Most of us dread the thought of falling ill suddenly and not getting emergency medical help. Sometimes, we find ourselves cursing for not been able to come to the rescue of a person in need of emergency medical treatment, due to our incapability and lack of knowledge as to how to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) during an emergency. Most recently, the death of Michael Jackson in tragic circumstances brought to light the importance of CPR in the event of cardiac arrest.
Well, performing CPR has always important but getting the information helpful was essential. American Heart Association, who are responsible for setting the guidelines for CPR and taking CPR courses, has recently launched its first iPhone application that offers user with information on first aid and CPR. The iPhone app also gives users reviews of first aid procedures that can be used anywhere for things like cuts, burns, animal bites and serious conditions like seizures as well.
The American Heart Association’s Pocket First Aid & CPR application for the iPhone is powered by Jive Media and can be downloaded from the App Store now for $3.99. Pocket First Aid & CPR app Features TThe app has 20 detailed videos on how to act in response and treat different first aid situations, whether you are at home or on the move or in a remote location. And being an iPhone application makes it all the more easy and handy with the American Heart Association's Pocket First Aid & CPR application right at your fingertips. The app provides clear and concise instruction to attend to every medical emergency.
Illustrations: Hundreds of pages on topics such as CPR, choking, bites, bruises, burns, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and many more.
Videos: Detailed and high-quality videos which elaborates to show ‘how to respond in critical first aid conditions’. A few of the very significant videos include choking, CPR, seizures, cuts, burns, etc
Storage: Another most important feature carefully attended to is the availability of all videos, articles and illustrations on first aid and CPR, on your iPhone or iPod Touch by storage facility even when out of coverage area.
Store Medical Information: The app allows the storage of medical history, of your loved one on the My Info tab, along with contact information of doctors', hospitals, emergency contacts, allergies information, medications, etc. It also offers the provision to save your insurance information for quick access.
User friendliness
- The application will provide the latest and the most updated emergency information from the American Heart Association. - You can review first aid methods anytime and anywhere according to your requirements. - The app also helps you manage your first aid kit checklist; so that you are equipped for any emergency.
This 65MB application is however, not designed to be used in an emergency, but rather as an informational guide for you to study during leisure. Make sure you install it via iTunes or a Wi-Fi connection. The main purpose of this iPhone app – an American Heart Association is to ‘Save life that is precious’.
The App Store is one of the fastest growing stores world wide. Most of the Apps you can buy there are Games. At this moment there are about 13.000 Games ready to be downloaded at the App Store. between 40 and 200 new iPhone Games arrive the App Store every day. 24% of them got updated during the last 30 days, about 50% are not older than 90 days. The average role play game gets an update every 77 days, the average card game gets one every 120 days.
Pricing
If someone downloads every single App in the App Store (about 56000), he would have to pay $144326. So the average price of an App is $2.59 ($3.34 if you ignore the free ones)
Termed as one of the weirdest of iPhone applications in recent times, the Pocket Cemetery app for the iPhone has however managed to attract quite a large number of eyeballs on its launch. This iPhone application besides allowing you to create virtual tombstones for your departed loved ones on the iPhone and iPod Touch also lets you post photos, favorite memories, biographies, send prayers and even lay virtual wreath of flowers on tombstones. Moreover, the app also allows you to email your memorials to friends and family.
The story behind the Pocket Cemetery app
Wayne Perry is quite ecstatic about the application, as he considers this to be very close to his heart and also believes, it will connect emotionally to many others who feels the same for departed souls they loved. The idea to develop such an application as Pocket Cemetery for the iPhone came to Perry, once when he was thinking about his grandparents and other deceased loved ones who have been buried in different cemeteries around the country. Not to forget his pets he loved so much, but lost over the years.
He felt, there must be surely innumerable number of people who feel the same as hin in not being able to visit the graves or pay respects by laying a wreath whenever they wanted. That’s how the Pocket Cemetery was created to enable you to carry the memories of your departed loved one along with you on your iPhone and pay respect to them anytime you wish to. Moreover, he felt, there cannot be a better way to bring all your loved cremated in different places, together through the iPhone app.
The Pocket Cemetery App - Michael Jackson connection
While the whole world jumped in to cash on Michael Jackson’s death, be it the continuous coverage by media or the music industry churning millions with MJs albums, the iPhone connection to the ‘King of Pop’ was undoubtedly the last thing in people’s mind.
But, Wayne Perry, president of GSC Products, the company that created Pocket Cemetery app for iPhone, had already crafted out his business strategy. He was quick to assess that; there cannot be a much apt time than this, when the whole world is mourning Michael Jackson to come up with a Memorial to launch the Pocket Cemetery iPhone app.
Although Perry seems to be quite pleased with the response the application is getting after a video of the Michael Jackson video was posted on YouTube, critics and analysts consider this as a marketing gimmick of poor taste. However, poor taste or not, the Pocket Cemetery app has definitely made its mark with its carefully cut out business timings and the right product.
More to come…
The app is available in Apple App Store now for an introductory price of $1.99; to be sold later at a regular price of $2.99. At the same time, there is news that GSC Products, the company behind the Pocket Cemetery app is working on several interactive services like carrying out delivery orders for real flower to grave sites collection of charitable donations in the names of departed loved ones. Moreover, Perry has also indicated updates for Pocket Cemetery including free blog space on its website PocketCemetery.com.
The iPhone Dev team finally releases RedSn0w – the new version tool that can jailbreak the new Apple iPhone 3GS. Even though, the jailbreak news of the iPhone 3G S has been making the rounds since its launch in mid June, industry sources believe, a number of reasons held back the release. However, now the iPhone Dev Team has announced the release of both ultrasn0w and redsn0w, which respectively handle both halves of hacking an iPhone 3G S for unlocking and jailbreaking.
This can indeed be considered a reciprocate development from the iPhone Dev Team quickly on the heels of the first jailbreaking news of ‘purplera1n’ the jailbreak tool released last week by 20-year-old George Hotz. Purplera1n created quite a splash as it almost made an unexpected entry while the whole world was awaiting iPhone 3GS jailbreak news from the (unofficial) iPhone dev team. While Purplera1n offered jailbreaking solution for iPhone 3G S, the iPhone Dev Team came up with solutions for both iPhone 3G S unlock and jailbreak.
Moreover, while Purplera1n was made available first in Windows version and then also in Mac version, the redsn0w 0.8 tool from iPhone-Dev team is available even for Linux platform. This is indeed considered to be a significant development.
Why it took so long….
This seems to be the inevitable question, why it took so long for the dev team to release the jailbreaking tool. Well, there are several theories doing the rounds; while we try to pick up some of the most prominent ones. It is true Purplera1n did play a major role in the announcement for release of the redsn0w tool. It was only after the release of Purplera1n, that the iPhone-Dev Team came up with the same redsn0w tool used to jailbreak iPhone OS devices running iPhone OS 3.0 software update for accomplishing the iPhone 3GS jailbreak.
A few dos and don’ts
The iPhone-Dev Team has specifically intimidated iPhone users about the adversities of upgrading the respective baseband; because, you cannot downgrade baseband version once it is upgraded. Therefore, it is recommended that you use the iPhone Dev team tools to update the iPhone 3GS firmware - without updating the baseband.
Moreover, the Dev Team has further cautioned ultrasn0w users availing any unlocking technique to avoid installing future Apple firmware, as it will overwrite baseband hacks. If done, affected iPhones cannot be unlocked again until another exploit is developed. There are also reports about a possible bug in ultrasn0w, which is promised a fix for an unspecified date.
Skype has made the world a small place and its never ending endeavor to innovate useful features so that the whole world stays connected is much appreciated. There is much similarity between Apple’s iPhone and Skype as they seem to not rest with the laurels achieved but are always presenting new ways to enliven user experience.
Have you checked out the latest iPhone app from Skype, which was recently launched at the Apple App Store?
Skype 1.1 for iPhone
New languages: Skype for iPhone is now available in several languages other than English such as Danish, Dutch, Russian, Finnish, French, German, Polish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Swedish.
Voicemail and SMS: You can now listen to your Skype voicemail while you’re on the move. Thanks to Skype, as they added this feature to the request of thousands of Skype –iPhone users worldwide. Moreover, you can now send very low-cost SMSs to friends and family around the world. More Skype app features for the iPhone
- iPhone users can now easily send and receive instant messages using 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS or EDGE. Moreover, users while online or instant messaging can also receive calls to a personal online number along with viewing contacts.
- If you are a Skype customer, you can call anyone of your Skype contacts worldwide free of cost from any Wi-Fi zone. And, interestingly, all calls made to landline or mobile phones from any Wi-Fi zone. For iPhone users using these services, you will need a Wi-Fi connection.
- The new Skype app allows a contact list to be created, maintained and updated besides sending or receiving instant messaging; along with easy identification of users by making profile pictures visible.
- Some visible modifications have been made to the dial pad when using Skype for calling from iPhone.
Furthermore, Skype also offers iPhone users with an unlimited data usage plan over a mobile data connection, so as to circumvent mobile data usage charges by a wireless service provider. This plan can be used for this service over a mobile data connection for 3G, GPRS and EDGE mobile data usage.
You will need iPhone OS 2.2 or 3.0 versions to run Skype 1.1 for iPhone and this app is free for iPhone users. Posted: Seuli.B
Quickoffice Mobile Office Suite, the classiest Microsoft document reader and editor in the App Store till the previous week. However since the foray of Documents To Go, which came with and without support for Microsoft Exchange attachments; tongues have been waging in the industry about going for competitive analysis of both applications.
Quickoffice vs. Documents To Go
Interface. Both Quickoffice and Documents To Go can view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs, and iWork documents. Yet, Quickoffice can generate and edit Word and Excel files, while Documents To Go can only edit and create Word docs.
File support. Both the applications will not be able to transfer files via a USB drive hookup or through pairing over a Wi-Fi network.
Price. Documents To Go is less expensive (about $5 and $10) than Quickoffice; while Quickoffice's Mobile Suite is priced at $20.
Image quality. Both Quickoffice and Documents To Go have credibly clear and realistic interpretation of images and text.
Editing tools. Editing tools is much more easily accessible in Quickoffice; while the Documents To Go app has only the word-only editing facility. Neither app can create or edit Office 2007 files at present; however, both had plan to add that in future releases.
Layout and usability. Quickoffice's menu systems scores over Documents To Go in easy accessibility and usability. Still, Documents To Go's more premium app keeps the options open for reading attachments sent over Microsoft Exchange. The setup process is a bit tricky when you start with; however as you go about it the actual procedure of reading and saving is quite smooth.
And the winner is…. Although there is no set rules to judge this application -- Quickoffice and Documents To Go, believes in following a simple calculation. Those who prefer and actively work with Excel documents should adhere to Quickoffice. And those who rely more on reading e-mail attachments should opt for the premium version of Documents To Go.
What would you say, if you found an iPhone application that could save your money and promote business? No, it’s not Eureka; its time to say Yowza!! The latest entrant into the Apple App Store is an application christened Yowza!! The application is available for free from the Apple’s App Store.
The best thing about this application is that the iPhone and iPod Touch users using Yowza!! need not carry coupons or print out of emails with promo codes with them, and instead carry out all their transactions via their iPhone device. All they need to do is present the barcode and digital mobile coupon available on their handset in order to redeem the concession.
The Yowza!! Story
The developers of Yowza!! are highly optimistic about the application’s quick rise to the popularity charts as it will help consumers save money and also encourage retail businesses. Yowza!!, which stands out to create a niche amongst consumers as the money saving app, is actually the brainchild of the Yowza!! Co-founder Greg Grunberg, who says it was his passion to transform his reel life image as a hero to real life and make a difference to the lives of people by helping them save money.
Yowza!! & its associations
Yowza!! within its short span of existence has associated itself with some of the best global brands like McDonald’s, ESPN Zone, Mexican Grill, Sears, Rubio’s Fresh, Sports Authority, Finish Line, Islands Restaurant and The Container Store to name a few. Another prominent player Sysco mainly Sysco iCare, which offers a number of value-added services to restaurant owners to similarly serve more than 400,000 customers also claims to have initiated an significant affiliation with Yowza!! This is indeed double bonanza for iPhone and iPod Touch users.
Such has been the optimism amongst the associates that the leading brands which have associated with Yowza!! are confident of reaping astounding returns even if it means offering discounts to customers through this innovative application. Moreover, the application also offers vendors with the capability to manage performance on an every day and up to the minute basis.
More to come…
Yowza!! as an app is distinct from the conventional forms of couponing such as the newspaper ads and other insertions. It allows the offers to be redeemed at once and can be targeted according to particular region or a store location. Moreover, these coupons are eco-friendly as they are paperless and consecutively no cost of printing will be incurred. Wait and watch this space for the latest updates on Yowza!! upgrades and features in the coming weeks.
Most of us dread the thought of falling ill suddenly and not getting emergency medical help. Sometimes, we find ourselves cursing for not been able to come to the rescue of a person in need of emergency medical treatment, due to our incapability and lack of knowledge as to how to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) during an emergency. Most recently, the death of Michael Jackson in tragic circumstances brought to light the importance of CPR in the event of cardiac arrest.
