iPod touch & iPhone app reviews from our editors—and you!
Essential Collections
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Now Playing on the iPhone
These games may have first seen the light of day on another platform, but thankfully, their developers took the time to assemble titles that take full advantage of the iPhone's unique controls.
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Gold Rush
The Winter Olympics are almost here. These apps can help you navigate your way around Vancouver. Or, if you're staying home, you can stay up-to-date on Olympic happenings with nothing more than an iPhone.
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Expo Companions
Heading to San Francisco for Macworld Expo? It helps to be prepared with some apps that can get you around the city and the show floor.
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How's the Weather Out There?
Puxatony Phil just predicted six more weeks of winter weather. These apps use more sophisticated forecast tools than a groundhog.
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Countdown to Kickoff
There's a big football game coming up this weekend. Make sure you're ready for every moment with these apps.
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Mobile Menagerie
Once upon a time, Tamagotchis cost $20 that none of us had. Welcome to the future.
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Brew the Perfect Cuppa
Sure, you could just use the iPhone's built-in timer to avoid oversteeping or underbrewing that cup of tea, but where's the fun in that?
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Knowledge Base
With these reference apps, you'll have all the useful -- and useless -- bits of information you need right at your fingertips.
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Flight Pattern
Taking flight is about more than just getting back on the ground. These apps offer everything from managing flight traffic to building paper airplanes.
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Follow The Band
If you're a music fan, the iPhone can be a great way to keep up with your favorite bands.
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There's a Word for That
Need a definition -- or a synonym -- fast? These dictionaries and thesauri are there for you.
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National Hobby Month
Celebrate National Hobby Month by incorporating your iPhone into the pastime of your choosing.
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Ambient Mix
Feeling stressed? Don't underestimate the relaxing powers of soothing synth pads, burbling nature sounds, and the pentatonic scale.
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The Home Planet
Earth is a pretty interesting place. Get to know all about its diverse physical, biological, and cultural characteristics with the help of these apps.
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The Blogosphere
Keep up with the news, politics, and culture coverage and commentary on some of the Web's top sites.
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More Resolutions
Whether you plan to drop a few pounds this new year, break bad habits or get your finances under control, these apps can help you stick to your New Year's resolutions.
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New Year's Resolutions
Whether your goal is to lose weight, join a gym, manage your money better, or just get organized, these apps will help you keep those January 1 promises.
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Party Time
It's the season of parties, and this collection will help you make the most of it, whether you're hosting or attending.
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Happy Boxing Day
Perhaps these apps have very little to do with Boxing Day. But it's the thought that counts.
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Let It Snow
Brave the cold weather -- or just admire it from the comfort of your iPhone.
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Have Yourself a Merry Christmas
Make sure to invite these app to your holiday celebrations this week.
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Zombie Apps 2: Even More Zombies
They're baaaaaaaaaaaaaack. These apps offer as much zombie-blasting fun than our first zombie-themed Essentials pack.
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Twelve iPhone GPS navigation apps compared
We took these turn-by-turn apps for a spin. Here's how they rated.
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App Gems Award Winners
Out of the 100,000-plus apps in the App Store, we've picked our favorite productivity, communication, search, and photo tools.
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App Gems Award Winning Games
All work and no play makes for a dull iPhone. These five games are our App Gem picks for 2009.
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Portable Crystal Ball
Your iPhone can do pretty much anything -- even predict the future.
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Happy Hanukkah
We look for apps that will brighten up your Festival of Lights celebration.
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CIO's Favorite Hobby Apps
Our friends at CIO.com picked nine iPhone apps aimed at a wide array of hobbyists.
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Hypochondriac Helpers
Always under the weather? Start your own health care reform with these apps that help you diagnosis, treat, and manage maladies.
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Files on the Run
Never forget that crucial PDF or presentation ever again with these handy apps that let you take your files anywhere you go.
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Sound the Alarm
These apps offer some stylish customization features not found in the iPhone’s built-in alarm.
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Mind Games
Don't let your brain turn to mush -- keep it sharp and in shape with these mental-exercise games.
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Classroom Distractions
Those games you used to play to pass the time in study hall have gone high-tech.
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iPhone Einsteins
It's up for debate whether IQ tests actually measure your intellect, so why not go cheap and test your smarts on your iPhone?
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Black Friday Companions
Hitting the store this weekend? Make sure these apps are along for the trip.
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Relax
Feeling stressed? Life got you down? Here are some apps to help you relax and unwind.
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Stay Active
When it comes to exercise and healthy eating, you have good intentions. Now let your iPhone be your personal trainer.
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Apps for Soccer Moms (or Dads)
Involved in youth sports? Your iPhone can be your assistant coach.
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Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is getting closer. These apps can help you prepare for Turkey Day.
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Space Out
Next time you get the urge to check out, let these iPhone apps take you out of this world.
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Instant Photo Assistant
Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a photo assistant with these helpful tools for photographers.
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Very Superstitious
It's Friday the 13th. Avoid black cats. Stay away from ladders. And make sure to give these apps a look.
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Backseat Babysitters
Is a long car trip or plane ride in your family's future? These five apps will keep the kids entertained.
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Stay Couch-Bound
New Century: Connecting a Mac mini to your AV gear for the total multimedia experience. Old Century: Using a mouse and keyboard to control it. These apps help keep your keister on the couch.
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Veterans Day
Put yourself in the proper frame of mind for the Nov. 11 holiday that honors military veterans.
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Photo Uploaders
If you've got a ton of photos crowding your iPhone or iPod touch, these apps can help you share them with the world.
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It's time for a movie!
Everything you need to know about movies, from renting to finding a theater to testing your knowledge.
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Get yourself connected
Monitor network speeds, find Wi-Fi hotspots, and more to keep your iPhone or iPod online.
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The Tidy Home
If cleanliness is next to godliness, these apps will keep you (or the minion of your choosing) on the right path.
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Board Games to Go
No need to dig out those disintegrating cardboard boxes: Here are a few board game classics for your iPhone or iPod touch.
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Essential Fall Sports Games
From the World Series to the start of the football season, fall has some of the best sports moments of the year; these games can help you recreate them, iPhone-style.
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The Ball Is Tipped
Another NBA season tips off, and these apps can either tell you the score or let you live your own hoop dreams.
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London Calling
About to head out across the pond? These apps might make ideal traveling companions.
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A Way With Word Games
Blow off some steam -- and expand your word power in the process -- with some of these word games.
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Radio Daze
Tune in and turn on with these mobile radio apps.
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High Finance
In honor of Apple's quarter earnings announcement, here's a collection of apps that can keep you updated on Corporate America's latest wheelings and dealings.
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War Games
War -- what is it good for? Absolutely nothing... though these combat games for your iPhone are pretty exciting.
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Must-Have Photog Apps
Lo-fi iPhone phone photography is gaining respect as a legitimate art form. Make your shots gallery-worthy with these apps.
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Playoff Fever
The baseball postseason is heating up. These apps can help you enjoy every moment from the first pitch to the Series-clinching win.
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Happy Columbus Day
In Fourteen Hundred and Ninety-Two, Columbus probably wishes he could have had these iPhone apps on hand.
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Grab a Bite
Hungry? These iPhone apps will help you find a place to sate your appetite.
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Fight Club
The first rule of Fight Club? Do not talk about Fight Club. Just download these fighting games instead.
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The Show Must Go On
Find out who's playing where with your iPhone. Or -- in the case of one app in this collection -- enjoy footage of past concerts.
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Drop the Puck
Another hockey season has begun. Follow every body check, odd man rush, and penalty kill from your iPhone.
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Facebook Add-Ons
Facebook has more than 300 million users. It only seems like there are 300 million iPhone apps that work with the social networking service.
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Sequels
Can the follow-up out-do the original? Judge for yourself with these iPhone app sequels.
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'Tis A Puzzlement
We've reviewed a lot of puzzle games for the iPhone and iPod touch. Here's an assortment of favorites.
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Get a Job
Finding it hard to soar with the eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys? These iPhone apps can help you find where the grass is greener.
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Hey, Big Spender
Wonder what the most expensive apps in the App Store are? So did we. Here's a sample of apps that will set you back more than 99 cents.
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Companion Apps
Team these apps up with their desktop counterparts, and you've got a successful one-two punch.
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Transit First
Leave the car at home, and use your iPhone to help you get where you want to go.
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It Conquered the Earth
Prepare for the inevitable invasion of hostile extraterrestrials by blasting aliens into space goo on your iPhone. And keep watching the skies!
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Rock Band, iPhone-Style
Here's a handful of apps that will help you make beautiful music on your mobile device.
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The Simple Life
Not every iPhone game needs to feature eye-popping graphics. These games sport a more modest look -- but they still deliver tons of fun.
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There's an App for That
Apple has featured many iPhone apps in its TV commercials. Here are ten that we've reviewed.
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Me and My Mac
Just because you've got an iPhone doesn't mean you've got to turn your back on your Mac.
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Office Space
They may be no match for a Red Swigline Stapler, but these apps can help you tackle those day-to-day tasks.
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Network World's Must-Have iPhone Apps
Our colleagues at Network World have their own ideas about which apps deserve a place on your mobile device.
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Race for Your Life
The App Store is loaded with racing games. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Must-Have Multimedia Apps
Here are the best apps for turning your iPhone into a time-killing hub.
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PC World's 10 Top Business Apps
PC World gets down to business, with 10 iPhone apps that will help you get things done.
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Ready for The Other Kind of Football?
We call it soccer on this side of the Atlantic, but there are plenty of apps that help you enjoy the beautiful game.
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Tell 'Em What They've Won, Johnny
Many game shows have made the jump from the boob tube to the iPhone. Here's your chance to play along from home.
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PC World's 10 Must-Have Games
Favorite games from the editors at PC World.
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Broadcast News
Don't wait for the evening news to find out what's up. These apps have the scoop, straight from your favorite TV networks.
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Top-Rated Favorites
There are plenty of very good apps in the App Store, but only a handful have won a 5 out of 5 rating. Here's a sample.
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Curses!
Apple may have stripped all the off-color words out of the Ninjawords dictionary app. But there are plenty of unexpurgated dictionaries.
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The iPhone Goes Back-to-School
You've read the article; now get the apps. Here are some essential apps for making the grade when school's back in session.
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Die, Zombies, Die
When -- and not if -- the zombie uprising begins, will you be prepared to stave off the Armies of the Undead? With these iPhone apps, you will be.
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Are You Ready for Some Football?
Football training camps have opened, and before you know it, pigskin season will be in full swing. Make sure you're prepared.
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Road Trip
Before you hit the highways and byways, make sure your iPhone is loaded up with some apps to make the journey a little easier.
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Summer Cookout
Break out the grill -- we're having a cookout. And these apps can help you deliver the goods.
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Best comic-book apps
Even Comic Book Guy would love these comic-book-related apps.
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From the Earth to the Moon
It's the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Mark the occasion with these out-of-this-world apps.
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The Distinctive Dozen
To celebrate the App Store's 1st anniversary, we picked 12 apps that we think have defined the iPhone platform over the past year.
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I'm Going to DisneyWorld
These apps can help you enjoy your next visit to the Mouse House.
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Happy Birthday, America
The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Celebrate in style with these Independence Day-themed iPhone apps.
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All About the Benjamins
If your mind is on your money, and your money's on your mind, here are some apps that can help you keep tabs on your finances.
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Guns or Butter?
It's an age-old debate: guns or butter? Thanks to the App Store, why not choose both?
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Old-school games
This collection of games can help you turn back the hands of time to a more simple era.
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Networking is the key to success
Rob Griffiths recommends these utilities to check web servers and test your network
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2009 Apple Design Award winners
These apps were recognized by Apple as the best designed apps of the past year.
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Figure out what to watch
Trying to decide on your video entertainment? Find what to watch tonight or plan for the weekend.
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How I spent my summer vacation
No more school, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks. Here are apps designed for the student who has been (temporarily) released from the clutches of our educational system.
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X-Planes and X-Robots
Laminar Research's suite of apps covers flight in planes, flight in helicopters, and yes, fighting with robots!
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Standing in line, wasting time
Got a few minutes to kill? Check out some of our favorite games for easy-in, easy-out fun -- perfect for a few moments of down time.
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Endless summer reading
Paper books? So 15th Century. Your iPhone is a bottomless treasure trove of books and periodicals.
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Find the answer fast
For those times you need to satisfy your curiosity immediately, or find vital information, these key apps keep the facts at your fingertips.
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Games on Jason Snell's iPhone
What's now playing on the iPhone of Macworld's editor? These games.
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The best Twitter apps
The iPhone and Twitter: A perfect match! Just add these apps.
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Replacements for built-in apps
Apple's apps aren't always the best in their category. Meet the replacements.
