[UPDATED 6/9/09]This iPhone App = This WinMo App

meetdave · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dannzeman

This isn't a thread for finding pretty looking software. Its meant to find software for Windows Mobile phones that functions similarly to an app on the iPhone.

well.. it is an app on the iphone, actually, it is several apps on the iphone...

http://http://gizmodo.com/5077774/ip...ard-situations

----> http://http://www.magictap.net/fakecalls/

i know that there is one called Fake Call for winmo, but it hardly compares, its buggy and it doesn't even integrate into the phone interface.. i mentioned the tf3d bit because i think for it to be comparable to the iphone version of this app, it needs to at least be capable of integrating itself graphically as well... like the iphone.

i had just figured this app was known well enough that linking would be futile... but regardless, sorry, i should have provided more information.

but anyways... any ideas?

**dannzeman** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by meetdave

well.. it is an app on the iphone, actually, it is several apps on the iphone...

I didn't realize it was an app on the iPhone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdave

http://http://gizmodo.com/5077774/ip...ard-situations

----> http://http://www.magictap.net/fakecalls/

Your links are broken, please fix them.

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Originally Posted by meetdave

i know that there is one called Fake Call for winmo, but it hardly compares, its buggy and it doesn't even integrate into the phone interface..

I've used this app on my device and haven't noticed any problems with it. It hasn't been buggy at all for me and I think it integrates just fine into the os. And whats wrong with the style of Fake Call, I think it follows the WinMo theme prefect.

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Originally Posted by meetdave

i mentioned the tf3d bit because i think for it to be comparable to the iphone version of this app, it needs to at least be capable of integrating itself graphically as well... like the iphone.

The reason it doesn't integrate well with tf3d is because tf3d isn't the standard visual theme for Windows Mobile. Its a 3rd party skin on top of Windows Mobile created by HTC, so how could an app default into the tf3d style? What if someone was running a skin using SPB Shell? Do you expect Fake Call to integrate into the same style as that too? The iPhone was designed to be beautiful and only has one theme, so the fake call app can be designed with that in mind.

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Originally Posted by meetdave

i had just figured this app was known well enough that linking would be futile... but regardless, sorry, i should have provided more information.

but anyways... any ideas?

Sorry, I don't follow all the apps on the iPhone. Providing links is just easier for everyone so they know exactly what you're talking about.

http://www.trinketsoftware.com/FakeCall/default.aspx

Bobvark · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 06:43 PM

I'm looking for an app like the aroundme iphone app. Any ideas?
link to aroundme iphone app http://www.tweakersoft.com/mobile/aroundme.html

or Urbanspoon to pick restaurants for you.

**dannzeman** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobvark

I'm looking for an app like the aroundme iphone app. Any ideas?
link to aroundme iphone app http://www.tweakersoft.com/mobile/aroundme.html

or Urbanspoon to pick restaurants for you.

I checked out AroundMe briefly and I think Windows Live Search pretty much does the same thing. Check out wls.live.com in IE6 on your phone browser.

meetdave · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannzeman

I didn't realize it was an app on the iPhone.

Your links are broken, please fix them.
I've used this app on my device and haven't noticed any problems with it. It hasn't been buggy at all for me and I think it integrates just fine into the os. And whats wrong with the style of Fake Call, I think it follows the WinMo theme prefect.

The reason it doesn't integrate well with tf3d is because tf3d isn't the standard visual theme for Windows Mobile. Its a 3rd party skin on top of Windows Mobile created by HTC, so how could an app default into the tf3d style? What if someone was running a skin using SPB Shell? Do you expect Fake Call to integrate into the same style as that too? The iPhone was designed to be beautiful and only has one theme, so the fake call app can be designed with that in mind.
Sorry, I don't follow all the apps on the iPhone. Providing links is just easier for everyone so they know exactly what you're talking about.

http://www.trinketsoftware.com/FakeCall/default.aspx

thank you for your detailed feedback!

i understand that TF3D isn't the native windows theme. To be more concise, what i meant was im looking for an app that would imitate a call in such a way that it would fit in well with the interface.

just to clarify, i apologized specifically because i realize i should have provided more information. Any future posts i make on this thread i will be sure to include a link!

**dannzeman** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by meetdave

thank you for your detailed feedback!

i understand that TF3D isn't the native windows theme. To be more concise, what i meant was im looking for an app that would imitate a call in such a way that it would fit in well with the interface.

I know you wanted it to integrate into the TouchFlo interface better. What I'm saying is that I don't think they can program the app to adapt and change itself to whatever theme or interface is on top of WM. Besides, if you need that app to get out of a certain situation it'll work and I doubt anyone will notice its a fake call simply because of the interface, unless they have a Touch Diamond/Pro too and are looking directly at your device.

My only concern is it provides the same functionality as the equivalent iPhone app.