Augmented reality is one of the most exciting technologies around. If you have watched some of those modern Hollywood movies, you have probably seen how our world would look like 20-30 years from now. Who knows when augmented applications become mainstream but they are already making their way to the iPhone platform. Augmented reality is the future but thanks to these augmented reality apps for iPhone, you can experience the future today:

New York Nearest Places: lets you explore New York like never before. And you have seen nothing yet. You can get the Chicago version if that’s where you live.

SpyGlass: turns your iPhone into a spyglass. Shows you a compass, GPS info, and much more on the go. Very useful for outdoors.

Theodolite: a cool little app that acts as your compass, GPS, map, and two-axis inclinometer. Great for hiking and active sports in general.

Panoramascope: this cool app gives you information about your surroundings (mountains, their names, and …). Great for those who are into outdoors, camping, and beyond.

AR Compass: great app for travel, camping, and outdoor activities. Now this is what one could call a truly modern compass.

Robotvision: an augmented reality application for iPhone that lets you explore your surroundings more effectively.

Cyclopedia: adds Wikipedia information to your reality. When you move your iPhone around, the app will automatically dig up information and display it on your screen.

Layar Reality Browser: a free application that displays digital information on the top of what you see through your camera. The app has a lot of potential, and a lot of you wrote to me to include it in this list. I still believe it has some issues that need to be resolved but it’s free. So try it!

Peaks: great application for those into climbing mountains. Or maybe you are just interested in geography. Shows you information on mountains right on your phone. Top notch app.

Star Chart: gives you your very own virtual star chart on your iPhone. Just point your iPhone to the sky and this app will tell you what you are looking at.

SnapShop Showroom: a wonderful AR application that makes buying furniture or redecorating a room or house much more convenient.

Augmented Car Finder: a fun car finder that takes advantage of augmented reality technology to show you where you have parked your car. It’s not perfect but one of the better ones on the market.

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There are plenty of iPad accessories that one can pick up to get more out of the iPad. iPad cases, sleeves, and bags are all helpful. But sometimes you want to get your hands a special add-on for your device that offers something other products don’t. What if you wanted to turn your iPad into a teleprompter? That’s not something you see or use everyday. If you are looking for those types of accessories, these 5 products should give you ideas:

iPad Teleprompter: helps you use your iPad as a teleprompter. As long as you have the right app (which you can download from iTunes), you are set.

Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Modem: a wonderful add-on for your iPad that lets you connect 5 devices to the Internet. Operates on Verizon 3G network. Read the rest of this entry »

Everybody seems to be writing their own iPhone apps these days. It’s a great business to be a part of. If you know any programming and have no issue picking up the language and writing you app, then you are in business. Not a lot of people have those skills however. That’s where iPhone app builders come into play. These services sit between you and Apple and help you take your blog, business, or any other type of app online fast. Of course, you’ll have to pay a recurring fee to keep your app going, but you won’t have to know any programming.

Ready to start your own iPhone app? Don’t want to learn programming to get it done? These 5 tools can build your iPhone app for you:

MyAppBuilder: it’s an easy to use service that lets bloggers, businesses, and everyone in between build their own iPhone app.

BlogApper: my favorite iPhone app builder at this point. It targets the blogging community, making it easy for any blogger to build an app for her blog.

uBuildApp: has a bigger up-front fee, but it gives you the tools you need to design your apps and add features to it. Read the rest of this entry »

Not all iPhone accessories are created equal. Some are better in handling certain situations than others. If you plan to take your iPhone with you outdoors for a run or next to a pool, you are going to need a different type of accessories. iPhone sport accessories enable you to have fun with your gadget without worrying about damaging your iPhone by accident.

Whether you are interested in taking your iPhone for a swim or a run, these 10 iPhone accessories can come in handy:

Surge Hybrid Solar Charger for iPhone: a solar charger that can keep your device charged by using the power of the sun. The last thing you want is being stuck outdoors with a dead iPhone. This charges makes sure that does not happen.

I-Tec Sport Arm Band for iPhone: an adjustable and affordable arm band for iPhone that makes it easy for you to go for a run without having to worry about dropping your device.

Nathan Rock Band Armband for iPhone: a pretty low key but handy armband for iPhone. Gets your wires out of your way to make it easier for you to run.

Tune Belt Sport Belt for iPhone: a pretty versatile belt holder for iPhone that works with iPod touch, iPod classic, and other mp3 players as well. Read the rest of this entry »

There was a time when satellite radio was king. After all, the content that you could get on XM or Sirius networks were not something you could find on regular radio stations. These days, HD radios give satellite radio a good run for its money. After all, you can get high quality radio stations at home and on the go without having to pay a monthly subscription fee. HD radios are getting better with time as well. A while you, all you could get your hands on were basic HD radios with not too many additional features. These days you can pick up HD radios that can act as a dock for your iPhone or iPod Touch and even help you find the songs you are listening to on radio.

If you are looking to pick up a HD radio receiver that is compatible with your iPhone or iPod Touch, here are 4 HD Radio iPhone Docks you should look at:

Sony XDR-S10HDiP HD Radio with Dock for iPod/iPhone: a powerful HD radio that comes with an iPhone compatible docking station which includes a built-in digital AM/FM/HD tuner as well. It can act as your alarm clock as well.

Jensen Jims-525I Docking Digital Hd Radio System: a powerful HD radio docking system for your iPod Touch and iPhone that charges your device and comes with iTunes tagging as well. It has a dual alarm clock as well. Read the rest of this entry »