, there are times in my road tripping life that it would come in really useful to have a detailed map in front of me whilst negotiating the one way streets of San Francisco with only a wifi iDevice to navigate by. How this travel guide and GPS works is by downloading the relevant map and detailed ... Read more
If you asked people worldwide whether they thought Barack Obama's endorsement of same sex marriage equality would harm his chances of re-election what do you think the response would be? Well, you could make a guess based on what you read in the paper or you could find out for yourself by asking the question in MapYourVote and getting responses directly from the horse's mouth. But while this free social research application can deal with serious issues it can also be used as a whole heap of fun by asking less life-defining questions without fear of ridicule. MapYourVote allows ... Read more
Regular FeedMyApp readers will know how much we like a good travel app and Go Pro Travelling is certainly a good travel app...with benefits. With more than a nod in the direction of Gmaps in view of design Go Pro is a comprehensive free travel app that let's you plan, map and personalize your trip and add information and photos pre and post trip before sharing your details with friends and family via your favorite social network. Go Pro Travelling is a web-based application that allows all kinds of travelers to map, explore and share their trips with extreme ... Read more
As far as GPS tracker applications for iPhone go, EasyTrailsGPS has won a heck of a lot of awards and stayed in the top 10 sports apps list for over 100 weeks. It is considered one of the perfect apps for those passionate about travel - and especially - outdoor sporting activities of all kinds including bike riding, trekking, running, skiing sailing or just wandering around. And all inside your iPhone that conveniently slips into your pocket. Are you going for a bike or motorcycle ride? Well, EasyTrails GPS will tell you how many miles you traveled, how much ... Read more
Didn't your mother always tell you to say thank you? Well, Laudits are plaudits for your professional network. Think of them as rounds of applause for your excellent work. Then think of ways to use them to your advantage. Laudits.com is a social recommendation application that gives your fellow workers or professional clients a chance to say a big thank you for a job well done and then lets you takes it one step further to enhance future job prospects. It does this by letting you show off your Laudit awards on the website, LinkedIn profile, blog, resumé or email ... Read more
Let me just lay it on the line here. I love a good photo application. Judging by the number of photo apps available these days and the massive popularity of apps like Instagram, Photo Toaster, Jazz and Hipstamatic, the rest of the world loves them too. Powersketch is a little gem of a photo and video editor developed by the people who gave us Powercam, which FeedMyApp reviewed recently. It provides some very cool and unique special effects for photos and videos that will make your friends sit up and take notice. The PowerSketch app allows you to apply ... Read more
You might have seen a review on FeedMyApp recently for a social news narrator called Hubbub for iOS that let's you listen to your social network feeds rather than having to read them. IHearNetwork is the Android equivalent. This news, sport and entertainment application not only let's you hear your Facebook and Twitter feeds but also let's you tap into custom channels to quickly hear all your other news rather than having to read them. iHear Network is the first social news narrator for Android. It lets you listen to updates from your Facebook and Twitter feeds or use ... Read more
The way we access our social networks has changed very subtly over the last year and that's partly down to the legacy of Steve Jobs. With the onslaught of mobiles and tablets being gobbled up by our avid populace rather than the more sedentary home computer there is now more of a tendency to access networks whilst on the move. It is not always convenient to access your networks while jogging or commuting to work or when driving, if it comes to that. Hubbub is a new kind of social network that relies on sound. It allows you to record, ... Read more
There's a new DJ in town and their name is...you. ofthemuse is a nicely named new social music and video entertainment application that adds a new dimension to the music player phenomenon. Not only is it a fun way to compete with your friends based on your listening taste but it also increases musical knowledge and exposes you to the plethora of new music available these days. Pit your musical taste against others by becoming an online DJ and have your friends and followers vote on who has chosen the best song. ofthemuse is a new music application that ... Read more
Okay now, listen up people. This is an app to recommend to friends. You can't beat a good photo warping app can you. There are so many of them around these days and most offer something a little different. There's Instagram, of course as well as a couple of recent ones that I love - namely Photo Toaster and Jazz. Powercam is a new and free social photo and video warping application for iPhone that features over fifty effect filters that work for both your photos and your videos. After you have created your masterpiece you can easily share it ... Read more