You can’t ever get enough of all the cool applications that you can find in iTunes. Almost any type of application that you can think of has been made for this platform. So it’s no wonder many are using their phones to become more organized and keep track of their daily tasks. As it turns out, there are plenty of female-specific apps available in iTunes as well. Whether it’s tracking periods or choosing baby names, iTunes has something for everyone.

If you happen to be shopping for iPhone apps for women, here are 10 cool apps you should try:

iPeriod Ultimate: iPeriod is a period calendar that lets you stay on the top of your healthy. It can predict ovulation and fertility as well.

Womans Calendar: it’s a fertility app for iPhone that helps you either get pregnant or avoid it. Lets you keep track of your health information as well.

Contraction Master: Contraction Master makes it easy to share your contraction information with your doctor. Just tap on your app to start tracking and storing your contraction data. Read the rest of this entry »

The iPhone has revolutionized the GPS industry. There was a time when standalone GPS devices ruled the day. Not anymore as mobile GPS devices such as the iPhone have started to gain a lot of momentum in this industry. Not only you can use your phone to get around in your new city, you can download apps that will help you learn all about the transit system in your new city. Now that’s what I call helpful.

If you are looking for an app to help you get the most out of your city’s transit system, here are 12 local transit apps you should look at:

NYC Subway 24-Hour KickMap: great app to own if you are in the New York area.  Provides you with information on subway lines, stops, and connections, so you’ll never be lost.

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map: another super helpful app if you plan to visit NYC. Has subway map, bus maps, detailed street map of Manhattan with cross-street finder, and ‘exit strategies’ to help you get to your destination faster.

MassTransit: gives you access to all of Boston’s subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry schedules. Comes with a very easy to use interface as well.

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A lot of people have been talking about how Apple iPhone can save lives. In reality, it can do much more than that. If the events in Haiti are any indication, the iPhone can not only help save other people’s lives, it also can help you survive in the toughest conditions out there. As long as you have the right apps on your phone and plenty of battery juice, your iPhone can help you get out of trouble.

Having emergency apps on your iPhone is just smart. You never know when you are going to need them. But it’s better to have them and not need them than the other way around. With that in mind, here are 8 iPhone apps for emergencies that you should have with you all the time:

Pocket First Aid and CPR: it comes with everything you need to save a life or address emergency situations wherever you are. Comes with useful videos as well.

Army Survival: the app is designed to give you a crash course in survival in all kinds of situations. The men and women in the army are taught how to survive. With this app, you can learn how to do that as well.

Survival Pocket Ref: has 500 pages worth of information to help you survive outdoors. Covers topics such as first aid, food, fire, and water, and navigation outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »

So you want to play real games on your iPhone? I am talking about 3D action games that can keep you on the edge of your seat. You’d be surprised how far iPhone apps have come in such a short period of time. The quality of some of the 3D games available in iTunes blows that of games on other mobile platforms out of the water. Since there are thousands of apps available in iTunes, you’ll never be out of options either. No wonder many consider the iPhone to be destined to dominate the mobile gaming world for quite some time.

If you are looking to play fight games on the go, here are 10 exciting combat iPhone games you should try:

Modern Combat: a multi-player heavy action game that involves you going after terrorists and complete various missions. The graphics are superb and the action is intense.

Brothers In Arms – Hour of Heros: one heck of a 3D fighting game for iPhone. The graphics are superb and the weapons available are very intriguing.

N.O.V.A: interested in fighting aliens and shooting them down? Then this game is for you. Plenty of weapons to choose from and enemies to fight. Read the rest of this entry »

So you want to get some networking done on your computer? Maybe you just want to check on your Apache server and change your server settings. One of the best ways to do that is by taking advantage of a SSH client. If you are using your desktop PC to get the job done, you can always put your trust in Putty. But if you happen to be interested in getting the job done on your iPhone, here are 3 SSH apps you should try:

TouchTerm Pro SSH: it comes with everything you need to help you manage your server from your mobile phone. Whether it’s running commands or going through your server stats, this app has you covered. The interface and its helpful features make this app one of the best in this category. Read the rest of this entry »