Spring Break
Top 10 iPhone Applications
Andrea Frainier
Issue date: 9/9/08 Section: Student Culture
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Now is the time to download applications that are worth having.
Here are 10 programs that make you wonder how you had ever lived without them, and, best of all, they're free.
Cubes Lite: This is one of those puzzle games that might turn you into an addict. Imagine Bejeweled, Jawbreaker and a Rubik's Cube all rolled into one. The goal is to line up and clear cubes of the same color by rotating the puzzle in any direction.
Pandora Radio: From the creators of the Music Genome Project, an effort to capture and categorize music, this application creates customized radio stations based on your musical taste.
Enter an artist's name or song title, and Pandora creates a radio station that streams the performer's music, along with music from similar artists. For example, I entered Rage Against the Machine, and Pandora played back music from Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down and Beastie Boys. Don't like Pandora's recommendations? Veto the selection, and Pandora changes the playlist to fit your taste. An added bonus: It's commercial free.
Shazam: Ever hear a song and wonder what it is? Hold the iPhone toward the speaker and shazam! The program provides the name of the song, artist and album.
At first I was speculative about its accuracy, but after going 20 for 20 - even recognizing Noah and the Whale's "Shape of My Heart" in a crowded restaurant - I'm a believer. It also links you to the iTunes music store and the music video on YouTube.
Yelp: Search for nearby eateries, shops and entertainment; read reviews from users who've been there and map places on the phone.
You can also search for businesses by location, price and what's current. Its only downside is that users can't upload their reviews directly from the iPhone.
Remote: Control the iTunes library from your iPhone. Select songs or playlists, see the album artwork and adjust the volume as if you were in front of your computer. The application works through a Wi-Fi network, so the playlists can be managed from anywhere in the house.
Sportacular: Get the scores, statistics, standings and news of your favorite professional and college teams. Customize the application to keep track of the stats of your favorite players and the players on your fantasy team.
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