I don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of all in one things. Whether it’s all in one desktops (iMac) or all in one printers, I always prefer hitting multiple targets with one shot. It’s less time consuming and often more convenient. You can apply the same concept to your iPhone apps. There are many iPhone apps that get multiple things done without you having to spend money on multiple iPhone apps. Whether it’s playing games on your phone or managing your business life, it’s always nice to have an app that addresses multiple issues.

These apps are all over the place, but if you are shopping for all in one apps for iPhone, here are 8 you should take a look at:

ABC Contacts: it’s a super contact manager that not only helps you manage your contacts easily, it makes it easy to create smart groups and even track your recent calls.

Twitbook: another cool all in one app that helps you manage Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook all from the same place. Now I know a lot of you don’t use MySpace anymore, but it’s still a nice option to have.

All in One WiFiRemote: a 8-in-1 wireless remote control for iPhone and iPod Touch that enables you to control iTunes and your media center from your iPhone.

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iPhone is not only a great smart-phone, it is a great tool for those who want to become more productive and get more done everyday. One way to do that is by developing plans and sticking with them. That’s where iPhone planners come in handy. They can help you plan ahead of time and manage your tasks and projects more effectively. Whether you want to manage your wedding or keep track of your projects on your iPhone, there is an app for you in iTunes. Having said that, here are 7 plan management apps for iPhone:

SmartTime Pro – Adaptive Organizer: a great planning tool and task organizer for those of you who are super busy. It looks at your calendar and finds time for your tasks. Keeps track of lists, tasks, to-do’s, appointments, events, and recurring anniversaries as well.

Projects for iPhone: the ultimate project planning and management tool for iPhone. Makes it easy to keep track of multiple projects and tasks on your iPhone and plan ahead. If you have worked with products such as Microsoft Project, you are going to enjoy using this app.

.Shed (Google Calendar): a super calendar application for iPhone that syncs with your Google Calendar account and pulls your tasks and other information from Google. If you are using Google products for planning, this app can come in handy. Read the rest of this entry »

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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