iPhone apps: YouSendIt, GlobeJot, RadarCanada

updated 12:10 pm EDT, Wed June 3, 2009

Blossom, Flight Control


  • YouSendIt Tracker (free) is a tool for tracking the status of files sent through the YouSendIt website. After logging into their account users are presented with a list of all of the files they have sent and how many times each has been downloaded. Each item can be opened for additional details including the original message that accompanied the file and a list of which recipients have downloaded the file.

  • GlobeJot ($8) is a travel organizer for the iPhone and iPod touch with features for tracking flight data, reservations, and activities. A traveller can create a list of all of the things they want to do while traveling, and sort these by name, priority, or cost. The application also includes a checklist creator that can be used for making packing lists, to-do lists, etc. GlobeJot can also store addresses and coordinates, phone numbers, and emails for quick access to hotels, airlines, or other contacts.

  • RadarCanada ($3) can display radar images from any radar station in Canada. Users can select from a list of all of the available radar stations or the software can display the closest one using the devices location aware functions. RadarCanada also allows users to bookmark their favorite stations for quick access.

  • Blossom ($1) allows users to access their SmugMug photo albums from an iPhone or iPod touch. The application displays a list of all of a users albums and then uses an interface similar to the built-in photo app. Photos are first displayed as thumbnails in a grid and then can be viewed full screen. Users are also able to view any tags attached to the picture such as camera model, date, and settings. Photos can be saved to the devices camera roll or uploaded to Twitter through Tweetie or Twitterific.

  • Flight Control ($1) is a game where players must land all of the planes flying around their airport. As planes fly by the player can define a landing path by clicking on them and dragging a path with their finger. The game starts out simple with only a few planes coming into the airport at a time but as time passes players must land more and more plans simultaneously. The game includes three different levels, including a beach resort and aircraft carrier, and nine different aircrafts, such as jets, helicopters and seaplanes.


    by MacNN Staff


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