{"id":490,"date":"2008-11-17T00:36:11","date_gmt":"2008-11-17T04:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/?p=490"},"modified":"2010-05-19T17:28:24","modified_gmt":"2010-05-19T22:28:24","slug":"12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate\/","title":{"rendered":"12 iPhone Apps That Would Dominate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like most iPhone junkies, I cannot stop checking the App Store for updates. I&#8217;ve played out all the cool games like Fieldrunners, Blackjack, Bejeweled, Line Rider, Strategic Assault, Lux Touch, and Flashlight. I&#8217;ve settled on my core programs like Pandora, Bloomberg, iTrans NYC, BeejiveIM, RTM, AirSharing, and others.<\/p>\n<p>I just can&#8217;t want to find the next great App. I understand the App Store is still in its infancy, apps are difficult to monetize, and people are scrambling to get their product out the door even if it&#8217;s buggy as hell. But I don&#8217;t care &#8211; the bottom line is that I&#8217;m impatient and so I&#8217;ve put together my own fantasy world list of apps that I would like to see. The criteria isn&#8217;t extremely objective; some of my apps may seem obvious and for the others I&#8217;ll offer up a bit of explanation.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid #efefef;padding-bottom:5px;\">I present to you \u2026 THE LIST:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555555;\">(in no particular order)<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_homescreen.jpg\" target=\"new\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-493\" style=\"float: left; position: relative; left: 80px;\" title=\"iphone_app_homescreen_thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_homescreen_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_homescreen_thumb.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_homescreen_thumb-179x300.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin: 20px 10px 10px; position: relative; float: left; left: 80px;\">Page 1:\u00a0<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"#blinksale\">Blinksale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cigars\">Cigar Aficionado<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wine\">Any Good Wine App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#meeting\">Meeting Place<\/a><\/li>\n<p>Page 2:<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate-pt2\/#analytics\">Google Analytics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate-pt2\/#adwords\">Google AdWords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate-pt2\/#adsense\">Google AdSense<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate-pt2\/#local\">Local Event Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n<p>Page 3: (coming soon)<\/p>\n<li>HSBC<\/li>\n<li>Meetup<\/li>\n<li>Barrons News<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/simcity-iphone-app-review\/\">Sim City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\" target=\"_blank\"> <img src='http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/jealousbrother-ads\/jealousbrotherblogbanner3.png' alt='JealousBrother.com' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-left' \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"clear:both;background:#ccc;\" \/><!--more--><br \/>\n<a name=\"blinksale\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-512\" style=\"float: left;\" title=\"iphone_icon_blinksale\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_icon_blinksale.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"61\" \/><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 7px; font-family: arial; font-size: 20px; float: left;\">Concept iPhone App: Blinksale<br \/>\n<span style=\"position: relative; top: -10px; font-size: 12px; color: #555555;\"><br \/>\nBy <a href=\"http:\/\/firewheeldesign.com\/\">Fire Wheel Design<\/a> &#8211; Price: FREE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_blinksale.jpg\" target=\"new\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-529\" style=\"float:right\" title=\"iphone_app_blinksale_thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_blinksale_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_blinksale_thumb.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_blinksale_thumb-179x300.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top: 10px; clear: left;\">Why do we need this?<\/h4>\n<p>Because having your accounting info on the go is handy. Think about when you&#8217;re killing time &#8211; might as well keep those names of people who owe you fresh in your memory. You could also email an invoice immediately after presenting the deliverables, or record a payment received when you&#8217;re depositing the check at the bank. I suppose the reality of my reasoning behind this app is that I love Blinksale. I love it&#8217;s interface, I love it&#8217;s simplicity, and I think it deserves an app.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Proposed feature set:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li>View all invoices<\/li>\n<li>Record a payment received<\/li>\n<li>Create and send an invoice<\/li>\n<li>Manage clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Current App Store alternatives:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getcashboard.com\/\">Cashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"clear:both;background:#ccc;\" \/><a name=\"cigars\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-512\" style=\"float: left;\" title=\"iphone_icon_cigars\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_icon_cigars.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 7px; font-family: arial; font-size: 20px; float: left;\">Concept iPhone App: Cigar Aficionado<br \/>\n<span style=\"position: relative; top: -10px; font-size: 12px; color: #555555;\"><br \/>\nBy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cigaraficionado.com\">Cigar Aficionado<\/a> &#8211; Price: FREE (+ subscription version)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_cigars.jpg\" target=\"new\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-529\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"iphone_app_blinksale_thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_cigars_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top: 10px; clear: left;\">Why do we need this?<\/h4>\n<p>The last issue of Cigar Aficionado had a &#8216;top rated&#8217; tear-out that you could bring with you to the cigar store and read about the selection a bit before buying. It was a very nicely designed tear out and fortunately I spent enough time reading it on the can and memorized the ratings and general descriptions of those on the list. My only problem now is that when I go to the store, I have to try and remember what the heck was on that list. If I only had an iPhone app to lower my thinking requirement&#8230;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Proposed feature set:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li>Top rated cigar list plus&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;Social commentary<\/li>\n<li>Upcoming events in my area<\/li>\n<li>Featured articles from the latest issue<\/li>\n<li>Order the latest issue or subscribe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Current App Store alternatives:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li>NOTHING ?! C&#8217;MON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"clear:both;background:#ccc;\" \/><a name=\"wine\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-512\" style=\"float: left;\" title=\"iphone_icon_cigars\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_icon_wine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 7px; font-family: arial; font-size: 20px; float: left;\">Concept iPhone App: Wine Pro<br \/>\n<span style=\"position: relative; top: -10px; font-size: 12px; color: #555555;\"><br \/>\nBy Anybody &#8211; Price: $14.99<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_wines.jpg\" target=\"new\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-529\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"iphone_app_wines_thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_wines_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top: 10px; clear: left;\">Why do we need this?<\/h4>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot that goes into mystifying wine. (ex: Region, varietal, vintage, etc.) What does all that mean anyhow and how can I sort it out? If you drink wine and own an iPhone, chances are you&#8217;ve looked at the current offering of apps. I think they all each hit on one of the core features that a good wine app should have, but there isn&#8217;t one that just nails it. This app proposes to combine the best of everything.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Proposed feature set:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li>Record your wine info (photos, details, rating)<\/li>\n<li>Research and read descriptions of wines<\/li>\n<li>Learn definitions and food pairings<\/li>\n<li>Read and contribute to social commentary<\/li>\n<li>Check out deals and order bottles<\/li>\n<li>Stores info locally and remotely<\/li>\n<li>Accessable via web app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Current App Store alternatives:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.itastewine.com\/\">iTasteWine<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/gotapps.com\/go\/6462\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/9mmedia.com\/blog\/?p=125\">Wine Snob<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/phobos.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewSoftware?id=284973870&amp;mt=8\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wine Log <a href=\"http:\/\/www.byteplan.com\/\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wine List &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/gotapps.com\/go\/5056\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wine Pad 2 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/phobos.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewSoftware?id=287915561\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Vinoriffic &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/phobos.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewSoftware?id=289374790&amp;mt=8\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wine Words &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/ax.itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/wine-words\/id294903841?mt=8&#038;ign-impt=clickRef%3DSoftware%2520Page-US-Wine%2520Words-294903841-Lockup\">buy it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #fdd27f;background:#fff7be;margin:5px;padding:5px;text-align:center;\">Join the rivalry: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/rivalries\/?rivalryID=228\">iTasteWine vs. Wine Snob<\/a><\/div>\n<hr style=\"clear:both;background:#ccc;\" \/><a name=\"meeting\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-512\" style=\"float: left;\" title=\"iphone_app_meeting\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_icon_meeting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 7px; font-family: arial; font-size: 20px; float: left;\">Concept iPhone App: Meeting Place<br \/>\n<span style=\"position: relative; top: -10px; font-size: 12px; color: #555555;\"><br \/>\nBy Anybody &#8211; Price: $.99<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_meeting.jpg\" target=\"new\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-529\" style=\"float: right;\" title=\"iphone_app_meeting_thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/iphone_app_meeting_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top: 10px; clear: left;\">Why do we need this?<\/h4>\n<p>To be honest we don&#8217;t really NEED this app. It&#8217;s a pretty cool idea though you have to admit. Think &#8220;meet me near the ______.&#8221; The way it would work is fairly simple &#8211; just open the app, it get&#8217;s your location, and displays the most recognizable landmark (photo + description) by distance from you. In theory, you&#8217;d also be able to go to a map interface and find landmarks in a destination area or something. Another problem is that it would be entirely user generated content driven since this information doesn&#8217;t likely exist elsewhere. However, once there&#8217;s some data in the system, you could let people vote on each landmark.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Proposed feature set:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:35px;\">\n<li>Display the most common landmarks near you<\/li>\n<li>Find landmarks in destination areas<\/li>\n<li>Contribute photos and descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Browse through your own &#8220;bookmarked&#8221; places<\/li>\n<li>Stores info locally remotely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-top:10px;clear:left\">Current App Store alternatives:<\/h4>\n<p>I doubt there&#8217;s something like this already. I&#8217;m not even going to look into it.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jealousbrother.com\/blog\/12-iphone-apps-that-would-dominate-pt2\/\">on to page 2 \u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like most iPhone junkies, I cannot stop checking the App Store for updates. I&#8217;ve played out all the cool games like Fieldrunners, Blackjack, Bejeweled, Line Rider, Strategic Assault, Lux Touch, and Flashlight. I&#8217;ve settled on my core programs like Pandora, Bloomberg, iTrans NYC, BeejiveIM, RTM, AirSharing, and others. 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