What are some apps I should get for my iPhone?

samjam
samjam New York Posts: 9,283
edited October 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Just got an iPhone!!! Any app recommendations?
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    Oh man, where to start? I'll just list the ones that I use most often I guess...

    Pearl Jam app - Obvious reasons. I think it's $2 and it's a decent way to post here. You can't access PMs and navigating through it can kind of suck, but you can't access the forum via Safari at all so it's the only option you have (unless you download a different browser).

    Dropbox - A great way to add files from your pc and have them stored in the cloud so you can access them from anywhere.

    Wunderlist - Just a simple list organizer app, but I use it a lot. I'll think of something I need from the grocery or something and just quickly make a note of it.

    Splashtop - A remote desktop client. Install software on your pc and you can access your computer from your phone and have access to everything on it.

    Hipstamatic - Very cool camera app, it let's you use different lenses and films to make your pics like like old time pictures.

    Tell Me Later - Very simple reminder app. You set what you need to remember and what time and it pushes a notification at that time. Like "I need to remember to do whatever when I get home". Set a reminder for it and you're good to go.

    Grab some good games as well of course. Angry Birds, Words with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Infinity Blade, Burn the Rope... I guess those are the basics.

    I could keep going and going, but that should get you started haha.
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  • 81
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    take it back and demand a smart phone :mrgreen:
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  • Green Circle
    Green Circle Posts: 5,192
    poynt...informational app using gps to your location at that time.

    oR..

    retrun it for an Android phone ;)
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  • JaneNY
    JaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I like Hopstop, for when I go to NY. You punch in where you're going and it will tell you what subway to take. It works for a ton of cities now.

    Aroundme - it will tell you banks, coffee shops, restaurants, gas stations, movie theaters, parking, pubs,supermarkets,weather and some other categories.

    If you have netflix, of course put that on, and you can resume watching your movies on your phone - it keeps track of where you were.

    And this may not be of interest, but I like GraphCalcPro - it graphs equations very nicely - if you want to see a plot but not work it out by hand,

    and Math Ref - keeps some handy info at hand.

    And ignore the cracks about the iphone :twisted: - its a nice device - I still have my 3gs, and I'm waiting on the iphone 5 before I upgrade.

    Oh - you can download the a lot of Shakespeare for free.
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  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    PJ App of course, I use it every day!

    Angry Birds- Very addicting game!

    Pandora- A really cool radio app

    Facebook- Really easy to use

    Ragdoll Blaster- Another very fun game
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  • threefish10
    threefish10 Posts: 7,392
    honestly i wouldn't waste your money on the pearl jam app, unless you really really really need to post on the forum from your phone, other wise it's pretty much pointless and a waste of money. i got it and never use it.

    angry birds, angry birds rio, angry birds seasons.

    Fruit Ninja

    kindle or other ebook reader if you like to read.

    paper toss and stickman golf are both pretty cool for killing time.

    if you got kids disney puts out a shitload of books and puzzle books from movies like cars, toy story, finding nemo and so on which keeps my 4 year old entertained.


    you can jailbreak it and get pretty much all the itunes apps and some not available from apple for free, but it does void your warranty and all that stuff. but it is fairly easy to do.
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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 23,048
    Angry Birds is very addicting, fair warning :D
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  • dr0ptheleash
    dr0ptheleash Posts: 1,264
    And you definitely need Shazam! -tags any music you have it near (just not live stuff, unfortunately).
  • brother123
    brother123 Posts: 792
    Yeah don't waste your money on the Pearl Jam app. It's like trying to order tickets on opening day here, pointless.

    Angry Birds
    Shazzam Encore
    MLB at Bat

    These are pretty good apps to try.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,933
    words with friends- so addicting.
  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Pano is a great app to take panoramic photos.


    Imdb app
    Gas buddy - helps you find cheap gas
    Yelp - good restaurant reviews.
    Fragger
    HBO go if you have HBO - all HBO content mobile.
    iTunes Live app. Streaming video of live concerts.

    Soundhiund. The same as shazzam but I prefer sound hound.
  • merkinball
    merkinball Posts: 2,262
    Follow Toucharcade on twitter, or bookmark their site. They do a good job of noting when good titles drop to cheap or free. For example, all of Pangea software titles are free today (7/11). Haven't played them, but did download a few.

    Also, Carcassone is an excellent strategy game (and overall a great board game too).
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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    There's also an app called free app a day. The post a new one every day.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    words with friends- so addicting.

    unlost...I'm still waiting for you to set up a game :evil:

    Angry Birds IS addicting...I'm playing words with friends every day, and Mr. RK was laughing at me, 'That's not a phone, it's a mini computer that has an app that can be used as a phone'...so I downloaded Angry Birds and let him play...now he asks me every day, 'Are you playing scrabble right now? Can I play Angry Birds?' and he has my phone for about 2 hours... :lol:

    I like my android because there are lots of apps for free...and they have most of the games that Apple has banned.
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  • he.who.forgets
    he.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    if anyone wants to play words with friends my username is the same as here
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Thanks for all the suggestions! I have lots of apps to explore now :D
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    Hanging with Friends took over Words with Friends for me. I played WWF to death.
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  • The Waiting Trophy Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    edited August 2011
    I have a movies app- Flixster I think. Skype obviously. Live Profile is good for live text messaging. Twitter.
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  • comebackgirl
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    shopsavvy - scan any barcode and it will tell you where you can find the item at the cheapest price - both in store and online
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