The application offers several choices of layars already: Flickr, Wikipedia, Twitter, and Google Local Search among others. Several other layars are expected to come out as the platform matures. The apps “Reality Browser” includes categories for popular and featured points-of-interest to help discover new places more easily. If you prefer, you can change back to a regular map or list view. Many layars offer the ability to call the establishment right from the application, and other layars come with the ability to share a link or interact with the location in other manners. This is one of the most amazing and promising new myTouch apps that is both functional and just plain cool to use.

 

The contrast between fonts and background colors could do with some work, since many elements appear a little washed out and can be hard to see under certain lighting conditions. At present there is no way to create new events from within the app but you can certainly view and map out existing events. Another missing feature that some might consider a must-have is Facebook chat. There’s also no real way to update your profile pic with a photo taken with your myTouch. All in all, this is a solid Facebook application on the myTouch and the rumored “official” Facebook app will need to be very feature-rich to takeover the lead form Babbler. Right now, this is the best Facebook app on the Android Market.

 

This myTouch app uses a “channel” metaphor to add various categories of interest. There are dozens of channels already, covering a wide variety of interests and activities. The app notifies you every time an event of interest comes up in the channels that you pick. The notification sound and mode can be modified to your tastes, ranging from a custom sound to just a simply vibrate. Aloqa does pay attention to battery-life, and includes optimizations to help conserve power. Aloqa is an advanced myTouch app that has the potential to really change the way you discover the world around you.

The list tab shows all the current messages being shared by your friends. Here you can also add and delete friends. Under the “share” tab you can send updates on what you are up to at any given moment. Loopt can automatically attach your current location to your shared messages and you can even upload photos. This myTouch app allows you to connect your Twitter and Facebook profiles to the app, so updated from there are automatically sent out through Loopt. Loopt is a pretty big social network and runs across most devices, so you can really have all your friends on it if you like. A solid and innovative myTouch app.

 

The application automatically saves your data and uploads it to a server. You can then access all your data online with a special code you’ll receive when you download the app. The online information presents statistics and history data in a very easy-to-use manner. You can also share relevant aspects of your workouts through a Facebook application. The app itself is free on the Android Market, but also comes with $2.99 add-on “racing module” that let’s you race against your previous track data – a very powerful motivation tool. One of the better-designed myTouch apps and a must-have for fitness enthusiasts.

 

Once you’ve laid out a complete trail, you can share the map with other app users. This comes in real handy if you like a little variety in your activities and enjoy exploring new tracks. On the mapping screen you can select either satellite or map view. You can also have the application lay out markers or flags at specific intervals. This gives fine-grained statistics that is really useful if you’re interested in improving performance as this feature allows you to see how well you’re doing between each marker relative to your previous runs. A good app for outdoor enthusiasts and for general fitness uses.

 

Note that this app was formerly known as “Park Mark,” you will now find it on the market as “CarDar.” There are two versions, a free one and a $0.99 one. The paid version offers the ability to add notes, add parking meter alerts, and can mark your location a little faster. CarDar also comes with a neat radar function that shows your cars location as a blip on a simulated radar screen – fun, but I prefer regular maps myself. Overall, a very useful app for those occasions when you have to park in a large and crowded lot.

 

Digging into a specific business or restaurant allows you to see reviews, ratings, address and other information regarding the establishment. It pulls in reviews from Citysearch and Yelp. You can even call from right within the app by tapping the call button. This myTouch application also includes mapping and directions and a fast search that you can filter based on categories. The passive personalization and breadth of the directory makes other location-based directories redundant. And the longer you use this app the more useful it gets.

 

You can view trailers from within the application, and the quality is reasonably good with only a small delay at the beginning leading to a stutter-free playback for the rest of the trailer. This free application is really well-designed, with large, readable fonts, and a highly discoverable user-interface. Most actions can be completed with only a few clicks. All in all, this is a great application for the myTouch if you enjoy movie-going.

 

The built-in mapping and directions from within the app are very useful. You can also see information regarding specific clubs and bars along with ratings and photographs submitted by other users. There’s also the ability to chat or message others at the location from right within the application. This is a great app for anyone who enjoys a good night out and syncing up with friends or new people.