FYI each app has an ID... and has an entry in the (NON-SEARCHABLE!) Apple-App-shop Web interface. (the APD 2010+2011 almanac is 380726782).
To search, one needs iTunes (bloatware, spyware, don't do it!). Every iPhone/iPad/IPod Touch has iTunes built-in. It is more convenient to search the App-shop on an apple mobile phone.
All non-apple-mac-iTunes users need to use google.
In my opinion, mobile phone apps are great. Instant info in one's pocket.
Yep, I should have said "sky voyager" I was at work when I replied (shhh dont tell my boss!) and left my iPod in the car, I couldn't remember the full name. I also have goskywatch, I like it as well, I just prefer sky voyager cause I have it on my pc and laptop. sky map pro is useful aswell
To search, one needs iTunes (bloatware, spyware, don't do it!).
I really don't think so. If you are referring to the Genius feature, "spyware" it is not. It simply gathers marketing information like many others including Pandora, linking your preference in music with what's available in the store. If you are dealing in pirated music then you might be in trouble.
I used to have many great apps on my Iphone ... until loading the latest versions of the Iphone operating system ... now its the greatest pain in the butt and such a disappointment ... Worst thing is .. Mr apple in his infinite wisdom wont let me go back to the software that worked !!!
I would have recommended one of these to anyone up until 3 or so weeks ago ... now ... you'de have to be joking.
Sorry for the small departure from the thread, but I really did have some amazing apps once.
The 3G doesn't run iOS 4 very well. I have experienced very poor performance with my 3G once I "upgraded" to iOS 4. However I have found a couple of ways to improve performance.
First turn off spotlight search (who uses it anyways right). Go to settings, general, home button, spotlight, then untick everything. This gains a fair bit of speed.
The other thing I did was a DFU restore. This is like a normal restore but resets the firmware and is more of a clean install. To do this connect to itunes and sync/backup. Then hold down the power button and the home button for 10 secs. Then release only the power button for another 10 secs, then release the home button. The iphone screen should stay blank and you should get a pop up in itunes (if you get any other result reset and try again). Follow the prompts to do a restore and update. Then sync, and your phone should be back to how it was but running faster.
Doing this procedure has made my 3G work as fast as it used to on iOS 3.2. However if you still want to downgrade back to iOS 3.2 just do a google search. There are many sites explaining how to do it, its not hard.
The 3G doesn't run iOS 4 very well. I have experienced very poor performance with my 3G once I "upgraded" to iOS 4. However I have found a couple of ways to improve performance.
First turn off spotlight search (who uses it anyways right). Go to settings, general, home button, spotlight, then untick everything. This gains a fair bit of speed.
The other thing I did was a DFU restore. This is like a normal restore but resets the firmware and is more of a clean install. To do this connect to itunes and sync/backup. Then hold down the power button and the home button for 10 secs. Then release only the power button for another 10 secs, then release the home button. The iphone screen should stay blank and you should get a pop up in itunes (if you get any other result reset and try again). Follow the prompts to do a restore and update. Then sync, and your phone should be back to how it was but running faster.
Doing this procedure has made my 3G work as fast as it used to on iOS 3.2. However if you still want to downgrade back to iOS 3.2 just do a google search. There are many sites explaining how to do it, its not hard.
Awesome ... I will try it tonight Dave. I Got so used to that phone and what it offered in short space of time, feels like I've lost something at the moment No all jokes aside ... its been majorly disappointing. I will have a look around on the net find out how I can go back if the restore doesnt work.
The 3G doesn't run iOS 4 very well. I have experienced very poor performance with my 3G once I "upgraded" to iOS 4.
FYI there is a 4.1 in the works (currently in beta) which I've heard is faster on the older 3G iPhone. Whether or not the final release is the same time will tell. But there is some hope Apple has gone some way into resolving the issue.
and left my iPod in the car, I couldn't remember the full name. I also have goskywatch, I like it as well, I just prefer sky voyager cause I have it on my pc and laptop.
sky map pro is useful aswell
