Some more recommendations (free unless otherwise noted): Stitcher- best podcast app out there. Apple has released their own podcast app (podcasts don't show up under 'music' anymore) but it's still not as good as Stitcher. BBC/NPR- both are outstanding apps for news. Kindle- While I will pick up stuff from the iBooks store on occasion, having the Kindle app is a no-brainer some kind of maps app- Apple Maps in iOS 6 isn't as bad as the press has made it out to be, but it's still not ready for prime time. You can still use Google Maps (as a web app, proper app is coming), but there are a host of map apps that range from acceptable to very good. I've installed Waze, a free crowdsourced app. The Weather Channel- the weather app in iOS6 is pretty bare bones; having access to weather radar has saved me getting drenched a couple times (especially important if you drive a convertible). RunKeeper- great app for exercising. Maps where/how far/how fast/how many calories burned (including verbal updates during your exercise), logs it and will upload the data to Twitter or Facebook. Can play audio playlists inside the app or accommodates the Music app running in the background. I've used it for cycling, running, and walking; but it's compatible with just about any activity. your bank's app- almost all banks have an iOS app now, and many offer some really valuable features. Mine allows me full access to all accounts, including the ability to deposit checks via the camera. anything by PopCap- PopCap is the king of casual gaming. Bejeweled, Chuzzle, Plants V Zombies, the list goes on. Most are 99 cents. TuneIn Radio- my favorite tuner app; but there are others just as good. Great for accessing stations no matter where you are; I've used it to listen to college football games that aren't carried in my area. Pandora- My personal fave for streaming music. I have a paid account ($36/year) that provides better sound quality (although I'd be hard pressed to recognize it), no ads, and unlimited skip/dislikes, but the free version is fantastic too.
On Oct 1, 2012, at 5:05 AM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: > I wrote this up specifically for Serv years ago. Some of the apps may not be > relevant, or available, any longer since it was such a long time ago but > check it out any way. > > http://www.edwardcrosby.com/2009/10/13/iphone-apps/ > > ---------------------------------------- > Have a Better One, > Edward Crosby > http://about.me/edwardcrosby > > > On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:39 AM, Shag <[email protected]> wrote: >> To be more specific, any must have apps (even regular people) would be good. >> >> Thanks >> Shag >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 1:30 AM, Shag <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > I finally got an iPhone. Can anyone recommend some must-have apps for >> > geeks like us? >> > >> > Shag >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
