AP Election ’08: Web App Review

iPhone Handy?  Go to http://elections.apnews.com

Purpose: Fiending some election coverage? Look no further – Associated Press has created an iPhone friendly web app which gathers all the newest Election ’08 coverage and presents it in a very convenient matter.

Analysis:

News: presented in a very easy-to-preview iPhone style.

Photos: various election related photos are displayed in this rather cool interface

..and wow! How enthralling. McCain in an airplane.

Video

Quotes: a different election ’08 quote is displayed each time you access the page

Statistics: various election statistics are displayed in this screen

Notice that every article comes with the option to "Text to a friend" and "Email to a friend". And it’s not just news articles you can text or e-mail, it’s photos, videos, quotes, and stats.   

The Verdict: With news, photos, videos, quotes, and stats, AP News has basically covered all you need to know about the election. And if you need to know more – then I hope you’re a campaign employee.

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What says the…

Geek: The only time I’m going to vote is when my name is on the ballot.

Socialite: What’s a fun word for boring?

Soccer Mom: I can’t wait to see Hill’ on Capital Hill.