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I-Phone, I-Phone on the Wall, Who's the Prettiest App of all?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Buyers' Choice Realty

 

 

I was playing with my boyfriend's I-Phone several weeks ago when I noticed he had both Facebook and Twitter on it.  Having both sites right at my fingertips sounded good to me, so I asked him to put those on my I-Phone also.  He did, and ever since then, I've been a lot more active on both networks.

 

A few days ago I started playing with another icon he downloaded on my phone: The App Store.  Talking about an instant addiction!  I was on there throughout the weekend.  I am now the proud owner of several cool applications.  Last night I dictated my first to do list to my I-Phone by using the QuickVoice Recorder application

 

I also checked out the hottest movies by perusing the Flixter app.  Instead of aimlessly surfing the channels on those few occasions when I feel like watching TV, I now have the TV Guide right at my fingertips with the I-TV app.  I thought my I-Phone was awesome before; now it's above and beyond that.  I've downloaded the EZ Loan Calculator, a compass, a translator, a label reader, the Dictionary and Thesaurus, a shopping and a To Do list maker.

 

I can now update my status on both Facebook and Twitter by simply speaking into my I-Phone, thanks to the VLINGO app, which transforms my spoken words into written ones and automatically updates my Social Networks.  I can also peruse Google by simply stating what I need.  No more fingering through my contact list; now I can just tell my phone who to call and it brings that contact right up.   

 

The piece de resistance, the one that started this whole love affair with the I-Phone applications, is the Farting app I had read and blogged about last week.  Like a bratty kid, I just had to have it!   I am now the proud owner of not one, but two farting apps, and I have to tell you, I had a great time playing with them yesterday.   The Atomic Fart actually has a timer on it.  You can program the exact fart you desire, then turn the timer on.  As soon as someone moves the phone, it farts.  It could be quite embarrassing at a high brow party, don't you think? 

 

All these were free apps, easily downloaded on to my I-Phone by simply clicking the FREE icon, which then turns green, displaying the word INSTALL.   Just click on that, and voila!   You, too, can have the World at your fingertips.  Just remember, if we are in a public place, think twice before moving my I-Phone!

 

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Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Mirela -- these apps are just too fun!  Hope you enjoy the phone and all of the toys -- especially the farting app!  Now if that doesn't get rid of those telemarketers, I don't know what will.

Mar 30, 2009 02:55 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Sonja:  I was shutting everything down trying to go to bed early tonight, when I read you comment on my blackberry (I know I sound like a hypocrite right now, but I have both phones) and I had to come back here and comment IT.  Yes, your middle school son will LOVE it! 

Your comment brought me back here, because I laughed so hard when I read it:

I, like Rebecca, have not gotten a smart phone yet. I'm holding out for the newer model that recharges by vacuuming tile floors. (lol)

Now that's the kind of comment that keeps me blogging! 

Thanks bunches!

Mar 30, 2009 02:55 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Joan:  I don't dare test the Atomic Fart on the marketers; they might end up calling me even more frequently, not to mention giving my phone number to some of their peers...

Evelyn: Yes, AT&T is it, the only one you can get the I-Phone through, unless you pay some young kid to unlock it for you, or buy it unlocked on E-Bay.  That's why I have the basic plan with them ($60 per month give me a few minutes of talking and all the Internet I can use).  I keep my blackberry and "the other" cell phone provider for the bulk of my calls.  Hint, hint...

Mar 30, 2009 02:59 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Hey, has anyone flagged this yet? 

Did I mention the ActiveRain app?

Yup, you don't even have to download it; it's there already!

Mar 30, 2009 03:01 PM
Kimberly DuBois
RE/MAX The Producers - Millard, NE

Sounds like fun.  I do not have one yet but have been thinking of purchasing one.  I had not realized there were so many free apps.

Mar 30, 2009 03:01 PM
Mark Hall
Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

Hmmm... You don't strike me as the type who would appreciate a good fart joke.

Mar 30, 2009 03:02 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Kimberly:  You'll never respond well to a Nokia again, no matter how reliable it may be (and it is!!!).

Mar 30, 2009 03:02 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Mark:  Don't let this classy exterior fool you!  I am a 10 year old boy in a curvaceous, tall woman body.   I CAN PLAY!!!

Mar 30, 2009 03:06 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Mirela! This is too funny! Believe me, I'm not moving your phone...not one inch! LOL!!  I REALLY wish I were in an area with more reliable cell service.. I only have a CELL PHONE,, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.... I'm missing out on a lot of good stuff!  I'm still in the good old days :-)

Mar 30, 2009 03:09 PM
Sun City Grand Homes Surprise AZ Real Estate Leolinda Bowers Designated Broker Leolinda Realty
Leolinda Realty - Surprise, AZ
Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

Mirela, is this a new boyfriend or an old one renewed?  did I miss one of your posts? 

Mar 30, 2009 03:10 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Mirela - I hadn't seen the Vlingo app before - I might try that one out tonight!

Mar 30, 2009 03:13 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Mirela, thanks for telling us about Vlingo and the other apps. I have twitter and FB on my iPhone also but to be able to talk and update? Way cool! ~ Sharon

Mar 30, 2009 04:22 PM
Robert Rauf
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ

Only Mirela would turn her phone into an electronic Whoopee Cushion!  I wish we lived closer to each other Mirela!!!

Mar 31, 2009 04:47 AM
Lori Isaacson
Credit Restoration Consultants - Plantation, FL

Wow...you could have blown me away when you said you liked a good fart joke!! no pun intended. It just goes to show you , You can't judge a book by it's cover!!!

I am a Blackberry addict and proud of it. I will have to see if some of those downloads are available for the Berry........I am just happy with Sprint so I stick with what is available....

Happy Tuesday!!

Lori

Mar 31, 2009 07:26 AM
Kathy Knight
Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC
BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

The farting option sounds like it is totally worthwhile...

Mar 31, 2009 12:14 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Kathy:  You are so right!  Today I had a cash for keys I was doing.  The fart app came in handy big time.  The teenage son, the locksmith AND the father were all entertained by it.  Diffusing an otherwise tense situation was so worth it!

Mar 31, 2009 03:32 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Lori:  Check it out; most of these apps are made for the Blackberryalso.  I completely understand your Berry preference!  As for myself: I like them both!

As for being blown away by my appreciating the whole fart thing:  don't forget I raised two boys!  That just goes with the territory.

Robert:  Me too!  We'd have a great time together.

 

Mar 31, 2009 03:39 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Leolinda: Same boyfriend.  We just break up at least once a year.  We are having our five year anniversary this fall.  Last year we broke up at Christmas, the year before it was at Thanksgiving, this year it was for Valentine's Day, the year before it was on my Birthday.  

Several weeks ago, our favorite waitress asked us how we fared for Martin Luther King Day.  It took us a few moments to figure out what she meant before we started laughing (she meant-did we make it through that holiday without breaking up).  We told her we only break up on Major Holidays!

Mar 31, 2009 04:13 PM
Mirela Monte
Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Sharon:  You're welcome!  You'll enjoy Vlingo.  It really comes in handy.

Jason:  let me know how you like it!

Mary:  that's horrible!  I wish you could find some more reliable service.  I have two phones so that I won't miss any phone calls, yet I'm always with clients, so I miss a lot of phone calls.  Then I have to retrieve messages from two phones.   I need a personal assistant just to take all my calls.  Hey, that's a great idea!  I wonder if they have an app for that.

Mar 31, 2009 04:17 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thanks for the the great ideas. I love my I-Phone but you have taken it to new heights!

Apr 02, 2009 02:57 PM