Best Business Applications for iPhone and iPod Touch

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1. ScanBizCards

Scan business cards in seconds right into your address book! ScanBizCards combines a mobile scanner with a mini-CRM application in the palm of your hand. It does what other scanning apps do - scanning and adding the new contact info to the address book.

Features

• Take a new photo or select from saved photos
• Don't worry about the orientation, we automatically detect it and rotate the image accordingly
• Optionally crop the image for a quicker and more accurate scan or just to save a nicer thumbnail
• If you need to touch up the results after a scan, we show you the corresponding part of the image zoomed-in, side-by-side with the text item
• It's that simple - now just touch "Add To Address Book". The card image is attached to the new contact entry.
• You don't have to add to the address book if you don't want to [unlike other apps where it's the only thing you can and must do] - enjoy all our features regardless
• After a scan, send a Quick Intro email to the new contact with your own info
• Forward the contact (scanned text + image + V-card) to a co-worker or friend
• Invite the new contact to join your LinkedIn network without ever leaving the app!
• Add a calendar reminder to follow-up right from within the app (synchronized with the iPhone calendar or your Desktop calendar)!
• Phone numbers, email addresses and URLs recognized during the scan appear highlighted, allowing you to use them immediately just by touching them [just added: SMS function]
• Organize your cards in custom folders to group contacts from a particular tradeshow, industry or anything else
• Status icons let you see at a glance whether each card was added to the address book, whether a calendar reminder was set, if you made notes in that card or if a LinkedIn invite was sent
• Flip through your cards in attractive 3D "cover flow" interface

2. ActiveStrategy iRound

ActiveStrategy iRound enables clients to easily collect all kinds of field-level information pertaining to an organization’s strategy or performance metrics, including survey scores, compliance information, and even photographs. This data can then be wirelessly uploaded to ActiveStrategy Enterprise where it is automatically consolidated, rolled-up, and displayed on an organizational dashboard or scorecard.

Executives, managers, and other decision makers can then monitor this real-time information and track improvement actions that will drive performance results. Users can also view scorecard data and improvement activities on ActiveStrategy Mobile for the iPhone.

This free client is part of the overall solution, which includes a form designer and user administration server, ActiveStrategy Enterprise connector, and support and deployment services.

ActiveStrategy iRound is particularly well suited to:

• Healthcare applications, such as clinical rounding, safety compliance, and patient satisfaction
• Manufacturing applications, such as line-level quality sampling and safety inspections
• Military applications, such as command climate surveys
• Government applications, such as citizen feedback, service delivery monitoring
• Provide real-time feedback from internal and external customers across all other industries

3. BIRT Mobile Viewer

Actuate, the people behind BIRT, bring you the BIRT Mobile Viewer. This native iPhone application allows you to take your most valuable asset, information, with you wherever you go. Secured with the power of the BIRT iServer, your content is presented with speed and fidelity.

The mobile client is initially configured to load demo content allowing users to experience the power of unfettered access immediately. The client can be easily updated to point to any available BIRT iServer exposing user-specific content on the go. The Mobile User will have access to any and all content they have rights to on the target iServer. The viewer will honor all existing security rules enforced by the iServer.

The BIRT Mobile Platform features both a mobile client and a server-based administration application. The administration application (available as a download from the BIRT Exchange Marketplace) allows each iServer user to hand-pick the content they want to access via their mobile device. This makes for a focused, efficient mobile experience unique to each and every user.

The content and information you need to stay ahead of the curve is distinct. Why not leverage the only platform designed to give you exactly what you need, whenever you need it, wherever you are? Let the BIRT Mobile Viewer cut the cord and put the power of BIRT and the iServer in your pocket.

4. Rover Retriever

Easy mobile access to your vital business information.

Rover Retriever connects you to the vital business information you need while mobile. Use Rover Retriever on your company iPhones or iPads to offer your remote employees secure access to the reports, documents, and spreadsheets they need in real-time to get the job done

Rover Retriever is now available for free on the iPhone and the iPad! Install Rover Retriever now.

Rover Retriever makes the IT administrator or systems integrator's job easier. It requires no VPN connection and takes just minutes to install on your office computer. Empower your sales teams, customer service reps, project managers, or traveling executives to make better, faster decisions while away from the office. Install Rover Retriever for free on your iPhone or iPad now. Then go to http://roverapps.com to install and run the Rover Gateway on the computer or corporate server (Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7) you wish to access remotely.


If you are looking for some other iPhone and iPod Touch applications then refer: Best Applications for iPhone and iPod Touch.

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EasyWriter

EasyWriter helps you write emails faster and more accurately using the iPhone's wide keyboard in landscape mode. Use EasyWriter both for new emails and replies (see below) while holding your iPhone sideways (or any orientation).

Use Pinch and Zoom to adjust the text size. Your message will never get lost because of an incoming call or text message, because EasyWriter keeps your text safe and secure. Touchtype or watch text as you type, in a text size that is comfortable for you.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wide keyboard increases your speed and accuracy.
• Text is always saved even during interruptions.
• Maximizes vertical space in landscape mode.
• Reduce font size by Pinching to show more text.
• Increase font size by Zooming to see text more easily.
• Supports "&" and international characters (é,ß,ç,ø,ñ,ô etc.)

eBay Mobile

The eBay application for the iPhone is specially designed to run natively on the Apple iPhone and the iPod Touch. Using a streamlined interface that’s as elegant as it is practical, eBay members can search, bid, and check their activity on the go. Buyers can sneak in that last-minute bid on a hard-to-find item, sellers can check on their sales, and act on time-sensitive information on the spot without a computer. eBay is open for business anytime, anywhere on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.

iStockManager

iStockManager has teamed up with TD AMERITRADE to provide the most robust trading application available for your iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed to give you secure, quick and simple access to your TD AMERITRADE account to place trades and check the market while on the go. You will have access to equity and option trading, streaming data, real time balances and positions, news and more right at your finger tips. Make trades or simply keep an eye on the market, iStockManager gives you the freedom, access and security you need to stay on top of your TD AMERITRADE account.

Features

• Fully integrated trading with TD AMERITRADE
• Real Time Streaming Quotes
• Charts
• Level II quotes
• Market Data
• Trade Stocks & Options
• Order Status
• News
• Account information
• Balances and Positions
• Option Chains
• Complex Option Strategies
• Much more!

ZIP Finder

ZIP Finder quickly retrieves your current ZIP code candidate as well as others in your area, and best of all it's free!

Several iPhone applications are far more efficient when using a ZIP code in your search and some even require it. With just a single press, ZIP Finder can determine your top ZIP code candidate anywhere in the United States. This simple, yet powerful app can better help you leverage the great services already integrated to your iPhone and can be found as part of Overnight, our full-featured express carrier shipping, tracking, pricing and drop location manager.

REASONS TO USE ZIP FINDER

• Great to utilize Google Maps and Google. Most search results are more precise when using a zip code to find a location.
• Important to use for accurate price quoting when shipping a package. (it is the Holidays)
• Help friends look up directions to a location by giving the zip code of where you’re located. OR Figure out a friend’s address so you can send them a surprise letter or postcard.
• Got in a car accident or need a tow? Find out the zip quick and easy to better report to the insurance company.
• Search traffic information
• Home shopping or visiting and want to see if a neighborhood is safe? You can search by zip code about the crime rate and see if there are sexual offenders online.
• Search for move theaters
• Legislatures are found by ZIP Code, curious?
• Need to show your parents you really were where you said you were? Use zip finder and take a screenshot to send to them! OR Want to make sure your kids are where they say they are? Have them take a screenshot of the zip code they’re in. The time even shows up in the shot so you know they can’t make it up.
• Many iPhone directory based applications search by ZIP code including: entertainment venues, gas station locations and pricing, professional services, and restaurant finders. Do you know where you are?
• Know what areas have what zip code to later find the weather forecast when you’re not there.
• See a home you really love for sale? Find the zip code to tell your realtor.
• Good way to find your next lotto numbers

ZIP Finder uses your iPhone’s built-in geo-location technology to determine its position and in turn, your ZIP code. The second generation 3G iPhone is the most accurate; however, ZIP Finder will work on the original iPhone and your iPod Touch (wifi). Some ZIP Codes are non-standard and you may be closer to one zip code, but will actually be in another. Because of this, we give you the closest four ZIP Codes and how far you are from the center of each.

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iTunes

iTunes is a free application for your Mac or PC. It organizes and plays your digital music and video on your computer. It syncs all your media with your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. And it’s a store on your computer, iPod touch, iPhone, and Apple TV that has everything you need to be entertained. Anywhere. Anytime.

• iTunes Player: iTunes lets you enjoy all your music, movies, video, and TV shows on your Mac or PC. With your entire media collection in your iTunes library, you can browse everything faster, organize it all easier, and play anything whenever the mood strikes.
• iTunes Store: The world’s No. 1 music store. Over 13 million high-quality, DRM-free songs priced at just 69¢, 99¢, or $1.29 each. Visit the iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPod touch, or Apple TV. You can also rent or buy blockbuster movies, get HD episodes of your favorite TV shows, shop for audiobooks, and download apps for your iPhone or iPod touch.
• iTunes Everywhere: How do you get your music and movies from your Mac or PC to your iPhone or iPod? How about photos, contacts, and calendars? iTunes does it for you. iTunes syncs media from your computer to your iPod and the other way around. You can download music, movies, and TV shows anywhere you are over a Wi-Fi network.

Apple Store

Tap the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPod touch, and you can do all things Apple. Buy Apple products and accessories, read customer reviews, find an Apple Retail Store, stay up to date with in-store events, and make Personal Shopping, Genius Bar, or One to One appointments.

The Apple Store app is also the easiest way to buy or reserve your new iPhone — right from your current iPhone. You can do it in just a few taps, without entering your AT&T account information. Order your new iPhone from the Apple Online Store and it's shipped to you free and ready to use. Or reserve your new iPhone, pick it up at an Apple Retail Store, and we'll set it up for you in minutes.

With the Apple Store app, you can:

• See new and featured products from Apple.
• Shop the full selection of products available from the Apple Online Store.
• Find the latest accessories and software.
• Read customer reviews and get answers to product questions.
• Buy or reserve a new iPhone with just a few taps.
• Locate any Apple Retail Store in the world, instantly.
• Make Personal Shopping, Genius Bar, and One to One appointments.
• Sign up for workshops and events at your favorite Apple Retail Store.

Battery Magic

Battery Magic is now available, featuring the easy-to-use scrolling wheel menu that enables you to get all of your important battery status presented in hours, minutes and percentages. Power users will appreciate the accuracy of how much Battery juice they will have to complete their Game Play, Talk Time, Web Browsing or any other iPhone/iPod touch application you would like to run before your plane lands. Battery Magic helps you organize your battery life so that you can preserve your battery time and make that important phone call when you are on the go!

Key Features

• Game Play 3D
• Game Play
• Talk Time
• 3G Internet
• Wi-Fi Internet
• Video Playback
• Audio Playback
• Standby Time
• iPod touch Video Play Time
• iPod touch Audio Play Time
• Time To Fully Re-Charge the Battery

Everything you need is here in Battery Magic. Nothing has been left out. Battery Magic even lets you know how long it will take to fully recharge your iPhone or iPod touch so that you can schedule your time effectively.