Mobile search specialist Taptu has announced the availability of its iPhone app. The company notes that performing a search on an iPhone can be a frustrating task, as the results are the same as those received on a desktop search and may not be viewable on a phone, for example a web site running on Flash.  Additionally, results are provided in long lists and multiple pages.
Taptus iPhone app only provides results that are iPhone-optimized, which eliminates the hassle of resizing, pinching and refocusing sites. Instead of scrolling down a list of search results as they would on a desktop PC, Taptu iPhone app users flick through the visual previews of the results produced by Taptu horizontally (the same way that photos are viewed on the iPhone). The visual preview slides lets users quickly navigate through results and select the most relevant one.
In addition to providing comprehensive search engine results, the app also enables  users to filter search results and find information from specific source or types, for example Twitter, Wikipedia, blogs or videos. Results can be shared via Twitter, Facebook and email, and to help users expand their outlook, the app presents recommended and related searches including charts, lists and also trys.
With iPhone-search continuing to grow, it is vital to make search as simple as possible, while providing users with the most relevant content on their devices, says Taptu CEO, Steve Ives. Taptus iPhone app allows users to quickly and easily search through iPhone-optimized results in an intuitive and visual interface. The launch of the iPhone app is a huge step for Taptu, as the app addresses a key need for iPhone users.
The Taptu iPhone app is available now as a free download in the iPhone App Store and is compatible with all versions of iPhone and iPod touch. Owners of mobile or iPhone-optimized sites can ensure they are on Taptu by submitting their site here.
Taptus mobile search engine is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German and generates in excess of 1 million searches a day. Taptu is available via mobile browsers and now via the Taptu iPhone app.