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Essential Collections
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Family Calendar
Having a hard time balancing everyone's busy schedules? These iOS apps promise to keep events in sync for family members.
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Victory at Sea
You don't need land to engage your enemy in combat -- just these naval warfare-themed iOS games and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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Good Eats
These iOS restaurant locators can help you find tasty bites with just a few taps.
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Kid-Friendly Books
We're pretty sure some of our favorite iOS-optimized children's books will appeal to your budding bibliophile.
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The Power of Three
iOS game developers think the third time's the charm with these versions of popular games.
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Special Effects
Plenty of App Store offerings promise to give your photos a unique look. Here are a few photo effects apps that have caught our eye as of late.
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Good Sports
For some sporting events, the best seat in the house may be your iPhone or iPad. These apps can beam live sports action to your iOS device.
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Send Mom a Message
Mother's Day is coming up. These iOS apps can help you get your message across to mom.
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Old Favorites, New Features
Some of our favorite iOS games have gotten updates in recent weeks, adding everything from new levels to Retina display support.
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Different Looks at the Weather
Lots of apps can tell you the temperature and forecast. But these iPhone and iPad offerings but their own unique spin on weather reports.
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War Stories
The App Store offers a lot of great reference guides and ebooks covering the history of U.S. military actions.
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Animal Kingdom
Plenty of popular iOS games feature animals in prominent roles. And there's not one angry bird among these apps.
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Weights and Measures
Whether you need to take a measurement or convert the measurements you already have, these apps can speed up your calculations.
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Avengers, Assemble
The comic book blockbuster will be in theaters shortly. Make sure your iOS device is ready with these Avenger-themed apps.
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Wearing of the Green
With Earth Day on the horizon this weekend, here are some iOS apps offering food for thought on how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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Draw Something
Use these iPad drawing apps to turn all those ideas floating around your head into beautiful illustrations.
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King of the Road
Whether it's via highways, byways, or public transit, these iOS apps can help you get from Point A to Point B.
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Today iOS, Tomorrow the World
These iPhone and iPad strategy games can help satisfy your thirst for global conquest without ever having to get up from the couch.
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Taking Stock
These apps can help you keep an eye on Wall Street no matter where you happen to be.
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Easter Apps
Our colleagues at Macworld UK tracked down Easter-themed apps to keep your kids distracted when they're not gobbling down little chocolate eggs.
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Birds of a Feather
Angry Birds Space is just the latest avian-themed physics puzzler to grace our iOS devices. Here are all the Angry Birds installments we've reviewed in one convenient place.
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Opening Day
Another baseball season is about to begin. These apps can help you enjoy every pitch from Opening Day to the final game of the World Series.
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Trust, But Verify
Before you fall for a phony April Fool's Day story, turn to one of these iOS news apps for separating truth from fiction.
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PDF Pals
These apps can help you mark up, sign off, and otherwise annotate PDFs directly from your iOS device.
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Three's A Crowd
The App Store is loaded with "match-three"-style games. Here are a few of our favorites.
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A Kid's Eye View of the World
These iOS apps aimed at kids can help them learn more about the world around them.
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Mapping Out Menus
From planning out what you're going to serve to organizing your pantry with what you've brought home from the grocery store, these iOS apps can help you figure out what's for dinner.
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Great iPad Games
These iPad games were already eye-catching, but updates have optimized them for Apple's latest iPad.
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More Retina Display Updates
Some of our favorite iPad apps have been updated to take advantage of Retina graphics on the new iPad.
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Tourney Time
With the NCAA Tournament tipping off this week, these apps can help you keep track of your brackets while you follow all the hardcourt action.
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Ready for Retina
Apple has updated a host of its mobile apps to take advantage of the Retina display in the upcoming iPad. Here they are, all in one place.
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iPad Blockbusters
With an updated iPad rumored to be in the works, here are the apps currently dominating the top-grossing charts in the App Store.
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Guitar Hero
Turn your iOS device into a six string instrument with any one of these apps.
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Shall We Play a Game?
Enjoying that iOS game? Let your friends join in on the fun with Game Center-enabled games that support online multiplayer features.
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Network Managers
These iOS apps let you check in on social network feeds and updates from a single place.
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Notable iPad Apps
With any of these apps installed on your iPad, you can jot down notes as easily as you would with a pen and paper.
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In the Cards
Tired of the same old card games? These iPhone and iPad offerings shuffle things up.
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Essential iOS Utilities
If you're a new iPhone or iPad owner, we recommend these utilities for expanding the capabilities of your iOS device.
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Picking a President
We celebrate Presidents Day by considering the November presidential elections and the iOS apps that exist to keep you informed about the campaign.
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Holiday Weekend Road Trip
If your three-day weekend includes a lot of time in the car, these apps can help you plan a route, prepare for traffic, and figure out where to stop along the way.
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Tax Time Approaches
With the deadline to file your income tax looming, it's time to start thinking about preparing your returns. These apps can help you get the job done on your iOS device.
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iOS Games: The Sequel
Some games are so great, they deserve an encore. Here's a sampling of iPhone and iPad games trying to prove that lightning can strike twice.
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Be My Valentine
From flowers to candy, from a night on the town to a romantic getaway, your iOS device can help you arrange a memorable Valentine's Day for you and your beloved.
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Head of the Class
Put these apps on your iPhone or iPad to make managing your homework, class schedule, or study sessions just a little bit easier.
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Come Fly with Me
Your favorite airline likely offers an iOS app for checking flight times and fares. Just don't use it when the captain has signaled that all electronic devices need to be in the off position, OK?
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Have a Super Sunday
The NFL's showcase game is this Sunday. These apps can help you enjoy all the Super Bowl XLVI action, plan your gameday menu, or enjoy a little virtual pigskin action of your own.
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Creative apps at Macworld | iWorld
From photography to music, app developers had plenty of offerings on display at Macworld | iWorld to stoke your creative muse.
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Fun and Games at Macworld | iWorld
These iPhone and iPad games made a splash on the show floor at last week's Macworld | iWorld.
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Macworld | iWorld Gets Down to Business
This business and productivity tools caught our eye on the show floor at last week's Macworld | iWorld.
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A Date with Oscar
Now that this year's Academy Award nominees have been unveiled, use these apps to get familiar with the films, actors, and actresses up for an Oscar.
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Get Ready for Macworld
If you're on your way to Macworld | iWorld this week, make sure you've got these apps loaded onto your iOS device to help you find your way around the show floor and around San Francisco.
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Essential Productivity Apps
We asked our editors to pick the iOS apps they'd recommend to new iPhone and iPad owners. These productivity tools made the grade.
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Hit the Books
In advance of Apple's education-centric event in New York this week, we showcase some of the most download education apps for the iPad.
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The Best Defense
The App Store abounds with tower defense games, but here are a few iOS offerings that stand out from the crowd.
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iOS Apps at CES
The Consumer Electronics Show isn't a major showcase for iPhone and iPad apps, but here are some that caught our eye this past week in Las Vegas.
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Coolest Games on Ice
Enjoy the thrill of a slapshot or the bone-rattling effects of a body check with these hockey-themed iOS games.
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CES 2012 Guides
If you're on your way to this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, these apps can help you find your way across town or around the event's sprawling show floor.
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Manage Your Money
Planning to take control of your finances in 2012? These iOS apps can help you stick to that resolution.
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Eat Better
If 2012 is the year you start keeping a closer eye on calories, these apps can help you slim down.
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Shape Up
Start 2012 right with a little exercise. These apps can help with everything from coming up with a routine to logging your progress.
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Apple's Favorite Apps
As part of its App Store Rewind 2011, Apple selected top iPhone and iPad apps as well as its favorite games for the past year. We feature those here, along with the runners-up.
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Who's Ready to Party?
From sending out the invitations to getting your guests home safely, these apps can help you throw a swinging New Year's Eve bash.
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Going Bowling
College football's bowl season kicks into high gear this week. These apps can help you enjoy all the pigskin action.
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A Little Holiday Music
Play out the holidays with these musically-inclined apps for your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
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Better to Give than to Receive
If the holidays have put you in the giving mood, these apps can help you act on your charitable impulses.
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Starring Santa
Santa Claus takes center stage in these iOS apps.
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Hanukkah Apps
Hanukkah begins on December 20. These apps can help you celebrate the Festival of Lights on your iOS device.
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Top Creative Tools
These apps for making music and shooting photos and video took home top honors in our 2011 App Gems.
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Shop 'Til You Drop
Do that last-minute holiday shopping from the comfort of your iPad.
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Updated for the Holidays
Some of your favorite iOS games feature new updates -- or special editions -- aimed at helping you celebrate the festive season.
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The Cowboy Way
These western-themed games for the iPhone and iPad will be welcome downloads for anyone who yearns for a home where the buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play.
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A Winter's Tale
These holiday-themed stories can add a festive feel to your iPhone or iPad.
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Gift List Managers
We took a look at seven apps that offer to help you manager your holiday gift lists from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. And a couple apps stood out from the crowd.
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Coach iPad
Whether you coach a sports team or are just looking for a little guidance to up your own game, these iOS apps have a game plan for you.
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Snow Job
These apps can tell you whether to expect a winter wonderland or something far more severe.
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From the Silver Screen to Your iOS Screen
They may have started out as movies, but these App Store offerings are now playing at an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad near you.
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Black Friday Apps
Before you hit the mall looking for holiday deals, hit the App Store and download these tools for savvy shoppers.
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An iOS Thanksgiving
From pigskin to turkey legs, there are plenty of Thanksgiving traditions. These apps can help you do everything from prep a meal to enjoy some holiday television and movies to pass the time until the big feast.
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Meat-Free Thanksgiving
Not everyone is going to be carving up a turkey on Thursday. These iOS apps can help you track down ingredients for whipping up a meatless Thanksgiving feast.
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Where Is Everybody?
Looking for somebody? These iOS apps let you know where your friends and family might be.
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Holiday Travel Apps
Whether you're traveling by land or air this holiday season, these apps can help you check your flight status, avoid traffic jams, or book last-minute travel.
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Get Ready for Thanksgiving
If the thought of preparing Thanksgiving dinner is giving you fits, don't worry. A bunch of iOS apps can help remove the stress of cooking a Turkey Day feast.
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iOS Word Games
These iPhone and iPad games have a way with words.
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iOS Podcast Managers
Using iTunes to manage and play back your podcasts just not cutting it any more? These third-party apps offer a more direct approach for downloading and listening to podcasts.
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It's A Living
All work and no play makes for a dull iOS user. These games turn jobs into play time on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
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Where Do You Want to Eat?
If the most common answer you get to the above question is a shrug, then grab one of these iOS restaurant finders and let it do the thinking for you.
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iPad Writing Tools
Participating in National Novel Writing Month? These iPad apps can help you meet your daily word count goals.
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Music Discovery Apps
Trying to remember the name of the song you've got stuck in your head? Or are you just trying to stay on top of the newest tunes? These iPhone and iPad apps can help.
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I Want Candy
Candy isn't just for trick-or-treaters. It's also the driving force behind these iOS games.
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Scary Stuff
These gruesome, ghoulish games will get you in the mood for Halloween.
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On Newsstands Everywhere
These apps have jumped at the chance to take advantage of the new Newsstand feature in iOS 5.
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Countdown to Halloween
From costume idea generators to spooky sound effects, these apps will get you in the mood for October 31.
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Enhanced for iOS 5
Here's a sampling of apps that have been updated to take advantage of features in iOS 5, from Twitter integration to iCloud support.
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Packing a Pixelated Punch
These iOS games turn to old-school graphics to deliver thrills to mobile gamers of all ages.
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A Busy Week for Apple's Apps
The apps have been flying fast and furious out of Cupertino lately. Here are the iOS offerings -- some new, some improved -- that Apple has rolled out this week.
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Map Apps
In honor of Columbus Day, here are some iOS map apps that will help you find out where you're headed and what's around you, whether it's the New World or just around the corner.
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Expand Your Word Power
Never be at a loss for words with a mobile dictionary or thesaurus on your iPhone.
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iOS Postcard Creators
Apple's Cards app arrives October 12, but you don't have to wait until then to create postcards from your iOS device. These apps turn your photos into either digital postcards or ones that you send through the mail.
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Fall Classic
The baseball playoffs have begun. Use these apps to track the action -- or to simulate a pennant chase of your own.
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Trivial Matters
These trivia apps won't help you tackle life's big questions, but they will help you pass the time by testing your knowledge of everything from geography to movies.
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Party Planners
Use these invitation and organizational iOS apps to help you get your party started.
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Blasts from the Gaming Past
Everything old is new again on the iPhone and iPad -- at least when it comes to these classic games.
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New Fall Season
TV networks are rolling out new programs for a new season. Catch all the new shows -- and your returning favorites -- with the help of these iOS apps.
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All-In-One Photo Apps
Some iOS photography apps specialize in one area. Not these apps -- they want to tackle all your mobile photography needs.
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Food for Thought
The next time you hit the grocery store, any one of these apps can help you track down healthier food options.
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RPG, For You and Me
Everyone needs a little fantasy in their lives. These mobile role-playing games should liven up your iPhone.
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Photo-Sharing Apps
Those images you've shot with your iPhone's camera don't have to stay on your mobile device. These apps give you many ways to share your photos with the world.
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Mobile Blogging Tools
Inspiration for your blog can strike anywhere. These apps let you compose blog entries from the comfort of your mobile device.
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Opening Kickoff
Another National Football League season is about to begin. These apps can help you get ready for all the gridiron action.
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Labor Elsewhere
Laboring hard this Labor Day? Maybe you could do for a change of scenery. These iOS apps look to help you line up a new job.
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Back to Class
With a new school year beginning, these apps look to help you make the grade.
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Tennis, Anyone?
The U.S. Open is in full swing. Follow the action from your iOS device, work on your own game, or play a virtual match using this assortment of App Store offerings.
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Take Note
This apps can help you collect and organize notes and other bits of information from the comfort of your iOS device.
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The Wisdom of Crowds
Not sure who to turn to for advice? These iOS apps can crowd-source any question you have.
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Making History
From the Civil War to works of art, these reference apps put a wealth of information at your fingertips.
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Turn On, Tune In, Tap Out
Watching TV doesn't have to be a passive experience. With these iOS apps, you can check local listings, manage your recordings, and connect with fans of the shows you like.
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Get Your Kicks
We're a month away from the start of football in the U.S., but a different kind of football kicks off this weekend in Europe. Get in on the action with the help of these soccer games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Fun with Fonts
If you're a font fan, you can use your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to do everything from identifying fonts to creating them on your device. There are even a few font-based games you might enjoy.
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The Mobile Foodie
These iOS apps can help sate your appetite for good food and good times.
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Top-Rated Personalized News Apps for iOS
Plenty of apps use your Facebook and Twitter feeds to deliver news on topics that interest you to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. But these apps are our favorites.
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Are You Ready for Some (Pretend) Football?
The NFL lockout is over, which means that fantasy football is about to begin. Get ready for your draft or manage your team with the help of these iOS apps.
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Shark Week
Whether it's the official Discovery Channel app, other reference guides, or games, these apps can help you live every week like it's Shark Week.
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Mobile Finance Trackers
Running up against your own personal debt ceiling? These iPhone apps can help you get your financial house in order.
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Bottom's Up
Nothing beats the summer heat like a good cocktail. And these apps can help you assemble the perfect night cap for topping off those long summer days.
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Google Apps
Google may have a mobile platform all its own, but that hasn't stopped the search giant from amassing a decently-sized portfolio of iOS apps.
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When Animals Attack
In these iOS games, our fine feathered, furry, and finned friends are on the warpath, but you'll be the one fighting to be top dog.
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See You in the Funny Pages
Give your photos the look and feel of a comic strip or graphic novel with the help of these mobile image-editing tools.
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News Discovery Apps for the iPad
These iPad apps help you find the news you need on the topics you're interested in.
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Top-Selling Sports Games
These iPhone games can point to the App Store sales charts and say "Scoreboard."
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Anatomy of an iPad App
Need to bone up on your knowledge of the human body? These iPad-optimized apps are a great place to start.
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The Voice
Just the sound of your voice -- along with any of these iOS apps -- is all you need to make beautiful music.
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Tour de iPhone
The Tour de France is underway. Whether you want to follow the cycling race or do a little riding of your own, these apps can get you on course.
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Happy Fourth of July
Celebrate the holiday, iOS-style, with these patriotic apps for your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
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Travel Diary
If you're taking a trip this summer, make sure you bring along an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to record every part of the journey with one of these apps.
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Alternative iPad Web Browsers
If you're dissatisfied with the built-in Safari browser on your tablet, these apps offer a different take on surfing the Web.
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Finders of Lost iPhones
Led by Apple's own Find My iPhone, these apps aim to give you a fix on where your iOS device may be.
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Park Service
Heading to a national or state park this summer? Let your iOS device be your guide.
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Super Heroes
Some of your favorite comic book stars also feature in iOS games.
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Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts
Still searching for a good Father's Day gift? If dad's got an iPad or iPhone, these apps will certainly bring a smile to his face.
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iPad Apps for News Junkies
Want to get all the latest headlines on your iPad? Macworld staff writer Lex Friedman suggests starting with these App Store offerings.
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Seafood Diet
From catching fish to preparing them to ordering them in restaurants, these apps deliver the goods hook, line, and sinker.
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The iPad Rec Room
You don't need to convert an entire room of your house into a rec room. Just download these iPad games for some good, old-fashioned fun.
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2011 Apple Design Award Winners
These nine iOS apps took home honors from Apple at WWDC's Apple Design Awards event.
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iWork and Other Mobile Productivity Suites
Apple updated its mobile iWork apps to run on the iPhone and iPod touch as well as the iPad. Here's what we think of these new versions, alongside our reviews of other iOS office apps.
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Apps for WWDC
If you're in town for Apple's developer conference, these apps can let you know what's going on in Moscone or around town.
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Our Favorite God Games
With these iOS games, you can either be a benevolent ruler or a cruel deity. But either way, you'll have a lot of fun.
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Voice-Driven Apps
From searching the Web to composing e-mail, these apps rely on the power of your voice.
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Memorial Day Apps
A handful of apps let you pay tribute to the men and women who've served in the armed forces.
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Three-Day Weekend
Got big plans for the holiday weekend? These apps will help you get where you're going, let you know what the weather's like, and find things for you to do once you're there.
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2011 Summer Road Trip Apps: Elementary School Favorites
Load up your trusty iPad or iPhone with this passel of kid-pleasing apps to avoid hearing "Are we there yet?" for a long, long time.
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2011 Summer Road Trip Apps: Interactive Kids Books
Old favorites take on new life for kids in these fun -- and sometimes surprising -- interactive books.
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2011 Summer Road Trip Apps: Preschool favorites
These tried-and-true apps can captivate the squirmiest of little ones during long plane rides, road trips, and other times when parents need a moment catch their breath.
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Count Those Calories
Looking to shed a few pounds? Having an app on your iOS device that records just how much you're eating can help you meet your weight loss goals.
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Top iOS Drawing Tools
We pick a few of our favorite apps for the blank canvas of your iPhone or iPad and turning out something beautiful.
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More iOS Board Games
Your favorite board games continue to migrate to the iPhone and iPad. Here are a few more games that have made the move from cardboard boxes to the App Store.
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Bank on It
Handle your banking needs from your iOS device, with the help of these bank-specific mobile apps.
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Great Golf Games
Enjoy all the fun of golf with none of the ugly-looking pants, as you hit the links on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
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Top-Rated iPhone Image Editors
The App Store offers a lot of great image-editing tools. Here are a few of our favorites aimed at iPhone users.
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Cable Ready
Some of your favorite cable channels have iOS apps that provide clips and previews -- or in some cases, streams of entire programs -- to your iPhone and iPad.
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Mobile Deal Finders
If you've got an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, finding a great deal is never more than a few taps away.
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Room With a View
No reservations? No problem. These apps can help you find hotel rooms on the fly.
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Follow Endeavour
The Space Shuttle Endeavour begins its final mission Friday. These shuttle-related apps, selected by participants in the NASA Tweetup, can keep you in touch with the action.
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Auto Finder
Can't remember where you parked your car? These iOS apps can do all the remembering for you.
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Favorite Physics Puzzlers
The App Store is awash in games where you battle gravity and other physical properties to solve puzzles. Here are a few of our favorites.
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The Royal Wedding, iOS-Style
From countdown clocks to information about the bride and groom, these apps can help you prepare for the Prince William-Kate Middleton nuptials.
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Top-Rated iPad ABC Apps
Looking for a way to help your kids master the alphabet? These iPad-optimized apps can help.
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Getting Down to Business
If you need the latest business news, the built-in Stocks app just won't do. Try out some of these iPhone and iPad finance news sources.
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Eggs-actly
Enjoy all the fun of decorating and finding Easter eggs with none of the mess.
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Long-Form Reading Apps
Add these apps to your iPad, and get ready to dive in to some good long-form fiction or non-fiction.
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Not-So-Angry Birds
From field guides to bird calls, these apps can help you keep tabs on our fine-feathered friends.
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Weekend To-Dos
Not sure how to spend your time this weekend? These apps can help you track down local events, shows, and deals.
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Effective Effects
Give the videos shot on your mobile device a distinctive look with these video editing and effects tools.
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Flight Finders
Don't be caught off guard by a canceled flight. These apps can let you know if your flight is departing on time, book a new flight, or guide you around the terminal if you're unavoidably delayed.
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Fooling Around
Enjoy a laugh on April Fools Day with the help of these apps.
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Batter Up
Opening day for Major League Baseball is upon us. These apps can help you enjoy another season of America's pastime.
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Games... in.... Space...
In space, no one can hear you scream. But they can watch in envy as you rack up high scores in these space-based iOS games.
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The First Day of Spring
From flowers to showers, from campouts to cookouts, these apps will help you enjoy the springtime.
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Taxing Apps
You've got a month to finish your tax return before the April 18 deadline. These apps might be able to help you get the job done.
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Ready for AirPlay
iOS 4.3 beefs up support for AirPlay, letting third-party apps stream content to your Apple TV. Here are a handful of apps that take advantage of that new capability.
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Prelude to Madness
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tips off this week. Use your iOS device to do everything from manage your bracket to watch games remotely.
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iPad Magazine Rack
If you've got a favorite magazine, chances are you can enjoy it from the comfort of your iPad.
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Fuel for Thought
Gas prices are on the rise. But a few iOS apps can help you keep fuel costs in check, either by finding low-cost gas at nearby stations or helping you with car maintenance.
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Making News at GDC
This week's Game Developers Conference brought news of plenty for forthcoming iOS games. But here are a handful of newsmakers that you can already download from the App Store.
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Spring Cleaning
Tis the season for getting your house in order. And these iOS helps can help you with all that decluttering, cleaning, and other assorted improvements.
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Someone's in the Kitchen with iPad
You've got your measuring cups, roasting pans, and recipes at the ready. But to really rule the kitchen, turn your iPad into your very own sous chef.
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Get Wiki With It
Wikipedia is only a tap away if you've got the right app installed on your iOS device.
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And the Oscar Goes To...
Install these movie-centric apps on your iOS device, and the big winner on Oscar night will be you.
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Meet the Presidents
You can turn your iOS device into your own personal presidential library with the help of these apps.
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Top-Rated Disney Theme Park Apps
Whether you're visiting Disney's theme parks in Florida or Southern California, these apps can help you make the most of your time in the Happiest Place on Earth.
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Hey Now, You're An All-Star
With the NBA's All Star Game slated for this weekend, here are a few apps that will help you satisfy your basketball jones.
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Better Luck Next Year
Did you just spend another Valentine's Day alone? Maybe these apps can help you find a soulmate for next year's holiday.
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Be Mine
Whether it's flowers, chocolate, or other tokens of esteem, the App Store has you covered this Valentine's Day.
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Apps for Your New iPhone
Just picked up that Verizon iPhone? We suggest loading up your new smartphone with the following apps.
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It Came From the '80s
Take a stroll down memory lane with apps guaranteed to give you rad flashbacks.
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The iPad Orchestra
Install one of these apps and then start making beautiful music with your iPad.
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Weather, Man
If you want to get the latest on the winter storm blowing across the country -- or on any weather conditions -- these iPhone and iPad apps can give you the weather report.
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Free Lonely Planet Apps
With severe winter weather affecting much of the country, Lonely Planet has made 14 of its iPhone travel guides free through Friday, February 4.
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Super Bowl, Super Apps
Super Bowl XLV kicks off on Sunday. Make sure your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are ready for game time.
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iOS Apps at Expo: Day 3
We wrap up a busy Macworld 2011 with one last look at some of the iOS apps that caught our eye.
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iOS Apps at Expo: Day 2
Another day of Macworld 2011, another group of crowd-pleasing apps on display in the Mobile Applications Pavilion.
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iOS App at Expo: Day 1
Here are some apps that caught our eye as the show floor opened on the first day of Macworld Expo 2011.
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Macworld Expo 2011
If you're going to this year's Macworld Expo, make sure that these apps are loaded onto your iPhone or iPad before you arrive in San Francisco.
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Apple's Top Paid iPad Apps
Apple continues the countdown to its 10 billionth app download by sharing the 10 most downloaded paid apps for its tablet.
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Apple's Top Paid iPhone Apps
As the App Store gets closer to its 10 billionth download, Apple is sharing its list of the most popular iOS apps. Here are the 10 all-time top paid iPhone apps.
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Surf's Up
There's a warm beach somewhere in the world, and these are the apps to take with you if you're planning to visit one.
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iPhone GPS Apps: 2011 Edition
We just reviewed 11 iPhone GPS apps. Here are the winners and losers.
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Before They Were Mac Apps
A few of the apps blazing their way up the Mac App Store sales charts got their start on iOS devices first.
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Free to Be VNC
Bring your desktop to your iOS device with the help of these mobile VNC apps.
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Your CES Companion
Heading to Las Vegas for this year's Consumer Electronics Show? Make sure you have some of these apps on hand to help you find your way around.
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Resolution Regret
What New Year resolutions? Here are five apps to help you blow off your diet, budget and sobriety in style.
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Happy new year!
The most popular resolutions are about smoking, exercise, diet, stress, and drinking. Here are five apps that'll help you with each one.
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Top role-playing games
While most iOS games are built for short play sessions, these are in it for the long haul. Level up, build your character's stats, and prepare for hours of loot-finding and adventure.
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Elementary school entertainment
Need to distract your elementary school child on a long car or plane ride? You don't need anything more than your trusty iPhone or iPad with this collection of child-pleasing (and sometimes educational) apps.
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Neo-Retro Gaming
These are throwbacks to the games of the '80s and '90s... but with the modern trimmings only a touchscreen can provide.
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Tis the Travel Season
If you're traveling by air this holiday season, save stress and stay on top of your flights, your luggage, and your airport eateries with these apps.
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Call me, call me anytime
Avoid blowing out your phone bill with these free Voice over IP (VoIP) and texting apps.
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Tracing your steps
Figure out where you are and where you’re going with these handy apps.
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Publish Yourself
Speak your mind, show the world what's happening no matter where you are, and keep an eye on your important stats.
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Festival of lights
Happy Hanukkah! These apps will help you celebrate the holiday.
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'Tis the Season -- to Ski and Snowboard
It's time to hit the slopes! And your iPhone can be your buddy.
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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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Keep toddlers occupied
Whether it's diaper-changing time or a long plane ride, here are some apps to distract your toddlers when you need help the most.
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Turkey Day inspiration
Here are some apps to help your holiday cooking go well.
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Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is getting closer. These apps can help you prepare for Turkey Day.
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Map It Out
With the help of these iOS apps, you'll always know where you are in the world.
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Art of the iPad
These apps turn your iPad into a canvas where your creative muse can run wild.
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Meet Market
You'll never blow off a meeting again with the help of these apps.
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Popular Games
Peruse the best-seller lists at the App Store, and odds are these well-regarded games will be near the top of the charts.
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Oh, Baby
From pregnancy to infancy, the App Store has you covered.
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Work Together
If you need to work with others to get the job done, check out these collaboration-friendly mobile apps.
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Moon Dance
Find out more about that satellite orbiting the Earth with the help of these iPhone apps.
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Horsing Around
From the stable to the racetrack, the iPhone and iPad can be your source for all things equine.
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Vote iPhone
These apps can help you learn more about the candidates and the issues heading into next month's elections.
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Wine List
Red wine or white? Something dry or something sweet? With the help of these apps, you'll never be at a loss when trying to figure out what to drink.
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Playoff Time
From the opening playoff games to the last out of the World Series, these apps can help you enjoy every minute of October baseball.
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We Are Family
These iOS apps can help you find the roots to your family tree or stay in touch with far-flung relatives.
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Now You're Cooking
Stumped as to what to make for dinner? With all the recipe apps from the App Store, you'll never be at a loss for what to whip up this evening.
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The Mobile Office
In honor of the latest version of Office for Mac, here are some mobile apps that will boost your productivity even if you're nowhere near a computer.
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Farming Is Fun
Working the land doesn't have to be a drag, as these mobile games prove.
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App Replacements
Your iPhone comes with a number of built-in apps. But if you'd prefer something else, plenty of other App Store choices can do the same job.
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Get Your Moto Running
Experience all the thrills of motocross from the relative safety of your iPhone or iPad.
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Shop Smarter
Before you head for the cash register, turn to these apps to make sure you're getting a good deal.
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Image Alterations
Give your old photos a new look with these mobile image editors.
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Social Network Extenders
Make sure you're getting the most out of your online circle of friends and associates with apps that show how much influence you enjoy.
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Up to Par
Who knows if the iPhone or iPad can actually improve your golf game. But these apps should give you plenty of opportunities to see test out that theory.
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Sleep Soundly
Use your mobile device to make sure you get a restful night's sleep and to wake up on time in the morning.
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Changing Conditions
Whether it's surf, snow, or storms, these apps will help you stay on top of the weather in your world.
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Music Discovery
Constantly on the lookout for new music? These apps will help you uncover the latest tunes.
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Let the Brainstorm Begin
You never know when inspiration might strike, so be sure to have these mobile apps handy for your next big idea.
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It's Your Move
It's more fun to play with others. These asynchronous turn-based universal games mean you'll never be lonely.
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Furry, Finned, Feathered Friends
Become a master of the animal kingdom -- or find yourself a four-legged companion -- with the help of these apps
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Nose to the Grindstone
Feeling overworked and under-appreciated? These apps can help you better manage your time or help you find ways to deal with the stress of the work-a-day world.
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Works With a Mac
These apps don't live by iOS devices alone; they also work with companion applications on your desktop or laptop.
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Friend or Foe?
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. But keep these mobile apps close at hand at all times.
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Hit the Mall
Make sure to take these apps along on your next shopping spree.
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Driven
Want to be a highway star? Load these apps, before you load your car.
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Get to Grilling
There's no better way to beat the dog days of summer than firing up the grill. These apps offer inspiration for your next cookout.
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Get Your Stream On
Storing music and movies on your iOS device is so old-fashioned. With a hearty Wi-Fi connection and the right apps, you can stream media to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
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iPhone Noisemakers
Just when you thought you recovered from the vuvuzela, these apps make plenty of noise.
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Bridal Suite
Your iPhone may not be able to walk you down the aisle, but it can prepare you for the big day.
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Morning Commute
Share a ride or look up traffic conditions with the help of these mobile apps.
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Choo-Choo-Choose Me
Whether it's collecting model trains, catching a train, or blowing off steam with a train game, these mobile apps will keep you on the right track.
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Quiet in the Backseat
Parents who need the headspace to figure out driving directions, carry on a conversation with another adult, or just take in the landscape will want to make sure their kids are entertained with these apps.
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Sun Smart
Learn how to beat the heat, avoid getting burned, and other fun facts about that big ball of gas in the sky.
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Top Brawlers
If you aren't happy unless you have a sword in your hand or a black eye on your face, then these combat-focused apps are sure to satisfy your thirst for battle.
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Summer Reading List
Use these apps to find new books to read, keep track of what you've already read, or knock off some reading on your iPhone or iPad.
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Happy Bastille Day
Celebrate July 14 by indulging your inner Francophile with these apps.
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Picture Perfect
Make sure your mobile images look their best with the help of these apps.
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Feed Your Fantasy
We know life can be pretty ho-hum. So take a look at these apps, suspend belief, and indulge yourself in some other-wordly adventures.
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The Big Casino
Who needs Vegas? These apps on your iOS device can provide all the gambling thrills you need with none of the bank account-wrecking losses.
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The Not-So-Great Outdoors
Venturing into the wilderness this summer? Take only pictures, leave only footprints, and make sure you've got an iPhone handy in case disaster strikes.
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Toddler Favorites
An iPhone or iPod touch can keep your toddler entertained for a spell, but why not make that time educational, as well?
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Redecorate Your Home
Freshen up your abode with new furniture, a fresh coat of paint, or just some inspired rearranging.
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Mixology 101
Kick back and enjoy the summer with the drink of your choice. Here are six apps to help you mix the perfect cocktail.
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Made in Cupertino
Apple doesn't just make the iPhone and iPad. It also makes a few apps that run on these devices.
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Ready for iOS 4
There will be plenty of apps updated to take advantage of Apple's updated mobile OS, but here are a handful ready right now for iOS 4.
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Track Your Photos
Take photos using your regular camera or iPhone, then apply and edit location data (geo-tags) with these apps.
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Get Set for Father's Day
Does Dad use an iPad or iPhone? These apps not only recognize him on Father's Day, but they could help him enjoy some of his favorite hobbies.
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Recipe Card
All the ingredients and instructions for a complete meal can fit in the palm of your hand.
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10 Reasons to Get an iPad
Some apps are equally cool and useful on an iPhone or iPod touch and on an iPad. And some -- once you've tried them on an iPad -- make your iPhone feel like a toy.
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As Seen on TV
Some of your favorite TV programs may also have a presence in the App Store.
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Apple Design Award Winners
These iPhone and iPad apps took home honors at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Remember Flag Day
The Stars and Stripes was adopted as the official US flag on June 14, 1777. Learn more about flags of the US and other countries with these apps.
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Read All About It
All the news that's fit to print can be found on your iPad, thanks to these newspapers and periodicals.
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Living with the iPad
Some of our favorite iPad apps from our "Living with the iPad" feature (Sept. 2010 issue).
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Get In Style
Your iPhone should only be one of your many fantastic accessories.
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Here Comes the Sun
Spend the three-day weekend getting acquainted with the Earth's nearest star.
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That's Sick
Feeling under the weather? These apps will help track and confirm your deepest medical fears.
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Great iPad Games
Looking to blow off a little steam with your new iPad? Make sure to download these games.
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Stay on Top of your Life
Whether it's because they offer a unique service or push notifications, these task and life managers stand out.
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Morbidly Mobile
As if life in general didn't give you enough reasons to fear the reaper, here are a handful of apps that'll remind you just how great it is to be alive.
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Hit the Road, Jack
If you're planning a road trip this summer, make sure to take along these mobile apps.
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Meeting Minders
Nobody likes them, yet everyone has to go to them. Here are apps for attending meetings on your mobile device and keeping meetings as short as possible.
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Hit the Links
These apps will help get your game tuned up, and keep you up-to-date on golf’s latest happenings.
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Defend the Tower
Tower defense games are uniquely suited to the iPhone and iPod touch, thanks to the devices' touchscreen technology. Here are our favorite tower defense games thus far.
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The Beautiful Game
Make sure your iPhone is ready for the World Cup.
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The Season for Sneezing
It's the season for sneezin'—also itchy eyes, runny noses, and more. Here are a few apps to help you manage those annoying spring allergies.
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Mama Mia!
Celebrate Mother's Day with the help of these apps.
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How Alarming
The App Store is teeming with offerings that look to augment the built-in alarm functionality of Apple's mobile devices.
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Get Around the Bay
If you're visiting the San Francisco Bay Area -- or if you're a regular commuter -- these apps can help you get from Point A (Alcatraz) to Point B (Burlingame).
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Derby Day
These apps can keep you entertained from the Run for the Roses all the way through the last leg of the Triple Crown.
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iWork for iPad
We've reviewed all three iWork apps for the iPad. Here are the details.
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Dough on the Go
These six mobile money managers are featured in the June 2010 issue of Macworld.
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It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Aid and abet your imbibing with these apps.
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Tweet, Tweet, Tweet
It's nearly spring, and melodious bird calls are filling the air. These apps help you identify the birds and butterflies you see and hear around you.
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Name That Tune
These apps can tell you what song's playing and help you remember the lyrics.
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iPad Crossword
The iPad is perfect for the cruciverbalist -- here are some apps for solving (or even making) crossword puzzles on Apple's large device.
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Mathematics Awareness Month
During the month of April, we recognize the importance of math. Any one of these apps would be a useful addition to your iPhone or iPod touch.
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Earth Day Made Easy
April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day, is a great time to start increasing your environmental karma with these apps.
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Dig It
Spring is in the air. Go dig in the dirt. Here are some apps that can help get you started or improve on your existing horticultural skills. And if you don't like dirt, there's an app for that, too.
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Eight iPad Favorites
Mitch Wagner of Computerworld picks his favorite apps optimized to run on Apple's new device.
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The Taxman Cometh
Two things in life are inevitable -- taxes and iPhone apps related to taxes.
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The iPad's Nose for News
Get all the news that's fit to (electronically) print via apps customized for Apple's newest device.
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Get Wet
With summer approaching, it's time to service the gear, shimmy into the wetsuit, and strap on the tanks. The undersea world awaits.
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Get Your Fix On
When something breaks, just fire up your iPhone to find advice on how to get everything from cars to your home up and running again.
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iPad Only
Trick out your new tablet with these iPad exclusives.
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No Fooling
Don't get suckered in by April Fool's Day hoaxes. These apps will make sure you get the straight dope.
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Why So Glum, Chum?
If you're feeling down in the dumps, maybe these apps can help turn that frown upside down.
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Whoops
To err is human; to forgive, divine. This apps can help you remember that podoby's nerfect.
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Stealth Fighter
Whether you're an aspiring ninja or just like playing as someone sneaky, these iPhone apps let you explore your stealthy side.
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Gone Fishin'
Grab a rod and reel, and leave your cares behind as you head out to the ol' fishing hole. But take your iPhone with you.
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iPhone for IT
With these utilities, you can monitor your network, manage servers, or troubleshoot Macs and PCs from just about anywhere.
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Tools for Writers
Think the iPhone isn't a suitable writing environment? These apps will make you think again.
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Embrace the Madness
Having a hard time telling UTEP from Utah? These apps can help you get a handle on the NCAA basketball tournament.
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Download Me, I'm Irish
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these mobile apps.
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Beware the Ides of March
With these apps on your iPhone or iPod touch, the Ides of March will likely turn out better for you than it did for Julius Caesar.
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Glyn Evans' Favorite Apps
The founder of iPhoneography.com shares a half-dozen of his favorite iPhone apps for mobile photographers.
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An App in Every Port
Hold on there, sailor. Before setting out to sea, turn your iPhone into a first mate with these must-have boating tools.
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Viva Las Vegas!
An iPhone user's essential collection for Sin City.
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See and Be Seen
These apps can help you make the scene... and let all of your friends know all about it.
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Meatless Meals
The App Store offers vegetarian, vegan, organic, and cruelty-free resources for anyone concerned about good health, the planet, and animals.
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Number Crunchers
Need to keep tabs on a lot of figures? These apps will make sure that everything adds up.
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Aloha
Get to know our 50th state with these Hawaiian-themed apps.
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Fantasy Spring Training
Yes, it's time once again to prepare for your fantasy baseball draft. Enlist your iPhone as your director of player personnel and scouting.
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Gods and Monsters
With the help of these iPhone games, you can rule over planets, menace monsters, or do a little bit of both.
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Miracle on Ice
Mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. men's hockey team upsetting the USSR by dusting off your biscuit and your bonnet and hitting the virtual ice. Then toast our fallen rivals.
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Essentials for Musicians
Making music is fun, and these apps help make it easier than ever, providing one place for your tablature, metronome, lyrics, guitar tuner and chord charts.
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In-and-Out of the iPhone
Walled off though the iPhone may seem, there are ways to move files to it over a network as well as reach out to your Mac and the Web from the phone. These apps can help.
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Eye-Catching Expo Apps
The Mobile Applications Showcase attracted plenty of people to the Macworld Expo show floor. Here are the apps that caught the eye of Macworld.com Executive Editor Philip Michaels.
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Hail to the Chief
It's Presidents Day. So why not sample some apps dedicated to the commander-in-chief?
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Be My Valentine
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a little help from your iPhone or iPod touch.
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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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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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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.
Editors' Picks
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Cellphone vibration syndrome and other signs of tech addiction
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Bug bounty hunters reveal eight vulnerabilities in Google services
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Review: JBL Onbeat Xtreme speakers offer good sound, frustrating controls
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Google's Android did not infringe Oracle patents, jury finds
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iOS App Review: Diet Coda lets you edit your entire website from your iPad
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Review: Coda 2 significantly improves an already very good code editor
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Apple claims US government sides with monopoly in ebook case
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