3) Keynote Remote
I think that Apple likes to rhyme. This application is flawless, which is expected because it came from the iPhone makers themselves. Using WiFi, you are able to control your Keynote presentation from your phone like it was a remote control. This is almost the exact same way that they created the iTunes Remote app. The controls and UI are great and this application is exceptionally well polished (duh). The only thing holding this back is that it only works on Keynote, which most people, even Mac owners, do not use. Somebody please make one of these for Powerpoint and OO.o’s Presentation. Keynote Remote costs a whopping $.99.
2) World Customs
World Customs is a great application for anybody traveling around the, well, world. From how to hold your legs in the Arabic world (hint, do not show them the bottom of your foot) to the fact that people in Polynesia smile when embarrassed, this application is a must-have. Any person planning on traveling, or even just studying a culture in school, will find many, many uses for this app. World Customs costs $.99 and is worth it.
And the big winner, the best application from January 2009…
1) AccelaStudy, any of them
(As a side note, this was originally released in November of 2008. The application was not that useful or worthwhile until an update in January of 2009. That is why I consider it part of 2009.)
This is a no-brainer and probably one of the leading candidates for the top ten of 2009 post at the end of the year. AccelaStudy is the RosettaStone of the iPhone. With over 2,000 words for each language, this application goes hand-in-hand with World Customs. Tailored to each person, and soon to feature audio files, this app is a must-have for anybody traveling the world. With five starting languages and dozens of feeder languages, each AccelaStudy module will set you back $14.99
There you have it, those are the top ten applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch from Jan. of 2009. Check back next month for another top ten list.
Article comments
1 - rob lowe
RUBBISH LIST!!!!!!!!
2 - pat oneal
this list doesn't even make sense to me. these are strange and obscure apps. one positive note is that it stays away from the obvious apps (google, wikipedia, etc)
3 - barga
What is wrong with the list?
4 - No way
This list will surely make it onto the list of top 10 failed lists.