When it comes to smartphones and handheld devices, everything is starting to have its own apps. If you are aware of the Apple line of products, you will know that they all have their own apps and softwares. The iPhone is a very popular device, as it is stepping foot into the fifth generation with the iPhone 5. Apple has made it easy to create and convert apps for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad. Whether you have the iPhone or iTouch, you will still be able to download the apps from the Apple Store. Depending on the creator, you may be required to purchase the app. The revenue stream from the app goes to the creator themselves.
10. Paper-Toss
A very simple game, that requires a lot of patience and accuracy. This is one of the most popular games on the Apple Store. This is a fun game to play, regardless of where you are. If you are at work, you can still play it and if you are school, you could still give it a shot. You have the option to turn off the sound, as it is important you keep quiet in a school/work environment. The concept of the game is very simple, as you are required to toss the paper into the trash bin that is located across the room. There is a fan that blows wind, so you will need to take that into account when you are shooting the paper into the trash can. The game is available for free through the Apple Store.
9. Skype for iPhone App
It is very important for some to keep in touch with their friends and family, so they find this app to come in very handy. Skype is both a free and paid program that will allow you to talk to your friends using the internet, whether it is WiFi or broadband. You will need a Skype account and your recipient should have one as well. You will not be able to use the same account when talking with one another. The full version of the Skype app is a paid version, so you will need to make the purchase from the Apple Store. This app is essential for those who are living in various parts of another country. By using Skype, you will save a ton of money on communication attempts.
8. Bump Trades
Have you ever wondered whether there was an easier way to exchange your contact information with someone you just met? The Bump app allows you to exchange contact information with someone within two seconds. All you do is bump your phone with the other persons phone, and you will get their contact information. This works over Bluetooth so you will need it to be on when you are bumping your phones together. This makes everything very easy, so you don’t have to do any typing of your own. You simply bump and click to save.
7. Google Earth
You can now have the entire earth on your iPhone device. You will be able to see the entire planet on your mobile device, as everything is triggered from a live satellite. The images are placed on a spherical object on the display, so you will be getting the best possible globe. Google Earth is also accessible through an online app on the iPhone, but this will instantly connect to the right server. You simply open the app, and search for a specific location by latitude/longitude or by the city’s name. This app is available for free through the Apple Store.
6. The Weather Network App
This app always seems to come in handy as people constantly need to know what the weather is going to be like in a day or two. This app is available straight from the Apple Store and The Weather Network’s website. Once you install this app, you will need to set it up with your city and town. By setting up the city for your app, it will automatically load the weather for your current city. If you are going to another city, you can add the other city in as well. When you load the app on your phone, it will automatically connect to the internet to provide you with the latest weather update. You can view the weather on an hourly, daily and weekly basis.
5. Flixster Movie App
You can use this wonderful movie related app to watch trailers, view movie reviews and get showtimes for movies that are playing now. This app will be great, especially when you are out and wondering if you should go to the movies. You will never watch another bad movie as long as you have this app on your phone. The app connects to the main Flixster site and it will load up all the reviews and trailers. Watching trailers on your 3G network will run your available bandwidth, so you should make sure to watch out for that. The app is currently available from the App Store.
4. Shazam
Shazam is an amazing app available for a wide variety of smartphones and phone systems. You have the Shazam for iPhones, BlackBerry’s and Android Phones. The app is truly a revolutionary creation, as it listens to a song you play and it will search for the name of the song. If you are in a store and you hear a great song, simply switch on your app and allow the phone to record the song. The song would then be uploaded to the net, and within a few seconds, you will get the name of the song and artist. Music lovers should definitely have this app on their phone, as it comes free of charge from the Apple Store.
3. Google Mobile App
With the Google Mobile app, you have all the Google services on the tip of your finger. With just a simple tap, you will be able access your Google Account, Calendar and Map. With the latest technology, you can even search for something using your voice. Simply say something through the mic, and the search system will convert everything to words. The map on the phone itself isn’t so great, so you should really think about using the Google Map. This map not only corrects errors in your address, but it also has street-view available. The calendar could be synced with the iPhone’s internal calendar.
2. Pandora
Pandora is a must have for all iPhone users as it gives you access to all the online radio stations with one single app. All you need to do is let Pandora know what types of music you love, and it will search for the best match radio stations. You can even choose the artists and watch for radio stations that play songs from that particular person. The online streaming will be done using your 3G network/WiFi. Radio stations don’t usually use a ton of bandwidth so you should be fine with it. Pandora also has apps available for Android and BlackBerry phones.
1. Facebook
This is by far, one of the most used apps on the iPhone platform. Millions of people have started using Facebook on their iPhone, as it is easy to do so. If you look at your Facebook profile, you would see at least one person that posts and comments using their iPhone. Many phone carriers have begun offering unlimited social networking as part of their phone plans, so you can see why the Facebook app is so amazing. Twitter could be considered the same way, but it is not as popular as the other. You can stay connected with your friends, family and colleagues from where ever you are. This app is available for free through the Apple App Store. Alternatively, you could visit Facebook.com on your mobile app and download it from there.
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