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13 iPhone Apps I Want Developed (Google, ESPN, FriendFeed)

Submitted by Ryan Spoon on April 19, 2009 – 9:32 amComments

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1. GMail
The improved Gmail iPhone site is just that: improved. But a true GMail iPhone App would allow fuller cusotmizations, run faster, better integrate calendars and contacts… and soon utilize the new push notification systems of iPhone 3.0.

2. Google Reader / RSS
I use my iPhone as much for email as I do for content consumption. A Google Reader App would instantly be my starting point for iPhone-based web browsing. It would also increase my activity on Reader – particularly the social aspects (sharing, commenting, etc).

3. AdWords / AdSense
Ever been without a computer and needed data associated with AdWords or AdSense? Happens to me all the time… Better yet, the ability to lightly manage campaigns (particularly with AdWords).

4. Facebook Connect + iTunes & App Store
This is a pipe dream, but I would love an Apple built app that, via Facebook Connect, created personalized histories and storefronts for iTunes and the App Store. I find both stores increasingly unusable due to the overwhelming inventory… Facebook Connect is the solution.

5. ESPN Fantasy
Is there a better use case for an iPhone App? Fantasy sports require on-demand knowledge and management. Fantasy sports players would never put their iPhone down again.

6. FriendFeed
Perhaps this would be solved for me by a Google Reader App… but FriendFeed would provide more social functionality and would certainly make me a more loyal, active user.

7. Techmeme
I visit Techmeme daily. It is particularly difficult to navigate on the iPhone. A simple iPhone App would make the on-Techmeme / off-Techmeme navigation more efficient. It would also allow for history and search functionality.

8. Starbucks
I drink a lot of coffee and use a lot of Starbucks’ free wifi. Some sort of location finding application that provided coupons and incentives would be very appetizing.

9. MLB.TV
MLB.tv is my favorite product of 2009: amazing HD streaming quality with every conceivable feature request (fantasy tracking, four-game split screens, DVR controls, etc). I would pay an additional $10-$20 to get the streaming on my iPhone (when 3.0 arrives).

10. Google Analytics
Makes total sense. All I need is basic statistics.

11. Aardvark
I love Aardvark… but my most frequent use-case is when I am away from my computer. With an iPhone App, I would use Aardvark far more routinely and it would be my Q&A service of choice (perhaps replacing Yelp and others on mobile).

12. Wordpress.org
To the best of my knowledge, there is not an equivalent of the great Wordpress.com iPhone App for blogs running Wordpress.org… if there is, please let me know. If there isn’t, please build it.

13. USPS Tracking
The FedEx App is terrific and solves a big need – and with 3.0 it will be even better. I would love the same for USPS (but certainly do not expect this to be built!).

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  • nice post
  • I fully support you, Keep up at your good work, you are a great man.
  • abrahamvegh
    The WordPress.com app can be used with any WordPress.org blog, so long as that blog is running WP 2.7 or higher.

    I use it exclusively with WP.org blogs.
  • iphoneDeveloper
    I am just about to submit and app to the store and I am now trying to decide what to write next - ideas welcome!
  • tom
    I finally found an iPhone app review site that's honest in it's opinions. (imagine that)

    So I thought I would pass it on.

    I actually use each and every app recommended.

    http://www.greatestiphoneapps.com
  • Hey Ryan -- shoot me an email and I'll get you signed up to beta test the new Aardvark iPhone app :-)
  • I use the Wordpress app for my Wordpress.org account. No problem.

    I'd like to see a REAL Contact Manager for iPhone... something I figured would have come as a stock app. But I guess the iPhone is not for business. It's a gadget. It's an iPod with a phone, some games, and a shitty browser.

    I would like to see FIREFOX ... or a choice in browsers. Apple tries to portray it as the hip, cool company... but they're more monopolistic and corporate control than Microsoft.
  • There is a FriendFeed App called MotherFeed (it was developed by a third party).

    The interesting thing is that just about everything is currently a web app. Aside from an interface designed for the smaller screen, I don't think most of these actually need a thick client.
  • For analytics, you might like Ego:

    http://ego-app.com
  • There is no official Google Analytics app to my knowledge, but there is a pretty good looking alternative for #10. Check out AnalyticsApp.com -$6 through iTunes.

    ~Bob
    www.onehalfamazing.com
  • lot
    Hey for the last one, I didn't try the "Fedex" app but if all you need is the Tracking there is "Delivery Satuts Touch" it works with USPS, FEDEX an UPS You'll need to enter the tracking # manually though.
  • fudge
    How about a proper VOIP client?
  • fudge
    sorry - should have said SIP client...
  • elai
    BucksMe already exists for starbucks. Or type starbucks in the maps app, or use eat-a-rama. Also there is an app that has various wifi networks locations on it, and is very slick.
  • The Wordpress.com app works with Wordpress.org blogs once you turn on xml-prc.php (I have several set up with the iPhone app). Why an app for Google Reader when the mobile version is Safari works well and allows sharing, commenting, etc.
  • codepope
    For Number 2 - Byline or Gazzette already sync with Google Reader and work offline too.
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