10 Essential iPhone Apps

If you have an iPhone, you will definitely want to get these 10 essential iPhone Apps. The iPhone is a Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) based cellular telephone. One of the features of the iPhone is its ability to download applications from Apple's App Store. Thousand of free and paid applications are available through this App Store.

1. Facebook - This handy application allows you to view and update your Facebook page. In fact, with this application you can do anything you can do through Facebook's regular site. A must have for iPhone users and Facebook lovers.

2. XE Currency - A currency conversion application that provides automatic real-time updates. The application allows you to select up to ten countries. Currencies are automatically updated every time you open the application.

3. Alarm Clock - Apple's regular clock application leaves a lot to be desired. This free application picks up the slack and provides a clean looking, easy to use digital alarm clock you can use in lieu of the regular clock application.

4. Speed Test - Ever wonder how fast your cellular data or Wi-Fi connection really is? With one touch you can find out using this application. Both up and down speeds are displayed.

5. Skype - Just like the Skype application for your computer, the iPhone's Skype application allows you to make phone calls and send instant messages to any Skype member. The application now works with both Wi-Fi and cellular data connections. 

6. Flixster - A great application that lets you know what movies are playing in your local area, In addition, you can watch previews of up coming releases and find out what movies are coming soon to both a theater near you and to your local DVD store.

7. "Ultralingua" The best language dictionaries available for the iPhone. Ultralingua is available in over a dozen languages. This easy to use dictionary translates back and forth between English and the selected language. Also provides conjugations of verbs.

8. Kindle -This application allows you download and read e-books from Amazon's Kindle store. The application is free and books cost an average of $9.99. Also conveniently syncs with other Kindle devices you may use.

9. Hulu Plus - Hula Plus allows you to watch streaming video from Hulu on your iPhone. For a small monthly, fee you will have access to Hulu's entire database. Operates with both a Wi-Fi and a cellular data connection.

10. Pocket Tunes - The best streaming music application for the iPhone. If it's available on the Internet, you can find it using this application. Pocket Tunes has an easy to use interface and also works with satellite radio services.