Skype for the iPhone

Skype has arrived for the iPhone. Initially, when hearing about this, I imagined scenes from “The Jetsons,” where video conferencing becomes the norm. Unfortunately, it is not so. The current Skype app lets you talk via Skype to Skype calls on the 3G network for free, or make calls to land lines or cell phones at a discounted rate. However, the video feature is not yet available.

Although, once it does become available, there might be some problems with the older generation iPhones. For instance, the camera is on the back of the phone, but the screen is on the front, so you would only be able to see/chat by flipping your phone around every minute. I’m holding out for the June iPhone release, hoping for a camera on the same side as the screen on the iPhone and hope Skype updates their app.

iPhone applications

iPhones.  They are useful to a degree, but there are too many, and many of them offer no use whatsoever.

 

I started looking into the various applications available to iPhone users.  I was shocked at what I found:

 

Idream: This application plays ambient sound without loops, while sending optically stimulation to help calm you and put you to sleep.

My comment:  If you can’t sleep, I recommend you putting your phone down, and then try closing your eyes.

 

Imensies:  This application tracks female’s menstrual calendars.

My comment:  TMI my friends, TMI.

 

SitOrSquat:  This application finds any nearby public restroom in the world for you. 

My comment:  This may be useful-but public restrooms can also be scary. At outdoor concerts, does it just tell you to go behind the cars?

 

BossTool, Caterpillar, Poof etc.:  These applications help you manage all of your applications.

My comment:  This is just silly.  If you have too many applications, you do not need any more!

 

Beer:  An application that features a cooler of beer that never runs out. 

My comment:  Dumb.

 

PhoneSaber:  Turn your iPhone into a light saber. 

My comment:  Geeky and dumb.

 

FakeCalls:  This application fake calls your phone, to get you out of a situation (irritating conversation, bad date, etc.)

My comment:  Will further alienate you from the rest of humanity (as if being constantly glued to your iphone isn’t enough).