Thursday 25 October 2007

iPhone: 15 Apps You Must Know

An iPhone isn’t an iPhone without all the bells and whistles. As we’ve covered before in this blog, you aren’t taking full advantage of your iPhone machines without figuring out some of those applications that could make it more functional and more powerful. I’ve compiled a list of the best applications that you absolutely have to master if you are going to be an iPhone master.

It doesn’t matter if games are your thing or if you’re an organizational guru, these applications provide a little bit of something for just about everyone.

1. Navizon Virtual GPS: For those people who have a hard time keeping up with where they’re going, this is the perfect tool. Not only will it point you in the right direction, but it will do so in the nicest manner possible
2. iSubwayMaps: If you don’t know your way around the New York City subways, then this application is right up your alley. It will guide you through the mean streets and into the subways.
3. TextEdit: This is one of the most basic types of iPhone word processors. It’s perfect for all of your computer gurus who can’t ever leave their email client at home.
4. iPhoneGold: 100 Free iPhone Games: This is game heaven for all of those people who just can’t get enough. If you’re going to own a high powered iPhone, why not take advantage of these games?
5. TipCalc: When you are eating out and you aren’t sure how much to leave, this app will help you out. Not only does it calculate the tip and the total for your bill, but it even has the option of splitting the tip a number of different ways.
6. Texterity: This is an application that gives you the freedom to read. Specifically, you’ll be able to read any magazine right through your iPhone.
7. NFL Schedule: It’s football season and that means that you need to be up-to-date with all of the latest stats. This application can help you keep up with that stuff.
8. Toodledo: Some people just can’t seem to stay productive unless they have a to-do list in front of them. This is a tool that will help you stay on the organized side by improving your efficiency and keeping you on task.
9. Telekinesis: So you’re on the road and you want to access your Mac computer? This is the program that enables you to do that with relative ease. Gotta love technology, right?
10. Tilt: The iPhone has excellent motion control. This is an app that can help bring that to the forefront.
11. Quote Sheet: Business people love the iPhone, too. If you are one of those folks who is always on the move, but you need to deal with business decisions over the phone, then this application is a perfect fit.
12. iPhoneChat: This app brings AIM to life over your phone. Don’t miss out on the gossip with your friends just because you aren’t at the computer.
13. MakeiPhoneRingtone: A great phone needs some great tones. Use this application to make your iPhone ring with the best ring tones that you can find anywhere.
14. MyNumo: This is one of the best games that you can use with the iPhone. Get ready for that next trip out to Las Vegas by cleaning up at the blackjack tables using this application.
15. TubeTV: Youtube is the craze these days, so iPhone users have to have the ability to download and view those videos on their phone. This application gives you that power.

There are plenty of other applications which demand your attention, as well, but these are a few of our favorites. If you have a great phone, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to make it even better.

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