The Best iPhone Apps in Dozens of Categories

Safari is far from your only choice for a web browser app on the iPhone. Check out these alternates, many of which offer features that Safari can't or won't.

Want to watch TV anywhere you've got an Internet connection? Then these are the apps for you.

Travel, especially to places we haven't been before, can be confusing and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be.

Baseball season is underway, and there are a variety of iPhone apps that provide breaking baseball news or help you manage your fantasy team . While we found a few iPhone baseball apps that are definitely worth a download, we also encountered plenty of disappointments.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup starts in South Africa in less than a month, and the soccer (or football, for our international readers) frenzy has already begun. We've already covered the best World Cup apps , but now that the tournament is set to begin, we're focused on how we'll catch the matches at work or on the go.

There are numerous new iPhone apps released each day. Most of these apps -- okay, the vast majority -- are probably not worth your time or money. With so many apps being released every day, it can be difficult to keep up with the best ones. Here's our list of our favorite iPhone apps released so far this year. New apps will be added all the...

IPhone social networking apps number in the thousands, but don't worry -- we waded through the App Store for you and found the best ones.

Don't even think about going on a trip to Disney World without having these apps. They'll save you from dealing with hungry, tired, cranky kids--as much as anything can, that is.

World Cup mania is just around the corner, and these seven iPhone soccer (or football, as most of the rest of the world calls it) apps can keep you in the loop on the latest news and scores. Even major names like ESPN are getting in on the action with their own World Cup apps.

There are dozens of iPhone news apps available, and some are not worth downloading. The good news? There are a number of iPhone apps that will satisfy your inner news junkie with breaking news alerts, in-depth reporting and lots of multimedia content. Here are our picks for the best iPhone news apps.

Thanks to the iPhone, you don't need to be in front of the television to follow all of the action during NCAA March Madness. With these useful basketball apps, you can catch live game coverage, update your tournament brackets, and chat with other NCAA fans.

Get more out of your runs and take your workouts to the next level with these GPS-enabled running apps for the iPhone and iOS.

Find all kinds of new music, or enjoy your favorites, using these great free music apps.

The best iPhone ebook apps have a good selection of modern and classic ebooks, lots of customizable features, and a well-designed interface. So which e-reader apps meet these criteria? In our test of ebook apps, Stanza and Amazon s Kindle app earn the highest ratings.

Yes folks, it s that time of year again - tax season. While few people actually like doing their taxes, these iPhone apps can make the process a little easier. Whether you need to track business expenses or trip mileage, the iPhone is a great way to keep track of your important tax information.

Now that PGA Tour season is underway, golf fanatics can get in on all the action right from their iPhone. These popular iPhone apps can help you track players and results on the PGA Tour, and some may even help improve your golf game.

The Tour de France starts on July 3, 2010, and race fans around the world will be on the edge of their seats as the riders -- including arch rivals Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador -- battle it out from Rotterdam to the Champs-Elyses in Paris. If you can't watch the Tour de France live on television, these iPhone apps can keep you in the...

If you like reading comics on your iPhone or iPad (and why wouldn't you?), there are a number of great comic apps to meet your needs. Overall, we were very impressed with the current crop of iPhone comic apps -- some have a few minor glitches, but all six of the apps we tested deserve a recommendation.

Whether you love reading on the beach or mixing up cocktails at an outdoor party, there are plenty of summer apps to keep you satisfied. These iPhone apps are perfect for your next summer vacation or BBQ. Some top choices include Weber's On the Grill app -- perfect for grilling novices -- or the Environmental Working Group's Sunscreen Guide app,...

You never have to be at a loss for what to make for dinner with these iPhone recipe apps. From gourmet dishes to quick deliciousness, check out these 14 apps.

Nearly every iPhone recipe app contains some vegetarian or vegan recipes, but they're not always easy to find mixed in with the other content. The following recipe apps focus specifically on meat-free meals or they provide a special section devoted to their vegan and vegetarian users.

Finding healthy recipes can be a chore, especially if you're on a diet and have to count every last calorie or carb. There are several great recipe apps for the iPhone and iPad, but a few offer unique features that will help dieters shed those pesky pounds. These apps offer nutritional information for all their recipes, and some provide specific...

Make sure you have your iPhone handy the next time you fire up the grill. While testing recipe apps, we found a number of top picks that are perfect for your next outdoor feast. Whether you need an app to keep track of grilling time or to perfect your BBQ techniques, these iPhone recipe apps have you covered.

With thousands of apps available, the iPhone can keep your kids entertained for hours on end. Some of the best kids apps have an educational component that can help them learn the alphabet or count to 10, so they'll get something out of it as well. These apps are designed for kids in preschool or kindergarten, and most are perfect for...

Approximately 16 million people visit Disneyland every year, which is just a mind-boggling figure. Give yourself a head start over the masses of people who visit Disneyland by downloading one of these useful iPhone apps. You can do everything from view restaurant menus, check wait times, or find the closest bathroom right from your iPhone or...

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for home cooks, so I took a look at which iPhone recipe apps would be best to help prepare your holiday meal. Many of these cooking apps have specific Thanksgiving recipes or will help you find new dishes to prepare this November.

Who needs a cookbook? You can access hundreds of delicious Thanksgiving recipes right from your iPhone or iPad . I browsed through dozens of the best iPhone cooking apps to find the Thanksgiving recipes that you ll be proud to serve this November.

Some of the best iPhone shopping apps can help you save money on the things you buy everyday. Others help you compare prices, find nearby stores, or figure out if a product is a dud. Shopping apps also include a lot of cool technology -- from picture recognition to barcode scanners. Whatever your need, these apps have you covered on your next...

Never come home from the store without all the food you needed again thanks to these apps.

Whether you're looking for Christmas music, a wayrack your holiday shopping, or just classic tales like the Grinch, these Christmas apps will keep your yuletide gay.

Are you a budding iPhone shutterbug or an expert? Check out these apps to help you create impressive, attractive photos with your phone.

Super Bowl XLV is only a few short months away. Held on Feb. 6, 2011, the next Super Bowl will take place at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. These iPhone Super Bowl apps will keep you in the loop as the big game approaches. Some of the apps haven t been updated for 2011 yet, but I ll be sure to add them as soon as they become available. ...

When I think of New Year's Eve, I few things come to mind: champagne, parties, and toasts, but mainly just champagne. These New Year's Eve iPhone apps will help you plan your party, compose a toast, or pick the best champagne for your festivities.

Studies have shown that keeping track of your food intake can help you achieve your weight loss goals. Fortunately, the App Store has a number of good diet apps that make it easy to keep tabs on your calorie intake and stick to a healthy eating plan. Losing weight is hard work, so any iPhone app that makes it a little bit easier is worth a look.

The iPhone is an incredibly useful tool for pregnant women. You can track your baby's development, time your contractions, or even pick a baby name with one of these excellent pregnancy apps. When it comes to pregnancy, there is most definitely an app for that. Here are nine of my favorites.

Using any of these cycling apps, you can turn your iPhone into a GPS tool for tracking your time, distance, and speed -- and they're a heck of a lot cheaper than a dedicated cycling computer. The best cycling apps also include helpful features like iPod support, Facebook and Twitter integration, and reporting graphs.

Safari is far from your only choice for a web browser app on the iPhone. Check out these alternates, many of which offer features that Safari can't or won't.

The ringtones that come with the iPhone are OK, but the ones you buy from ringtone stores or make from your own music are a lot better--and more fun, too. These apps will help you create your own ringtones.

Create free ringtones for your iPhone with these apps. We've reviewed and ranked the best ones based on features and ease of use.

Want a good suggestion on where to eat in either your hometown or when traveling? These restaurant apps have you covered.

If your iPod playlist is sounding a bit stale, a good music app can be just the boost you need. There are plenty of free options, but spending a bit more makes sense when you get more features like pause/rewind and recording functionality.

Managing a to-do list can be a real pain, especially if you're still using old fashioned pen and paper. Fortunately, there are a variety of to-do list apps for the iPhone that make this process much easier. With alerts, notifications, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, these iPhone list apps will keep your life organized.

The iPhone is a great productivity tool for business professionals. Although Apple's built-in apps are pretty basic for business purposes, there are a variety of third-party apps that will keep you organized. Whether you need to manage your calendar or dictate voice memos, iTunes has a business app for you.

Whether you're on a long road trip or travel for business or are just out doing errands, we all want to save money on gas. These 5 apps use the Internet and the iPhone's GPS to help you grab the biggest savings.

While there may be a decent number of Flash-enabled iPhone browsers, will you actually want to use any of them?