Six Free Apple iPhone Downloads You Don't Want to Miss

Realize the full potential of your Apple iPhone smartphone without touching your bank account. These free downloads will keep you up to date on news and sports, connect you with colleagues, ensure you've got an endless supply of free music and even provide a birds-eye-view of most of the globe.

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Wed, November 12, 2008 — CIO — Most things in life don't come for free. But the following half-dozen Apple iPhone applications are exceptions to the rule. Each of these free downloads will greatly enhance both your iPhone and mobile Internet experiences...and the price sure is right.
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I've largely focused on the BlackBerry crowd in my past free downloads stories, but today I'm offering up six of my picks for the best free software available through Apple's iTunes App Store.

This week, my recommendations include both a mobile news and sports aggregator, an on-device TV guide, a satellite mapping program, a voice over IP (VoIP) calling app and an Internet radio service. My personal favorite: the sports app, SportsTap, found on page two.

The AP Mobile News Network for iPhone

One of the most valuable Apple iPhone features: It can instantly gather and present news and information in a format that suits your personal tastes and needs. Along with the free Associated Press (AP) Mobile News Network app, the iPhone is truly a news delivery machine.

"The most comprehensive news offering available for the iPhone," according to Apple, the AP Mobile News Network lets iPhone owners browse a variety of news types, including top news, local, U.S., tech, showbiz, sports, world and elections information from greater than 700 "trusted sources," according to the AP--many of which come along with include images or graphics.


screen shot of the AP Mobile News Network for Apple iPhone
AP Mobile News Network for iPhone

Since AP Mobile News Network for iPhone is customizable, you can pick whatever content you want displayed on screen and hide what you don't. You can also save specific stories and share them with friends via e-mail or SMS text.

The free download is also available for BlackBerry smartphones, and the AP says it's working on a Mobile News Network app for additional devices, though no specific details are available quite yet.

Download AP Mobile News Network for iPhone (Link opens iTunes)

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