There has been a tremendous amount of buzz regarding the latest iPhone release with most of the attention focusing on the 3G and GPS capabilities of the new iPhone. But one of the biggest features may turn out to be the AppStore. The AppStore leverages Apple’s existing iTunes and similar to selecting and downloading music, the AppStore allows one to select from some 800 or so applications to download to their iPhone. Most applications are free and probably 95% cost less than $10. When one clicks on an App icon a brief description of the application is provided along with screen shots highlighting features of the app. Along with the description, there is also a “star” rating system with user reviews. In addition to games, business apps, restaurant guides and the like, as of today there are 32 apps dedicated to health. About a...
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