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MotoSpeak™ from Motorola is a new Hands-Free solution that allows you to hear texts while you drive. MotoSpeak is a Hand-Free application that can be downloaded to all Android or RIM (4.5+) handset for free. It allows you to keep your eyes on the road by reading incoming text messages in real time through Motorola’s H17txt Bluetooth headset. MotoSpeak™ offers users the ability to customize an automated response that is automatically enabled when the headset is powered on, and it translates 150 acronyms. H17txt with MotoSpeak is available for $99 at various outlets including Best Buy, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon stores.
Price:
H17txt with MotoSpeak™ at outlets: $99.99
MotoSpeak™ on Android and RIM marketplace: Free
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Software/MotoSpeak-US-EN
The TomTom navigation app is the latest in the company’s innovative, award-winning navigation technology, bringing TomTom the navigation experience used by 45 million people worldwide to iPhone and iPod Touch users. The app offers smart, easy-to-use, turn by turn navigation on your iPhone or iPod touch, whenever and wherever you need it. TomTom Traffic delivers real-time traffic updates and incident reports on users’ routes. As soon as any delay is found, users are notified and can be automatically re-routed to an alternate, faster route. The TomTom app guides you while you’re on a call or running a different app. Also, it features advanced lane guidance so you’ll never miss your exit, along with local search for countless destinations, including those you may need for emergencies. The TomTom App for iPhone is available at the App Store. Regional versions of the TomTom App for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone3GS and iPod Touch users are available at http://www.tomtom.com/tomtom-app
TomTom app:
Pricing varies by region.
USA version: $49.99
USA & Canada version: $59.99
Tom Tom Traffic:
$19.99 for 12 months of service
Cars.com has a free car shopping app for iPhones for on-the go consumers who want to purchase a vehicle. The app is one of the few out there that let’s you browse millions of car listings – of new, used and certified vehicles, based on make/model number, price and location. It also gives you the tools you need to research the car, including a payment calendar. The app also works on the iPod Touch and the iPad. It can be downloaded from the APP Store on iTunes.
Price: Free
Preview at this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cars-com/id353263352?mt=8
The Skype mobile ™ application on Verizon Wireless 3G smartphones and multimedia phones is a great tool for anyone who wants to stay connected when on the go. What’s great about this app is that you can call anyone on Skype, anytime from anywhere absolutely free. You can also call friends, family and colleagues’ cell phones or landlines overseas at low prices using Skype credit or a subscription. In fact, Skype has monthly subscriptions plans to over 170 countries around the globe. Plans start as low as $1.09 per month. Skype is the perfect way to affordably keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues when you are away from your computer.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype/on-your-mobile/skype-mobile/
Mattel’s newest iPhone app is Loopz – which takes fun on the run challenging children’s thumbs, mind and reflexes. The app is based on the recently launched Loopz game from Mattel that combines music, motion and memory to test your rhythm and reflexes. Loopz for iPhone brings action and excitement to the palm of the hand as kids try to repeat the beat, test rhythm and flow as well as reflexes—via a challenging array of light and music patterns, Loopz is downloadable now at the iPhone app store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/loopz/id380502776?mt=8)
http://www.playloopz.com/mobile.php
Price: $1.99
Great for ages 4+