I gotta feeling you will like Riddim Ribbon, the new app by Tapulous featuring music from the Black Eyed Peas. Other Fresh iPhone Apps of the week include a mobile version of the famed Sports Illustrated “swimsuit edition”, an app for tweeting and talking, and the AT&T Family Map app.
1. Riddim Ribbon Featuring the Black Eyed Peas
This brand new iPhone app from Tapulous, developer of such hit titles at Tap Tap Revenge 3 and Lady Gaga Revenge, has you tilting your iPhone to the beats of the Black Eyed Peas and other artists. Race down the path of a curving ribbon with remixed versions of popular Black Eyed Peas tracks. Other artists on this app include Tiesto and Benny Benassi. Expect more musical goodies in future updates. I gotta feeling this $2.99 app is gonna be a great one.
2. SI Swimsuit 2010
Brooklyn Decker graces the cover of this free iPhone app, which is a mobile media extension of the storied annual “swimsuit edition” from Sports Illustrated Magazine. SI Swimsuit 2010 has 46 pictures and more than 90 minutes of footage. Still can’t get enough? Pay $1.99 and download a premium upgrade.
3. TalkingTweet
We are all multitaskers these days. However, it’s never a good idea to try to read through tweets sent to you while walking or driving. Thankfully, there is now Talking Tweet. This free app reads the latest micro blogs you are following in four different English voices. Warning – it tends to drain your battery so use with a power source whenever possible.
4. Academy Awards Hero
Similar to L.A. Times The Envelope and Vanity Fair Hollywood, this 99-cent iPhone app is best consumed in anticipation and during the 2010 Academy Awards. Compete with friends to see who has the superior Oscar’s predictions while learning more about the glorious history of the best entertainment awards event on the planet.
5. iPastor
Lord knows that the life of a minister or anyone affiliated with a faith-based organization can get pretty hectic. With that fact in mind comes this $4.99 productivity tool, which records and categorizes notes and historical information associated with each member of one’s ministry.
6. Cars.com
More exciting than its Super Bowl ad last Sunday is this new free iPhone app from Cars.com. Fans of the very useful car directory website will like the ability to cross reference data about automobiles while away from their computer or at the dealership.
7. Lou Zoom
Walk on the not-so-wild side with this $1.99 utility app from Hall-of-Fame recording artist Lou Read. Lou Zoom enlarges all the fields in your contact database witha Helvetica Neue font and minimalist style. Double tap the app to place a call, send an email or map that address where you can drink Sangrias in the park.
8. GT Racing Motor Academy
New from Gameloft is this $6.99 racing simulation game. Choose from more than 100 different cars to race on 14 different tracks, and, with help from your accelerometer and touch screen enjoy a crackling and immersive driving experience.
9. AT&T Family Map
Now it is easier to track down family and close friends in your network with this free iPhone app. AT&T Family Map, which requires a $9.99 monthly subscription after downloading, uses GPS technology to literally map out where your people are at any given time. Set up text and email notices to track where your kids are without contacting them.
10. BusinessObjects People Finder
Networking is the key to professional success, and this free iPhone app helps you pinpoint your contacts and organize them by business relevance. Search for people by industry, company, region and other intuitive keywords.
