Earlier this month, Apple began to celebrate the app store's first birthday by highlighting its favorite applications and games on iTunes -- tens of thousands of which have undoubtedly changed the way people use their phones when out and about. Grist also recently compiled a list of green apps, featuring a range of green programs from one that finds the greenest tissues and paper products to one that calculates fuel efficiency. Although I've refused to buy into the iPod hype, below are some apps that have me lusting after an iPhone for hitting the streets:- Summer fun comes hand in hand with a blistering summer sun, so some sunscreen application is in order these days. Gorgeously Green Survival Guide ($0.99) helps in selecting the right one by showing which chemical ingredients are no-nos.
- For those trying to figure out where to go and what to do in Los Angeles, Greenopia (free) offers a listing of over a thousand green businesses, restaurants, and services, complete with search and mapping functions. (Don't worry, it's coming out with apps for more cities later this year.)
- Overwhelmed by new menus in new locations? What's Fresh ($1.99) offers a U.S. map of seasonable produce and details the local fruits and vegetables in season for fresher and greener eats.
- To learn more about energy used in travels, greenMeter ($5.99) measures fuel consumption, efficiency, and costs, enhanced by details on carbon footprint and consumption graphs.
- In the era of new media, everyone likes to be in the know whenever and where they are. Stay in tune with GreenSpot ($1.99), a topic-specific reader aggregating environmental headlines from top sources like the NYT and AP and even hosts a podcast.
- Alternatively, Green News Reader ($0.99) also scans our favorite National Geographic, among other sources, for news!
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Aleisha from Walk Score here. We just launched a Walk Score iPhone app that gives you a walkability score for any location, lets you explore the most walkable parts of any neighborhood, and has reviews and walking directions.
We'd love to see any feedback you have!
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=324593852&mt=8
everybody really love this smart phone..
luv i-phone!!
Thanks for the list of this apps.They will come handy in my next trip.Thanks apple for making this ultimate smartphone.5530 apps
Another tool for the fight against global warming.
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Today iPhone is the most preferred travel gadget mainly because of tis strong multimedia potential and huge catalog of games and travel apps.
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The get fresh app for finding seasonal produce across the States is awesome and my favourite. Empowering peoples food choices...what an idea.
A Real Tree is the another one.
By purchasing the app you contribute to the reforestation of different countries around the globe. Literally, its not a great app showcasing a virtual tree with trivial movements. You can blow the wind to see it blossom or get the birds fly out from the branches. Hotel Booking