Culture of the Apps
It’s no secret that iPhone applications are a breakout hit for Apple, even beyond their own expectations. Because of this, a culture of app fanatics is popping up online, which include a slew of new podcasts and video shows that cater to people looking for the best and brightest apps out there. Frankly, with all the crap that makes it onto the App Store, I’m glad there are people out there testing these things out for us first.
Revision3 (where we produce Tekzilla) just announced a new show called AppJudgment, which also covers BlackBerry, Android and Palm Pre applications alongside the more familiar iPhone apps. Here’s the most recent episode:
My friends Scott Johnson and Eric Skyhawk have also launched a new podcast called AppSlappy, which is quickly making it’s way up the iTunes charts. They cover what’s new in the App Store, hot deals of the week, and also give us their take on what apps they’ve been using lately.
Last but not least, Sean Bonner (along with a huge cast of well-known names in new media) is hosting a new show called iPhun. It’s honest, quick-paced, and sarcastically funny in the best way. They also have more in-depth written reviews on the blog, so check that out as well.
On a slightly different note, fellow Emerson alum Jared DiDomenico has a music project called Nuclear O’ Reilly with his friend Brad Naprixas, and they created their new album entirely on the iPhone application Beatmaker (iTunes link) by Intua Software. It’s called, very appropriately, Phoning It In. Worth a listen just to hear how much effort went into it, but it’s pretty damn catchy as well. Here’s their “making of” video:
As applications (and the iPhone itself) become more advanced, users will continue to find new ways to be creative with them. Time for me to go download some new ones!
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Appslappy is awsome, and so is iPhun i been listening to them for awhile now! Appjudgement is very good also, i like how they switch the hosts around to get different points of view!
Thanks for info on that band i downloading Phone it in right now!
The more Apps that the iPhone gets, the harder it will be to but something other than an iPhone.
Thanks for the mention! Glad you dig the snippy banter..
Thanks for the mention, V!
Great source for nice Apps, tks! Just one addition… the CO-OP guys at Revision 3 also occasionally (more often than not) show nice games for the iPhone. Great source of entertainment for when one is on the go.
Good to have a dedicated Revision3 show for Applications. How come you are not presenting the show? You are such a big Apple fan girl, you are perfect for this show.
[...] Culture of the Apps – Veronica Belmont It’s no secret that iPhone applications are a breakout hit for Apple, even beyond their own expectations. Because of this, a culture of app fanatics is popping up online, which include a slew of new podcasts and video shows that cater to people looking for the best and brightest apps out there. Frankly, with all the crap that makes it onto the App Store, I’m glad there are people out there testing these things out for us first. [...]
Is incredible how much things you can make with Iphone I´m totally in love of mine and I really don´t change for another and just for a new !!
Thanks for the mention and glad you liked it!