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    AppStart for iPhone

    by AppAdvice.com

    The very first app you're going to want is our AppStart for iPhone. We created it just for new iPhone owners. Think of it as a very cool owner's manual. Except AppStart is colorful, informative, and fun instead of dry and boring. It's an absolute must for new users.

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    Facebook

    by Facebook, Inc.

    This one's a no-brainer. If you use Facebook, download the free app! Keep in touch with friends, family and coworkers via photos and status updates. There are certainly other options for Facebook on the iPhone, but none of them tops this free, official version.

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    Twitter

    by Twitter, Inc.

    Facebook's not your bag, but Twitter is? The iPhone 4S has Twitter built in, but if you're getting one of the other models, you can access your Twitter account with a simple, free download. The official Twitter app is a must have for Twitter users. The app has set the standard for user interface on the iPhone.

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    Instagram

    by Burbn, Inc.

    Ever see those awesome looking vintage photos on Facebook or Twitter? Well, the poster may well have been using Instagram, the photo sharing app. The app allows you to easily snap a photo and apply over a dozen different filters to your photo making it really pop! Once you find the filter you like, you can easily share your photo with the world using Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, Posterous, and Facebook. You can also find and follow friends who use Instagram and let them know your thoughts by liking or commenting on their photos. The easiest and best way to share photos is why Instagram is an essential iPhone app, it doesn't hurt that it is free either!

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    AIM (Free Edition)

    by AOL Inc.

    If Facebook and Twitter are not your primary (or only) mode for keeping in touch, AIM is another option. There are a lot of instant messaging services - AIM, MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk, Skype, Facebook, and more. All are free to join but you have to figure out which service your friends are on. For most people, AIM is good enough. Not only that, but it also makes it easier to send and receive text messages from people without costing you any money.

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    Skype

    by Skype Software S.a.r.l

    Want to talk to your distant friends and family face-to-face? If you both have late model iDevices, great, you can FaceTime. But if not? Skype is a must-have app on the iPhone. The app lets you make and receive audio calls in the background. It can act as a phone replacement app. The app can now do video calls over Wi-Fi or 3G.

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    Yelp

    by Yelp

    You've gotten ahold of your friends, but what where are you going to meet up? With Yelp, you can find reviews of virtually any businesses in your area. However, the number of reviews goes way up if you live in a large city. Every kind of business is included, but restaurants are definitely Yelp's focus. I've never had a miss going to a restaurant recommended by a large number of Yelp users.

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    Shazam

    by Shazam Entertainment Ltd.

    While you're out, you hear a very cool but unfamiliar song playing. The first "wow" app on the iPhone still impresses. If you want to know the name of the song that's playing right now, pop out your iPhone and let Shazam listen to it for a few seconds. It'll find the name of the song 9 out of 10 times and tag it so you can find it or buy it later. If you want more features there are two paid versions of Shazam, and a full-featured competitor in SoundHound.

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    Pandora Radio

    by Pandora Media, Inc.

    Since you love music, you'll want to check out one of the best radio apps on iPhone. You create a station based on an artist or song you like and Pandora goes about playing songs with similar qualities. As you like or dislike each new song, Pandora starts refining its choices for your specific musical tastes.

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    Movies by Flixster, with Rotten Tomatoes

    by Flixster

    You're set with music, how about film? Check movie times and get detailed movie information right on your phone. You can even buy tickets, get reviews and share your personal reviews/opinions of films right onto your social networks.

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    GasBuddy - Find Cheap Gas Prices

    by GasBuddy Organization Inc

    While you're out and about, you'll probably need to fuel up. Get the best gas prices in your area with GasBuddy! Never overpay for gas again.

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    Google Translate

    by Google

    Do you have plans to travel anytime soon? Translate from one language to another by typing or speaking words and phrases with this amazing free app. By typing the words, you can translate between 57 different languages. You can translate 15 languages by speaking the words. And if you want the translation spoken aloud, you can do that with 23 different languages. So if you are lost in France and need to know where the train station is, you can use Translate to literally speak to a native for directions because the translations can be played aloud (only 23 languages). It also has a full screen mode making it easier for others to read. This app can turn anyone into a polyglot!

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    Zen Bound® 2 Universal

    by Secret Exit Ltd.

    We have to mention a couple of games here; after all, this is one of the perks of having a smartphone. One of the most amazing apps in the App Store that truly epitomizes the uniqueness of the iOS device. Use multi-touch and tilting to wrap rope around wooden blocks in an immersive zen-like experience. You're actually moving the block in 3D space. This is a universal app, which means you can use it on your iPad as well.

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    Eliminate Pro

    by ngmoco, Inc.

    Want to see the true power of connectivity on the iPhone? Download this free first person shooter which is as beautiful to look at its fun to play. What stands out is that you can play online against anyone around the globe in a matter of seconds over wifi or even 3G.

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    Kindle – Read Books, Magazines & More – Over 1 Million eBooks & Newspapers

    by AMZN Mobile LLC

    The other forms of entertainment I've mentioned above are great, but there really is no substitute for a good book. Kindle lets you turn your iPhone into an eBook reader. The huge selections of books available (some of which are free) and the app's ability to sync your spot among all of your iDevices and even your Kindle make this app a winner. Check with your local library -- mine even lets me borrow books for free with this app.

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    Evernote

    by Evernote

    Need to keep track of things, like movies, books, travel, games, friends, and more? Evernote provides free note taking on the iPhone that can rival any paid version. Take notes on the go, and sync them wirelessly and automatically with your other iDevices and your computer. Text, voice, and image notes included. I really can't say enough about this free, universal app; it is always the first app I recommend to my friends. Just try it for yourself.