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In the last year, no piece of technology has made quite the impression of the iPhone. It seems like everyone has to have an iPhone – from high school students to big time business executives. The iPhone is definitely America’s favorite electronic toy at the moment and its fame doesn’t seem to be dying down at all.
The iPhone is brought to you buy Apple. Apple has been in the electronics industry for more than 30 years. At first, most people associated Apple with computers. Throughout the years, Apple has broadened its horizons and now has award winning computers to go with gadgets such as the iPhone and the iPod.
Despite only being about a year old, the iPhone has changed a lot since its first release. The latest release was on July 11 when the iPhone 3G was released to the public. As expected, it was a huge seller and had iPhone fans lining up around the nation to get their hands on this technological marvel.
While the name iPhone makes it sound like it is just a phone – it is actually much more. In reality, an iPhone is a phone, a music player, a video player, a camera and a word processor. On top of that, the iPhone has internet capabilities that allow near perfect surfing and full abilities to send and receive email messages.
There is no denying that the iPhone has a lot of uses built in. However, there are an amazing number of iPhone software and application add-ons that add extra functionality to the iPhone. With theses software and application add-ons, you can almost do anything you can imagine with your iPhone.
Here is a list of the most popular iPhone software and application add-ons in alphabetical order:
101 Cookbooks
Now you don’t need to spend money on buying cookbooks or worry about carrying cookbooks around with you. Instead, you will have all your recipes right in the palm of your hand. Want a new recipe? No problem, simply look it up.
Gas.app
Gas prices are negatively affecting all of us. We are all spending more and more at the pump and the prices are promised to rise and rise in forthcoming months. However, with this iPhone application, you can find cheap gas prices just by entering in your zip code.
Google Reader
Do you enjoy your RSS feeds? Google Reader offers one of the best RSS feeders in the industry – and now you can put it on your iPhone. Stay connected to RSS feeds wherever you go by installing this iPhone application.
Hahlo
Hahlo is a Twitter integrated application for your iPhone. If you like to send tweets, you can do so easily from your phone. Now your friends will always know what you are up to no matter what!
iChess
If you want a new game for your iPhone, considering getting iChess. You can play against the computer on different difficulty levels to hone your chess game. This is a very good time waster that can also help you stay mentally sharp.
iPhlickr
Do you love Flickr? Do you love your iPhone? Now you can combine those two into this one very nifty application. With a few touches on the screen, you can look up any photo you want.
iPhoneChat
Do you like to chat with your friends online? Using iPhoneChat, you can chat with your friends online from your phone. Now you never have to be disconnected from your instant messenger service. Instead, you can take it wherever you go.
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iPhoneDigg
Digg is a website where users utilize a rating system to create a dynamic listing of content. If you are a Digg user when you are on the computer, by using iPhoneDigg, you can be a Digg user on your iPhone.
iPhoneTravel
Business travelers should definitely download this iPhone application. The iPhoneTravel application makes it easy to find cheap flights, hotel room prices and virtually everything else travel related.
iZoho
If you are unaware, Zoho is a website that offers programs that are similar to what you will find on Microsoft Office. By using this application, you can bring Microsoft Office type programs to your phone including spreadsheets, documents and presentations.
MyMetar
Instead of relying on your television to tell you the weather, no you can use MyMetar to find updated weather forecasts on your phone. This is especially handy for those who are always on the move and need updates quickly.
OneTrip Shopping List
The next time you go shopping, you don’t have to bring a list if you get OneTrip Shopping List. You can program your shopping list into your phone – or any other type of list or notes you need to remember. This application is a real time saver!
YouTube
Perhaps the most popular iPhone application is the YouTube add-on. With this application, you can watch YouTube videos from your iPhone. The quality is good for both the video and sound.
In addition to all these helpful iPhone software and application add-ons, there are a number of iPhone websites where you can find a limitless amount of information regarding the iPhone.
Here is a list of some of the highest rated iPhone related websites in alphabetical order:
AppSafari.com
At AppSafari, you can find an extensive listing of applications for your iPhone. The applications are reviewed, rated and commented on. If you are searching for an application, be sure to check this website.
iPhoneGeek.com
This website has a boatload of iPhone related content. You can find software, games, movies, music and many other downloads. With a sleek and professional layout to the website, you can easily find what you are looking for in the navigation.
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NetiPhoneDownloads.com
Have you ever paid for iPhone downloads? If so, be sure to check this website before you pay again. NetiPhoneDownloads.com claims to have a 100% free inventory of free downloads. It even has downloads that you may otherwise have to pay for!
RingtoneFeeder.com
Everyone wants to have a cool new ringtone for their iPhone. At RingtoneFeeder, you can find a wide array of ringtones. Their ringtones are constantly updated so check back for updates often.
SCiPhone.net
If you are looking for background images or theme packs for your iPhone, be sure to check out this website. Their background images inventory is impressive and the themes that are available are highly rated by their customers.
While buying an iPhone can be a bit overwhelming at first, it will undoubtedly turn into your new favorite electronic toy in no time. Once you have mastered all the built in features, turn your attention to the iPhone applications, software options and websites that can help you enhance your iPhone experience. Remember that if you have an idea of how your iPhone can save you time, chances are someone has thought of it and the application you are imagining is available!
If you have any questions regarding your iPhone, the best place to find answers is the official iPhone website at Apple.com. In Apple.com’s iPhone section, you will find all the latest updates, news and reviews that you could want. The iPhone is still in its infancy so you should expect a lot of updates in the next few years. Soon, the iPhone will definitely be the world’s preferred phone and should stay that way for a while.
