Auto trader, a UK motoring website has launched an iPhone app that takes you further than just serving its news and features. Having image recognition technology, this iPhone app allows its users to to find a car’s make and model records as well as a data on the car’s performance and economy by simply pointing the iPhone’s camera at a car number plate. Furthermore, the app also enables you to search for similar cars and dealer in your area made possible by its tie up with Auto Trader’s listings to bring up their prices. “Using the iPhone, users can now search for real-time digital information relating to a car sitting in front of them.” says Auto Trader’s director of mobile Nick Gee. The app is available for free but supports UK registrations only at this time.

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It is not surprising to hear news when a new app has been developed nor if there’s a rumor about an upcoming phone. But every now and then there are unique cellphone news that pops up that are oftentimes weird but  still fascinating just like this new app for the HTC HD2. Developed by one of the members from xda-developers this app will transform your Smartphone into a metal detecting device. The app makes use of the HTC HD2’s built-in compass and to begin, you have to place the HTC HD2 on a flat surface, start the app, test with any metal (scissors, coin etc) to make sure it’s working. Once everything is set, you may begin and enjoy the treasure hunting.

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With an iPhone, you can practically do almost anything because of the variety of apps to choose from which are sometimes very useful and other times just plain weird or a combination of both just like this new app called the “R U Drunk” iPhone App. It basically works by allowing you to detect if a person is really drunk or not by means of series of tests like walking on a straight line and all others. This app can be pretty useful and for only $3 USD, car accidents can be avoided that is if a person is not  too stubborn to admit the result of the “R U Drunk” iPhone App test seriously.

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Another cool app has been developed by Bump Technologies LLC for the iPhone named Bump. It’s main function is to transfer your contact details to another iPhone user and/or vise versa by means of rubbing the 2 iPhones together. It uses a location based-technology and WiFi to make the transfer possible and also both iPhones need to have the Bump app installed for it to work. With this app, exchanging of contact details now becomes more easier and faster. More importantly, this app is available for free.

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Dan Woodley, an American filmmaker has luckily survived after being trapped under debris during the Haiti earthquake on January 12. He used his iPhone’s first aid app to treat a compound fracture of his leg by making an improvised tourniquet as well as a bandage to stop the bleeding from his head wound. The iPhone app also warned him not to fall asleep after a head trauma and he used his iPhone’s alarm to make sure he wakes up every 20 minutes in case he dozed off. Finally, Woodley was rescued after a grueling 65 hours of agony and despair with nothing but his strong faith in God, a strong will to survive for his family and his iPhone to keep him company. Woodley said that the iPhone was God’s instrument to help him survive and he is just so grateful to be given another chance to spend his life with his family.

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Sticking to a diet is not always as easy as it seems especially when you have no idea how much calories you are consuming. Fortunately, you can now find out how much calorie a product contains and its nutritional information with the help of the Quikka iPhone app. The app incorporates a bar code reader that makes use of your iPhone’s camera to scan a product and will automatically determine its nutritional information for you. Quikka iPhone app might really prove to be effective for people who are trying to lose weight because it gives you control over your calorie intake, no more guessing. In my opinion, this app is essential in aiding you through a safe diet routine and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Still, at the end of the day maintaining your diet is all up to you. Knowing how good a pint of ice cream sounds and how dreadful the calorie content your Quikka iPhone app flashes before your eyes upon scanning it, it’s all about discipline and making the right choice.

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iSamjackson app is now available on iPhone courtesy of Heatwave interactive. If it ever crossed your mind what Samuel Jackson would do or how he is likely to act in certain situations you’re in then it’s your lucky day! The iSamJackson iPhone app provides you with some of Samuel Jackson’s most remarkable quotes and sometimes hilariously harsh advice from the famous actor. The app features a customizable soundboard and a prank personality analyzer. If this sounds good to you then perhaps $2.99 coming out of your pocket might actually prove to be worth it.

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A new iPhone app called the iHome has been developed to aid those people with sleeping disorders. this unique app is able to keep track of your sleeping patterns and any other activities that goes during the night. The app also has multiple “sleep cards” that allows you to customize the alarms, gathers up news that occurs while you dream and best of all, it keeps track of how many times you hit the snooze button. There isn’t any guarantee if this actually works. But it is a free iPhone app anyway so what have you got to lose? Who knows? this might actually help you improve your sleeping habits.

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If you are one of those people who enjoy surfing the net for FAIL images then you’ll love this new App for iPhone. This new app provides you with a nice library of some hilarious FAIL images, with new ones added daily. At the moment, this iPhone app only has some few features like adding a picture to favorites, comment on images and read comments others have made. But hey you can grab this iphone app for free and it’s pretty hilarious, so it actually is a win-win situation.

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With the iPhone’s GPS feature, the hereMe! iPhone app becomes a tool that allows users to connect to places whether near or far. users can post photos, audio, and blog entries about these locations and discover what others and find out what other people overlooked. HereMe! also enables people to stay connected to places that are geographically far away and they also can define whatever they consider their favorite spot and stay connected to it by setting up alerts through email, iPhone Push, Twitter, or Facebook.

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