Obama '08 iPhone App with Calling Stats & GPS

By Contributor Wireless and Mobile News on October 3, 2008 12:16 PM

The Obama campaign launched its free iPhone app Obama '08. They call it "your official, comprehensive connection to the heart of Barack Obama and Joe Biden's campaign, giving you the tools you need to make an impact and stay in the know." It gives users the ability to

Call Friends: A great volunteering tool that lets you make a difference any time you want by talking to people you already know. Your contacts are prioritized by key battleground states, and you can make calls and organize results all in one place.
Call Stats: See nationwide Obama '08 Call Friends totals and find out how your call totals compare to leading callers.
Get Involved: Do more. Find and contact your local Obama for America HQ (which uses GPS)
Receive Updates: Receive the latest news and announcements via text messages or email.
News: Browse complete coverage of national and local campaign news.
Local Events: Find local events, share by email and get maps and directions.
Media: Browse videos and photos from the campaign
Issues: Get clear facts about Barack Obama and Joe Biden's plan for essential issues facing Americans.

The application ranks contacts in states that need to be called first.