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December 23, 2008 12:00 AM PST

iPhone Starter Kit: Practical apps to get you going

by Jessica Dolcourt
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The iTunes AppStore cracked open a whole universe of awesome native iPhone apps--and a few that were terrifically inane.

Here are our picks for the most useful, informative, social, and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.

If you're craving more after loading up on these start-up essentials, be sure to check out our collection of the most entertaining iPhone apps of 2008 as well.

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
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by marrechea69 December 23, 2008 6:51 AM PST
I have a question that got me thinking" Is true for that battery for iphone and Itouch needs to me replace once a year.? I don't think so but if it is that is true WHY ? can you clear the air on this for me/...
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by jfoulk1981 December 23, 2008 10:34 PM PST
I've had my ipod touch for over a year and the battery is still fine.

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