Everybody needs sometime in their life a good recorder, either you need to record a college dictate seminar or you simply need to record yourself when you dictate, it is nice to have in handy such a recorder. However, people seem not to use the recorders (not even the detail one). Even more, people have started to enjoy iPhone, which has successfully become a market success. Since, iPhone sports an opened operating system; it was only a matter of time before a developer would create a sophisticated, yet professional, dictation application.
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On October 15, 2009, JOTOMI GmbH released the latest version of "Dictamus - Dictate & Send (JMDictate)". You can find this application on App Store under the Business category, with the current version, 5.0, available for purchase and download for $9.99 price tag. "Dictamus - Dictate & Send (JMDictate)" was developed for either second or third generation operating system for the iPhone mobile platform. Even further, you can install this application on every iPhone launched and on iPod touch (only the 2^nd and 3^rd generation). This application certainly delivers a whole package of features, such as overwriting, inserting other record from a certain point, management of recording and others.

The "Dictamus - Dictate & Send (JMDictate)" sports an excellent user interface, with intuitive controls not only in terms of location but also in terms of description. All the inserted controls offer sufficient feedback, with fast reaction. Even more, the navigation is simple. Therefore, you can start this application even if you are in a hurry. Some of the excellent embedded features are the insert, rewind, and overwrite of previous recordings (you can edit every way you need your previous entries), voice activation (skips over the dictation pauses), extremely fast controls, easy to use interface, you can easily send all your recorded materials by just using the email, or download it into your computer, or even upload it onto specific servers.

You even get automatic security with special encryption just in case when using Internet connections. The email send process is simple, since you send it directly from your iPhone with no other problems or worries. All the recorded dictations are saved as WAV files; WAV is a powerful format in terms of compatibility, since every operating system for computers recognizes this audio format. In case you are not yet convinced about this software application, just try out the free version, "Dictamus free" which provides all the embedded features in the full version but limits the recorder files to 30 seconds.

The last but not least feature of this application is the management feature. In the free version you can only manage five dictations at a time, while on the full version you can easily manage your entire data entries. The latest version, 5.0, sports a better size reduction for the audio files, a new user interface, and Bluetooth recognition. This application sports only seven languages (Spanish, Italian, French, English, Chinese and Russian).

However, you can record in any language you might need or want. Overall, the "Dictamus - Dictate & Send (JMDictate)" is an excellent application for anyone that might need a professional dictation application. However, it all depends on each and every one of you to decide if this application is what you were looking for.

On March 20, 2009, AppNinjas Inc released the best application for accepting credit cards on the go, iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal. You can find this application on App Store in the Business category. iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal is destined for the iPod touch and iPhone running the latest iPhone operating system: iPhone OS 3.0. The last released version is ranked: 2.0.1. The actual seller of this neat application is Bryan Kennedy. The AppNinjas company has its headquarter in San Francisco, California.

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They specialize in Financial Payment for Mobile Platform, enabling businesses to transact business in new ways. This product is great and the company is reliable. Therefore if you don't actually know anything about merchant accounts and gateways or processing credit cards or others, do not panic. Just contact AppNinja and they will answer any question you might have, and even point you in the right direction. So, if you are in a trade show, or maybe you are selling door to door you don't have access to a credit card terminal. Therefore your sales will be diminished. Not anymore, with the iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal for iPhone.


The iSwipe application will allow you to accept credit cards whenever a transaction needs it. You don't have to worry about hacking because iSwipe is the most secure application of its kind. What special features does iSwipe provide? First of all, the iSwipe is fast and convenient. When you get a single screen entry, you have finished the current transaction, therefore move to the next one (yes it really is that easy). You can even process 3 credit cards in 15 seconds. iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal is also safe. It offers a secure transaction not only for your client, but also for you and your business. Therefore the iSwipe verifies the credit card numbers when entered delivering instant feedback for approved or declined charges.



The application features Fraud Detector. You can choose to leave the address fields blank, or you can enter them for a full Address Verification support with ZIP (AVS), street, and CVV2 code. The account setup is totally straight forward and the iPhone interface is simple and easy to use.  A whole transaction using the iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal takes a really short time. You can call it an on the go transaction; just take your iPhone out of your pocket and dial in the digits, authorization takes place in 60 seconds (max), and all of the data you enter in addition to the basic (name, address, email, comments, and others) appear on your account statement. Therefore you can write up a formal invoice later if you want. If you have a sales team, one merchant account can be installed across multiple iPhone.


The iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal supports all mobile data, either is 2G network or 3G network and also Wi-Fi connections. The application sends receipt to your customer via email. iSwipe supports the following payment gateways: authorize.net, PayPal Website Payments Pro, PayPal Virtual Terminal, Cybersource, Any Authorize.Net - compatible gateway, such as: Braintree Payment Solutions, Navigate Gateway, eProcessing Network, Internet Secure, Quantum Gateway, and Blue Pay. This great application is an Authorize.Net - Certified Solution. For only $0.99, iSwipe Pro Credit Card Terminal provides the ultimate solution for on the go payments. Beside the excellent price, AppNinjas offer the iSwipe account free to use if you are an existing merchant with a supported payment gateway.

On October 13, 2009, Gladtiding Consulting Inc released "Get Paid! - PDF Invoice & Time Sheet" an interesting, yet useful in so many domains and for so many people such as business owners, consultants, freelancers, lawyers, and other people who can present themselves as being mobile professionals. You can currently find this application on the App Store under the Business category, with the latest version, 1.0, available for purchase and download for $0.99 price tag. "Get Paid! - PDF Invoice & Time Sheet" is developed for both iPod touch and iPhone running the second and third generation operating system for iPhone mobile platform.
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Therefore, if you need an application to keep an eye over your income over time, or just within several meetings, then this application might just be what you are looking for, since it provides so many great features. The best possible advertising for this application is the common by now, "Time is money", and we all know that nowadays money buys a comfortable life, so only $0.99 price tag for an application that will help you cash your proper check is a true bargain.

If you work hard, this application will reward you with high numbers. In terms of graphics the "Get Paid! - PDF Invoice & Time Sheet" is extremely well developed, with a nice user interface (not only visually speaking but also in terms of intuitive layout).


You shouldn't have any kind of problems when using this application, within the first use. This application can easily create PDF and HTML invoice for time sheet email attachment. Even more, this application will create a graphical analysis over your income once you select the time frame unit. Even more, this application will easily merge with your address book if it is necessary. A nice feature is that you can use beside the start and end functions for an entry, the pause function as well.

Even more, easily introduce the same job if needed (for example more meetings with the same client - with the varying element being the selected date for the meeting). "Get Paid! - PDF Invoice & Time Sheet" is protected by password, making your job entries and your partners, customers, or employers unknown for anyone who will use your iPhone or iPod touch.



If you are interested to use all the data collected, you should now that another feature of this application is to export all the jobs and graphics into .csv file format, enabling you to add all the collected data to your resume. Even more, this application features a built in calculator, built in currency conversion, and also an international currency support for a better user experience. For the time being the only languages accepted by this application are English, Japanese, Italian, and Chinese. Overall, the "Get Paid! - PDF Invoice & Time Sheet" is a great application, useful for many people who are mobile professionals. If you are looking for something that will keep track of your income, creating from the data collected instant time sheets and PDF invoices, then this application might just be what you are looking for.