THE BEST
APPS ISSUE
oday, Apple’s App Store offers close to two million apps. Talk about the paradox of choice! So many op-
tions can be overwhelming and may lead you to stick to the handful of apps you know instead of exploring
uncharted territory. To help you branch out, we’ve tested hundreds of apps, rounding up 200+ of our favor-
T ites for you to enjoy.SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
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Staff & Reader Favorites:
Word of mouth is often the
best way to discover the most
worthwhile new products and
services, so why would it be
any different with apps? In
our Staff and Reader Favorites
roundups (pages 36-37), discov-
er what’s making the biggest
difference in the lives of the
iPhone Life community.Brightening Someone’s Day:
Our phones offer a great way
to stay in touch with friends and
break up a long workday with
a little entertainment. In this
roundup (page 42), get inspired
to surprise your loved ones with
a message or gift that will lift
their spirits and put a smile on
their faces.Photo & Video:
Remember when we used to
buy disposable cameras or lug
around heavy DSLRs? Now our
iPhones house impressive cam-
eras, making it easy to capture
important moments in our lives.
In this roundup (page 43), read
up on apps that make full use of
your phone’s photographic and
editing capabilities, helping you
to create images you’ll be proud
to share.