I’ve got to say, living in an iPhone world is great. I have an awesome phone, an even better iPod, and web browsing in Safari is the best on any mobile phone. Everything I mentioned is the default on all iPhone’s. These services are great, but I really want a phone that can do it all, and do it well. There is so much power packed into this tiny device, and I want to use all of it to its full extent. Jailbreak, is the answer to unlocking this power.
I really don’t want to talk to much about the process of Jail-breaking your iPhone. There are so many different ways of unlocking your iPhone its really just a matter of which option to choose. However for those of you who are missing out, one word, “ziPhone“.
Now that we got the housekeeping out of the way, lets talk about all of the great applications you can get from jailbreaking your iPhone. This list is in no particular order, nor is it a definitive list. This is simply a list of the applications I have fell in love with and keep using on a daily basis. I test drive a lot of applications. To be quite honest, most of the applications are stinkers. However, every now and then you will find an application that works perfectly, and makes you wonder it if was build by a developer working for Apple. These apps listed below are those types of applications. They are, the cream of the crop. So lets get down to business, shall we? Oh, and one last thing, everything here is FREE!
MobileScrobbler
Even though these are not in a particular order I must say that Mobile Scrobbler is probably my favorite application. If you are a heavy LastFM user (like me) and can’t stand that your tracks do not get recorded on the go, then this app is for you. You can also use it to discover new music based on the music you listen to. Basically you can stream recommended high quality music from LastFM. This is great if you are starting to get board with your current music collection.
Mobile Chat
Mobile Chat supports several IM services. I use it for AIM and MSN Messenger. If you want to quickly jump online and see what your buddies are up to, then MobileChat is the answer. If you want a more advanced version, better bust out the laptop.
Mobile Twitter & Twinkle
If you follow me on Twitter and Pownce you will notice that I use Pownce way more frequently. However the amount of people on Twitter and with these great iPhone applications, Twitter is starting to bring me back. First off, Mobile Twitter is an awesome native version of Twitter. Basically it works just as if you were twittering on the website. If you are a heavy Twitter user, Mobile Twitter will bring your addiction to a new level. Twinkle is also very good. If you are looking to find other Twitter friends in your area, Twinkle with help you out. It allows you to find Twitter friends in your area, and does much more.
Wallpaper
Board with those wallpapers that came with your iPhone. Refresh your phone with new wallpaper daily. Wallpaper is basically a community of iPhone users who share their wallpapers. Once launched, a new wallpaper will display every 15 seconds or so. If you like what you see add it as your wallpaper or add it to your gallery to browse and add later. Isn’t shareing fun!
iFlix
iFlix is almost more fun than actually visiting Netflix.com. This application feels natural, like it was made by Steve himself. I just wish there was a way to view all of those watch it now movies on my iPhone. I also wish you could rate your movies on iFlix. Maybe we will see more features when iPhone 2.0 firmware is released.
iSolitare
I have a whole application screen dedicated to my games. Solitaire is a beautiful looking game and functions as you would think. It uses touch very well and is a good waiting room game.
Tris
Tetris is also another favorite of mine. I have loved Tetris ever since my GameBoy days. It is always a great mobile game and this version is beautiful. It uses the touch to move the pieces and tapping the screen rotates the pieces. Lots of fun.
iScores
For the sports fans out there this is the app for you. Love getting sports scores and updates in real time? Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and Football are all available in iScores via ScoresPro.com. Once you are in the sport of your choice it will update every 30 minutes. Very cool. Go Mavs!
iCave
Old Skool graphics and touch screen fun. This is a really fun game. How far can you get?
iZoo
A great Bejeweled clone. This game have several different themes that completely change the way you will look at this classic puzzle game.
NoIZ2SA
Long live the side scroll shooter. This one reminds me of Tron mixed with with a little Rez. This is a very addictive side scroll shooter. A must have.
TTR
Much like Dance Dance Revolution or even Guitar Hero but without all that dancing and guitar picking. The cool part is you can use your own songs from your iTunes library. Let the revolution begin.
Pushr
Flickr + iPhone = Lots of embarrassing photos of me. iFlickr also uploads yoru photos to Flickr, but uploads every image you take. However, I don’t want to upload every picture I take to Flickr. Pushr lets me choose which images I want to upload. Very simple and work great.
iPhysics & iPinball
First off download iPhysics and play the games that come bundled with iPhysics. Crayon Physics is awesome, but the killer iPhysics app for me is iPinball. iPinball lets me re-live the days when arcades were boss. I used to dropped endless quarters on those awesome pinball games.
Pool
What else can I say. Its lots of fun but has a stiff learning curve. It’s very sensitive, so practice make perfect.
Yeti 3d
If you just can’t wait until Quake 3 is released to the public, then Yeti 3D will give you your 3D fix. This is more of a proof of concept for this 3D engine running on the iPhone.
Sketches
Reminiscence over the good ol’ Etch A Sketch days. Draw by touching the screen. When you want to start over, just shake iPhone. The accelerometer does it magic and the screen is ready again for your next masterpiece.
Sumerboard
This is usually the first app jail-breakers put on their iPhone’s. Summerboard lets you take control over your iPhone’s appearance. There are some beautiful themes out there, and more and more are added all the time. iSpazio is a good resource for some of the better looking themes.
Towers of Hanoi
A very addictive game. Once you got it, well you got it. However I do find myself going back to it time after time if I have a few minutes to kill. This is a game that could use come graphic improvements, but what do you expect for free?
Snapture
Snapture, gives you more control over your iPhone’s camera features. You can take multiple shots at once, take black and white photos, and even zoom. Snapture has a sleek user interface, and allows you to take photos by touching anywhere on the screen, or by using the volume button. Taking pictures this way really make sense when yo think about it. Why didn’t Apple think of this?
Capture
How else do you think I get these wonderful screen shots. Very simple and easy to use.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 1:12 pm
what is that summerboard theme
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
It is called iWood Realize. You can get it at iSpazzio.
April 29th, 2008 at 3:05 am
How do you change your name in the top left?
April 30th, 2008 at 9:49 am
There are so many different ways…from terminal hacks, to actual programs on your computer. It’s really just a matter of what you want to use. Try a very simple utility called MIM.