iPhone

Apps for Keeping Current

News travels at the speed of iPhone. Stay in the know with lots of great insider apps in the worlds of business, sport, politics, music, fashion and more.

Independant Independant

News on the Go.

Get the latest headlines, sporting results, weather, photos and more wherever you are with apps from leading newspapers like The Telegraph. Add ITN to get updated video reports or be a part of the story with Sky News which not only reports the stories, but let’s you send breaking news directly to the Sky newsroom from wherever you’re located. Download Thomson Reuters for stories from the most comprehensive news network available. And make sure you’re connected to the fast-moving world of technology with All Things Digital and Wired Product Info.
Available on the App Store

Kindle

Catch up on some reading.

Now book lovers can feed their passion wherever they go with Stanza. Browse an electronic bookstore filled with over 100,000 classic and contemporary titles both for purchase and for free. The clear, simple interface even lets you change text and background colours as well as font size. Or keep the complete works of William Shakespeare literally at your fingertips with Shakespeare.
Available on the App Store

Thinking ahead.

With the TED app on your iPhone, you can watch and listen to what some of the world’s most fascinating people have to say anytime, anywhere. Bookmark your favourite talks from TED (Technology, Education and Design) conferences to enjoy again later or inspire others now.
Available on the App Store

TED

Market watch.

Tip

Breaking news about the companies you’re invested in is always a tap away. Just open the Stocks app, then rotate it to see what’s up—or what’s down—and the reasons behind it.
Available on the App Store

Stocks App

Use the dropped pin:

  1. Tap Page flip button, then tap Drop Pin.
  2. A pin drops down on the map, which you can then drag to any location you choose.

Switch start and end points, for reverse directions:

  1. Tap Reverse button.
  2. If you don’t see Reverse button, tap List, then tap Edit.

See recently viewed directions:

  1. Tap Book button in the search field, then tap Recents.
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Public Radio Tuner

Listen up.

Your iPhone doubles as a radio when you download the Public Radio Player. Tune in and enjoy hundreds of free public radio streams, featuring everything from local news and music to culture and commentary.
Available on the App Store

Be a Trend Setter.

Attention fashionistas: Style.com is your ticket to all the latest runway shows. Scroll through ready-to-wear photos from designers in New York, Paris, Milan and beyond. Or watch a video from Style.com’s entire library. Just tap to see show reviews and exclusive party pictures. Or check out the Style File blog for even more couture coverage. Like what you see? Sort through your favourite fashion products and browse the latest offerings from hundreds of leading retailers with ShopStyle Mobile. The app will even tell you if that dress you’re lusting after is on sale somewhere and let you buy from wherever you are.
Available on the App Store

Style.com
MLB

Know the Score.

A bit of a sport nut? For real-time results, stats and commentary, hard core fans can check out and Sky Sports Live Football Score Centre. And when summer comes around again, make sure you have Wimbledon so you can stay on top of the daily schedule of play, see full results and even watch complete matches live to catch every stroke without staining your neck.
Available on the App Store

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OK

Walk the virtual red carpet.

Keep up with all the hottest celebrities with OK Magazine. Get the latest star news, all the biggest showbiz stories and live like a celeb yourself with tips on beauty, fashion and travel. And for the inside scoop on Hollywood’s A-list, check out Access2Go brought to you by Access Hollywood.
Available on the App Store

Wozzon

See the show.

Get thousands of events, schedules and tour dates at your fingertips with Wozzon. With over 57,000 UK venues, this entertaining app lets you search for films, theatre, gigs and more. Send email alerts to your friends with event and venue details.
Available on the App Store

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