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Professors Late to Class? Tuition Tab Writes Them an Invoice!
Professors Late to Class? Tuition Tab Writes Them an Invoice! is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Tuition Tab strikes me as an app that might have begun as a joke—and ended up as something that could possibly force truant professors to change their habits. Developed by college student Logan Moore, Tuition Tab keeps track of how late your professor is for class each day, as well as when classes are outright cancelled. Moore remarks that he was frustrated by paying for classes, only to have them cancelled:
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t mind when class is canceled but I also would like a reimbursement for something I paid for but didn’t get. Tuition Tab allows you to enter your Tuition information and it then gives you a running total of how late your professor is and how much of your tuition they have wasted. There is also the “Class was Canceled” button.
Oh, and the funniest part? At the end of the semester, you can generate an invoice to send to your professor and university requesting reimbursement for your “lost” tuition.
I feel obligated to point out that tuition is based on far more than how many hours you sit in a classroom—you’re paying for all manner of resources and services that your university lets students use for “free.” And professors are allowed sick days too, right? Still, Tuition Tab is an ironically amusing app that just might get you some results. I doubt that your university will refund you, but as Moore points out: fifty emails complaining about the instructor’s attendance are good incentive for them to change their habits.
$0.99
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-08-09 :: Category: Education
[ Professors Late to Class? Tuition Tab Writes Them an Invoice! is a post from 148Apps ]
Never Lose Your iPhone: iHound’s Tracking App More Dogged Than Ever
Never Lose Your iPhone: iHound’s Tracking App More Dogged Than Ever is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Forget Apple’s expensive Find My iPhone program. iHound is the way to go.
iHound is an iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad tracking app that incorporates many of the iOS’s unique features. Now, with an update for iOS 4, it’s better than ever, and I’d argue that it’s the best iPhone tracking service out there. Here’s how it works. You go to ihoundsoftware.com, make an account, and then download the free app. The service is free for a month; after that, you can purchase a longer term at $10.99/yr. Compare that to MobileMe’s $99/yr requirement for Find My iPhone. Yikes!
Once launched, iHound functions in the background, transmitting your device’s location every 10 minutes. You can opt for always-on tracking, too, as long as you don’t mind the battery drain. Now, if you lose your iPhone, you log on at the iHound website. From there, you can view your device’s current location and / or send a push notification to your device (“Hi there, I’ve lost my iPhone–please call 555-555-5555!”). Better yet, you can force your device to emit a loud, wailing siren noise. That’s sure to catch someone’s attention. And if someone turns your phone off, iHound will launch and transmit its location once the phone is turned back on.
What makes this even sweeter is that with iHound, you can have as many devices as you want on the same plan for no additional cost. (Take that, AT&T…your FamilyMap plan just got crushed.)
I’ve just installed iHound on my second-generation iPod Touch, and I was quite impressed. Not only did iHound pinpoint my location, but the push-notification and siren options work extremely well. It’s true that with an iPod’s dependence on WiFi, iHound isn’t foolproof, but at least I won’t lose my iPod in my own house any more. Furthermore, for iPhone and 3G-enabled iPad owners, this is a no-brainer. iHound is a fantastic, affordable, and highly functional tracking system, and with iOS 4’s background capabilities it’s finally a complete app. Forget MobileMe and Find My iPhone; get iHound!
$3.99
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2009-01-17 :: Category: Utilities
[ Never Lose Your iPhone: iHound’s Tracking App More Dogged Than Ever is a post from 148Apps ]
Find Fuel and Car Services With iMotorManager
Find Fuel and Car Services With iMotorManager is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Price: $1.99 Score: 6/10 By M. Schusterman
From finding the nearest and cheapest gas station to tracking your car’s mileage and maintenance, iMotorManager can be used for just a few features or as an overall family plan to reduce the cost of keeping up with cars. Unfortunately, while the idea is good the app has a few problems that need to be ironed out.
When you start the app for the first time, enter your name and email address to have your information stored on the iMotorManager website – that way your info is stored in their central database and you don’t have to worry about losing the data if you change phones.
The icons at the bottom give you four choices; vehicles, gas stations, services and coupons. I began by adding a car. Select a year, then choose the make, model and trim from their extensive list. Enter the zip code of the garage and the mileage of your car, and hit save.
The app closes completely when I hit save. When I opened it, it did save my car, which was listed under vehicles. However, I tried several times to add a second car. The app consistently closed when I hit save, but the second car (I tried several different makes and models) never actually saved.
The fuel locator feature works perfectly, using your current location to provide a list of the nearest gas station, along with a sliding scale comparing prices, the address, and a Google map of the location. The service feature also worked well for me. You can browse for the nearest stations that can help you out with services like oil, brakes, tires, washes and bio diesel. The app provides you with the distance and a map.
Unfortunately, iMotorManager continued to crash on me. I made changes to keep track of my care by using “Gas Up” to enter the gallons and price and type of gas, and the other services costs as well. The app locates the station you’re in, which is pretty cool, and you can adjust your mileage each time. However, I was never able to add a second car, so until that little bug is fixed I wouldn’t recommend it for families. However, the concept is great and I wouldn’t be surprised if the next version is worth checking out.
iMotorManager requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.
Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist
Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Expedia has made a major update to its TripAssist app including all-new interactive features to make it easier for travelers reach their destinations.
A YouTube video has been posted explaining the new features using an example case study.
Some of the best enhancements include itinerary tracking, real-time SMS and email alerts, online booking, alternate flight options and SeatGuru seat maps. Ideal for those last minute alterations to your trip or unexpected ash clouds from Iceland.
From within the TripAssist app, users can now plan their route or follow that of others by looking up flights or checking an entire itinerary. A new horizontal view shows you where you should be at any given point in your trip including arrival and departure times, hotel and rental car locations.
The SeatGuru seat map feature allows you to find where you are seated on your flight to allow for any last minute changes.
The app is free and available now in the App Store.
FREE!
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2009-05-06 :: Category: Travel
[ Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist is a post from 148Apps ]
Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist
Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Expedia has made a major update to its TripAssist app including all-new interactive features to make it easier for travelers reach their destinations.
A YouTube video has been posted explaining the new features using an example case study.
Some of the best enhancements include itinerary tracking, real-time SMS and email alerts, online booking, alternate flight options and SeatGuru seat maps. Ideal for those last minute alterations to your trip or unexpected ash clouds from Iceland.
From within the TripAssist app, users can now plan their route or follow that of others by looking up flights or checking an entire itinerary. A new horizontal view shows you where you should be at any given point in your trip including arrival and departure times, hotel and rental car locations.
The SeatGuru seat map feature allows you to find where you are seated on your flight to allow for any last minute changes.
The app is free and available now in the App Store.
FREE!
iPhone App – Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2009-05-06 :: Category: Travel
[ Exciting New Features In Expedia’s Updated TripAssist is a post from 148Apps ]
iDid: Optimize my time
iDid: Optimize my time is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
Taking the exact opposite of classic Todo-List applications, iDid enables you to display and optimize your daily use of time. iDid generates statistics on your time usage and helps you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Last added functions:
- v.1.2: Add and edit your own activities.
- v.1.1: Start stopwatches associated with activities.
HOW IT WORKS?
? Create activity categories you want to track, for example: sport, company management, customers, projects, essential needs, etc…
? For each category, create activities: tennis, accounting, customer X, project A, sleeping time, etc…
? When you start an activity, start the stopwatch associated with it, time filled is real-time (even if the application is closed).
OR
? After the event, fill in the time dedicated to each activity, at the end of your day’s work or before going to sleep for example.
? Display statistic datas for the activities and the time period you wish in the form of:
- numbers (cumulated time, percentage, average time per day).
- charts like stock curves.
- piecharts.
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES CAN I MONITOR?
? You are a project manager, senior executive or company director?
Solution: Create the following activities: management, strategy, marketing, finance, technique, meeting, etc…
You’ll be surprised to see that the way you use your time when stopwatching is not what you ideally imagined.
? Do you want to do more sport?
Solution: Why don’t you create a sports category in which you enter your favourite sports: tennis, fitness, football, jogging, yoga, dancing, etc…
? Are you a consultant /an independent worker?
Solution: Create an activity for each project or for each customer, you’ll get a better idea of the time spent and adapt resources you allocate to them.
? Do you think you don’t sleep enough or that you spend too much time in transportation?
Create the categories and activities corresponding to you and generate statics which will allow you to optimize your daily time. iDid fits in with your way of life, your needs and your goals.
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVE iDid?
Don’t hesitate to give us your feedback on iDid and suggest new features ideas adapted to your needs. If you’re satisfied with the product, why not write a review on the AppStore!
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TDF Tracker
TDF Tracker is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
TDF Tracker is an easy to use, powerful tool for those who need to keep track of time/expenses/mileage. Potential users include consultants, lawyers, accountants, contractors and freelance designers – but can include anyone needing a flexible tool for tracking such items. While you could buy one app as a tracker for billable time, another as a mileage reimbursement log, and yet another for reimbursable expense record keeping – if you are looking for the simplicity of one combined application to truly save you time – then TDF Tracker is the perfect choice.
Features
- intuitive interface makes it easy to be up and going quickly
- quick entry of client, project, and task (time) / type (expense) / purpose (mileage)
- quick time entry – can be entered using the timer or manually entered/adjusted
- flexible timing increments
- basic time tracking by duration or more advanced tracking that includes start/end/break
- single or multiple running timers
- along with time, you can easily track business expenses and mileage for reimbursement
- supports both miles and kilometers
- support for multiple currencies (Dollar, Pound, Euro, Yen, etc.)
- add notes to any entry
- daily summary visible on main screen
- quick and easy reporting system
- daily, weekly, monthly and custom reports
- reports can be filtered by client/project
- detailed reports can be emailed – in a format that allows pasting into Excel
- backup/restore your database to MobileMe iDisk or WebDAV Server
OutFront
OutFront is a post from: Best Iphone Apps Review Website
OutFront, by Map My Tracks, lets you share your outdoor activities live on the web, better understand your sporting performance and improve your training. OutFront turns your phone into a high performance cross training computer that’s easy and fun to use for your bike rides, runs or walks as well as many other outdoor pursuits like sailing, skiing, orienteering.
“Best app for fitness freaks” – MailOnline
“The most incredible live tracking functionality on the planet!” – Ndorfin
“This is a great app if you are planning an outdoor holiday” – TechCrunch
“A valuable training and coaching tool in preparation for a race” – Yachts and Yachting
“Map My Tracks added an exciting extra dimension to our event” – HotChillee
Use OutFront during your workouts and training sessions to bring a new dimension to your outdoor activities. OutFront can seamlessly sync your activities online so you can share your sporting passion live with others. It makes training fun and provides motivation to improve your performance.
ADVANCED ACTIVITY TRACKING WITH DETAILED PERFORMANCE STATISTICS
• Monitor speed, distance, pace, calories burned, elevation and course all on a clear and easy to use map display
• View stats, overlaid on OpenStreetMaps in 3D fly-through mode, North up or course up
• Broadcast and share your activities live on www.mapmytracks.com for friends, family and spectators to follow
• Record activities offline when no network coverage is available then sync online or replay direct on the phone
• Switch between map and GPS compass mode
• Name and tag all activities for easy reference
EXPLORE 1000s OF ROUTES AND ACTIVITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
• Explore and download 1000s of routes and activities from the Map My Tracks community to use as motivation
• Find nearby routes and activities that suit your training
• Replay and analyse activities by friends or training partners
• View complete activities, overlaid on detailed OpenStreetMaps, in 3D fly-through, North up or course up mode
• Create custom columns to follow recent activities by other users, by country, by place or activity type
• Save favourite activities that are automatically synced to your website account
• Import and save favourite activities from www.mapmytracks.com
COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL ACTIVITY LOG
• Save hundreds of activities and keep track of your sessions
• Analysis your activities with second by second replay to better understand your performance
• Review speed, distance, pace, calories burned, elevation or course
• View speed and elevations charts of activities
• Replay activities, overlaid on detailed OpenStreetMaps, in 3D fly-through, North up or course up mode
• Seamlessly sync activities between your phone and www.mapmytracks.com or from the web to your phone
SHARE YOUR ACTIVITIES FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW
• Share your activities live on www.mapmytracks.com for friends, family or spectators to follow.
• Share your activities on social media sites like Twitter direct from the phone or to Fire Eagle and FriendFeed via the website
• Export activities, via the Map My Tracks website, to Google Earth or as GPX files
JOIN WITH OTHER AT MASS PARTICIPATION EVENTS
• Join with others to share sports events live online. OutFront is a Map My Tracks Event Manager compatible app. Map My Tracks Event Manager lets coaches and event organisers track multiple participants in real-time to share events online or analyse F1-style telemetry.
DETAILED MAPS AT YOUR FINGER TIPS
• Live activities or replays are viewed overlaid on detailed OpenStreetMaps
MORE INFORMATION
• Visit http://www.mapmytracks.com/outfront for more information about OutFront
• Check out the help guide online at http://www.mapmytracks.com/user-guide
REQUIREMENTS
Requires a free Map My Tracks account. Create an account directly from within OutFront or sign up online at www.mapmytracks.com.