iPhone Apps Handy on STJ?

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Sun4MySoul
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iPhone Apps Handy on STJ?

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Calling all iPhone Geeks! Are there any Apps that you find specifically handy (or fun) to have on STJ?

I've read some info on the constellation finder and compass, but as I don't have an iPhone yet, so I would like to ask the experts!
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Lovermont
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I'd be interested in this topic too...
I just got my iPhone last week, and have spent endless hours playing with it. One app I installed that I'm hoping will be handy is WiFiTrak. It's supposed to search for WiFi networks and rank them based on their strength, whether they're password protected, etc.
I also installed Skype because my husband is going to be in the UK while I'm on island, and I'm hoping that I'll be able to talk to him via Skype.
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Gromit
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Most of these are free...

-Google Earth
-Set your weather icon for Cruz Bay in addition to home
-Flashlight
-Drinks Free (great little drink and Cocktail app) that helps you figure out what to make with what you have and also gives you drink ideas.
-Bubble Wrap (just cause)
-zippo lighter (just cause)
-Lightsaber (just cause)
-Facebook - so you can update your status at the beach
-Coin toss (in case you need to decide who pays for the drinks)
-Woooo! Button (just cause)
-Stars (so you can tell what you are looking at)
-iBowl (just cause)
-PanOlab- for those panoramic photos
-Google -- this is a GREAT feature that allows you to speak into your phone and it does the search for you- no typing! Free and very cool.
-Kindle - in case you want to download a book and read on your iPhone.

I'm also a big an of WhiteNoise. Very fun feature. But on STJ there's plenty of natural sound to keep you entertained!
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mbw1024
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If you are on Facebook or Twitter I like AirMe which is also free. You can take pictures through airme and it loads the right to FB or Twitter w/out taking any extra steps.
Just a warning though it uses a lot of juice.
Sun4MySoul
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Post by Sun4MySoul »

Thanks MB and Gromit for the suggestions. Its a rainy day here in Wisconsin, so I looked into all of them. Plenty of them work for my iPod Touch and my iPhone Friend was very excited to learn about PanOLab, AirMe etc.

Thanks again!
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HA
Mrb
good one!
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