10 iPhone Apps That Solve Little Problems for You

There will always be days in our lives where all we want is to be very productive but we can’t because of a little unsolvable problem that hinders us from finishing such a simple task. It’s just like going to the office when you don’t know what to wear in the morning or calling an important business partner but you can’t even start dialing because you can’t find his calling card. Well that’s okay, because as they say: There’s an app for that! So hold on to that thought of wanting to sell iPhone 4S and check out these ten problem-solving apps that would save your day!


1. Cloth – Stuck in a “what to wear” rut this morning? Experts at WikiHow say that when you don’t know what to wear in the morning, the best way to decide is to base your outfit on the current weather. Cloth is an iPhone app that’ll let you take pictures of your tried and tested outfits and label them for certain weather. The app also has a weather forecaster so you can plan ahead of time!

2. iRuler – Can’t proceed with your project because you can’t find a ruler? iRuler is an iPhone app that lets you measure any kind of length using different types of rulers! All you do is load the app and slide your iPhone downwards to the end of whatever it is you’re measuring!

3. Flashlight – If you think this app is so worthless you’d rather sell your iPhone, think again. Remember those times when you can’t find your keys in your bag because the light on the front porch isn’t on? How about when you’re driving late at night and you dropped your pen or your coins? You can’t just feel out what you need to find, you need light!

4. Find Me Gluten Free – Ever dated someone who’s on a low Gluten diet? Or maybe your kid is allergic to foods with gluten. Well then the easy answer to that is Find Me Gluten Free app which shows you the nearest restaurants that offers Gluten free dishes.

5. White Noise Lite – Here’s one of the most common problems people have, two words: Can’t sleep. Studies show that can easily be solved by creating the right atmosphere. Don’t sell your iPhone because that’s not the key. Use an app like White Nose Lite to hear sounds that’ll put you to sleep instantly.

6. Decide Now! – If you want to avoid fighting over where to go or what to eat with your special one, let your iPhone decide for you! Decide Now is perfect for people who just can decide on their own.

7. Free Wi-Fi Finder – When data plans are just too high and you can’t afford them, try looking for spots around you that offer free Wi-Fi! This app will help you find all the obscure nooks and crannies with Wi-Fi connection.

8. Bump – This app will help you keep your wallet thinner without losing all your contacts. Bump lets you share calling cards and photos by simply bumping your iPhone with another smartphone!

9. Easy Envelope Budget Aid – Running out of cash? Learn how to monitor your spending by trying out budgeting apps like Easy Envelope Budget Aid. It tells you exactly how much you have left and what you can do to make your money last! This way, you don’t have to sell your iPhone for cash!

10. Eyeona – Want something but it’s too expensive? You can simply scan the price tag or receipt and wait for it to go on sale with the help of Eyeona!

The Anti-iPhone 5 Ads That Plagued Apple Fanboys

There is an old Chinese proverb that states: “The tree that stands above the others gets blown down.” Well it makes so much sense in the tech industry, especially if we’re talking about fruity trees like, say, Apples! Just a few days after Apple started to sell iPhone 5, rival smartphone companies were also coming up with new tactics to lambast the tech giant’s new phone. What are these anti-iPhone 5 ads that have been circulating around the net making Apple fanboys seethe with rage? Check these out:

Samsung’s It Doesn’t Take a Genius Ad

It’s probably because of the results of the patent trial in California that Samsung is going all out on their campaigns against the Cupertino-based giant (though we could be wrong on that, Samsung could just be plain aggressive here). Just a day after the announcement of the sixth generation iPhone on September 12, the Korean company ran their “It doesn’t take a genius” ads on Twitter and in national papers showing the differences between the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 and then some. The said ad quickly made it to the world of tech news and has instantly ignited a cyberwar between Android-Galaxy fans and Apple addicts. What’s in the ad? Let’s just say Samsung took the freedom to list all the features announced for the iPhone 5 and compared it to a longer list of features for the Galaxy S3 and then capping it off with a “The Next Big Thing Is Already Here” statement. If you haven’t seen enough of it to sell your iPhone, here’s the photo:

Harsh? Actually, this ad not only spurred other smartphone fans into action, it even resulted in a lot of parodies and spin-offs like…

A Nokia Fan’s Heavyweight Champion Ad

It’s a lot like the Samsung ad in design (which we think Samsung wouldn’t be too happy about if they found out) with a slight difference. Instead of comparing the iPhone 5 to Galaxy S3, the fans compared it with the also newly released Nokia Lumia 920. The list is actually longer than the original Samsung ad. The ad was titled: “Flyweight contender, meet the heavyweight champion.” The title was based on the fact that the Lumia 920 smartphone is 73 grams heavier than the iPhone 5 which Apple declared is the lightest iPhone they have ever had. And though this ad is clearly not from Nokia, (what with the disclaimer at the bottom of the photo, it did raise a lot of iPhone fan eyebrows. Here’s the photo:

 

Motorola’s Droid Does and iLost Ads

Rising up to deride the newest iPhone is the now Google-owned electronic company Motorola. The company also ran a couple of anti-iPhone campaigns, comparing their Motorola DROID RAZR M to the sixth generation iPhone. Unlike Samsung, though, the company downplayed the hate by simplifying their numerous ads. Motorola’s commercial stuck to featuring a couple of features that the iPhone doesn’t have, labeling them as “iDon’t” which was followed by a “DroidDoes” feature that sets the two smartphones apart. The said company also launched the “iLost” print ads that mock the new iOS Maps app that has reportedly been having problems lately. Here’s that ad:

 

Yeah, yeah, we know what all these are about. While it is true that Apple has encountered a lot of problems with regards to their new iPhone, these companies won’t be able to take away the fact that the Cupertino-based tech giant managed to sell iPhone 5 units like hotcakes. Five million in three days, baby!

Two Great Options for People With No Money for the iPhone 5

One of the things that make the iPhone one of the most successful products in the world is not due to the fact that it is better than all the other smartphones released by fellow tech giants. Even non fanboys would agree to some extent that the reason the Apple smartphone thrives in the sea of smartphones is because it doesn’t try to be anything else other than what it is. In truth, the iPhone 5 isn’t the best smartphone on the planet but it definitely is the best one in Apple’s line of mobile devices. This is highlighted by the fact that people have been clamoring for the iPhone 5 even during pre-order like crazy hens scratching the ground for worms. If you are one of the people who made it through Apple’s crazy online pre-order scheme then you can consider yourself a really lucky one. But if you’re one of those who would like to forget that Apple will sell iPhone 5 a few days from now just because you can’t possibly afford it, then here are two good things that you can do keep yourself abreast with Apple’s killer smartphone.


Update Your iPhone 4S to iOS 6

Still locked up in a two-year contract with your iPhone 4S? You don’t need to defy all odds just to have the iPhone 5 experience. Apart from the bigger screen, thinner body and smaller charging dock, you can still get a hands on experience of the iPhone 5 by updating your iPhone 4S to iOS 6, the operating system of the sixth gen iPhone. The free update is available starting today for all kinds of mobile Apple devices including the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS (so if you’re an ancient iPhone 3GS user, you don’t need to sell iPhone 3GS). The iOS 6 update is also applicable to owners of iPad 2 and the new iPad as well as those who have 4th generation iPod Touch. The iOS 6 will have the Siri updates we’ve all been waiting for including sports updates and restaurant reviews. It also has an improved FaceTime that can now be used over cellular data. To update your iPhone’s software all you have to do is go to Settings, then tap on General and tap on Software Update.


Sell Your iPhone and Buy The New One


On the other hand, if you really want an iPhone 5 but don’t have the means to get it you might as well sell your iPhone and use the money you get from it to buy the newest iPhone! There are tons of places to sell used iPhone units. You can try to advertise your iPhone on eBay (provided that it still looks and works like a new iPhone) or Craigslist and other auction sites. You can also try to sell your smartphone to refurbishment companies like Cash for iPhones. These companies buy iPhones and recycle them as new iPhones!

Why Analysts Say Enterprises Should Wait for the iPhone 5

Now that the iPhone 5 is out, financial and tech analysts are pooling their thoughts together regarding Apple’s next generation smartphone. Financial analyst, Gene Munster at Piper Jaffray said they are expecting the tech giant to sell iPhone 5 aggressively perhaps reaching 6 to 10 million units for its first week in the market. Is it possible? Will the iPhone 5 really be a much greater hit than the iPhone 4S? Tech experts say it could be possible if Apple catches the big fish in the throngs of people waiting to see their next iPhone offering.

The Big Fish

Though hardly making it through the quarter, RIM’s BlackBerry smartphones still dominate the enterprise market because of its strong security features and simplicity. And since the BlackBerry 10 smartphones remain uncertain at this point, analysts are saying Apple better have something really, really good up their sleeves to catch the meatier part of the market.

And why not? For years the tech giant has been advertising to sell iPhone to the younger generations. In fact, 43 percent of the iPhone’s market is made up of young people from 18 to 34 years old. Also, a more recent survey from PaidViewPoint showed that 31 percent of current iPhone owners who are excited to sell iPhone 4 or 4S for an iPhone 5 are from the same age group (18 to 34 years old). 

And while these marketing strategies proved to be very effective in making the iPhone a worldwide phenomenon, analysts say it is about time the tech giant start reinventing their smartphone to make it more business savvy for businesses. 

What’s In The Bag?

A part of what analysts say Apple should do for its future iPhones is to enhance its smartphone capabilities to make it more enticing for enterprises. Well we’re all hoping to see those enhancements when they start to sell iPhone 5!

But based on the iOS 6 features Apple promised during the WWDC 2012 (which we’re pretty sure the iPhone 5 will have), we may be seeing a lot of business friendly stuff on the next-gen smartphone. For the iOS 6, users will now be able to use FaceTime even through their cellular network’s data plan. Busy execs would probably be happy to know that the iPhone maker has also improved: Siri’s language support; Mail’s interface; and the Map’s graphics. New iPhone features are sending calls directly to voicemail and preset messages for iMessaging. 

Why You Should Wait

The fourth quarter of 2012 proved to be one of the most exciting times for the tech world because of the many product releases happening before the holiday seasons. With the multitude of smartphones present in the market for enterprises and normal electronics consumers, analysts are advising everyone to wait for the coming of the iPhone 5 before buying a smartphone. Erik Eckel from Louseville Geek says, “I recommend business owners to wait. Even though lines are sure to be long and supply could prove scarce compared to demand, Apple is riding a prolonged wave of success with almost every new hardware device it releases.” 

The best thing to do while you wait would probably be to sell used iPhone! Check out Cashforiphones.com!

iBooks to Read for 9/11 Commemoration Day

Today marks the 11^th anniversary of the 9/11 suicide attacks that shocked the world at large. And since the geek in you would probably be too busy or too lazy to go out into the streets of New York or to 9/11 memorial museums, maybe you can let your mind wander off for you. An easy way to commemorate this day is by immersing yourself in the thousands of tragic and heroic stories that fountained from the casualties of the September 11 attacks. But since it might be too late now to go to a bookstore and find a 9/11 related book, you may as well sell old iPhone and just get an iPad where you could read these iBooks:

1.     Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer – One of the most popular 9/11 related paperbacks of all time is a novel about a nine year old who finds a key from his father who died during the 9/11 suicide attacks. Why is it on top of the list? Reviewers at Goodreads listed it as one of the Best Books of the Decade (2000s) and Best Books of the 21^st Century. But if you’re too lazy to read you can also sell used iPhone and get an iPad instead where you can watch the movie!

2.       Love, Greg & Lauren by Greg Manning – Since most of the people who were there when AA 11 and UA 175 hit the Twin Towers are now dead, the best source of information are the survivors themselves and their relatives. Meet Greg Manning, a loving husband who decided to document his wife’s recovery from burns that eclipsed 82.5 percent of her body. As he watches his wife in the ICU, he sent out emails to all their friends and compiled them to create a book when the storm was over. This book is worthy to sell used iPhone for because it is one of the very few books that tackled the 9/11 attacks with a personal and unique angle.

3.       Unmeasured Strength by Lauren Manning – But if you want to try the more personal version of Greg Manning’s story, try reading the accounts of the survivor herself. This iBook gives you a better perspective of the life, death and rebirth of Lauren Manning, an SVP at Cantor Fitzgerald and one of the few survivors of the 9/11 attacks. And while a lot of reviewers say it’s not a very brightly written book, it’s also one of the very few accounts of survival during a tragic event in American history.

4.       102 Minutes by Jim Dwyer & Kevin Flynn – For who are more interested in the timeline of the 9/11 event, you’ll probably want to sell iPhone 3GS for this iBook. 102 Minutes is an account of the 9/11 attack from New York Times’ investigative journalists. It recounts the stories from eye witnesses who saw the 102 minutes of hell that spanned from the first plane that hit the Twin Towers to the second.

5.       Among the Heroes by Jere Longman – Last but never the least in our list is an iBook about the whole different account of the horrors of the 9/11 attacks. This book veers away from the Twin Towers tragedy in New York and shows the stories of the courageous people aboard flight UA 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The book details the story of how the passengers and the flight’s crew tried to overtake the al-Qaeda hijackers by redirecting the flight to a safe, deserted field that resulted in the safety of the U.S. Capitol.