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1. THE CURRENCY CONVERTER
Trying to
figure out howmanyBahraini dinar equal oneAmerican
dollar or howmanyTurkish lira equate to aSwiss
franc? This app has you covered— it supports 85
different currencies from around theworld. Free
2. HEY TAXI
The days ofwhistling andflagging
down a cab are over. Instead, hailing your ride is as
simple asmaking a phone call. Using the iPhone’s built-
inGPS, HeyTaxi locates the nearest cab companies in
your area based on proximity and response time. View
the list; then, call and reserve the taxi of your choice. $1
3. FLIGHTTRACK
Wondering if theweather
delayed your flight? FlightTrackwill give you live
weather updates and information about cancellations
anddelays. But the coolest feature is being able to
track your friends, family, or even your ownflights on
amap. $5
4. URBANSPOON
Whether you’re feeling
indecisive or justwanting to try some new eateries,
Urbanspoon’s slotmachine of cuisineswill make the
decision for you. Just shake the phone until a restaurant
of your liking appears. UsingGPS technology, the app
also allows you tofilter by neighborhood, price, or type.
Reviews from fellow eaters, newspapers, andbloggers
are also included. Free
5. FANFINDER
Avoid showing up in thewrong
team’s colors by using the FanFinder to locate sports
bars that cater to your favorite team. Travelers can use
the search function tofind a good spot for a couple of
beers at any destination. Free
6. LINGUO
Visiting a foreign country can be
difficult, especiallywhen you don’t speak the language.
Linguo translates 25 languages and includes audio clips
to help you say your phrase correctly. It can be used
off-line anddefinitely beats flipping through the pages
of a translation book. $4
7. WI-FI FINDER
On the go and looking for
Internet access?Wi-Fi Finderwill show you the closest
Wi-Fi locations andgive you directions on how to get
there.With a directory ofmore than200,000Wi-Fi
locations in 135 countries, there’s sure to be one close
by. You can also sort by the type of location (restaurant,
bar, café, etc.) and cost. Free
8. WEATHERBUG ELITE
Withweather
data formore than45,000 locationsworldwide,
WeatherBug ensures you’ll always be dressed
appropriately. Drop a pin on themap and see live
conditions for that location. Full radar animation and
NationalWeather Service alerts also help you avoid
getting caught in the rainwithout an umbrella. $1
Accessorize!
Three new cases go beyond just
serving andprotecting.
INCASE FRAME CASE
, $30
It’s the perfect blend of a hard-shell case (back)
and a soft, rubber sleeve (around the rim). It’s
also virtually indestructible.
MOPHIE JUICE PACK AIR, $80
The latest release fromMophie extends the life of
your iPhone batterywith almost no addedbulk,
fits like an actual protective case, and has an on/
off switch forwhen you do (or don’t) need the
extra juice.
ISKIN SOLO FX
, $33
It looks like a hard case uponfirst glance, but
it’s actually a nifty shock-absorbing soft-gel
case that’s just really, really shiny. It’s also clear
enough tomake out theApple logo on the back,
and it has an enhancedgripping surface, which
we really dig.
—AnnaFialho
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SevenNon-Travel–
RelatedAppsWeLove:
TOOTHBRUSH TIMER
Times your brushing sessions and informs youwhen
a new toothbrush shouldbe purchased. $1
COCKTAILS+
Hasmore than2,000 recipes for drinks approved
by experts. $3
PEDOMETER
Keeps track of daily steps and calories. $3
GOOGLE EARTH
Allows you to “fly” to any location on earth and
view satellite imagery of the terrain— among other
things. Free
WOLFENSTEIN 3D CLASSIC
Release frustrationas super agentB.J. Blazkowicz. $2
EMERGENCY RADIO
Turns your iPhone into a police scanner and
deciphers all thosemystery codes— 10-four. $1
ZILLOW REAL ESTATE
As you’re driving, find houses for sale and their
estimatedprices. Free
AppMania
With iPhone applications flying off the shelves, er, server (theApp
Store reachedmore than one billion downloads in ninemonths), there’s little doubt
that apps are the iPhone’s best friend. Andwith25,000-plus apps to choose from,
there’s a little something for everyone, including our favorite— the roadwarrior!
Download these eight handy little programs, and everything you need to know to
keep you on the gowill be right in the palm of your hand.
ByMelindaTillery
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