| Now that you've purchased your iPhone or Android, | | | | library. Download samples of hot bestsellers, check out |
| you're likely already at the app store shopping for | | | | free stories, and buy a book anytime, anywhere when |
| games and other tools to add to it. Veteran smart | | | | you feel the need to read. |
| phone owners may warn you not to go overboard on | | | | 5) The Negotiator - The app version of earns coolness |
| applying too many, so that you end up scrolling screen | | | | points not only for the tough as nails Williams Shatner |
| after screen to get to something important. It's fun to | | | | screenshot that opens the program, but for the ease |
| experiment with new apps as you try out your new | | | | of use in finding affordable flights and rentals for travel. |
| toy, but knowing exactly what you want for it can help | | | | 6) Cupcakes! - Who doesn't like cupcakes? With this |
| make the shopping decision much easier. | | | | neat game you can create your own flavor |
| What are the coolest apps to try? It may depend on | | | | combinations, decorate, and e-mail to friends. Best of |
| your definition of "cool," and what things interest you | | | | all, they're all fat free! |
| the most. If you're interested in keeping up with sports | | | | 7) ESPN Fantasy Baseball - Check on your teams |
| scores, or searching for easy recipes, there are | | | | with your mobile phone, make trades and stay |
| applications to help you. If enjoy games, you'll find there | | | | updated on all the scores. You don't have to worry |
| are some that work even in the remotest areas | | | | much about not getting home in time for the game |
| where your service can't reach you. Looking for | | | | with this app. |
| ideas? Here are a few programs with general appeal | | | | 8) Shazam - Don't you hate when you hear a song |
| you may wish to test on your iPhone, Android, or other | | | | and don't know who is singing? Download and launch |
| brand. Some are free, others are paid, but all are worth | | | | Shazam, hold your phone to the music, and it will give |
| exploration. | | | | you the artist info and a link to buy in iTunes. |
| 1) Google Earth - See the world on your screen. | | | | 9) Pandora - One of the more popular streaming |
| Google Earth on mobile displays any location on the | | | | music apps, Pandora lets you set up channels based |
| planet with miscellaneous geographic and topographic | | | | on your tastes. You'll hear your favorite artists |
| information. | | | | alongside similar bands the app recommends. |
| 2) Bookworm - Similar to Tetris, this word-based | | | | 10) Tweetdeck - On Twitter and Facebook? |
| puzzle game is equally addictive, and has the added | | | | Tweetdeck lets you check both, so there's no need to |
| bonus of helping you sharpen your vocabulary skills. | | | | download two separate apps to view your social |
| 3) Yelp - The app version of this popular social review | | | | networks. Post status updates, organize the accounts |
| network helps you track down the best bars and | | | | you follow, and share photos. |
| eateries, wherever you are. Get reviews before you | | | | With these apps on your smartphone, you can stay |
| make those reservations. | | | | updated on the latest news and sports, read up on the |
| 4) Amazon Kindle - With Amazon.com's proprietary | | | | classics, and plan a trip anywhere. There's no limit to |
| electronic book reader, you can turn your phone into a | | | | what you can discover and achieve. |