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http://www.macrumors.com/2008/05/27/first-venture-captial-funded-iphone-apps-whrrl-icontrol/
When Apple announced the iPhone SDK and app store, they also announced a $100 million dollar "iFund" for developers. Out of the 1700 applicants, they have picked 2, and possible more.
One of them is called Whrrl:
The other application to receive funding is iControl, a home automation application that would allow you to remotely control devices in your house (such as lighting, air conditioning, etc..) through your iPhone.
When Apple announced the iPhone SDK and app store, they also announced a $100 million dollar "iFund" for developers. Out of the 1700 applicants, they have picked 2, and possible more.
One of them is called Whrrl:
Say you're lost in Las Vegas and need a restaurant recommendation. With iPhone in hand, you can scan the locations of nearby restaurants, just Italian restaurants, or just those recommended by foodie friends. Or you could search for the highest-rated bars or kid-friendly activities recommended by friends from your social network. There's going to be a "what's going on around me right now" button, says Kleiner Perkins partner Matt Murphy. "You're always one button away from that immediate context."
The other application to receive funding is iControl, a home automation application that would allow you to remotely control devices in your house (such as lighting, air conditioning, etc..) through your iPhone.
