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Top iPad App Recommendations

Posted on December 30, 2011 by floridadoc

I often get asked what apps are most useful for the iPad. So, I’ve decided to post a list here. Without further introduction, here’s the list (in no particular order):

EDIT: I’m pressed for time right now, but I’ll add a link and summary for each later.

Medical

Merck Manual – $34.99
LabTests+ – $3.99
Qx Calculate – Free
Medscape – Free
Eponyms – Free
Med Mnemonics – $1.99
Epocrates – Free Continue reading →

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The Jailbroken iPhone: Top Notification Center Addons – December 2011

Posted on December 28, 2011 by floridadoc

The Notification Center. It’s one of the best additions Apple made to iOS 5. But, like everything else in life, there is always a way it could be just a little bit better. Enter the jailbreak community. Always clever and insightful, the jailbreak community has come up with a number of great additions to the notification center that you should check out. So, without further adieu, let’s take a look at some of the best ones: Continue reading →

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IntelliscreenX alone makes jailbreaking iOS 5 worthwhile

Posted on November 5, 2011 by floridadoc

Of all the new tweaks coming out for iOS 5, IntelliscreenX is by far the best of them. Apple’s introduction of the Notification Center has revitalized the iPhone aging notification center and provided a way to organize all the various notifications that one receives during the day. However, like most things in life, it can always be a little better.

With this tweak, the iOS 5 Notification Center can be added to the Lockscreen, and you will not only be able to view the Notification Center from the lockscreen on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, but also dramatically extend the functionality of the Notification Center by adding the following features:

Collapsible Sections
QuickSettings Widget (frequently used functions such as airplane mode and brightness controller)
Top Shelf (A configurable bar that appears above notifications)
View Full Emails, Calendar, and receive RSS, Facebook and Twitter updates
Much more…

Continue reading →

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iPhone Top Jailbreak Apps Roundup – October 2011

Posted on October 9, 2011 by floridadoc

Well, it’s a new month and it’s time for a new roundup of great apps for the jailbroken iPhone. The jailbreak scene continues to grow and talented developers continue to find ways to make the iPhone better and better. The apps below are just a few of the reasons why the iPhone remains the #1 smartphone and why any iPhone owner should strongly consider jailbreaking their device. Continue reading →