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Best iPhone Accessories and Apps

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If you have recently gotten an iPhone then you may be looking for the best iPhone accessories and aps. There are thousands of them available and it can be confusing to figure out which ones are best for your situation. First things first, however; you need to protect your investment.

iPhone. Image: Marye Audet
iPhone. Image: Marye Audet

Protection: Get a Case!

iPhones are not cheap so once you have one you will want to protect it. It is quite delicate and a fall could damage the screen or even the phone itself. There are a number of cases, screen protectors, and case types to choose from. You will want one that cradles the phone tightly and guards it if it gets knocked off a counter or table.

The iPhone silicone protective case with screen cover is what I have on my phone. I am terribly clumsy and the case has protected the phone from more than one fall. It has three color options:

  • Black
  • Clear
  • Red

Since I have Adult Sensory Processing Disorder I have to be careful about how things feel. This case does not bother me at all; it is very smooth and not bulky. It fights tightly with no gaps and slides in and out of pockets and purses with ease.

Elago S2 Case for iPhone 3G/GS (Sport Yellow)
Bright yellow is sure to help you keep track of the phone.
Amazon Price: $6.99
List Price: $19.99
PhoneDevil / MediaDevil Magic Screen protector: Crystal Clear (Invisible) edition - For Apple iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS (2 x screen protectors)
You are going to want a screen protector. This keeps the screen from being scratched.
Amazon Price: $11.97
List Price: $14.97

Keeping Your Phone Nearby

Included in the best iPhone accessories and apps has to be an armband. These armbands allow you to jog, ride horseback, work out at the gym, or hike without concern about losing your phone.  The bands fight snugly and securely so it isn’t going to be falling off or getting cracked from bumping against the weight machine.

Black Mesh Gym Armband Case Cover for Apple iPhone 3G 8GB 16GB / 3G S 16GB 32GB [Accessory Export Packaging]
How cool is this? When you are working out in the gym you can strap you phone to your arm. Not a lot of extras, just a simple armband to keep your phone close.
Amazon Price: $7.95
Premium Black Adjustable Wrist Armband Sports Gym Carrying Case Cover for Apple Iphone 3G, 3GS, 3G-S
Amazon Price: $2.02

Just Cool Stuff

There is a lot of cool stuff being created for iPhones everyday. They make it easier to travel, to work, and to play with your phone close by and charged.

Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 3GS (Black)
A car charger is indispensable and I love this one with the retractable cord. It keeps everything tidy in the car.
Amazon Price: $8.98
List Price: $16.73
Livespeakr Ultraportable Speaker System for iPod/iPhone (Black)
If you love to watch movies and videos, or listen to music on your iPhone then you will love this holder with the stereo speakers.
Amazon Price: $79.99
Kensington K66627US Windshield Car Mount with Sound Amplified Cradle for iPhone (Black)
If you don't have a good place to keep your phone you may be interested in this windshield mount holder that also amplifies.
Amazon Price: $79.95
List Price: $39.99
Arkon Bicycle Mount for iPhone - Black
If you bike to work or just for fun, having this bike mount will keep you in touch all the time.
Amazon Price: $13.66
List Price: $19.95

Best Free Apps for iPhone

There are a lot of apps that you can add to your iphone for free. I don’t have a complete list but a few of the apps that I love are:

Lose It! – Track your weight, your goals and your calorie and nutrient intake

iPeriod - Yep. Just what it sounds like. Track your period, fertile days, and even the days when you have a love connection. iPeriod tells you when to expect your period and how long it is expected to last based on your last few cycles. SInce it predicts it for a year you can make those vacation plans without worry.

Wordpress – Helps me keep up with comments on my blogs even when I don’t have access to my laptop.

Tweetdeck – Excellent way to keep up with twitter

Facebook – Helps you keep up with what your friends are doing

Yahoo Messenger – More social life

Bible – No excuse for not keeping up with Bible reading

Around Me – If you need to know where the closest bank or gas station is you will love this app

Epi – Epicurious App that allows you to hunt for recipes and make a list

Debt Tracker – keeps track of your debts and helps you make a pay off plan

Bill Tracker – keeps track of your bills and lets you know when they are due

Certify Wallet – I like this. It lets you take pictures of your receipts, make notes about them, and store them online for your expenses.

Chase – This is the bank I use but most banks have an app. I can check on deposits, balances, and even pay bills

Paypal – Many of my clients pay me with Paypal. With this app you can keep up with what is in your account.

There are hundreds of other apps. These are some of the ones that I personally use and the ones that I like the best.

Comments

Hello, hello, 2 years ago

Thank you for a lot of interesting information.

Entourage_007 2 years ago

I have the Black iphone now, It seems that i adjusted to the phone fairly well.

Great thanks for the advice, I'm really impressed with your profile, you really seem to know what your doing on Hubpages, I was wondering if you could take a look at mine and perhaps give me a few pointers?

Rose West 2 years ago

Thanks for the app ideas! I love things that are free :)

lowerabworkout 2 years ago

I don't have an iPhone - yet - but your hub, and especially that list of free apps, made me think that resistance is useless! I really will have to get one because I really need to see what's going on in the mobile web world.

Thanks for a great read.

Michael

Iberkenbosch 2 years ago

Thanks for the interesting read Marye Audet!

WorldCup~2010 23 months ago

thanks for the great app ideas! great hub!

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