Here Are The Greatest iPhone Applications To Hit The App Store In The Past Week
by Joe White
September 24, 2011
The AppAdvice iPhone app of the week:
Band of the Day (free, subscription required)
If you love hearing a new band for the first time, consider downloading Band Of The Day. This free iPhone app (which does require a subscription) presents users with a new band each and every day of the year, and includes reviews, interviews and more information on the current “band of the day.”
For more information, be sure to take a look at our original article on the application.
New Releases
Graphic.ly (free, article).
Graphic.ly (Free) by Graphic.ly is a convenient way to read and purchase your favorite comics from your iPhone.
It’s not yet a complete package, but with such great social networking options, and not to mention a massive collection of comics, Graphic.ly is a simple way to read your favorites on the go. Its support for cross-device connectivity is also an advantage for the dedicated comic book reader.
Chilis (free, article).
Chilis (Free) by Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P has just released their own iPhone app. Now that they’ve jumped on the fast food app bandwagon, Chili’s lovers can enjoy all the perks of Chili’s on their iPhone; like the ability to place orders for pickup at participating Chili’s locations.
Bloomberg Radio+ (free, article).
Bloomberg Radio+ is a newly released app that lets you listen to Bloomberg Radio to get caught up on all your financial and business news. Listen to in-depth interviews with special guests on Manhattan’s number one radio station.
Manilla (free, article).
Manilla allows users to track almost all of their online bills from one single interface. Now, the popular free service has released an iPhone app, meaning users of Manilla can check their monthly bills and payments on-the-go.
Decide-o-tron (free, article).
Decide-o-tron (Free) by The Binary Mill is a quick and illustration-rich way to find new games to play for a multitude of systems. This Penny Arcade supported app functions in a way most similar to Netflix’ rating system, making it easier than ever to get customized video game suggestions from your iPhone.
Updates
Google+ (free, article).
More big news in social networking today: as promised earlier this week, Google has updated the Google+ iPhone app and finally gave it the ability to access hangouts, Google’s amazing 10 way video conference feature for your iDevice.
Instagram (free, article).
Attention Instagram users, you will love the latest update! If you are bored with the current features, this update brings new capabilities that will make you happy. Take your pictures to a creative new level with Instagram 2.0.
Nike BOOM (free, article).
Hardcore athletics take note: the Nike BOOM fitness app has just received a significant update. Version 2.0 includes a fantastic new layout and other toys all designed to help you make your life healthier.
Doozy ($2.99, article).
Last month, we reviewed the productivity app Doozy. It has recently been updated, and for the second time already. We like seeing these updates because this means the developer is trying their best to please the users and really polish their app.
What do you think of our picks? Leave your comments below.
The Best iPhone Apps Of The Week is published each weekend; a companion piece, The Best iPad Apps Of The Week, is published separately.