Instead of aimlessly scouring the App Store for software for your iPhone 4, check out PCMag's blockbuster collection of iPhone apps. We've pulled together 19 stories for a total of 180 cool, interesting, and even useful apps.
The Apple iPhone 4's release has attracted throngs of first-time iPhone buyers as well as tons of users of older-generation iPhones updating to the new iOS 4 operating system. Whichever you are, you'll want to load up your iPhone with stellar apps. But how do you decide which ones are worth downloading? After all, there are over 200,000 to choose from. Here are 19 of our favorite stories on iPhone apps, which point you to 180 cool, interesting, and even useful apps for your iPhone.
Looking for apps that help you take or edit better iPhone photos? We've rounded 22 ways to make your iPhone a better camera. Do you use your iPhone for business? We're reviewed 10 iPhone apps that can make you more productive. Twitter addicts might find our roundup of free iPhone Twitter apps very helpful. If you're more interested in pointless entertainment then actual usefulness, these 10 stupid iPhone apps might be good for a chuckle or two. The point is, whatever you're looking for in an iPhone app, we've probably covered it. Check out our previous iPhone app roundups, which are rounded up below to get the scoop on which apps to load onto your new (or old) iPhone. Note: Some of these apps may have been updated since our reviews, but, if we liked 'em then, we probably like 'em now.
Our Favorite iPhone App Roundups By Theme, 1-15
10 Apps Already Updated for Apple iOS 4.0
06/22/2010
Apple iOS 4.0 may be just a few days old, but several developers are already rolling out updated versions of their iPhone and iPod touch apps for the new OS. Most of the updates we've seen so far just ensure compatibility, or enable fast app switching, but a few (such as Pandora) bring multi-tasking to Apple's handsets.
6 Great iPhone Travel Apps
06/18/2010
Turn your iPhone into a powerful and handy travel guide using these six iPhone apps that can help remember your itinerary, track your flights, deliver dining and entertainment recommendations, and more.
The Best iPhone Apps for the Unemployed
04/13/2009
Looking for a new job? Put that expensive iPhone and data plan to work with these ten iPhone apps for job seekers.
Premium iPhone Apps
11/06/2008
We've tested plenty of free iPhone apps. Here is a peek at some iPhone apps you actually might not mind paying for.
10 Stupid iPhone Apps
02/02/2009
An app that tracks a woman's labor contractions or one that farts on command makes us believe that not every iPhone app is worth the download. Or, to put it another way, here are some great guilty-pleasure apps for your iPhone.
Our Favorite iPhone App Roundups By Theme, 6-10
10 iPhone Apps for Parents
04/02/2009
Your smartphone won't change a diaper, but, load it with the right apps and it can help your family out in other ways.
21 Cool iPhone Apps
12/24/2008
What sweet apps should you load onto your iPhone? Here are 21 ideas to get you started.
10 iPhone Apps for Foodies
05/06/2009
Hungry? We've scoured the App Store to bring you the most satisfying food-centric apps.
Top 40 Free iPhone Apps
12/01/2009
We tracked down 40 great iPhone apps including utilities, games, and social networking services that don't cost a cent.
Beyond the Call: Free iPhone Apps
09/29/2008
Just because you had to cut down to one meal a day to buy your iPhone doesn't mean you can't afford cool apps for it.
Our Favorite iPhone App Roundups By Theme, 11-15
Best Free iPhone Twitter Apps
07/09/2009
These three free iPhone clients for the popular 140-character micro-blogging service will let you tweet from the street—and beyond.
Top Apps for the Business iPhone
12/01/2009
While the Blackberry continues to rule the handheld world at the office, there's plenty of iPhone software to make Apple's device work-worthy.
The Best iPhone Music Apps
04/27/2009
Here's what you need to transform your iPhone into the ultimate mobile music machine.
8 Best Free iPhone Games
07/10/2008
There are quite a few games available for purchase from the Apple App Store, but why pay for games when you can get some for free instead? Here's a list of ExtremeTech's favorite games.
10 Best Free iPhone Utilities
07/10/2008
Check out ExtremeTech's list of favorite iPhone utility apps, which cover self-defense/emergency utilities, photo viewing, and more.
Our Favorite iPhone App Roundups Over the Years
Top 10 iPhone Apps
08/08/2007
Apple might frown on real software development for the iPhone, but you can still pump up your new Apple phone with these great applications.
The Hottest iPhone Apps
07/11/2008
Here's a quick look at some of the fun stuff we've seen in Apple's App Store.
25 Best Free iPhone Apps
07/11/2008
ExtemeTech analyst Jim Lynch knows not everybody wants to spend their hard earned cash on applications, so he has put together a list of twenty five of his favorite free iPhone applications.
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3.5 - Good: Does what the product should do, and does so better than many competitors
3.0 - Average: Does what the product should do, and sits in the middle of the pack
2.5 - Fair: We have some reservations, buy with caution
2.0 - Subpar: We do not recommend, buy with extreme caution
1.5 - Poor: Do not buy this product
1.0 - Dismal: Don't even think about buying this product
