App of the week: Wednesday July 9: The Pocket Express

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App Name: Pocket Express
Platform: Android / iOS / Windows ****
Cost: Free
How long you’ve been using it: Since forever**
**Link to Store:
iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/pocket-express/id281816692?alreadyRedirected=1&mt=8
Android: ********Pocket Express (Pocket PC) - Download

Its an amazing app. I’ve been using it since forever. As you can see from the screenshot, whether you have to get an update about sports, weather, movies , stocks etc its just one in all. And if you like to see horoscope, thats one window for it too.

But its not enough.
The coolest feature I luv is the flight schedule. I’ve used this feature many times. And its almost accurate.

And its all free. No crashes, nothing. Strongly recommended!

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Awards

  • 2009 Official Honoree, Webby Awards
  • 2008 Gold Award for Best Entertainment and/or information service, Visiongain Mobile Entertainment Awards
  • 2008 Finalist for Best Handset Application and Best Entertainment and/or Information Service, Mobile Content Awards
  • 2008 Official Honoree, Webby Awards
  • 2008 Top 5 Nominee in the Handset Application category, Meffy Awards
  • 2007 Best Mobile Solution Award, SIIA CODiE Finalist
  • 2007 Consumer Software, Mobile Village Gold Star Award
  • 2007 Mobile Must Have Tool Award, LAPTOP Magazine
  • 2006 Editor’s Choice Award, PC Magazine
  • 2006 Visionary: Consumer Mobile Software, Mobile Village Gold Star Award
  • 2006 Personal Software, Mobile Village Gold Star Award
  • 2005 Personal Software, Mobile Village Silver Star Award
  • 2004 Personal Software, Mobile Village Gold Star Award
  • 2004 Ultimate Choice Award, LAPTOP Magazine

Reviews

  • “Pocket Express saves me time and trouble.” - John Stossel, ABC News
  • “My favourite free downloads include Pocket Express, a portable news, weather, and travel information service…” - Paul Taylor, Financial Times
  • “Pocket Express makes it easier and faster to get the info you need on connected handheld. During my tests, Pocket Express managed to help me salvage a nearly ruined evening out.” - Michael, PC World
  • Rated as one of the top 8 BlackBerry apps by Jeff McDowell, VP of global alliances for RIM in a CIO Magazine article…“Pocket Express, an all-around mobile companion for smartphones, provides easy access to travel information, news, weather, maps, sports scores, games, quick Web search, multimedia and more, all within one single app.”
  • “Pocket Express Travel Edition is my clear preference. It’s a better value and it provides more tools for solving problems that travelers typically encounter.” - Phil Baker, San Diego Daily Transcript
  • “It is a very handy experience…” - Matthew Miller, The Mobile Gadgeteer/ZDnet
  • “We like the user interface and that you get access to a ton of other content (stocks, news, sports, entertainment) on top of travel info. And the MobileCierge service can be a godsend, especially for frequent travelers.” - LAPTOP magazine
  • “We love an idle screen that displays more info than just the time and date, and Pocket Express’s user interface was a snap to negotiate” and “Downloading Pocket Express is a snap – we were up and running inside two minutes.” - Colin Gibbs, RCR Wireless
  • Best thing on my Treo

“I use this frequently every day, for 411 information, maps, directions, news, weather, and to impress friends by finding sports scores quickly. It’s a great program.” - Mary

  • Delivers the goods and then some

“Seldom do you come across a product as user friendly as this one. It is a pleasure to use, but be careful - it can get addictive!!” - Peter

  • Spacechick

“I’m a tough reviewer, the only apps I am really truly enthusiatic about are the Splashwallet and this Pocket Express. Pocket Express is really my go-to app when I need to pull some quick reference information (news, weather, directions, reviews, movie information, etc). With the new Travel information, I am unstoppable. It truly makes my TREO all I need.” - Gail

  • The Only way I get my news and so much more

"A friend of mine turned me on to Express and I never looked back since. Into my third year now and can’t keep away from it. From reading news to looking up phone numbers, mapping routes and getting the latest movie schedules; It’s hard to go about my daily routine without this great service. I beam it to anybody I see has a compatible device and if I see them again, they are hooked on it the same way I am… "- Samuel

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Real Information. Real Time.Pocket Express is a FREE application for your mobile phone that gives you the best information on the mobile web without the hassle of using a mobile browser.
Simply open Pocket Express, and you have up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, stocks, travel, entertainment and more, all in one place.
Pocket Express is available on hundreds of supported devices.
Fast. Simple. FREE.

Unique BenefitsOf course, Pocket Express has essential information, quick and easy. But it also provides instant answers to all kinds of questions.

[ul]
[li]Want to know what time a movie is playing at the local cineplex? The Movie Showtimes feature gives you the latest local listings, plus reviews.[/li][li]Need to look up a phone number? With the 411 feature, you’ll save directory assistance charges and have the listing delivered right to your screen.[/li][li]Need to convert Euros to US Dollars? Or Dollars to Yen? The Currency Converter feature gives you instant conversions with the latest rates.[/li][/ul]

Express News

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Live Wire Service: Worldwide breaking news and photos from around the world[/li][li]Over 300 news categories covering global topics in 6 languages[/li][/LIST]

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Express Sports**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Live scores, in-game stats, analysis and photos[/li][li]Coverage of NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA and NOW with European football coverage including English Premier League and more[/li][/LIST]

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Express Entertainment**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]The latest TV, movie, and music news and reviews[/li][li]Never worry about sold out tickets again, purchase right from your phone[/li][/LIST]

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Express App Store**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Personalize your phone with our catalog of hundreds of ringtones[/li][li]Purchase and download the coolest games and applications[/li][/LIST]

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Express Search**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Simple 411 White and Yellow Pages look-ups[/li][li]Detailed local maps and turn-by-turn directions[/li][/LIST]

Express Weather

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Weather conditions around the world[/li][li]Comprehensive forecasts, ski conditions, and marine weather for any destination[/li][/LIST]

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Express Stocks**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Stock market portfolio tracking and company news stories[/li][li]Headlines from financial markets and the business world[/li][/LIST]

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Express Travel**

[LIST=|INDENT=1]
[li]Book any type of travel any time of the day[/li][li]Flight status information at your fingertips[/li][li]Hotel Search, Travel Phone Numbers and Currency Conversion[/li][/LIST]

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Express Assist**

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[li]Instant access to live technical support[/li][li]Optional subscription to MobileCierge personal assistant[/li][/LIST]

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Re: App of the week: Wednesday July 9: The Pocket Express

Oh wow, will definitely check this out.

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Kind of a bummer that there isnt an app for it in the play store.