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What are the best iPhone apps? If you've recently purchased an iPhone or iPod Touch, you will want to load up on the basics. These must-have iPhone apps include great applications for music lovers, movie goers, Twitter users, eBook readers and anyone that likes to eat good food. So, there is something for everyone in this list.
And these are not only the best iPhone apps spread across multiple categories, they are also either free or have perfectly functional free versions. This means you can load up on these must-have apps without bleeding your wallet.
The Best iPhone Apps
Yahoo
Even if you aren't a news hound, you'll probably want some sort of news on the go. The thing that really puts the Yahoo application apart from others is that it delivers the entire Yahoo portal along with the news, which is very handy for anyone with a Yahoo account. Other great alternatives for news are AP Mobile and the NYTimes application.
Craigsphone
The popular online classified ads website Craigslist is just as effective on your iPhone. This is a must-have iPhone app for anyone that goes to Craigslist on a regular basis. And if you've never been to Craigslist, now you have a reason to check it out.
DailyFinance
Personally, I like to keep an out-of-sight and out-of-mind financial philosophy, especially in this economic climate, but for those that like to keep tabs on their financial portofilos, DailyFinance by AOL is the app for you. It'll keep up with your entire portfolio and put it at your fingertips. So now, even if you are riding the log ride at Six Flags, you can check up on your stock portfolio!
Evernote
Ever find yourself walking through the mall when you suddenly have the coolest idea, but you have no way to write it down? Or perhaps you a browsing through videos at Best Buy and see something you want to put on your Netflix list. Evernote is the solution. It lets you take a type a note, record a voice message or snap a photo and store it for later. You can even access your notes from your Mac or PC.
If you are wondering why the Facebook app is on the must-have iPhone app list, it is probably because you aren't on Facebook. But for the bazillion or so people that are plugged into the most popular social network in the world, this is definitely one of the best iPhone apps. Facebook recently did a big makeover on the app, giving iPhone users a lot of the same benefits as being on the actual website but with an easy-to-use interface. Get some Facebook tips.
Flixster
Flixster is a social network for movie-lovers, and the Flixster iPhone app is a great way to get all kinds of movie information. Not only can you get nearby theatres and show times, but you'll be able to plug into your friends through Facebook Connect and find out what they recommend.
Pandora
Have you ever wanted your own radio station? That's what Pandora will give you. It's pretty simple: You give Pandora the name of a song or band you like, and Pandora picks out similar-sounding music. Best of all, Pandora is a great way to discover new music. A great (and free) alternative is Slacker Radio, which is a collection of free Internet radio stations.
SportTap
This one is for all the sports junkies. It'll bring you the latest scores, news and transactions all in one place. You can even pick out your favorite teams so that their scores will be moved to the top of the list. Definitely a must-have iPhone app for the complete sports fanatic.
Stanza
Don't have an Amazon Kindle? No problem. Stanza is one of the best eReaders out there and it comes with a number of stores, so you can easily find an eBook. Not only do you have access to Fictionwise, perhaps the most popular eBook store on the web, but also access to free eBooks from Project Gutenberg and Feedbooks.
TextPlus+
This one is definitely one of the best iPhone apps, especially if you do a lot of texting. Through deals with AT&T and by displaying advertisements, TextPlus+ lets you send free text messages. It uses push notification to alert you to incoming messages and can even keep up with entire conversations, which makes it a definite must-have iPhone app for textaholics. There are other apps that charge $5+ for the same service.
Travelocity TravelTools
This is a handy app for anyone that travels all the time. not only can you check your flight, get updated flight information, gates and times and airport delays, it will also help you find a hotel and keep track of all of your trips. This makes it a no-brainer for the frequent traveler. 15 travel apps for under $5.
Tweetdeck
There are a lot of great Twitter clients for the iPhone, but two things really set Tweetdeck apart: (1) it is fully functional, even supporting Twitter groups and (2) it is absolutely free. So if you can't get through the day without a tweet or want to do #followfriday while on the move, this is your download. (Confused? Check out the Twitter glossary.)
Yelp
Ever drive into the city only to find the restaurant you were going to is closed on Sunday? Or decide to get a quick bite to eat after shopping, but you don't know what is around? That's where Yelp comes in handy. It'll let you search for nearby place to eat, drink or relax and give you reviews on them, so you know you'll pick a good spot. Yelp was picked as one of the best websites of the decade. Feeling adventurous? A great alternative is UrbanSpoon, which lets you shake your iPhone to come up with a random restaurant near you.
Movie Challenge Lite
Who doesn't love trivia? Movie Challenge is definitely the best iPhone app for movie trivia. The premium version is well worth the $1.99, but before you sink two bucks into it, try out Movie Challenge Lite. The free version is fully functional and easily one of the best trivia games on its own. And if movies aren't your thing, check out Music Challenge. Same concept, only applying to music. Find more free trivia games for the iPhone.
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Comments
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I think we prefer Now Playing over Flixter.
Minor point: do you have editors? You misuse the word "that" throughout the article. When you're referring to a person, the word should be "who".
frack is a moron.
haha frack should be your editor.
hi i updated the software and when i did that i lost all my apps as they were in the folders (i had jailbreak my phone earlier) now i have jai break my phone again i can see the apps in itunes but cant get it on my phone and moreover i cant download from apps store as it says i already have the app. So anyone can help please.
The must have app for anybody that loves music is Shazam. Identify a song by tagging it (even with background noise) and within a few seconds you have information artist, album, album cover image, itunes link, youtube link and more. I personally love it.
Instead of SportsTab get ESPN's Scorecenter. Free, less buggy and allows you to choose your favorite teams from college to the pros. Must have for any sports fan
Frack, don't be such a douche.
6500 facts is cool until you realize that almost all of them are wrong. A lot of the facts actually contradict each other.
Great list. Period.
IMHO, you could add one small simple games that are so much fun to play :-)
Example: Floating Memory
You’ll find it in the App store under: "Floating Memory"
It’s simple, looks awesome on my iPhone, plays great…..
if you live in the bay around san francisco, I would add the kaddoz app, available at kaddoz.com
Dont forget Red Laser..sick bar code scanner
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