Got an iPhone and wondering where to get started? The thing every friend has asked me upon getting this great gadget is “What software should I get”? The real answer is dependent on what you are looking for.
Since I’ve tried many apps and read a lot of reviews I’m keeping my “favorite” list right here for reference. Don’t be afraid to spend a couple bucks on a great application, it’s still cheaper than a latte!
Great Java’s Favorites
- Tweetie ($) and Twitterfon (FREE) for Twitter.
- Facebook for Facebook
- Wunderlist for managing your TO-DO list. There are 500 of these, this one is great.
- Olive Tree BibleReader for reading the Bible. This is the best and has the most material.
- Stitcher for online radio stations.
- Pandora for streaming music based on your preference. R
- Evernote for taking notes. Syncs online and has OS dependent application.
- Flixster for DVD and Movie information.
- Midomi and Shazam for music identification.
- Wikipanion for viewing wikipedia in style.
- Grocery IQ for tracking your grocery list.
- nook for reading eBooks. Great integration with online store
Tricks
- Screenshot. Hold down Power and click Home. Deposits a screenshot in your Camera Roll.
- Shortcut to First Screen. Click Home on any screen to return
- iPod Controls. Even when using a program double click “Home” for a pop-up iPod menu.
- Many applications have their settings in the main system settings section. Some have the settings in the program. Don’t miss out on options!
- The headphones are also a headset with mic for phone calls.
- The small plastic bar on the headphone cord can pause music, answer the phone, or forward songs when double clicked