Currently browsing Lifestyles



TeleNav GPS Navigator: phone as co-pilot

TeleNav GPS Navigator: phone as co-pilot
By:
Robin Raskin of

TeleNav GPS Navigator transforms mobile phones into full-featured personal navigation devices. The service includes full-color, 2D or 3D maps with voice and onscreen turn-by-turn driving ... More

December 3, 2009
9:41 pm

views
5,235 views

Mercedes-Benz mbrace: mobile driver assistance

Mercedes-Benz mbrace: mobile driver assistance
By:
Robin Raskin of

The Mercedes-Benz mbrace mobile application enables Mercedes-Benz drivers to interact remotely with their vehicle using an iPhone or BlackBerry. The first release of the ... More

December 2, 2009
8:42 pm

views
2,187 views

Poynt: local search for Blackberry

Poynt: local search for Blackberry
By:
Robin Raskin of

Poynt is an all-in-one, easy-to-use, local search application for the BlackBerry. Poynt enables users to discover the local area around them and begin connecting with ... More

December 2, 2009
7:20 pm

views
1,125 views

Aha: peer-to-peer navigation app

Aha: peer-to-peer navigation app
By:
Robin Raskin of

Aha improves your driving experience by keeping you informed about the world around you while you are on the road. Our company built the first ... More

November 12, 2009
2:28 pm

views
2,349 views

Slacker Personal Radio: travel tunes

Slacker Personal Radio: travel tunes
By:
Robin Raskin of

Slacker allows music lovers to play personalized music on the go with the Slacker Mobile application for iPhone, BlackBerry, and soon Android and Windows Mobile. ... More

November 8, 2009
8:58 pm

views
1,399 views

iCurfew: keeping kids and worried parents in touch

iCurfew: keeping kids and worried parents in touch
By:
Robin Raskin of

iCurfew is an easy way for kids and parents to check in with each other remotely. Kids use iCurfew to send a link to a ... More

November 8, 2009
7:40 pm

views
1,150 views

DateCheck: better know a date

DateCheck: better know a date
By:
Robin Raskin of

he dating scene can be tricky and treacherous to navigate, which is why Intelius developed DateCheck, a free mobile application that helps singles mingle with ... More

November 8, 2009
7:21 pm

views
4,042 views

Travel Channel GO takes you around the world

Travel Channel GO takes you around the world
By:
Robin Raskin of

A mobile service that enables you to explore the world and truly experience a destination like a local. Whether through the eyes of the Travel ... More

November 4, 2009
7:22 am

views
1,175 views

Truphone turns iTouch into an iPhone, sorta

Truphone turns iTouch into an iPhone, sorta
By:
Robin Raskin of

Sad that your iTouch can’t make a phone call? Truphone created a landmark application that converts the simple, wildly popular iPod touch device into ... More

November 3, 2009
7:20 pm

views
2,799 views

Not For Tourists is a ‘yes’ for Manhattan

Not For Tourists is a ‘yes’ for Manhattan
By:
Robin Raskin of

Not For Tourists is bringing its award-winning series of city guide books to the iPhone. The first stop is Manhattan, where NFT will put the ... More

November 3, 2009
6:45 pm

views
817 views


About Mobile Apps Showdown

I'm Robin Raskin, the founder of Living in Digital Times. Click to see more from me.
Our Host: Robin Raskin
...is a veteran tech journalist and founder of Living in Digital Times. She created the Showdown.


Get ready for Showdown 2011

Does you app have what it takes to face off against others?

Yes, you say. Then see how you can become a contestant.

It's not too early to submit your app to next year's Showdown.

Submit your app now and enjoy an early-bird saving (and early-bird exposure on this site).

When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Sponsored by: NetShelter Technology Media in cooperation with Living in Digital Times

More info: [email protected]
(800) 553-2399; (949)422-9399

Check out our other big CES event, Last Gadget Standing.

SHOWDOWN RULES
SHOWDOWN ONLINE ENTRY FORM