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SXSW left me with a whole lotta business cards and a broken knee. It also left me with a creepy new way to creep, a lot of boys on bikes and a bit to be desired. Although there was no new GroupMe or Foursquare (Pinterest announced iPad plans) here are some SouthX standouts…

Uber Pedicab.
The pick-me-up in-5 play pays off in NYC, so it’s no surprise that a hottie with a pedicab in Austin worked wonders. Uber offered $10 pedicab service around town. Oh, did I mention the Ironworks BBQ delivery too? Playa’ play on.

 

Highlight.
If someone standing near you also has Highlight, their profile will show up on your phone. You can see their name, photos of them, mutual friends, and anything else they have chosen to share. When you meet someone, Highlight helps you see what you have in common with them. And when you forget their name at a party a week later, Highlight helps you remember it. AKA, Highlight is the creepiest of social networking apps to happen to us yet. Don’t believe me? Ask the 10 dudes who yelled out Farryn during lunch, simply because they knew I was near. Highlight told them, dammit. 

JoliCloud.
Jolicloud was created in 2009 with the vision of combining the infinite power of the cloud with the most simple and elegant user interface. The journey started with Joli OS, a free operating system transforming the way people use low cost computers. Today, Jolicloud is a way to access your life online, from computers to mobile… It’s in beta, so you best request. 

 

I’m leaving for Greece in two weeks, and having some serious anxiety… does my international flight have WiFi? Well… I never checked, but for future reference I’ll be hooking up to the Hipmunk. Last month they began to display WiFi-enabled flights on their site, and now they’ve moved the feature over to their iOS app. So fly through the sky, and that firewall…. Click here for the (free) download! 

(Source: hipmunk)

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If you’re like us, you’re already living your life on the go — texting friends, making restaurant reservations, and playing way-too-addictive games (thanks, Angry Birds). Now you can add vacation planning to the list, with the brand new Jetsetter iPad app.

Jetsetter is not your typical travel site. Jetsetter curates what can only be dubbed a world traveler’s “black book” with the world’s best hotels, tours, and travel experiences. Every trip is personally experienced by a Jetsetter correspondent to verify superior standards. Now, thanks to brand new iPad app, you can browse hundreds of inspiring vacations with the flick of a wrist.

It’s got all the same Jetsetter features you love — gorgeous photography, verified reviews from our travel experts and all the details you need to book - plus interactive panoramic views of some of the world’s best hotels! We’ve flown across the country (literally) to personally photograph 360 degrees for your viewing pleasure.

So check out our new iPad app and RATE it - we can’t wait to hear what you think… we’re dorks like that. Read Sarah Lacey’s review on Tech Crunch!

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You’ve been patient, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the best. travel. app. ever invented. Say hello to the brand new Jetsetter.com iPhone app! Shop our exclusive travel sales right on your iPhone.  Book hotel rooms and vacation packages in under a minute, read our Correspondents reviews, get real-time sale alerts (coming soon) and get instant Jetsetter membership upon download. Can you tell I’m excited!?

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I’m a big believer in the blackberry but since my family made the Apple move, I’ve been in debate mode. The one thing I will say - the iPhone was made for travel, and while this isn’t new news, here are some spankin’ new apps and features on the travel screen scene. 

1 AllStays Haunted Hotels

Details: This app lists 178 places you can stay (and three closed ones for the stories) with more coming over time. From bed and breakfasts in stately old buildings around New England to high-end ocean resort hotels in California, you can use this app to explore a bit of haunted history.
Favorite feature: The ability to find the nearest ones to you right now on the map view.

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First, he was just a man. 
Then, he became a player.
Now, he is an app.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently kicking it on the field with Spain.
I’m currently kicking it with him on an iphone.

Attempt to recreate his playing style and share scores with you friends… bla bla bla.
Just watch the collection of videos featuring the football favorite… but I won’t be sharing mine, so get your own Ronaldo Soccerade Freestyle 2010.