The best mobile apps: Because your phone is worth it

By Andrew Lim on 27 March 2008, 3:54pm

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The 'because I like it' apps
You won't be had up for mobile phone cruelty if you don't download these apps, but we like them, so we thought you would too. Who knows? You might end up finding these puppies must-haves.

Fring
If you're anything like the Crave crew you'll like to reach your buddies 24/7 via an instant message client or VoIP. Lugging your desktop around with you isn't an option, but Fring will sort you out.

It's a mobile app that gives you access to almost every IM client and lets you make VoIP calls over Google Talk or Skype. It's easy to setup and easy to use, but we especially like that it lets you choose from a variety of chat clients.

Whether you use MSN Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger or even Twitter, Fring lets you keep in touch using your mobile phone and a data connection. You can download Fring by visiting the Fring Web site and entering your phone number and model.

Shozu
Assuming you like all things Internet-flavoured, Shozu is a great way of uploading photos and videos to your favourite sites, whether you're a Facebook fanatic or a YouTube starlet. You only need to send an image once and Shozu helpfully does all the gruntwork.

So no more fiddling about with complicated mobile login pages, just click and go. It'll even let you do some citizen journalism and upload photos to the BBC or ITV. As with Fring, we particularly like this service because of the level of choice it offers. Give it a go -- visit the Shozu Web site and register your details.