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    The Weather Channel®

    by The Weather Channel Interactive

    First things first, is it going to be a sunny day? Plan your 4th of July activities around the weather. No one wants to barbecue out in the rain! With this handy app, you can get the hour-by-hour forecast and be prepared no matter what sort of weather is on the way. There is also a free, ad-supported version for iPhone as well as iPad.

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    Weber’s On the Grill™

    by Weber-Stephen Products Co.

    OK, sun is in the forecast, so it’s time to fire up the grill! When you want to get a little more creative than the usual burgers and dogs, Weber’s On the Grill is here to help. Choose from over 300 grill-tastic recipes, tips, and more! You can also find a separate iPad version of the app.

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    How to Cook Everything for iPhone

    by Culinate, Inc.

    Perhaps grilling isn’t your style, or maybe the weather isn’t going to be sunny. Or, you just want some other recipe options, or need something to prepare ahead to bring on a picnic or to a party. How to Cook Everything has over 2,000 recipes and detailed instructions on how to prepare them. This is an excellent, well-rounded recipe app. You can also find a free, lite version, or an iPad version of this app.

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    Pizza Hut

    by imc2, LLC

    Well, so you’re not a cook. But you still need to eat, so order your Independence Day feast right from your iDevice! Create your pizza and place your delivery order from within this app. You’ll also find a separate iPad version of this app; they are both free.

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    Mixologist™ Drink Recipes

    by Digital Outcrop

    Now that you’ve secured food, how about some libations? Every good party needs a variety of beverages. If mixed drinks are your thing, download this app for access to nearly 8,000 drink recipes. You’ll find fun non-alcoholic beverages as well. Wouldn’t it be fun to offer a red drink, a white (or clear) one, and blue one at your 4th of July party? Create drinks of every hue with Mixologist. Check out their free ad-supported app if you prefer.

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    BeerChooser

    by BeerChooser Inc.

    Not everyone is a “mixed drink” person. Some folks just like a good, cold beer. This free, universal app lets you choose the perfect beer. Rate each beer you try, and over time, the app “learns” what sort of beer you like. It will actually give you recommendations based on your preferences. You can even see what beers are trending in your area!

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    Find Craft Beer

    by Micro Integration Services, Inc.

    For some folks, it just has to be craft beer. Of course, craft beer is a little harder to find than Budweiser. Find craft beer in your area with this universal app.

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    Gauge

    by Global Software Concepts, LLC

    Hopefully everyone is drinking responsibly this holiday. An app like this can help you decide when enough is enough. This is not a substitute for good common sense, but anything that can help prevent drunk driving is a plus.

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    Pandora Radio

    by Pandora Media, Inc.

    What’s a celebration without music? This popular, free, and universal app is probably already on everyone’s iDevice, but in case it isn’t, now’s the time. Like a personalized radio station, Pandora Radio lets you choose a song, artist, or genre and siimply plays music you’ll enjoy. Whether you’re hosting the party, attending a party or headed out for a picnic, crank up the tunes with Pandora.

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    Fireworks Arcade

    by Mike Newman

    You know it’s just not the 4th of July without fireworks. This free, universal fireworks game app will get kids and adults alike into the holiday spirit. You can use this as a simple relaxing fireworks creation app, watch the “show”, or get competitive with Game Center games. And if you have Apple's iPad 2 HDMI adapter, you can even display these fireworks on your 50" TV for all to admire. Ooooh...Ahhhh!

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    iClue

    by Michał Parpura

    Everyone loves a good party game, whether you’re gathered at a fireworks spot or in your backyard. Universal app iTabo has teams guessing a word -- but you can’t use any of the obvious key words to help your team figure it out. If you’ve ever played the party game Taboo, you know how to play. There is also a free, lite version you can check out.

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    iAmerica – The Pocket Guide to United States History and the Presidency – Third Edition –

    by USAInteractive

    But let’s not forget why we’re celebrating. Whip out this guide to American history and the presidency to wow everyone with your knowledge. Turn it into a game, and everyone can learn something new about the good old US of A!

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    Instagram

    by Burbn, Inc.

    And finally, you can’t forget to take pictures! Show everyone what a great 4th of July you had! The iPhone 4 has a pretty decent camera, but if you want to really jazz up those photos, try a free filter-and-sharing app like Instagram. Once you have your pictures filtered to artsy perfection, share them instantly to Facebook, Twitter, email, and more.