Category: Apps

  • iDid: Proximity Alerts

    iDid: Proximity Alerts

    iDid supports four kinds of proximity alerts: Alert me when my friend is near me. Alert my friend I am near him/her. Alert me when my friend is in or near a selected place. Alert my friend when I am in or near a selected place. Alert me when my friend is near me: To…

  • iDid: Activity Reports

    iDid keeps track of your activities and records them in your calendar. A reporting tool is included with the iDid app. Use this tool to generate a report of your activities over a past period. You can select what kinds of activities you want included in your report. Such as drives, flights, places, biking, calls…

  • iDid: Automatic Navigation

    iDid supports several automatic functions when it detects driving. One function is “Automatic Navigation/Driving Directions”. iDid uses several mechanisms to detect where you may be going and through a notification asks you if you would like to pull up navigation to that place. This option is useful to learn of traffic conditions even if you…

  • iDid: Meeting Radar

    Meeting Radar is another automated location sharing function of iDid. When you turn this feature on it automatically shares location information among upcoming meeting attendees. A persons location is plotted on a map with traffic overlay, so if someone is running late that information is available to other attendees. With this feature you are no…

  • iDid: Calendar and Map View

    iDid: Calendar and Map View

    iDid comes with a Map View and integrates with your calendar as well. With Map View you can plot your events. These can be your recent events or event results from a query. Just click “Show Map” action to get you to the map view. Show Recent Events: When you turn on this setting, you…

  • iDid: Settings

    There are several Settings supported by the app. We’ll cover them in several posts starting with this one: You can launch the Settings function from the menu on any screen. Select Account: If you have multiple accounts on your phone, use this option to select an account. This account is used when you activate location…

  • iDid: Automatic Actions and Custom Places

    With iDid: Auto-Actions, set up automatic actions for any place you visit, your drives, your meetings or for when you go to sleep/wake-up. Control phone settings, run other apps or turn on/off Belkin-WeMo appliances. As iDid keeps track of what you are doing – visiting a place, driving, in a flight, meeting and such, this…

  • iDid: Location Sharing

    iDid: Location Sharing

    iDid supports several location sharing options: Share current trip: With this you share your location with your friend till your current trip ends. Note that trips are not just driving but also visits. If you are driving to meet a friend you can share using this option and your friend will know where you are…

  • SmallTown: Social Networking Features

    SmallTown: Social Networking Features

    SmallTown is a Social Network. However, it is very different from any other internet based social network. SmallTown, for instance does not exist on the internet. It exists on the collective of people’s phones. There is no centralized server or cloud database where your profile is stored. When you install SmallTown you set up a…

  • SmallTown: Wi-Fi Social Network

    SmallTown: Wi-Fi Social Network

    SmallTown, in a nutshell, creates an instant social network of people in a Wi-Fi location. You walk in and use the app to browse profiles of people around you. Find someone interesting? Send a chat request, exchange contact information and promote to a permanent connection on your social networks. SmallTown provides an elegant way for…

  • Plan-B: Similar Places Nearby

    Plan-B: Similar Places Nearby

    The app “Plan-B” is a quick way to find businesses nearby that are similar to the place you are in. It’s built to address the very familiar scene where you are somewhere and for some reason it’s not working out. Either a restaurant that’s too crowded or a car repair place that’s not treating you…

  • iDid: Your Digital Avatar

    iDid: Your Digital Avatar

    iDid is an intelligent application that proactively helps you as you go about your day. Smart Virtual Assistant. Intelligent Home Automation. Mileage and Time Tracking, Automated Traffic Alerts, Smart Reminders  Intelligent Home Automation: Supports Belkin WeMo, Insteon, Nest and Wink systems to control thermostats, switches, outlets, dimmers, light bulbs and garage door openers, Works with…