Apple’s iPod has created a revolution in the music industry by making it possible for people to carry thousands of songs in an easy-to-use portable player. It’s also given birth to a number of innovations, including an online music store where you can purchase song downloads and video, online radio and more; however, all these applications require that you’re using your iPod. So if you have a large collection of music that you don’t need on your iPod, what can you do with it? Here are a few apps (applications) that will allow you to put your music into action:
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Best Apps For Ipod
PCalc ($10)
You can get a taste of this for free with the Lite version, but the full package is the ultimate feature rich calculator for your iPod Touch. Whether you’re a scientist, a student, an engineer, or a programmer, this app delivers all the functions you’ll need. It also allows you to fully customize it with your preferred layout and skin, as well as choosing your functional options. There’s no need to buy a separate calculator because this app covers every base.
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appsfire logoAppsfire (Free)
If you want to find great apps and benefit from the latest deals and discounts, try Appsfire out. You can search for specific genres or tailor it to find apps that cater to specific interests you have. Each app has a fine-tuned guide to the quality with a score out of 100. One particularly nice feature is the ability to set price alerts on any premium apps that you want, so that you get a heads-up if they ever go on sale.
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band of the day logoBand of the Day (Free)
Listen to the next big thing in music with this stylish, slick music discovery app. Every day, a new featured artist pops up and you’ll get access to ad-free music, videos, photos, biographies, and more. There are completely free, full version songs on offer, and the mix tape brings you five hours of the app’s top rated songs from previously featured acts. Throw in AirPlay support and social media integration and you’ve got a very tempting prospect indeed.
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Sleep-cycle-iconSleep Cycle ($1)
A good night’s rest is the best way to maintain your sanity and set you up for an active day. The Sleep Cycle alarm clock app is all about ensuring that you wake up feeling refreshed. It analyzes your sleep pattern and wakes you up when you are in a light phase of sleep. Even with a 30 minute window limitation, it can make a big difference to how you feel. You can also use your music collection as a wake up sound or choose from a range of alarm melodies.
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Wolfram-Alpha-iconWolframAlpha ($4)
Harness the potential power of the handheld computer in your pocket with WolframAlpha. The whole idea with this app is to provide you with expert knowledge. You can ask questions on a wide variety of topics and get detailed answers and reports. Whether you want up to date weather data, you want to brush up on your knowledge of the American Civil War, or you need an answer for a complex math problem, this app delivers.
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Skype-iconSkype (Free)
Why not use your iPod Touch as a phone for video and voice calls and text chats with Skype? It’s free and it works over Wi-Fi. If you splash out on a little credit, you can even use it to call mobile and landline numbers. The iPod Touch isn’t ideal for use as a phone when you’re out and about because of the low volume, the placement of the microphone, and the need for Wi-Fi, but for use around the house or office, it performs perfectly well.
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PumpUp-iconPumpUp (Free trial, $5 monthly subscription)
It’s good to stay fit and healthy and PumpUp could be just the app to help you hit those fitness goals. The app starts by asking you questions and creates personalized workout sessions for you. Over time, it changes your routine and pushes you toward reaching your aims. It’s a good mixture of motivational encouragement, with easy to follow animated exercises. Try the free 30-day trial before deciding if the $5 monthly subscription is justified.
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flipboard news ipod touch appFlipboard (Free)
This is a stylish news aggregator that lets you pull in the news you are interested in from multiple sources. It also has as much social media integration as you can handle. The whole thing is presented in a clear visual style with a compelling flip animation. Catch up on all the latest posts, photos and news in a tailored magazine format.
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playground icon ipod touch appPlayground.fm (Free)
Here’s a music discovery app that serves up playlists from people with similar musical tastes. You can access suggestions by logging in with Facebook and you’ll be served up playlists from friends, strangers and even famous musicians. Over time, the app learns about your preferences and suggests following people with similar tastes. At the moment the app is free and there are no ad breaks so it’s worth checking out.
playground fm screenshot ipod touch
xfinity icon comcastXfinity TV Player (Free)
If you are an Xfinity or Comcast subscriber then you can get content on demand direct to your iPod Touch over WiFi (as long as it’s running iOS 5 or later). There’s a big choice of TV shows and movies from HBO, Showtime, Starz, TBS, Cartoon Network, BBC America, and others, depending on your subscription. The app also has a handy set of parental controls.
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zeebox icon ipod touch gamezeebox (Free)
The battle for second screen dominance is heating up with quite a few new apps hitting the App Store. If you want additional information on the show or movie you are watching, the ability to check what friends are watching, tweet and chat about it, and get generally interactive instead of sitting there passively then check out zeebox. It’s a free second screen app that enhances your viewing pleasure.
zeebox screenshot ipod touch game
espn-scorecenter-ipod-touch-app-iconESPN ScoreCenter (Free)
You never know when you won’t be able to see the big game. ESPN’s free ScoreCenter app makes sure you know the score and stats for as many games as you desire. The app is well designed and allows you to enter which sports you want to follow. Page between the various categories with a flick of your thumb. Check your favorite teams on each individual sport’s page, with the most recent or ongoing games at the top. Clicking on a game gives you a summary, additional stats and other details. Sports fans can’t go wrong here.
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Geocaching-ipod-touch-app-iconGeocaching ($9.99)
Yeah, it takes some of the legwork out of actually plotting a map, but for casual or first time geocachers this app is great. Fire it up to find nearby caches, read the details and drop a pin on the map then get to searching. You can post field notes to help others from the Touch. It’s great for some on the fly caching when you’re taking a stroll through the city or hiking in a park.
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UrbanSpoon-ipod-touch-app-iconUrbanSpoon (Free)
Solve the age-old question of “Where do you want go tonight?” with UrbanSpoon. The shake options allows you to set some specifics for a type of restaurant (genre, price range, and neighborhood), then you shake the phone and it scrolls to a place. If you’re not in the chance mood, there is a bare bones search method for browsing nearby establishments.
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netflix-ipod-touch-app-iconNetflix (Free)
Catch up on your queue with the free Netflix app. Nicely, it works over Wi-Fi and loads pretty quickly. The picture quality on the iPod is great. You’ll have no more excuses for not being caught up on Breaking Bad. *While the app is free you will need a Netflix subscription to access content.
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Pocket-Informant-ipod-touch-app-iconPocket Informant ($12.99)
Okay, right off we know that not everyone needs the micromanagement that this app allows, but if you do it’s pretty much perfect. It’s a calendar and to-do list merged into a powerful scheduling and task management app. You can sync with Google Calendar which allows appointments to be added and modified from a PC and then displayed on the Touch.
Best apple apps
Best iphone apps
LIBBY
Libby
It’s tough to make it out to libraries right now, but if you’ve got a smartphone, you can get to the next best thing: Libby, which lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your local library for free right from your phone. Plus, the app itself is a great digital reading app in its own right, so you can enjoy books even without a dedicated device like a Kindle.
Libby
Free from the App Store
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TIKTOK
TikTok
TikTok
TikTok has exploded in popularity in 2020 to become one of the biggest social media networks on the planet, with everything from internet memes, comedy sketches, and even a full-fledged Ratatouille musical. In other words, it’s the most fun place on the internet right now. Add in an algorithm that seems to almost magically show you videos perfectly tailored to your interests, and you’ve got almost endless content to watch.
TikTok
Free from the App Store
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TWEETBOT
Tweetbot
Tweetbot
Twitter is a vaguely terrible way to spend your time these days, but if you (like me) can’t tear yourself away from the social media service / entryway into hell, you’ll want Tweetbot, which actually makes using Twitter far less painful. Tweetbot shows you the tweets of the people you follow, in the order that they tweeted them. There are no ads or promoted tweets, powerful mute filters to block out unwanted noise, and (thanks to Twitter’s unfriendly API changes) no notifications to constantly ping you to come back to the app.
Tweetbot
$4.99 from the App Store
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PAPRIKA RECIPE MANAGER
Paprika Recipe Manager
Paprika Recipe Manager
The internet is basically the best cookbook ever made, with recipes for whatever dish, dessert, or drink you want to create just a click away. Paprika lets you paste in links for those recipes, pulls out the crucial information (ingredients, directions, servings) from the sometimes endless stories and histories that food blogs insist on including, and saves the info in your own digital cookbook to pull up whenever you need it.
Paprika Recipe Manager
$4.99 from App Store
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HALIDE CAMERA
Halide Camera
Halide Camera
The cameras on the new iPhones are better than ever before, and a lot of that is thanks to the helpful AI-powered algorithms that work to perfect your shots. If you have a little more photographic know-how, though, you might want an app like Halide, which is designed to let you push the cameras to the limit. It also supports all the latest features of Apple’s new iPhones, including the iPhone 12 Pro’s ProRAW format, perfect for taking your photography to the next level. With an annual subscription, it’s not free, but if you’re big on iPhone photography, it’s worth the cost.
Halide Camera
$11.99 / year from the App Store
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DARKROOM
Darkroom
Darkroom
Of course, photography is only half the equation. Editing is just as important (if not more so), and Darkroom is one of the best apps around, with support for RAW and ProRAW photos, along with the option to edit photos in batches. Best of all, it’s free, although there’s also a monthly subscription option for additional features.
Darkroom
Free from the App Store / add-ons available
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AUTHY
Authy
Authy
Security time! Do you secure your internet accounts with two-factor authentication? If so, great; Authy is the app you’ll want to use for authentication codes. If not, go set up two-factor authentication now! And when you do, use Authy, which does a better job of storing and keeping track of all those authentication codes than other apps like Google Authenticator.
Authy
Free from the App Store
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LASTPASS / 1PASSWORD
Lastpass / 1Password
Lastpass / 1Password
Speaking of internet security, you should probably start using a password manager instead of just entering the same password for all your accounts. LastPass and 1Password are the two best options around, each with different pros, cons, and costs. Setting up a new phone is the perfect time to set up some more security.
LastPass
Free from the App Store; $3 / month for premium version
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1Password
Free from the App Store; $3.99 for premium version
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MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Apple’s default Mail app for email is still just plain bad. The UI is unwieldy, and support for Gmail is still poor enough that you should install a different email app instead. Outlook for iOS is still one of the best options around, with useful features, a fast UI, and Microsoft support that means it’ll be around for years to come. Plus, with iOS 14, you can even set it to replace Apple’s app as the default option.
Microsoft Outlook
Free from the App Store
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GOOGLE MAPS
Google Maps
Google Maps Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Apple Maps isn’t bad these days, truth be told. But that doesn’t matter. Odds are that you will move it to a folder and use Google Maps anyway, because you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like getting lost on your way to wherever it is you’re going. Sometimes, you just can’t beat the original.
Google Maps
Free from the App Store
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VENMO
Venmo stock
Venmo Image: Venmo
Whether you’re splitting the internet bill with roommates or splitting a tab at a bar (whenever bars are open again), everyone has to pay someone else back at some point. Venmo makes it simple, easy, and secure — and unlike Apple Pay, it works on things that aren’t iPhones, too.
Venmo
Free from the App Store
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GOOGLE PHOTOS
Google Photos
Google Photos
Apple Photos is the default photo app, and you’ll likely never replace it, since that’s where all the photos you take automatically go. Google Photos is ending its unlimited storage starting on June 1st, 2021, so it won’t back up all your pictures and videos for free anymore. But it’ll still offering 15GB (on top of any pictures and videos you’ve already uploaded). That’s way more than Apple’s default 5GB iCloud storage, so it’s better than no backup at all. And when it comes to all your favorite pictures, why take the risk?
Google Photos
Free from the App Store
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FANTASTICAL
Fantastical
Apple’s default Calendar is fine for basic tasks, but if you want something a little more powerful, get Fantastical. Now free (with additional features available for a new subscription), you’ll get a UI that’s far more useful on a phone screen than Apple’s own, along with Fantastical’s excellent contextual cues that can automatically add details like dates or locations when you’re adding new events. It also has a truly excellent widget that’s far better than the default calendar app’s — something that’s especially useful with iOS 14.
Fantastical
Free from App Store
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OTTER
Otter
This is a bit of a niche category, but if you record a lot of voice notes on your iPhone (maybe you’re a student who wants to play back lectures or a technology reporter who needs to interview people from time to time), then you’ll want Otter.ai. It’s an AI-powered voice recording app that transcribes as you talk and stores it all in the cloud to access from anywhere. There are a few limits on the free version — you can only record 40 minutes at a time and up to 600 minutes per month — but it’s still a useful tool to have.
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