My Favorite Apps for Your New iDevice

Apple Tech

Dec 25

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Did Santa bring you a new iPhone or iPad this year? Here's my year-round favorite apps for Apple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch). All these apps are free unless otherwise noted.Because I Stay In Touch

Facebook
Foursquare - Sync it with your Amex card for discounts that don't require coupon codes.
LinkedIn
Twitter and Hootsuite - the official Twitter client gets better every few months but Hootsuite is the standard for more features.

Because I Have Too Many Devices

Dropbox - Makes it easy to have all the files you need with you all the time on any device. The first 2GB are free and get a bonus 250MB when you sign-up here.

Because I Travel

INRIX Traffic - Shows how bad the traffic is on roads in large cities.
TripIt - If you travel a few times a year, start using this NOW, really you'll thank me.
FlightTrack Pro - Worth it for frequent fliers ($9.99).
Kayak - One of my favorite Apps for travel search. The iPad version is actually easier to use then their website.
GateGuru - Complete listings of all food and shops in each terminal with user reviews.

Because I Love To Eat Out

Yelp - The best directory of local businesses from restaurants to pharmacies.
OpenTable - Make restaurant reservations without making a phone call.
Seamless - Get delivery or pickup without picking up the phone.
Foodspotting - Pick your next meal with pictures of dishes. Plus support a women-founded startup.

Because I Live In NYC

iTrans NYC - Subway map and travel advisories. It's worth it just for having a subway map that works underground ($3.99).

Because I Hate Carrying Around Loyalty Cards

CardStar - Allows you to upload your loyalty

Because I Have Business Expenses

XpenseTracker - Makes tracking all my expenses or mileage easy ($4.99).
Expensify - Is even better for create expense reports and getting reimbursed.

Because Making Phone Calls is So 1999

Google Voice - Get a free Google Voice number for, voice mail transcription, free text messaging, or just to have a single number that rings multiple phones.
Skype - free internet calls, perfect for international friends.
Meebo - IM on any service and support a women-founded startup.
ZocDoc - Find your next doctor, confirm they accept your insurance, and make an appointment without making a single phone call.

Because I Love To Read

Kindle - Reading Amazon Kindle books doesn't require a Kindle at all.
Audible - Recently purchased by Amazon, these audiobooks is how I do a bunch of my reading while on the go.
Tumblr - For posts longer than Twitter but shorter than a blog. Confused? Just try it and follow me.

Because the iPhone Camera Kicks Butt

Instagram - Take photos, apply effects, share.
Photoshop Express - Simple photo editing.
Cards - Turn your photos into real Greeting cards, printed and mailed for you by Apple for $2.99.

Because I Need to Relax

Netflix - the perfect gym companion.
Pandora - free internet radio tailored to your tastes.
IMDB - the internet movie database will solve the "what do I know that actor from" fight in any bar.
Shazam - listens to any song and tells you what it is, solving that "what the heck is this song" fight

Because I Love To Learn