73 Must-Have iPhone Apps
From Restroom Noise Disguisers to Mobile Date Stalking:
Meghan Young — Nov 21, 2009 — Tech
If there is one company that has revolutionized technology as we know it, it's Apple. One of the most revolutionary devices to date is the iPhone. If you don’t yet own one, not to worry, because eventually you will. For those of you who do have one, here are some must-have iPhone apps that will save you from awkward moments, increase you knowledge and, overall, improve your way of life.
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Nudie Inked Apps
The Official SuicideGirls Seductive Flip Strip iPhone App
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Inappropriate iPhone Apps
Underage BeautyMeter App Gets Pulled
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Naughty iPhone Apps
The iPhone Finally Gets Seductive Software
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Jokerize Yourself
Free Dark Knight iPhone App
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iPhone Apps as Interior Designers
Color Capture and ColorSnap Help Inspire Home Design
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Retro Cell Phone Camera Filters
CameraBag iPhone App Adds Spice to Mobile Photos
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Mobile Constellation-Finders
Pocket Universe iPhone App is Perfect for Informed Stargazing
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Restroom Noise Disguises
The Cover Up iPhone App Will Help You Save Face in the Bathroom
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Viral Hoaxes as Art
Gallery Sells Prints of $999.99 iPhone App
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Flight Board iPhone Apps
FlipTime Mimics Airport Information Monitors
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Digitalized Interaction Apps
'Status Symbols' iPhone App Replaces Talking with Icons
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Vibrating iPhone Apps
iVibrateMe Lets You Use The Vibrate Function On Command
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Gross iPhone Apps
The ‘Zit Picker' Game Sets New Low For Mobile Entertainment
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Smart App Recommendations
16apps.com Picks iPhone Apps Based on Your Social Media Profiles
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Insomniac iPhone Apps
Proactive Sleep Alarm Keeps Track of Your Sleep Patterns
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iPhone Milestones
500 Million iPhone App Downloads, from the iBeer to iFart
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iPhone Confessionals
Exclusive Video From American Idol Through iPhone Apps
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$1000 iPhone Apps
Apple Pulls "I am Rich" Ruby
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Hi-Tech Political Campaigns
Obama '08: The Official iPhone Application
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Fearless Flight Apps
The Virgin Atlantic iPhone App Helps People Too Scared to Fly
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iPhone Apps for Skaters
iSkateboard Finds Best Parks, Skate Shops and Street Spots Near You
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iPhone Apps for Print Designers
The myPantone App for Creating & Organizing Color Palettes
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Educational iPhone Apps
ZooABC Application Teaches Kids to Love Reading
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Virtual Sobriety Checkers
'Walk the Line' iPhone App Uses the Accelerometer Wisely
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Vain Popstar Apps
The Britney Spears iPhone App is called 'It's Britney!'
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Dude-Worthy iPhone Apps
Express Yourself in Every Way With the 'Dude' Application
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Paint Swatch Apps
Benjamin Moore Makes Color Matching Breezy With Their iPhone Application
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iPhone Apps That Send Symptoms to Doctors
Dyna-Vision
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Twisted Animal iPhone Apps
Enviro-Bear Is the Best Worst Game for Your Phone
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Rotary Phone iPhone App
The iRetroPhone
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Sexual iPhone Apps
‘Passion' Scores You on Your Skills Between the Sheets
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Hygienic iPhone Apps
The Unique Automation iBath Lets You Run Water from a Distance
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Secret Agent Autos
The Spirit of Berlin iPhone App Makes Cars Driverless
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Cell Phone Puzzle-Solving
'CubeCheater' iPhone App Solves Any Rubik's Cube
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Crude Mobile Phone Games
iPhone App Store Flooded with Gaseous Exuberance
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Carnivorous iPhone Apps
iBacon is Purely for Meat-Loving Mobile Users
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Shopping Addiction iPhone Apps
Net-a-Porter Releases NET-APP That Constantly Updates
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$1 Baby Monitors
iPhone App Calls You When It Detects Noise
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On-the-Go Auto-Tune
'I am T-Pain' iPhone App Lets Everyone Achieve Star Status
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Mobile Eco Detectives
Seventh Generation Releases iPhone App to Help You Read Labels
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Lip-Syncing iPhone Apps
'Mouth Off' Gives Your Words a Virtual Mouthpiece
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Sacrilegious iPhone Apps
‘Me So Holy' Deemed Too Devilish by Apple
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Turnkey iPhone Apps
Kyte Provides Branded Apps for Celebs, Musicians and Brands Within 7 Days
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Mobile Photo Portfolios
The Flickr iPhone App is a Must-Have for Any Photographer
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Binge Boozing iPhone Apps
The DrinkTracker Keeps Track of Your Alcohol Intake
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Pothead iPhone Apps
The Cannabis Locator App Helps You Find Some Bud to Smoke
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Mobile Date Stalking
The Date Check iPhone Application Lets You Lurk With More Precision
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Wunderkind Programmers
9-Year-Old Whiz Kid Writes iPhone App
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Censoring Digital Books
iPhone App Store Execs Ban Explicit Literature
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Terrorist Spoof Apps
'National Threat Advisory' iPhone App Pokes Fun at TSA
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Storytelling iPhone Apps
iStoryTime Reads to All the Little Children
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Useful iPhone Apps
‘ATM Hunter' From MasterCard Finds Fee-Free Cash Machines
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Vain iPhone Apps
'Vanity' Gauges Your Attractiveness & Rates Your Features
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Mobile Nightlife Finders
Gigotron iPhone App Lets You Find Local Music in a Touch
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Crowdsourced Ride-Sharing
Avego iPhone App
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iPhone AppStore Products
Loopt (UPDATE)
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Commuter iPhone Apps
Exit Strategy NYC Makes for Efficient Train Travel
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iPhone Reality Shows
Command Guru Will Stream a Show about iPhone App Developers
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You as a Conductor
‘Bravo Gustavo' iPhone App Lets You Pretend to Be Gustavo Dudamel
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Youth-Inspired iPhone Apps
Harold's Real Life Purple Crayon Lets You Draw Like a Kid
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Skater Lifestyle Catering
The Skullcandy iPhone Application Supports a Culture
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Face-Life Apps
The Cosmetic Surgery iPhone App Helps You Get Work Done
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Friendsourced Surveys
With the QpixL iPhone App You'll Never Make a Decision Alone Again
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Mobile Streaming Video Feeds
UStream.tv Releases iPhone App
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Merit Giving Mobiles
An iPhone App That Gives You Credit for Whatever You Do
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Sleuthy iPhone Apps
The Agile Lie Detector Measures Voice Stress
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Planting Trees via iPhone
The iPhorest iPhone App Lets You Virtually Dig to Plant Real Trees
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Foreign Flashcard Communications
The 'Me No Speak' iPhone Application Breaks Language Barriers
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Cruelty-Free Purchasing
PETA 'Be Nice to Bunnies' iPhone App Alerts of Animal Testesters
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iPhone Apps for Boozers
Merges Robots And iPhones And Beers... Oh My
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Mobile Food Guides
Sushi iPhone App Translates Fish Names For You
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Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
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Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech
The Wow Mouse App Transforms Android Smartwatches into Controllers
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Mobile-First AI Assistants
Brave Debuts the AI-Powered Leo Assistant on iPhone and iPad
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
AI-Enhanced Mobile Recording Apps
Gaudio Lab Has Introduced 'Just Voice Recorder'
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Minimalist Phone Home Screens
Dumbify Offers a Minimal Interface to Reduce Digital Distractions
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
AI-Powered Swiping Assistants
Wizard of Swipe for Tinder Optimizes One's Dating App Usage
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps
The Apple Final Cut Camera App Offers Ample Adjustment Features
Decluttering iPhone Systems
MacPaw Launches CleanMy®Phone -- a new iPhone Cleaning Solution
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Complimentary Health Apps
Life Time, Inc. Has Announced That Its Life Time App is Now Free
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Comprehensive Health Apps
Fitness Calculator Offers Instant Insights with Versatile Features
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps
The 'Calmara' App Uses AI to Help Pinpoint STIs
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Motion Sickness Smartphone Features
Apple Vehicle Motion Cues Will Arrive in iOS 18
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
The 'Apollo' Personal Finance App Streamlines Money Tracking
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
App-Connected Dog Training Buttons
The 'iPupPee' Helps Pets Communicate with Owners
AI Baby Tracking Apps
Baby Records Helps First-Time Parents Navigate Stress and Milestones
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Re-Imagined Time Management Tools
JotDay Uses Data From Other Apps to Offer an Intuitive Overview
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
In-App Baggage-Tracking Features
The Air Canada Mobile App Has a New Convenience-Focused Feature
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
All-in-One Pet Care Apps
Dotsy Offers Tracking and Recording for Pet Owners
Distraction-Blocking Apps
The 'FlowBuddy' App Helps Users Cut Down on Screen Time
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Pro-Grade AI Smartphone Models
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are Built for AI
Open-Source Emulation Apps
The Emulator Frontend 'Retroarch' is Now Available on iOS Devices
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Integrated Daily Step Counters
Steps Daily Keeps Health On Track Without Draining Phone Battery
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
AI Storytelling Apps
The Storyteller Offers an Endless Supply of AI-Written Stories
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Sleep-Enhancing Mobile Apps
Munice's Miracle Night Uses Customized Audio to Enhance Sleep
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Productivity-Enhancing Laptop Apps
NotchNook Brings Dynamic Island-Like Functionality to Macbooks
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
AI-Accelerated Mobile Browsers
Opera is Releasing its 'One' AI Browser on the iOS App Store
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
Apple-Only Premium Apps
MacPaw Released 'Setapp' Exclusively on iOS Devices for $9.99/Month
User-Tracking Smartphone Stands
The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro Works with Apple DockKit
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays
Pourri and Supercell Debuted a Pocket Sprayer with Tap Technology
Emoji-Based Mood Trackers
MoodTrack Helps Monitor Emotions in a Fun and Accessible Way
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
AI Breath Work Apps
Breath Confetti Uses AI To Help Calm the Mind
AI-Powered Teen Dating Apps
AskElle is a safe space for teens to make connections
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Coffee Documenting Notes Apps
Coffee Notes Helps Consumers Explore and Record Their Favorite Shops
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Note-Taking Therapy Apps
Therapeze is a Note-Taking App for Therapy Clients
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers
Apple Rolls Out New Stickers Ahead of this Year's WWDC
Clapping Missing Device Locators
AntiLost - Clap to Find Phone Helps You Locate Missing Devices
Betting-Ready Sports Apps
Apple's Latest Sports App Streamlines Scores and Stat Viewing
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Handy Roadtrip Weather Apps
The 'Wayther' App Helps Travelers Take Weather into Account
Comprehensive Dream Journal Apps
Oniri Helps You Understand the World of Sleep and Dreams
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Organizational Reminder Apps
The Todo Reminder App Enhances Productivity With a Few Simple Steps
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Storage-Saving iPhone Apps
MacPaw Unveils the CleanMy®Phone App For Decluttering iPhones And iPads
Efficient Property Management Apps
Tribe Property Technologies Has Launched Its Tribe Home App
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Recording-Elevated Voice Apps
Apple Elevates its Voice Memos App with New Functions
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
AR-Enabled Illumination Apps
The Philips Hue App Now Uses LiDAR to Provide an AR Preview
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Tablet-Friendly Calculator Tools
Apple Develops a New Calculator App for the iPad
Habit-Tracking Apps
BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Focus-Enhancing Soundscapes
Siestapp Uses White and Brown Noise to Soothe, Relax, or Boost Focus
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
AI Note-Taking Apps
Voicenotes Transforms Voice Recordings Into Notes
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
AI Travel Guide Apps
DocentPro Offers Insights and Stories of Nearby Attractions and Sites
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Synced Sticky Note App
OneSticker is a Sticky Note Synced Across Devices
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Safety-Focused Phone Tracking
Phone Monitor is an Android App That Tracks Loved Ones
AR Ruler Apps
This App Uses AR to Measure Any Distance with One's Phone
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
Custom Phone Icon Themes
Iconic Transforms iOS Experiences with Customizable App Icon Themes
Data-Tracking Sleep Fans
Sleepfan Helps People Sleep and Provides Meaningful Insights
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Spam-Sifting Messaging Apps
Silter Helps Identify Spam Messages
Advanced Navigation Apps
Compass: Direction Finder Ensures You Never Lose Your Way