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Google Goggles for iPhone recognizes ads, solves Sudoku puzzles

by David Quilty (Jan 10th, 2011)

Your iPhone just got a little bit smarter thanks to some help from Google. As reported by MacStories, a new version of the Google Goggles component of the iPhone Google Mobile App is available for downloading, and this update does something pretty impressive -- it can help you solve those pesky ...

Shop Savvy for iPhone packs a punch for shopping season

by Mel Martin (Nov 25th, 2010)

Just a couple of days ago, I took a look at the Amazon Price Check app. It's a great way to compare prices against Amazon and other online retailers. Before you hit the stores this weekend, it's also a good idea to have the free app Shop Savvy tucked away on your iPhone. It contains an accurate ...

The Barcodescan Pro app helps you find the best price

by David Winograd (Nov 23rd, 2009)

Barcodescan Pro [iTunes Link] is an app that uses the autofocus camera of an iPhone running OS 3.1 or better to scan a bar code and provide a variety of information on the product including pictures, high and low prices and more depending upon how much information is in the Barcodescan database. ...

Cyclops bar code scanner for iPhone 3GS

by Mel Martin (Jul 15th, 2009)

One of the problems with some previous bar code scanners for the iPhone has been a lack of good close focus (helped somewhat for owners of the iClarifi case), but the new and better camera in the iPhone has greatly improved the situation. It is, therefore, no surprise that new software is rolling ...

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