Best Free iPhone App (non games)
If you’re not willing to pay for additional apps, the iPhone has plenty of free apps that are useful and fun. Despite their low price tag, these apps can drastically improve your iPhone experience. Here are our top picks rated based on use, entertainment value and design.
Why it's best:
Extremely convenient app that answers the common question, “what’s the name of that song?” Shazam can tag and identify almost any recorded song just by listening to it. When you hear a song on the radio that you like, simply place your iPhone’s microp... read full review
Why it's a best pick:
Tired of listening to the music on your iPod? This app connects to Pandora Internet Radio where you can create personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs and genres. Pandora taps into a huge music database and plays songs similar to your tastes. Best o...
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Why it's a best pick:
Must-have app for frequent Facebook users. Lets you update your status, chat with friends, read and write wall posts, view photo albums, and check your messages – all on the go. You can also snap pictures with the iPhone’s camera and upload them directly to your ...
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Why it's a best pick:
Fun and useful app that uses the iPhone’s GPS and a large database of restaurant listings to find restaurants in your area. Looking for a wine bar in your area? Sushi? Smoothies? Just give your iPhone a shake and Urban Spoon will find it for you. Recommendations are so...
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Why it's a best pick:
Why pay a buck everyday to get the news? NYTimes brings the New York Times straight to your phone for free. A great layout lets you sort through the latest news, business news, opinion columns, photos, and more....
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