HopStop Mobile – Easy Access To Transit Information
I have been using HopStop for a few years to find my way around New York Cities mass transit. Until now I have also been using Google Maps on my Berry to find directions but they are not always the best. My wife, Kira, let me know that HopStop has a mobile website that is…
Bank Of America Homescreen Shortcut Now Marginally More Useful
Wade let me know that Bank Of America has just released a new homescreen shortcut for their mobile banking site. Compared to a regular shortcut there is not much different other than the fact that it adds GPS support. This lets you easily find a bank branch near you. Pretty cool concept but I will…
Xbox.mobi – Mobile Access To Some Xbox Content
Previously we mentioned the Xberry Live client & Zumobi Xbox Channel but DavidH let me know that they also have a mobile website that looks quite good on your BlackBerry. The mobile site is not as feature filled as the Xberry client but it is useful. Features include: See your latest Xbox LIVE® game stats….
Fidelity.mobi – Access Your Fidelity Account On The Go
When I mentioned the weak Vanguard mobile site last week Mark let me know that Fidelity has one that seems to be 10 times more useful. The features sound great and are impressive since they are a free. Check it out at www.fidelity.mobi and let us know what you think. More info can be found…
Yojo Mama – Mobile Guide For Parents On The Go
The guys behind the MizPee bathroom finding website just let me know about a new site they have released. This one is called Yojo Mama and is targeted towards parents. It helps you find nearby child-friendly restaurants, toy stores, kids clothing stores, diaper-changing stations, shopping deals, fun events, playgrounds and more – all based on…
Men’s Health – Eat This Not That Website With Homescreen Shortcut
Nicole let me know about a cool mobile website from Men’s Health that tries to keep you healthy. It essentially tells you what to eat instead of what you really want to eat… I am not a fan of diets but the idea is interesting. Just to spice it up they also have a homescreen…
Vanguard.mobi – Limited Mobile Access To Your Account
Derrick let me know that the popular mutual fund house, Vanguard, has a mobile site that allows you to get some limited access to your portfolio while you are on the go. Nothing crazy or impressive but I know quite a few friends and family members who use Vanguard and would be interested in this…
SomaFM – 14 Channels Of Streaming Underground/Alternative Radio
If you have the latest OS 4.5+ you can take advantage of this streaming radio service offered by SomaFM. Rafa1 let me know that they have 3GPP compatible streams of all 14 of their commercial free underground/alternative radio stations. I had a chance to listen to it myself and was quite pleased with the content…