Evernote for Windows Mobile Reviewed by WM Experts

We’re big fans of Evernote here at Apps4Phones.  In fact, whenever we get a new device, mobile or otherwise, Evernote is the first thing installed.  One thing I really, really like about the Windows version, is the ability to use handwriting with the stylus.

I love taking notes on my Windows Phone on Evernote!.  If you’re interested in learning more, check out their review here.

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Palm Apps Pass 30 Million Downloads!

I’ve given a lot of heat to the lack of Apps since the release last year.  Frankly it was way to slow.  However, webOS is starting to take off, despite the troubles of Palm.  Now all they need to do is licence the OS so that more folks will develop for it.

Congrats Palm.  You don’t look a day older than 20 million downloads.

iPhone 4.0

What will the new iPhone be called?  It really can’t be called 4G as in 4th generation, because it will be too confusing with 4G networks.  We do know however, that OS 4.0 is in development, and as AppleInsider reports; ““remains under development and reportedly has a quite ‘way to go’ before it’s ready for prime time.”

AppleInsider goes on to say they’ve found evidence of multitasking support.  That can’t happen fast enough.  I can’t imagine that the iPad would come without such support, yet again, I would have bet the farm that it would have come with a camera as well.  Apple is saving that to make me upgrade to iPad 2.0, or whatever the name will be…

Apps4Phones is Changing

Apps4Phones is still currently in Beta, but we’re moving to a new content management system.  What does that mean to you?

* Better access to all of the articles you’re looking for.
* More areas added: Developer Network (find a developer or get hired!)
* More reviews
* Reader reviews and ratings

There’s a lot more coming and many of these things are still in the early stages. 

Best,
Apps4Phones Team

Nokia App of the Day - Hero of Sparta

First off, this game is available for S60 5th Edition devices, namely: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, but it should also work with the Nokia N97.

Killer graphics, awesome game play, and auto when you hit certain points so that you can always come back to where you were.  Nokia has a decent review on their Ovi Daily App site here.

It costs $4.99 in the Ovi Store, and it can be purchased here.

Gameloft page

Promo video after the jump.

Rock Band for iPhone Reviewed by MacWorld

Typically MacWorld reviews tend to be a little on the “better” side in our opinion, while typical reader reviews of the same product, tend to be a little less forgiving.  Rock Band for iPhone is the opposite.  Scoring only 3 out of 5 possible mice, MacWorld is tough on the new iPhone app.  Readers however give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I just downloaded the app yesterday.  The first thing I noticed is that – yup, I like it.  After only one session however, my hands felt cramped.  This is not the ideal platform for this product, if only for that reason.  The only other thing I found not top notch, was that it seemed a little easy.  Out of the gate, I was scoring top scores even on “hard” and I’d never played before.  That makes us pause for a moment that the game may not have lasting power.  However, the great thing about this and other apps is the ability to have in-app purchases.  Already you can download a bunch of new songs that make this game fresh over time.

We’ll be doing our own review, but first take is that it’s fun and I think it’s worth the money.

Here’s the MacWorld review.

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Nokia Suing Apple of Intellectual Property

In a press release just this morning, Nokia announced that it has filed suit in U.S. Federal District Court in Deleware alleging multiple counts of infringement on every iPhone every shipped.

From the release:

“...relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards.”

“By refusing to agree appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia’s innovation,” said Ilkka Rahnasto, vice president for Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia.

In short, Nokia feels that Apple owes them some cash and hasn’t paid enough for the luxury of using this technology.  Should be interesting…

Zagat To Go is #1 Paid Travel App on iPhone

At $9.99 it’s not cheap but fans of Zagat have the ability to carry the popular data in their pocket at all times.  Version 2 brings the beta ability to be a little more social as well.

If you’re wondering if the app is free for subscribers to Zagat, no such luck, but the mobile app is worth the $10 in our opinion.  You can’t write reviews from the app yet, but it’s likely coming to a future release. 

Zagat’s power tips after the jump.

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Apple App of the Day - Nike ID

I ordered Nike ID shoes once and it’s a pretty cool concept.  One that I expect will become more commonplace among many different manufacturers.  Nike has done a great job with the web version and the iPhone version is a good extension of that experience.

Sure you can pick colors, design, etc, but you can also use images in your own photo library to pull colors from. (not sure why, but cool nonetheless).  You can create the designs and save them to your Nike locker.  It’s hard not to hit the buy button once you’ve downloaded the app and started designing.  Cool app and I can’t wait to see other companies do the same. 

Really cool promo video after the break.

iTunes Link: DOWNLOAD

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