So you are a disgruntled Kindle owner, switching to iPad for all your e-book needs? The iPad can replace your Amazon Kindle, but it is not designed to be just an e-book reader. You are going to need to install a few apps on your device in order to get the best out of it. The iPad does support a few popular e-book formats, but there are always e-books that will need additional software for you to read them on your iPad.

Whether you are looking to transform your iPad into your own dedicated e-book reader or just want to be able to read more types of documents on your device, these 8 iPad e-book apps are worth owning:

ReaddleDocs for iPad: a super useful app for iPad that makes it easy to read those large PDF files on your iPad. It also helps you transfer all your e-books to your iPad fast.

Kindle for iPad: what more can be said? Whether you are a Kindle owner making the switch to iPad or just want to buy book from Kindle store, this free app is a must have.

iAnnotate PDF: a super PDF reader for iPad that not only opens your PDF files but lets you annotate them as well. Great tool for those who like to take notes when reading books.

iBooks: Apple’s official e-book app for iPad. The app allows you to access Apple’s e-books and read your ePub books on your iPad. It’s free too.

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So you want to take your iPhone with you on the go when you go for a run or engage in other fun outdoor activities such as hiking and biking? There are plenty of iPhone applications that can help you get more out of your experience outdoors. Besides, you never want to go outdoors without having the tools that can get you out of trouble.

If you are going hiking, skiing, biking, or camping outdoors, here are 10 outdoors iPhone apps that you should take with you:

GPS Kit: a very handy GPS for outdoors. Comes with easy to follow maps (with caching), GPS, track recording, and track sharing capabilities.

iTopo Maps: a complete outdoor GPS solution for hikers and climbers. Very informative and covers all 50 states. It can help get you out of trouble if you are lost.

Peaks: If you are going for a climb, you are going to love using this app. Shows you information on mountains right on your phone and provides you with everything you need to continue on your path.

Sun Compass: a very handy outdoors application for iPhone that uses G-map to help you figure out where you are and the compass will show you which direction you need to walk to. Read the rest of this entry »

We have covered plenty of top iPhone GPS apps here. In reality, there are just too many of them to list here. But if you thought those apps only come handy for drivers, you are mistaken. Whether you are looking for an outdoor GPS, golf GPS applications, or GPS apps for athletes, iTunes has you covered. Your iPhone is capable of almost doing everything those shiny GPS gadgets are capable of. The good news is that you won’t have to worry about carrying extra gadgets with you on the go to navigate and get more out of your experience.

Whether you are an athlete or just want to track your activities outdoors, here are 5 sports GPS apps you should look at:

Runmeter GPS Running Stopwatch: turns your iPhone 3G or 3GS into a powerful GPS stopwatch, giving you the tool you need to keep track of your activity and improve your numbers while exercising.

AllSport GPS for iPhone: turns your iPhone into a GPS workout tracker. Comes handy with road cycling, mountain biking, walking and other sports and fitness activities. Enables you to compete against yourself as well.

Joggy Coach: if you jog on a frequent basis, you are going to love using this app. It provides you with your running data (speed, distance, elevation, calories burned…) and puts them on graphs for you to review.

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So you want to get fit using your iPhone? There are plenty of health and fitness apps available in iTunes that can help you keep track of your workouts, exercise the right way, eat the right things, and even get quick workouts at home. The iPhone is not going to make you fit all by itself, but it can provide you with the tools you need to get the job done.

With that said, check out these 10 exciting fitness iPhone apps:

iStayFit: a powerful fitness app for iPhone that lets you design your own exercise program and track your workout like no other app on iPhone. It also helps you do your exercises the right way with animation.

iFitness: if you want to take your fitness program to the next level and add variety to your daily routine, this app is for you. It is a comprehensive exercise database that provides pictures, videos, and instructions so you get your workouts done the right way.

Lose It!: a free weight loss application that enables you to keep track of what you eat everyday and even helps you stay on a budget with your healthy diet.

Tap & Track: enables you to keep track of the amount of calories you take in, your workouts, and even your weight. Daily information on calories, fat, protein, carbs, sugars, sodium & fiber are included as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Many of us have trouble remembering everything that we need to pick up from a grocery store in one try. Some of us don’t mind making multiple trips to the stores. I don’t happen to be in that group. Thanks to my iPhone, I don’t even have to worry about that. There are plenty of grocery list management apps available in iTunes and more are added everyday. You won’t need them all, but it’s nice to have options.

Here are 5 handy grocery apps for iPhone that can save you time:

Grocery IQ: one of the most popular grocery list management apps for iPhone. It supports a huge database of items and has bar code scanning as well.

Listomni Lists: one of the best list applications for iPhone. What I love about this app is the fact that it can manage all kinds of lists, including your grocery lists. Read the rest of this entry »