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Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:13:54 -0800

It's been waaay too long since I've posted a hunka-burnin' techjoyment hottie, so I decided to spice up this week's matchup with a touch of testosterone. This guy is so hip with his iPhone, that he's even got a lime green colored case like Reese Witherspoon (although hers is the BlackBerry version). Know who it is? Scroll down to leave your answer!

iPhone vs. BB Survey Draws Some Interesting Conclusions

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:35:09 -0800

A recent survey released by Retrevo (an electronics shopping site) comparing iPhone and Blackberry users paints an interesting picture. The respondents are 445 iPhone and BlackBerry owners distributed across gender, age, income, and location in the US. Highlights include:

35 percent of iPhone users would be turned off by a date with outdated gadgets.
iPhone owners use their phones more - they claim to consume more adult content, videos, news, and sports scores.
iPhone owners text more often than BlackBerry users.
iPhone owners claim to be more extroverted, bigger jocks, and more intellectual.

I use both a BlackBerry and an iPhone, so I'm not sure how I feel about the results of the survey. Do you agree with any of them? Are iPhone owners seriously more into porn that BlackBerry owners? Hmm . . .

Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:14:19 -0800

Well well well, what do we have here? A celebrity. . . with an ~~BlackBerry~~ iPhone? I can't say I'm very knowledgeable when it comes to this actress's cell phone history, but by the looks of it, she's on the right techie track with her sleek little iPhone. Know who it is? Scroll down to take a guess!

What Do You Do With Your Phone During Appointments?

GeekSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:05:30 -0800

On a recent episode of How I Met Your Mother, Marshall and Ted decided to take a road trip to Chicago, while leaving Lily back at Crumpet Manor. While the guys were gone, Marshall called Lily several times to apologize for taking off without letting her know. Luckily for her (and him!), she was so caught up in her relaxing treatments that she didn't even know he was calling (even though her phone was on vibrate). After watching this, I couldn't help but wonder what everyone else does with their phone while at a spa appointment or doctor's appointment? I always put my phone on silent during these kinds of appointments because my vibrate setting is still pretty loud. What about you? Do you ever leave your ringer on?

Geek Tip: Learn Language Basics With an App

GeekSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:06 -0700

You already know that you can brush up on a language by changing the settings on your gadgets, but what if you need to start from the beginning and learn the basics of a new language? The good news is you don't have to drop a fortune on one of those learn-at-home courses, but instead, you can download the Byki app for your iPhone and study up on the basics of 15 languages so you can be prepared for your next trip abroad.

Using flash cards, quizzes, phrasebooks, and a Perfect Recall program that tracks which words you're having trouble with, then gives you those words more often, you're sure to impress the next time you visit a foreign country. Did I mention Byki is free? That's sure to put a smile on your face.

December Issue of GQ Is Headed For Your iPhone

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:45:15 -0700

I love the Kindle because I can not only read books and blogs, but I can download newspapers and magazines. The downside? They don't have some of my favorite periodicals, and let's face it - it's a pretty pricey gadget whose only function is reading. These drawbacks help make the latest news on digital magazines pretty exciting - Condé Nast will be releasing the December issue of GQ on newsstands and in the App Store. Set to launch in November, GQ will be available as a $3 app, and will contain the same content you'll find in the print version. In addition to the editorial, you can find corresponding videos, photos, and audio right there in the app.

I'm stoked about this because it paves the way for other magazines to follow, so I can catch up on my magazine reading from anywhere. But what about you - would you read magazines on the iPhone?

Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:45:58 -0700

It's a rare treat to see a celebrity with an iPhone because we're usually bombarded with BlackBerrys! This famous actress was recently spotted breaking a sweat with an iPhone and a pair of signature Apple white earphones. Have you figured out who it is? Scroll down to take a guess!

Connect With More People With Loopt Mix

GeekSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:05:00 -0700

I like using Loopt because it connects me to my other Loopt buddies in a snap. Plus, it shows me their reviews and favorites so I know what bar to hit up on my next girls' night out, or where to go for the best cup of coffee in the city. I loved the Loopt update from a few months ago, which made the easy to use app even slicker, but now with their next venture, it will be even easier to meet new people and expand your social circle.

Called Loopt Mix, this app focuses on connecting with the people around you. It gives you more ways to mix and mingle with features like in-app chatting, profile browsing, free messaging, and status updates so you get to know new faces and meet up with cool peeps that share your interests. The app is free, so next time you're worried about why your boyfriend won't do Loopt, dump the dud and find a new partner in crime with the help of Loopt Mix.

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Apple Allows Purchases in Free iPhone Apps

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:28:26 -0700

Ever wish you could try out a paid iPhone app before you bought it? You may be able to soon! Apple recently sent an email to developers stating in-app purchases would be allowed in free apps. While the structure will vary by application, this means that developers will be able to release a free version of their application, and later charge more for a premium download including more content or features.

The only downside I can think of is that this may encourage developers who would have released free applications to begin to charge for premium content. The upside: you'll be able to try before you buy - and maybe even score some apps that you previously deemed too costly.

iPhone App Helps Men Keep Score of Chicks They've Scored

TresSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Pepsi's Amp Up energy drink (another one?!) has created a free iPhone app that gives players "up-to-the-minute info, feeds, lines" so that they can talk to their favorite kinds of women - "24 in all."

Basically, men can either get tips before they score, or they can upload details of their hookups as a result of these indubitably useful apps after they score. Nice touch, Pepsi.

I would rename this the "wishful thinking app." Because what guy who would ask his phone how he should speak to a "punk" woman because she's "staring holes into him" is really scoring at all? I love when the guy in the commercial clicks on the punk cartoon girl and it takes him to a definition of punk ("Punk rock is a genre that . . ."). Wow.

This app may try to help a man score one of 24 types of women, but it seems to be marketed to only one kind of dude: a loser.

(Tell GeekSugar the weirdest iPhone app you've ever seen and read about Pepsi's official apology.)