Just a quick note/review of the iPhone 4. I have had it for a little over a week and can tell you it is a big improvement over the 3G. The phone is 40-50% faster than the 3G and in unscientific testing I would say 25-35% faster than the 3GS based on side by side comparison.
If you use FlightCrew iLog you will enjoy the performance boost. All of the apps run faster and Safari is much faster.
FaceTime – FaceTime is nice but of course requires wifi and the other user …

Yeah I have about 20 pages of apps on my iPhone but here is my current lise (June 2010) of Aviation related apps.
FAAWait – Great way to see the current delays in the system
AeroWeather – Free app for Metars and TAFs
FltCrewiLog – Popular logbook program for 121 flying includes the ability to import pairings from a variety of 121 scheduling systems.
LogTen Mobile – A good logbook for GA and 121 flying
MyRadar Pro – There is a free version with add support. Great simple app to look at the weather radar …

You know we are huge fans of global sim cards and using VOIP on the iPhone to avoid expensive phone charges while traveling internationally. The latest app we have tried with good success is the Acrobits SIP Phone, $7.99. The app itself does not provide you any phone service. What it allows you to do is connect to your favorite VOIP provider be it Vonage or our favorite, Voip.Ms (See a brief summary of Voip.MS at the end of this review). There is a complete list of certified providers on …

There is a great iPhone app called TuneIn Radio. TuneIn allows you to listen to over 30,000 radio stations from around the globe.
TuneIn is linked to Radiotime.com so if you want to try streaming radio prior to purchasing the app head there. There are a wide variety of ways to search including by country, music type, talk radio, etc. With the iPhone app you can even schedule and record your favorite shows. TuneIn can sync with your Radiotime.com favorites list so if you …

For those of us that travel international it is becoming more and more important to be able to reach the US and be reached while a way. The good news is there are more options than ever to solve these issues. This article is meant to highlight the latest options. Some will be expanded into greater detail as sub-articles.
Today’s Options:

Reach me at my hotel – Give out the hotel number to family and friends
Reach me on my mobile phone – Either through your existing carrier or with a global sim …

I just downloaded an application called SipPhone, $6.99. It allows to you an existing SIP account on your iPhone to make calls with Wifi. Similar to Skype (Which isn’t sip based) you can use a voip service like Vonage on your iPhone.
There are many VOIP providers Vonage. Voicestick, PhonePower, Callcentric, Gizmo5, etc. If you get this app and are connected to WiFi you will be able to make and receive calls. So if Vonage offers you free or discounted international calling this is an extension of home account.
I am …

The folks over at airlinepilotcentral.com have created a new site dedicated to aviation related applications for the iPhone. The site is called Airline Pilot Apps. When you get a chance head over there and give it a read. http://airlinepilotapps.com/ The site is very new and I don’t think it has been officially launched yet. Look for more great things in the future.

This article is biased towards the iPhone but sites/links which will work on all platforms have a * next to them.
If you don’t want to pay for a weather application like Fizz Weather for your phone head to the internet for the next best thing. There are a variety of sites that have dedicated phone friendly data.
Weather Underground – offers great radar, metar, and general weather information. Looping radar works great on the iPhone.
iPhone – http://i.wund.com/auto/iphone/
* Any mobile phone – http://mobile.wunderground.com/
* PICBrief.com – offers a wide variety of information including …

Jajah adds calling and texting to iPod Touch
If you own an iPhone or Touch and would like to make calls via WiFi check out this new application from JaJah.
Read the article on CNET http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10157705-94.html?tag=mnco
Visit the Jajah web site.
You may also want to check out Truphone to use Skype on your iPhone or touch.

Skype has just release a beta version for standard mobile handsets. So if you don’t want to lug around a larger windows mobile phone this solution may be for you. The Skype web site lists Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson as compatible handsets. Check the Skype web site for complete details. This is a great development and could greatly enhance your ability to use Skype while on the road.
According to Skype: Skype for your mobile beta means you can call your contacts whenever you need to – no …