I think this will work for the iPhone too, but I have the iPod Touch (lucky me, I know).
Quick Overview
1) Install “iPod Touch January Software Upgrade” from the iTunes store.
2) Use Safari on your iPod to navigate to apple.com/webapps
3) Touch “View Web App” on whichever app you like.
4) Touch the plus sign (+) in the middle of the browser.
5) Touch “Add to Home Screen”
The Nitty Gritty
This was quite frustrating to figure out. First of all… a “web app” is just a webpage sized for the tiny iPod screen. You’re not downloading a program onto your iPod that you can use offline. You’re just viewing a website. You need a wifi connection to use web apps.
Important: don’t do any of the crazy “jailbreak” or “install.app” stuff you might find on the internet. These “hacks” were necessary before apple allowed third party applications. Another tip: you must use the Safari browser on the iPod to get apps – not your computer/iTunes.
Lets Begin
You need to install the “iPod Touch January Software Upgrade” from apple. This is located in the iTunes Store. It costs $19.99 and you must have a store account (with credit card) to purchase the upgrade.
This upgrade will give you some new apps like maps and weather. But what it really does is let you create “bookmarks/favorites” on your home screen. These are your web apps.
After you’ve installed this upgrade, use Safari on your iPod Touch and go to apple.com/webapps to browse the different apps. Touch the button that says “View Web App.” Voila… you’re now playing with the web app.
If you like it, click the plus (+) button located at the middle-bottom of the Safari screen. Choose “Add to Home Screen.”
Now you have a new web app on your home screen! Whoop-whoop!
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