The iTunes App Store is a bit of a big deal these days. Several new applications pop up in the iTunes store every day. With hundreds of apps to download from it can be time consuming to sort through them all. Unfortunately, there is no try before you buy option for any of the iTunes apps. So, if you happen to see one that looks interesting, but requires you to shell out your hard earned cash, app reviews really come in handy. While the iTunes App Store features reviews from others, sometimes you just want a second opinion. Today, ReadWriteWeb brings you 4 iPhone/iPod app review sites.

What’s On iPhone?

What’soniphone is not only a great iTunes apps review site, but also a great web apps review site. With a team of engineers, writers, medical professionals, culinary artists, home makers, What’s on iPhone will help anyone decide on an app. Reviews start off with an overview of the application and follows up with their personal take on the app, a mini review, and the final verdict.

iUseThis

If you not only want reviews of an app, but also want to know how many people are really using it, iUseThis is your site. You can register for iUseThis to keep a log of all the apps you’re using. However, the site is best for finding out the most popular of two apps. For example, if you’re trying to make a decision between two or three note-taking applications and wanted to know which one may have been downloaded the most, iUseThis is a great place to find out.

AppVee

AppVee is a recently launched application review site. AppVee aims to do things a little differently by providing users with a personal review of the app and also ratings for the apps. Ratings range from ease of use and features to the app’s user interface. I’ve already spotted quite a few app reviews that I haven’t seen elsewhere on AppVee.

Apple iPhone School

Apple iPhone School is a great app review site for both the App Store apps and jailbroken apps via Cydia. There’s a great selection of app reviews currently available for both sources. If you’re looking for a particular app review check out the site’s sidebar for categories and more.

More Than Enough

Now you’ll never have to complain about needed more reviews for an app. With over 4 sources including the iTunes App Store itself, you’re all set to make a safe decision on whether or not to buy a particular app. Did we miss any sites? Let us know what your favorite iTunes App review sites are!

Throw out that WAP browser on your cell phone. We are quickly approaching a point where a full browser experience is available on our mobile devices. And it is not just the iPhone. A startup called Skyfire is in some respect even further along than Apple in bringing the entire Web to your phone. Its mobile browser lets you slide Web pages around and zoom in like with the mobile version of Safari. But it also supports Flash and Ajax sites. (It does this by offloading most of the heavy lifting to its servers rather than the mobile client). That means you can watch Youtube videos and go to Google Maps right in the mobile browser instead of having to download separate apps. In contrast, the iPhone’s Safari browser still does not support Flash and so to watch a a video you have to launch the separate Youtube app.

As it becomes possible to do more and more inside the mobile browser itself, it raises the question of whether that indeed is the killer app for mobile Web phones. For the most part, you still get a richer experience by downloading a separate single-purpose app to your phone. But efforts like Skyfire’s point to a future where that may no longer be necessary for all but the most sophisticated apps and games.

Skyfire launched on Windows Mobile, but as of today it is also available in a private beta for Nokia phones running Symbian’s S60 operating system. The first 200 TechCrunch readers to sign up for the beta here will get invites (enter invite code: Tcrunch).

You can also download thousands of exciting mobile games and useful apps ranging from entertainment to utility and security apps are available at Softwaremandi.in, for (absolutely) FREE. Visit now to download and make your life easier.

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Software Mandi, India’s No 1 Games and Software portal brings a great variety of cool mobile applications and games, absolutely free of cost.

India – July 31, 2008: Mobile Weaver, a rapidly growing mobile content provider is pleased to announce its new portal, Software Mandi that offers a rich catalog of free games and software for users. The portal is powered by Mobile Weaver’s premium mobile content solution Youpark.   

There are times when we realize that the money we have spent on buying a hi-fi mobile phone is not being justified. We are not using all what the mobile phone is capable of and we don’t even want to spend more on it. That’s the time when we think of enhancing our phone with free content which includes both software and games.

 Software Mandi is one such shop that offers thousands of free applications and games for a wide collection of devices such as Nokia, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, BlackBerry and many more. The storefront is targeted on countries where people have less purchasing power, yet they want to discover all those options that can make their life easier and entertaining.

Software Mandi features some interesting free games and applications such as Google Maps, fring, BEIKS Dream Meanings Dictionary, NEWSLAND and many other. The best thing about the storefront is that you are not even required to sign up. When you download for the first time on Software Mandi, you are automatically signed up. Just choose your mobile phone from the list and discover variety of cool applications and games for different categories such as “Business & Professional”, “Productivity”, “Lifestyle”, “Travel”, “Utilities” and more.

 “We are pleased to launch this entertaining site of Software Mandi that offers users with free mobile software and games. We believe this new portal of ours will take us forward in the industry, helping us to achieve our goal of making software easily accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.” says Farrukh Abbas, CTO and Founder of Mobile Weaver.

Nokia 6210 Navigator mobile phone launched in India by the Nokia Mobile Company after 6110 Navigator just 1 year back.

Nokia 6210 Navigator features :

1. 2.4 inch TFT display
2. 3.15 MP camera with auto focus.
3. Expandable 120MB of internal memory.
4. Built-in GPS,
5. Digital compass
6. Nokia Maps
7. Quad-band GSM connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
   
8.  Flash and video recording.
   

Nokia 6210 mobile phone  lacks in Wi-Fi support & runs on a Symbian S60 platform and weighs 117 grams. The phone is priced around Rs. 17000, available in black and red. Source

Skype for mobile is a mini, beta version of Skype that you can download on to your mobile. The software is free – although there might be a small data charge in using and downloading

Having your Skype contacts on your mobile, you’ll be always knowing when your friends are online. Call them from the train, check their presence from the city, or send an instant message while you’re having a coffee in you favorite shop – Alsowherever they are in the world.

You can call or instant message any of your contacts who are using Skype on their computer or mobile device, including the skypephones. You can even start a group chat just like you would on your computer, so you can organise party plans from the comfort of your couch or co-ordinate fancy dress direct from the costume shop.

Skype announced that in this beta version, anyone can receive calls, instant message and see who’s online. For Skype to mobile and landlines calls there is a cheap rate explained in skype’s website & you may refer that.

Download Now On Your Mobile

Nokia’s very first Touch device “Tube” (or should I say 5800?) has caused a real whirl of excitement. I saw nearly every blog writing about mobile phones covering this great information, including me.Teo didn’t say everything he knew about the features in order to respect Nokia, but it seems like he was not the only person who got the hot information about Nokia Tube: Intomobile has published the full feature list and also the real name of “Tube” - Nokia 5800.

Nokia 5800 Tube Specifications:

• 3.2-inch touchscreen display with 16 Million colors
• 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
• Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM/EDGE radio
• 3G UMTS/HSDPA
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi
• GPS
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• TV-out port
• 140MB on-board storage
• 111 x 52 x 14.5 mm
• 104g

 

Shahzad Raza

Stylist

 

“It’s going to be you or no one!”

 Finalizing a deal on his BlackBerry, while at a get together.

 

Fareeha Altaf

Fashion Icon

 

“I like your profile! How soon can you audition?”

 Discovering new talent, while taking a phone call on her BlackBerry Curve.

 

Deepak Perwani

Fashion Designer

 

“Either you have it or you don’t!”

Deepak showing off his new handset.

Maheen Kardar

Fashion Designer

 

"The print’s perfect for the new season!”

Receiving a picture on MMS from one of her friends.

 

Asimyar Tiwana

Event Manager

 

“That’s that beat I’m looking for!”

Deciding the soundtrack for an upcoming event, by listening to it over the Media player on his BlackBerry Curve from Mobilink.

 

Athar Zahoor

Leading Stylist

 

“Hey Shehzad! Add her in the conversation”

Making good use of BlackBerry Messenger to save time!

 

Kamiyar Rokni

Fashion Designer

 

”No! I’m not at that party”

Connected with friends through BlackBerry, while taking time off.

 

 

Misbah Ul Haq

Cricketer

 

“Won’t let you down!”

Using his BlackBerry Curve from Mobilink to make a last-minute call before setting off on tour.

 

Omer Satti

Event Planner

 

“I’m going retro with the theme”

Informing his client about his next venture using BlackBerry from Mobilink.

 

Shaan Shahid

Model, Actor & Director

 

“The script sounds promising!”

Checking e-mail attachments while on the move, with his BlackBerry.

 

Faisal Kapadia

Musician – Strings

 

“Sure, will be perfect”

Everyday coordination over chat – never possible before.

 

Bilal Maqsood

Musician – Strings

 

” Ghata Chaye Chaye Chaye Chaye “

Coordinating opening song for next concert over chat.

 

 

Vaneeza Ahmed

Model/Actress/Designer

 

“Gosh! I almost forgot!”

Scheduling a reminder for a birthday on a busy day, using her BlackBerry.

 

Salman Butt

Cricketer

 

“That’s the best picture I had!”

 Replying to fans on his Facebook profile, using BlackBerry from Mobilink.

 

Noman Ejaz

Actor

 

“Almost there, email me the script right away”

Deciding which roles to take was never faster.

 

Asem Reza

Film Director

 

“5 pm means 5 pm! Why doesn’t everyone get it!”

Waiting for a client made easier with the BlackBerry.

 

Saqib Malik

Director

 

“Take my award for me, will ya?”

Hearing about his nomination in the Best Director category, for an annual award ceremony.

 

Faisal Qazi

Actor

 

“I loved the party pics! Send me more!”

Even if you cant make it to a party, no reason to miss out on the gossip! MMS or email attachments work just fine.

 

Tapu Javeri & Nomi Ansari

Photographer & Fashion Designer

 

“My BlackBerry is better than yours!”

How can one argue with that.

 

Rachel

Runway Model

 

“I just want to come home!”

Calling home from a photo shoot, using her BlackBerry.

 

Amena Khan

Actor,  Director

 

”Sounds great – I’ll use this in my next project”

Taking notes on the go!

 

Tipu

Actor, Anchor

 

“Yes, my calendar is open - I’m free tomorrow, lets do it then”

With access to your appointments and calendar anywhere you are, setting up a meeting was never smoother.

 

Ammar Belal

Fashion Designer

 

“no darling, no silver bullets, just a touch of silver!”

Last minute style advice to a friend running late.

 

Nomi Ansari, Tapu Javeri & Friends

“Nothing goes with Black better than a BlackBerry”

 

BlackBerry Curve – the next fashion statement.

Zainab Qayoom

Model / Actor / Play wright

 

“Let me quickly update my Face book status before I step out” 

Not just business on the go – savvy BB users do it all on their handset!

 

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin

Fashion Designer

 

“Proud of my success and love to flaunt it”

The BlackBerry symbolizing not just success, but style too.

Sony Ericsson again aims high to expand its product line-up of Walkman phones with the announcement of the W902, W595 and W302. All of these Walkman phones feature Sony Ericsson’s music recognition application called TrackID, music and mood matching technology called SensMe and shake control for changing tracks with the flick of the user’s hand. Here are the things that you can expect from these new Walkman phones.

First up, we have the W902 which features the same sound quality as the W980 and is slated for release sometime in the near future and was also honored for its “best audio experience” by the German TESTfactory. ThW902 touts a 5-megapixel camera with video capturing and sharing capabilities, retro music navigation, a scratch-resistant 2.2-inch QVGA screen and lens which is said to be made of mineral glass and an 8GB Memory Stick Micro. The W902 supports UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and will be available in Volcanic Black, Wine Red and Earth Green sometime in Q4 of 2008.

Next we have the W595 which is geared for those who like sharing music with their friends. This Walkman phone is equipped with stereo speakers, an in-box sharing jack for sharing music with a friend and a Bluetooth connectivity for throwing music into wireless speakers. The W595 comes with a 2.2-inch LCD screen, a 2GB Memory Stick Micro and slew of preloaded games to accompany users during otherwise boring moments. Like the W902, the W595 is also a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 phone. It will be available in Active Blue, Cosmopolitan White, Jungle Grey and Lava Black sometime in Q4.

Finally we have the slim W302 Walkman phone featuring a 2-megapixel camera, FM radio, TrackID, Bluetooth Stereo and a 512MB Memory Stick Micro. The W302 sports a compact metal finish measuring only 10.5mm wide. The W302 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 networks. It will also be available by Q4 in Midnight Black or Sparkling White.

See latest mobile games and applications compatible with your Sony Ericsson and other devices.

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You live in Chicago or planning to have a trip there. For your info, if you’re interested in the Nokia E71 that has been getting stellar reviews, check out this one from The Register, then you can go in to the Nokia Flagship Store on 543 North Michigan Avenue, basically the corner of Michigan and Grand, and pick one up for $473. This is the North American version meaning you have support for AT&T’s 3G network and Nokia USA will service your product unlike the EU models you’ve probably been importing from the grey market.

Chances are the E71 NAM is also in the NYC flagship store, but no conformation on that.