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How to Make Money From a Free iPhone App

Andrew Gazdecki — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:05:50 +0000

If you look in the app store you will find tons of free apps. Some may think that free apps are a waste of time but I assure you they can definitely lead to financial success with your other apps.

Use this price point when you are trying to:

- Build your app development portfolio.
If your just starting out in iPhone development, this would be a great way to showcase your skills and let others know that you are fully capable of developing quality iPhone applications.

- Release a trial version which could lead to paid version sales.
This can be extremely effective for cheap games, that have addictive properties. If you let people get a taste of your app and they enjoy it, it is very common for them to want more and be than happy to purchase the full paid version.

- Supporting another product.
If you sell a service and want to offer additional ways to use that product. Building a free iPhone app is a great way to increase customer usage.

- Generating a base for future sales conversion.
The more people use your apps, they more likely they are going to buy one in the future.

- Use it for advertising
This can be extremely lucrative if your app is downloaded enough. There are also a lot of services available now that makes advertising in your app easier than ever.

Free apps are definitely capable of generating income, you just need to know when to use them.

PhoneFreelancer is the ideal solution for those looking to create a phone application without having the necessary skills to develop it themselves.
PhoneFreelancer is a service that connects entrepreneurs and employers with a talented iPhone developer for free. Post a iPhone development project and receive multiple quotes, free.

Author: Andrew Gazdecki
Article Source: EzineArticles.com

Slingbox iPhone App on the iPad; 3G Versus Wifi

Brian — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:34:05 +0000

How would you like to watch and control your television and DVR on your iPad, while in a different room or on the road? The SlingPlayer Mobile iPhone App works over Wifi and 3G and lets you watch anything on your TV, while also giving you control of your DVR.

Currently, there isn’t a native iPad App for the SlingPlayer, so I thought I’d use the workaround and try the SlingPlayer iPhone App ($29.99), then put it to the quality test.

I purchased a Slingbox SOLO which costs approximately $179.99. Since my router is located in a different area of the house, I instead connected it to my DirecTV wireless adapter. This device must be connected to a router and your DVR, receiver or DVD Player.

Another option is purchasing the Slingbox TURBO, which expands your network throughout your house. The Slingbox TURBO will run you $79.99 for 1 port or $149.99 for 4 ports.

What Was Tested

Slingbox SOLO – Streams standard quality

Wifi- Cable, 10 MBPS download/1 MBPS upload

3G – The 3G is via AT&T

Slingbox iPhone App ($29.99)

Channel – HDNet

Quality

Slingbox using iPhone App, streaming on the iPad over Wifi, X1 size

Slingbox using iPhone App, streaming on iPad over Wifi, X2 size

Slingbox using iPhone App, streaming on the Ipad over 3G, X1 size

Slingbox using iPhone App, streaming on the iPad over 3G, X2

While, Wifi will always win over 3G, I noticed a very minimal difference over 3G. The streaming was a bit choppy at times, but occurred over both 3G and Wifi. Overall, I’m pleasantly surprised with the quality of the iPhone App on the iPad whether using 3G or Wifi. I’ve used this App in my kitchen at home and have also tested it over 3G at a community pool and a few other locations where Wifi is not available.

I’m sure in due time there will be a Slingbox iPad App available, but my guess is it will come at a price above the $29.99 iPhone pricetag. This is one of the few iPhone Apps I use on the iPad. The only difficulty I’ve found thus far is with the remote control used to flip channels or access your DVR. It seems to not function at times. I’m still investigating since this could be my settings.

4 iPhone Apps to Record, Broadcast & Share Your Videos

Brian — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:45:04 +0000

Have you ever wanted to catch that special moment on video, sharing it with friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, email, etc?

Whether you’re looking to broadcast to a select few or broadcast your very own video to the masses, today you’ll find four great iPhone apps to record your movie and share.

Strickam Live Video (FREE) 3.5 Stars, 955 ratings

Not only can you broadcast live from your iPhone with Strickam Live Video, but you can also watch live shows and chat with thousands of live users. View popular and featured shows, broadcast, view your live friends and chat away.

1stVideo – Consumer Edition ($9.99) 4 Stars, 8 ratings

1stVideo is an advanced video editing suite that runs right on your iPhone. The app is built for professional broadcasters and podcasters and simple for anyone to use. With 1stVideo, you can put together movies, podcasts and more. Distribute video and post directly into a newsroom or automated video podcasting system.

Qik Live (FREE) 3 Stars, 2919

Qik Live lets you record and share videos from your iPhone. Post videos to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. You can also share your video via email and SMS and publish videos on any website or blog such as Blogger and WordPress.

UStream Live Broadcaster (FREE) 3 Stars, 533 ratings

Quickly broadcast your videos to a global audience from your phone. Tweet your friends when you broadcast, interact with your viewers via live chat and share your recorded videos to Ustream, Facebook and YouTube.

TapTilt, the iPhone Magazine App You’ve Been Waiting For

Brian — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:48:16 +0000

Today, I wanted to bring attention to a brand new iPhone Magazine app, TapTilt, now available at the iTunes App Store. TapTilt is your on phone iPhone Magazine App, that highlights the very best iPhone apps. TapTilt explores various categories of iPhone apps, while providing tips, in-depth reviews and just plain fun and useful stuff you’ll love.

Browsing through the App Store can be a bit overwhelming. There are just too many dang apps? How do you find the best? TapTilt does all the work for you. I personally love this app and am proud to say I’m one of the contributing writers (Take Me Out to the Ball Game).

TapTilt ($1.99) is currently rated an average of 5 stars, with 10 reviews.

In this very first edition, you’ll find the following high quality and engaging content;

Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Yours truly reviews 5 of the absolute best Baseball iPhone Apps to take with you to the ballpark. This is my top 5 out of over 100 I’ve tested out.

Art & the iPhone - Author Kyllea Kerg explores the Brushes app, showing you the magic of this beautiful app. This app is just so cool!

Green Thumb Apps – Author Lynda Andrews-Barry presents the most useful Green apps. She chose the best out of more than 80 apps she screened and you’re going to love her work and these great apps.

Weekly Game Reviews – This week, All-in-1 Gamebox gets a very entertaining video review. You have to see this video!

Weekly Music Review – Kanye West’s Vampire Weekend is featured in this month’s TapTilt edition.

Cartoon – Wait til you see the “Social Media Meet-up” cartoon. I’d fit right in with my iPad in hand.

iMazing – Did you know the iPhone can save lives, help the autistic, drive cars and even save relationships? Author Angela Soric brings you iMazing, a focus feature on all the strange apps and interesting ways you can use your iPhone.

Need more? Additional sections of this awesome magazine include iPhoneography, Travel, Tips and Tricks and Wallpaper of the Week.

Here’s the full description from the App Store

“TapTilt — The magazine, evolved.

This isn’t a print magazine converted to digital text. TapTilt is the first publication written specifically for users of the iPhone and iPod Touch and designed to take full advantage of the multimedia capabilities of the devices. Published on Sideway’s M3 platform, it explores topics and conveys information in ways that other magazines can’t.

This inaugural issue features articles on baseball, gardening, and a fingerpainting app that’s been used to make New Yorker covers, all told through the most appropriate medium — text, video, audio. In addition, the issue includes regular columns on travel, iPhone photography, tips on getting the most out of your device, and more.

TapTilt is a monthly publication, but new music and game reviews, as well as free wallpapers and ringtones, will be updated weekly.

You’ve entered the age of digital multimedia. Wouldn’t you like something to read while you’re here?”

Please do check out the new magazine app and let me know what you think. You can also follow TapTilt on Facebook.