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Gear Review: The Best Travel Apps for iPhone

by steve casimiro on June 23, 2009 · 1 comment

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In the short year since the opening of the Apple App Store, iPhone applications have already begun to transform travel. But with more than 2,000 applications already, where to start? With the 20 best, of course.

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Review: The 25 Best Outdoor iPhone Apps

by steve casimiro on February 4, 2009 · 49 comments

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So, what of outdoor apps? Do the iPhone and Mother Nature play well? The short is answer is “yes”. Read on and GET THE LIST>

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