I just spent some time helping Don get his iPhone up-to-date with the latest system software. This list is being compiled for him, but since I know there are a lot of new iPhones in the building (not to mention the network) I’m going to share it with you all. Today I’ll cover iPhone-enhanced websites; tomorrow I’ll cover downloadable applications for your iPhone.
These websites are enhanced to be useable with the iPhone’s limited screen real estate and the fact that your finger is your pointer (less precise than a mouse). Open them up in Safari, then to save them to your home screen press the + icon and select “Add to Home Screen.”
To start: Did you know that Hello (The Stratepedia Blog) will automatically open into an iPhone-friendly view when loaded in Mobile Safari? We’d be honored if you added us to your home screen, but if not, you at least might want to open up this post on your iPhone, then use the list below to open other sites you do want to add. Just trying to save you a little finger-typing.
Lawrence-related sites
- LJWorld Mobile: Mobile version of the Lawrence Journal-World.
- KUSports.com: KU-specific sports news from the LJW.
- Lawrence.com: Lawrence events and dining information.
- Lawrence Marketplace: Lawrence business directory.
News, Sports, and Weather
Misc.
I know there are lots more out there, but this is what’s on my phone right now. What are your favorite iPhone-friendly websites? Share them in the comments below.
Jim Knight | November 25th, 2008
Thanks Aaron, do you know how to load photos onto flickr from the iPhone. I’m trying to figure that out.
Aaron | November 25th, 2008
Jim, I just use Flickr’s e-mail feature. Basically Flickr creates a secret e-mail address just for your account. Add it to your address book, then send to that address from your phone. The subject line becomes the title of your image. You can read about this here: http://www.flickr.com/account/uploadbyemail/
There are also a couple of apps to help with this, but I haven’t tried them.
dtpollitt | December 1st, 2008
i also just email pictures to myself and flickr. its very, very easy from the iphone. i use it for uploading football or basketball games pictures, events with friends, or maybe something quirky ive found. also, i think the iphone flickr options are pay apps.
dp
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[...] omitted something from my list of iPhone-friendly websites last week: Uh … Where? is another good one. If you’re like me, you never answer the [...]
Hello (a blog from Stratepedia) » Blog Archive » What apps are on your iPhone? | December 3rd, 2008
[...] a followup to last week’s post on my favorite iPhone-friendly websites (or “web apps” as I will henceforth call them), here’s a list of applications [...]
dtpollitt | January 21st, 2010
i also just email pictures to myself and flickr. its very, very easy from the iphone. i use it for uploading football or basketball games pictures, events with friends, or maybe something quirky ive found. also, i think the iphone flickr options are pay apps.
dp