Top 10 Free iPhone Applications: Vish Dhamija

In no particular order of preference/rating, here are the top 10 iPhone Applications I have downloaded [and tried]:

Ø Remote: Does exactly what it says – controls your iTunes library from iPhone using the wifi connection at home. It can also play Apple TV, but I haven’t tried it

Ø Fecebook: The mobile facebook – you can upload pictures, change status, check & compose messages and chat with friends

Ø Google search – I know there is Safari to surf the web, but search is much faster using Google

Ø New York Times – News on the go. Covers much more than just New York or America

Ø Top 40 – This cool application gives the weeks Top 40 music tracks [UK or US] – you can also hear a clip through iTunes and buy or watch it on Youtube

Ø Last.fm – the best internet music portal is available to download as an application – works brilliantly with wifi or GPRS

Ø Shazam – Heard a new song or tune? Next time it plays, switch Shazam on and it will recognize the track and album. You can also hear a clip through iTunes and buy or watch it on Youtube

Ø Showtimes – Using the Google maps to identify your location, this wonderful application shows the nearby cinemas and what's playing

Ø Localpicks – Again, based on your location, it tells you the nearby restaurants and their ratings

Ø Simplify – This application lets you access your entire iTunes library using wifi or GPRS anywhere. Unlike the remote, the music plays on the iPhone, not the computer. [I couldn't try this one fully before the burglar stole my Mac]