Totally Cool iPhone Apps

by Thom Yarbrough

Everyone's aware of how cool the iPhone really is, and nothing beats flaunting that gorgeous device in your hands when you're with your friends. What makes it even cooler is if you've got awesome apps that make your friends burn with jealousy. It's always a good idea to keep a check on the Apps Store to see whether new apps have arrived. And here's a list of some really cool apps that have been making their rounds on the iPhone App Store.

Stitcher Radio

This free app gets you all your favorite shows, podcasts, news, sports and entertainment into current, on-demand stations, much better than what you would be doing listening to a radio. Stitcher 'stitches' together all your favorite things in one place, so you no longer have to restrict yourself to anything anymore. Typical content on Stitcher could include news items from Fox News Radio, CBS, Wall Street Journal, as well as entertainment and sports options from ESPN, Entertainment Tonight E! and many others. Don't wait even a second longer, but go ahead and download this cool app for your iPhone right away.

Stanza

Everyone these days is reading some book or the other on their mobile phones and why not? It's easy to buy the books online, the books can be carried anywhere and there are plenty of free downloads as well. The eBook revolution hits the iPhone too, with Stanza that brings an eBook application that perfectly fits your iPhone and offers immense clarity and reading capability. There are more than 50,000 contemporary titles that can be purchased in the eReader store, along with another 50,000 books that are free. So, now you never have to be without a book again!

Mirror Free

No more sneaking looks at car windows or elevator mirrors to see if your hair is looking all right and whether your nose has become shiny! With this cool iPhone app you can turn your iPhone into a mirror and look at your face anytime you want. This free app is a snap to activate and there are some cool mirror frames as well which frame your face perfectly. Make sure you angle the iPhone at the right angle and there's the right amount of light. This app is not too serious, but a simple one where you can actually see your reflection in the black background.

Spray Can

This is a cool app where you can pretend to hold a spray can in your hand although it's just your iPhone! Yes, this app creates a very cool 2D effect where you can pretend to shake your iPhone and when you press a button on the top of the screen, you can actually hear the sound of paint spraying out and the screen fills with color. You can also switch the color by tapping at a particular place on the screen.

About the Author:

Thom crafts articles for mac software experts, PocketMac. They specialize in software to synchronize the Mac to over 500 smartphones, including their iPhone application ShiveringKittens.