With the release of the iPhone 4s, the internet was buzzing about the newest feature, the Siri virtual assistant. However, with the right apps your iPhone can already do a lot of amazing things. So here are a few of iPhone's most useful and coolest apps, many of which can make your life easier, and even save you money.
Your iPhone Can Prevent You From Getting a DUI
Sadly, many of us have, at some point in our lives, thrown caution to the wind and driven home after one too many. Not only is this is a dangerous and unethical practice, it can land you some serious jail time, fines, and a few trips to your local Alcoholics Anonymous. Furthermore, you can have your license restricted or suspended, which seriously impedes your ability to get to work and pay off all those fines. There are a few apps that can help you calculate your BAC (blood alcohol concentration), iAlcohol is among the best. With it's drink list, you can get a gauge of your BAC which can help you to make a smart choice of stopping before you go overboard.
Prevents You From Getting A Ticket
On a related note, Trapster is a service that provides you with up-to-date information about potential speed traps in your area. While the service primarily relies on user updates, some police are even using it-- to inform you of their locations! The Trapster combined with BAC calculator, can really help to keep your driving record clean.
Your iPhone Can Get You Pregnant
Okay, not literally, but it definitely can help. There is a menstrual calendar application that can be downloaded for free, which can help you figure out your fertility window. After you conceive, it can even accurately predict your due date. After birth, the iPhone has yet another surprise for you ...
The Babysitter App
Another application for the iPhone lets you use it as a baby monitor. It detects any sound or movement made by the baby when it wakes, and alerts you to this development. Not only can this be great for parents, it can also prove useful for the teen babysitter who will often be on the phone chatting away.
Your iPhone Can Detect Metal
The Silver Metal detector application uses the iPhone 3GS built-in magnetometer to detect metal. While you should probably intend to use this application for fun and don't expect to find much, there has actually been some reports of lucrative success with this program. This makes us wonder if having an iPhone really is the best way to earn money.
And finally, the best and most useful thing your iPhone can do ...
Your iPhone Can Help You Locate it if it's Lost or Stolen
If you turn on the "Find My iPhone" service on your iPhone, you can track it when lost by logging into another iOS device by booting up with the same Apple ID. If you've lost it at home, you can make it sound an alarm. If you suspect it's been grabbed or stolen by another person, you can track your iPhone to the suspect's address and send them strongly-worded messages. There are already a few testimonials out there that this application works, and has even prevented potential thieves. However, if the perpetrator is smart enough to switch off the phone or your battery dies, you're probably out of luck.
So don't despair if you don't intend on upgrading to the new iPhone 4S. With newly release apps, you will always find one that will make your phone cool and amusing.
Your iPhone Can Prevent You From Getting a DUI
Sadly, many of us have, at some point in our lives, thrown caution to the wind and driven home after one too many. Not only is this is a dangerous and unethical practice, it can land you some serious jail time, fines, and a few trips to your local Alcoholics Anonymous. Furthermore, you can have your license restricted or suspended, which seriously impedes your ability to get to work and pay off all those fines. There are a few apps that can help you calculate your BAC (blood alcohol concentration), iAlcohol is among the best. With it's drink list, you can get a gauge of your BAC which can help you to make a smart choice of stopping before you go overboard.
Prevents You From Getting A Ticket
On a related note, Trapster is a service that provides you with up-to-date information about potential speed traps in your area. While the service primarily relies on user updates, some police are even using it-- to inform you of their locations! The Trapster combined with BAC calculator, can really help to keep your driving record clean.
Your iPhone Can Get You Pregnant
Okay, not literally, but it definitely can help. There is a menstrual calendar application that can be downloaded for free, which can help you figure out your fertility window. After you conceive, it can even accurately predict your due date. After birth, the iPhone has yet another surprise for you ...
The Babysitter App
Another application for the iPhone lets you use it as a baby monitor. It detects any sound or movement made by the baby when it wakes, and alerts you to this development. Not only can this be great for parents, it can also prove useful for the teen babysitter who will often be on the phone chatting away.
Your iPhone Can Detect Metal
The Silver Metal detector application uses the iPhone 3GS built-in magnetometer to detect metal. While you should probably intend to use this application for fun and don't expect to find much, there has actually been some reports of lucrative success with this program. This makes us wonder if having an iPhone really is the best way to earn money.
And finally, the best and most useful thing your iPhone can do ...
Your iPhone Can Help You Locate it if it's Lost or Stolen
If you turn on the "Find My iPhone" service on your iPhone, you can track it when lost by logging into another iOS device by booting up with the same Apple ID. If you've lost it at home, you can make it sound an alarm. If you suspect it's been grabbed or stolen by another person, you can track your iPhone to the suspect's address and send them strongly-worded messages. There are already a few testimonials out there that this application works, and has even prevented potential thieves. However, if the perpetrator is smart enough to switch off the phone or your battery dies, you're probably out of luck.
So don't despair if you don't intend on upgrading to the new iPhone 4S. With newly release apps, you will always find one that will make your phone cool and amusing.
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