Lately I noticed that we are dealing with a physical correlation between hardware accessories for iPhone and iPod touch and software accessories for these devices. The is not a master mind behind this process but even so, it is impossible to deny the fact that more and more people, manufacturers, or developers are investing their time, money and attention over the Apple products.

This attention has intensified over the last 18 months, basically due to the App Store and the iPhone integration in the multimedia phone market at first, and smartphone market in time. Not only hardware accessories are gaining more attention but also software application, found on the App Store. In order to develop your iPhone to the smartphone status you need good business applications.

However, not always these applications will come cheap. Some of them might actually cost over $20. Therefore, a good spend time, is the time that used when looking after the free business applications on the App Store. Today's top three free business applications include several interesting application with a larger usable domain then you might think after a first look. The number one application on these top three free business applications is the "Real Estate Search - Near Buy".

Although the house market is doing pretty bad, for the people who have cash money on their hands and don't want to lose them in an eventual dollar drop value purchasing a home could be the perfect investment. The house market includes lower prices, and you might consider buying a house and upgrade it in time, not only getting your money back in a couple of years but also a profit.


Even more, this application is found under the Business category and not under the Lifestyle category because it is addressed to all the real estate agents that are in need for a professional help. Released on August 11, 2009, by Peng Zhuang under the Near Buy umbrella, the "Real Estate Search - Near Buy" was an immediate success. This application will not only show you the apartments or houses for sale, but also the ones for rent.


"Real Estate Search - Near Buy" is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third generation operating system for the iPhone mobile platform. This application is very complex, allowing you to filter results depending on the price ranges, location, near schools, and other objectives. You can easily explore the neighborhood by taking a virtual tour. However, if you are using an iPod touch you should know that this application is developed for the 3G connection. It will work with Wi-Fi connection, but not at its full potential. This application will also display every uploaded picture.


Overall, "Real Estate Search - Near Buy" is an excellent application as long you are looking for a home search application. The second application on the top three free business applications is the "Quick Voice Recorder", an excellent application before the release of iPhone 3.0 OS. Even so, after the release of the current operating system, this application became free. The latest version, 2.4, was released on June 01, 2009 by nFinity. The "Quick Voice Recorder" is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third generation operating system of the iPhone mobile platform.

This application has several nice features, such as stop and save, or email records, pause record and resume, good user interface, intuitive controls, great sound recording and many other features. You can easily use this application for anything you might need or want, or just download it and keep it into your iPhone since you don't really know when you might need it. This application will works faster and easier then the inbuilt voice recorder of you Apple gadget, and even more it will create a ringtone out of any recorded file.

Overall, this might seem an interesting application to keep on your iPod touch or iPhone, however it is not a truly important application. The last application on today's top three free business applications on the App Store is the "Spanish Free" a useful application which involves several other languages even if its title doesn't show this.

On October 07, 2009, seller Marty McDonough released under the Oxford Translator umbrella, the latest version of "Spanish Free", 3.0. This application will prove itself as being extremely useful when traveling or dealing with business partners that don't speak English. Even more great news, is that you don't need an active internet connection, neither 3G nor Wi-Fi for this application to work. "Spanish Free" is more of a substitute name for "Oxford Translator".

This application provides with the most accurate translation found in any other software on the App Store. Even more, it is available free of charge. It might be an indispensable application when traveling around the world. The interface is really intuitive, but is somewhat reminds me of the Sony Ericsson old operating system. It will certainly be easy to use, after you will understand how it works.

The process is not hard to get, but you should exercise a little bit before starting an actual conversation. However, keep in mind that this is a free version. Therefore, if you need a good translator for your iPod touch or iPhone you should not overlook the full version, which will provide several key features such as 210 categories, native voice playback, better user interface, excellent translations, more than 100.000 phrase combinations, works extremely fast (depending on the generation of iPod touch or iPhone used, you get either a faster processor or a slower one which combined with the latest operating system may not always offer the desired result).

For the time being you get the following available languages in the full version application, Italian French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Portuguese. While the next upgrade will bring the Dutch language, Greek language, Japanese Language, and Russian language. Overall, the lite version of the Oxford Translator might be a good way for you to test part of the full application, before buying it. Overall, today's top three free business applications on the App Store is not a predictable one. But then again, when are the top applications on App Store predictable?

I guess every now and then, it is useful to read about news in any forms you can find it, newsletter, magazines, online on official websites, or maybe on blog sites. Otherwise, you can easily loose the reality touch, and find yourself in questions, I a matter of half a year. Yes, we live hectic lives, which can easily create anxiety and depression, if we are not careful with balancing the work hours, with sleep hours and fun hours. If you can jest open a windows, or get outside into your backyard and just enjoy a nice half hour everyday you will be healthier than others. However, some people just can't let go of their gadgets, making the relaxation process a little difficult then it should be.

For the games fans, I advise them to own a mobile platform and to sit by a window or in the back yard and relax with some free games, without having to worry about costs. Always keep in mind, you are not a machine, your iPod touch or iPhone may be considered smart gadgets, and even small machines, but you are the user not the gadget. Therefore, you should know, that in today's top three free application, on the very own top stop you can find a new social networking game to help you relax in your own way, while interacting with people using your iPod touch or iPhone.

The first place in today's top three free games on App Store is "Ninjas Live - 30 Honor Points", a social networking game. Released on September 10, 2009, by seller Storm8 LLC, "Ninjas Live - 30 Honor Points" is part of the Storm8 LLC master plan to attract as many users as they can on their network. You can currently find this application on App Store under the Games category with the latest version, 1.0, free for download.


The "Ninjas Live - 30 Honor Points" is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third generation operating system for the iPhone mobile platform. The story line is quite impressive, just like the other story lines from the rest of the Storm8 LLC games. Again, you are placed into the same city, which is confronting with many creatures of the dark interested in bringing terror. The game puts you into the shoes of a ninja.

You must decide if you are going to use your powers to stop the evil forces or to overtop them, becoming the cities most powerful treat. Just like the rest of the Storm8 LLC games, the "Ninjas Live - 30 Honor Points" provides you an open strategy for you to evolve from a simple ninja student to shadow ninja, the legendary ninja knows in the word. Just like the other Storm8 LLC games, this game includes nice looking graphics, combined with excellent sound effects, with an adequate soundtrack.


The current database game includes over 750.000 players (not as much as the rest of the Storm8 LLC, but this value is justifiable since this game is new). You can fight with any other players in the database, and you will need to do this in order to evolve. In order to survive and achieve as many as you can in little time, ask your friends to join the game, and create your own clan including your friends in it. Not only the game is free, but also the future updates Storm8 LLC is going to release, including new weapons, missions and other game elements. You can chose what kind of ninja, your character will be, mercenary, mystic, thief, or assassin.

Play as much as you can, especially the dangerous missions and achieve or unlock as many fight techniques, or collect unlock able items. Remember, this is a social network game. Therefore, you can easily comment with other players. Also, if you are using an iPod touch you must necessary be connected to a Wi-Fi spot in order to play the game. Overall, the "Ninjas Live - 30 Honor Points" is an excellent game, result that was easy to guess since its developer is Storm8 LLC.

The second place on the top three free games on App Store is the "XenoWarsLite" a free demo game which merges two types of games into one style. Released on October 02, 2009, by seller Juhong Min under the Loco En's umbrella, "XenoWarsLite" provides nice game play for anyone who enjoys puzzle games, since this game is at its core a combination of three puzzle games. You can currently find this application on the App Store, under the Games category, with the current available version, 1.0.0, free for download. "XenoWarsLite" is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third generation operating system for the iPhone mobile platform.

This game really seams familiar, with a resemblance with the "Cartoon Wars". The main mission is to protect your castle against all the enemies coming your way. To do so you must collect Mana and gather Gold, for creating units respectively upgrading them. Also it is important to collect the Action Points in order for your units to learn new skills. In the demo (or lite) version of the main game, you get only 10 stages.

The graphics are quite simple, very "Cartoon Wars" like, with average sound effects, intuitive controls with proper feedback. The game has some issues, but then again this is only the lite version, which will not receive important upgrades, since the main focus is directed on the main game. Overall, if you played an enjoyed "Cartoon Wars" you will enjoy this free demo. Otherwise, if you enjoy puzzle games, you will love "XenoWarsLite". For the rest of you, this demo is really what you need to see if puzzle games are for you or not. The third spot on the top three free games on App Store is occupied by  an online racing game (and no its not Storm8 LLC, so don't expect too much out of this game). On October 02, 2009, Addmired Inc released the latest version of "Race or Die".

You can currently find this application on App Store under the Games category with the latest version, 2.01, free for download. "Race or Die" (which is kind of an extremist title, reminding of the fabulous political campaign made by Paris Hilton, "Vote or Die", and we all know how that turned out) is compatible with both iPod touch or iPhone running the second or third generation operating system for the iPhone mobile platform. This game is trying too hard to impress. Otherwise, you get a multi player database allowing you to race with other players, strangers or friends. You can easily communicate with anyone. Also, the future upgrades regarding the cars, mission and other are free of charge. The graphics are average with normal sound effects.

Overall, I have to take into consideration that this game is free just like the Storm8 LLC games. Therefore, it's not the price that will separate this social network games. After all, even if "Race or Die" offers sufficient elements for a free game, Storm8's LLC games are the ones who really make a difference in the social networking game line. This top three free games on App Store was somewhat predictable, with one Storm8 LLC game on top, a puzzle game, and another social networking game, today's top certainly offers fun games for free.

Apple is worldwide known for its excellent products not only by its customers but also by other manufacturers. Probably this is their best accomplishment after the excellent reviews of their products. Nowadays customers are more inclined to buy products that are well represented on the market, not only through advertising, but also through linking. It's all about how universal these products are. Potential customers always look at the bigger picture, making a sale harder than before, because they are playing safe. This is not a bad thing, since customers should look into the products more carefully. By doing so, potential users of devices and gadgets are looking for the highest implementation of these products in the day by day usage. Therefore, in case of a multimedia player, potential users want (while their expensive products need) accessories.

This is mandatory, since customers want to connect their players, to the car sound system, home sound system, important software connection between their products and laptop, and so many other accessories including nice cases. Returning to Apple, their worldwide power was recognized even by Sony, which now delivers an almost complete accessory package for the Apple products, focusing on iPod touch and on iPhone. This article is about headsets made by Sony for the iPod line or iPhone. We all know that in terms of headset, the iPod line lacks something very important, the Bluetooth support and A2DP profile. Apple didn't seem to care too much of this problem. Therefore, Sony took advantage and created a full line of Bluetooth headsets for iPhone.

Words are made to be spoken but facts are made to be seen. This is how Sony advertises their accessories, or maybe not advertises. How many of you even knew about the full line of accessories for iPods from Sony? I believe the answer would be not many, since Sony is too busy advertising Zune. A complete Bluetooth package is Bluetooth Transmitter plus headset for iPod, since it doesn't have a proper name I am going to write the model number, DR BT 160 IK (in case anyone wants to Google it). This complete package will enable you to listen to all your playlists from your iPod wirelessly. In terms of design, the headset really looks surprisingly good. Unfortunately, you should be careful not to break it, since the head frame is so thin. Sure, it is also flexible and covered by a rubber plastic, but it is still fragile. The actual earpiece cover is silver with a nice orange frame made out of a metallic plastic, while the "station commands" are made form a thin black plastic with a nice semi glossy finish.

The Bluetooth transmitter (that includes the dock pin used on any iPods, without shuffle) will work well in terms of design with dark grey, silver, black iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod touch. Any other colors of iPod nano with this transmitter will looks not that great, since this device is made out of black matte plastic, while your iPod is made out of anodized aluminum cover with metallic finishes for all colors.

The headset weights about 40 grams or 1.41 oz including the rechargeable battery. Speaking of the battery, you should know that the Lithium Ion rechargeable battery takes about two and a half hours for a full charging, while in continuous playback mode you get about seven hours, and in standby mode 100 hours. You don't need to worry about calculating the remaining battery life time since this headset has a battery indicator. This package is made out of two important components, the DR BT 160 AS, which is the actual headset and the TMR BT 8iP, which is the transmitter. Keep in mind the transmitter's code, because if you decide to buy other Bluetooth headset from Sony this will not include the transmitter.

The only complete package in Sony's offer is this one, DR BT 160 IK. Therefore, always remember to buy beside the headset, a transmitter to, in case you don't own one yet. Back to this package, you should know that both gadgets are paired directly in the factory making the whole user experience much nicer, since not every customer is an IT expert to do pairing between devices. This headset is perfect not only for indoor listening but also for outdoors activity, one the one hand because of the excellent neck support design enabling hiking, running, or even gym sessions, and on the other hand because of the bullet shape ear bud that will definitely shield off any other sounds allowing you to relax while doing something you love and listening to something you appreciate.

Even more, the reception has a diameter of 20 meters or 60 feet, with a frequency range varying between 2.4000 GHz and the highest 2.4835 GHz, with a modulation of FHSS. Use this headset will running on the beach or in the summer without any worries since it boasts water resistance feature, protecting the hardware as much as any headset can. You will not have any problems not with the weight and definitely not with the adjustable ear buds.

Basically this headset is not just portable but also comfortable not only because of the lack of wires but also because it feels like it belongs on to sit around your neck. In terms of connectivity, the transmitter sports the iPod connector with 30pin, while the headset includes the 2.0 Bluetooth with the enhanced data rate profile including (obvious) the A2DP support and the AVRC on the adaptor. You also get convenient controls such as play, pause, and stop, fast forward and fast rewind, which work extremely well via Bluetooth connection delivering an excellent feedback. Even more, if you are using this headset package with your iPhone then you should know that you can take calls or make calls without any problems since the headset includes a microphone. I guess Sony is really trying to create excellent products even if they are accessories for Apple.

After all if a customer will be happy with a Sony product, it will check Sony's portfolio for other accessories or devices first. In terms of audio rendering, this headset provides an effective range between 100Hz and 4000Hz, a frequency range between 20Hz and 20000Hz and a frequency response that varies from 6Hz to 23000Hz. The transmitter sports a transmission range between 20Hz and 20000Hz with the A2DP profile in sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Sony included in the retail shipping box beside the headset and the transmitter, the AC adapter for the headset, the warranty card and the three addiction ear buds. The DR BT 160 IK, Bluetooth Transmitter plus Headset for iPod package is available for $179.99 price tag, which is a bargain since individually the Bluetooth Wireless Headset DR BT 160 AS costs about $129.99, and the Wireless Transmitter for iPod, TMR BT 8iP costs about $69.99. overall this Bluetooth package is a good purchase, since Sony really invested time and money developing this accessory line for the iPods and iPhones.

Are you ready to change, again, your games on your iPod touch or iPhone? You are probably ready, you and another 10 million people. Let's face it, it is almost impossible to keep playing the same games over and over again, just because they have cost too much. Even so if you are interested in constantly changing your games, but also save your money, then you should check at least on a two day notice the top free applications on App Store. You might be surprised of the high quality value games you might just find.

Sure, you might find here and there some lite versions or demo versions, but in general you can easily find good games free of charge. As you could imagine, on October 8, 2009, App Store has successfully changed again its top three free games. Even so, some of the games found on today's top are part of a famous by now social networking software developer (I guess you already know who it is).


Even more, this top "three free games" will never be the same if Storm8 LLC would be represented by any games. Basically all the games on this top are action games at their core. On the first place you can find one of the best sold snipers - shooter games on the App Store. On June 24, 2009, Groove Media Inc released the latest version of "Marine Sharpshooter". You can find this game on App Store with the current version, 1.1, offered free of charge. "Marine Sharpshooter" is compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third version operating system for iPhone mobile platform. This game is an iPhone adaptation of the classic PC game with the same name.

The "Marine Sharpshooter" PC game was sold in over 1 million copies making the iPhone version free of charge, and a demo version of what you can get from the "Marine Sharpshooter" computer game. Even so, the iPhone and iPod touch version of this game is not identical with the PC version; you get a more customized version. The story line is catchy and doesn't need any improvements.

The game puts you into the shoes of a marine sharpshooter, part of one of the unknown military forces that fights against terrorists. Your in game mission is not only to survive behind enemy lines, but also to discover and destroy the terrorist cell that is planning to launch several attacks all around the world. You must be calculated in your mission.


Any missed enemies might mean for them to know they are under attack. Therefore, silent mode on if you are planning to play this game. In terms of graphics, this game is really good, impressive even. This might just be the case since is not a combat action game where good graphics are harder to make. The "Marine Sharpshooter" offers only five missions (expected since this is a free game), but every mission contains several environments. Therefore you should be quite impressed with all the different environments.

Even more, this game will not let you don't, by far it can be considered boring since it includes more than a few hostage rescue modes and assassinations modes. You can choose within several weapons of preferences. Even more, you get two playing modes. You can either chose to play in the story mode (recommended the first time you play this game), or the Arcade Mode which should provide you with sufficient thrill even when you play this game the second time. Beside the nice graphics, you get good realistic sound effects, and excellent controls, intuitive might I add, with no problems in learning them whatsoever.

Overall, the "Marine Sharpshooter" is a good adaptation of the PC game, and should provide for any shooting fans or amateurs a really nice time playing, especially because it is free. On the second place on the top three free games on App Store you get the Storm8 LLC, "Kingdoms Live - 15 Legend Points". On September 10, 2009, Storm8 LLC released the latest version of this game. You can currently find the current version of "Kingdoms Live - 15 Legend Points", 1.51, for free on App Store.


This game is compatible with both second and third generation operating system for iPhone mobile platform. As you already imagined, the game play is similar to the other Storm8 LLC games. The story line involves you into an ancient time in which you must successfully become the ruler of the kingdom. In order to play you have to join the online community, which already hold about 1.7 million members. In order to become the ruler of this kingdom you must battle other members and win. Storm8 LLC will constantly provide future updates and fixes for free. A nice feature is the choice given for you.

Therefore, you can easily chose to play within three different races, Elf, Orc, or Human (how Lord of the Rings of them). Even more, you can choose to play within three different classes, the rogues, the warriors, or the mage. You can easily build your own kingdom if your entire friends would play also. The graphics are very good, expected from a Storm8 LLC game, while the medieval sounds complete the package. Even more, you get to connect with anyone you chose since this is a social networking game.


Overall, the "Kingdoms Live - 15 Legend Points" is another excellent game from Storm8 LLC. The lat but not the least on the top three free games is the "Haunted 3D Rollercoaster Rush Free". Released on September 09, 2009, by Digital Chocolate Inc, this game is currently offered for free with the latest available version, 1.0.0. The "Haunted 3D Rollercoaster Rush Free" is compatible with both second and third version operating system for iPhone mobile platform. This is, however, just a free version. Therefore you will get limited action, about 3 tracks.


Your goal is to make the rollercoaster rides as scary as you can. By doing so, you will successfully unlock items and make a bigger score. The graphics are really good and the sound effects real. Overall, this version provides limited fun. If you are going to download this version and play it, you should be ready to buy the full version because this game is really addictive, especially in the multiplayer mode.

Overall, today's top three free games for iPod touch and iPhone is pretty well made, containing two good solid featured games and a free demo version, making this top a more free of charge top games, than a demo version top games. If you appreciate social networking games and you've watched "Lord of the Rings", then you probably will enjoy the latest Storm8 LLC creation.

Probably for most of you business comes first, especially now in this economic crisis time, when no one is certain about their job anymore. However, this is not necessary a bad element in someone's life. By putting your work on a front level you might just succeed in any particular category you might work in. this fact is also proven by the high influx of new business applications on App Store. Believe it or not, the business applications are more searched and downloaded than the games.


Therefore, you get not only Apple developed applications, but also third party developed applications both categories, free and paid. The top free business applications seem to vary little over a week, possible because, nowadays nobody is releasing its business applications for free (if they are useful and nicely developed). However, the top paid business applications are a continuous change of data.


Therefore, today on October 7, 2009, the top three paid business applications are different than yesterday's top three. All these three applications have the same purpose, to help the user in any form they can, and improve their work quality. The first application on today's top three paid business application is great for improving personal presentation skills. Released on July 27, 2009, by seller Rexi Media, the "Presenter Pro" will definitely help you win the big deals.

This application is mandatory for anyone who wants to improve its presentation skills, and overall the company's performance. You can find "Presenter Pro" on App Store under the Business category, with the latest available version, 1.1, for an asking price of $0.99. "Presenter Pro" was developed for both iPod touch and iPhone running the second and third generation operating system for iPhone mobile platform. This application offers valuable performances for its price range, wrapped in an attractive user interface. This application could easily be considered a presentation trainer.


If your job demands excellent presentation skills or if you just want to overcome some lacks in your social skills, then you should probably give "Presentation Pro" a try. This application includes so many features you probably didn't even believe they are necessary. It doesn't really matter the business category you work in, either management, sales, or corporate, you will still need presentation skills. Even so, this application doesn't control emotions but it will help you with that to in case you need it. It is really easy to talk about graphics, even if this is a business application. The graphics are great, with attention to the simplest details. The audio really helps complete the overall user experience. And the video clips are the extra features you weren't expecting of.

The controls are logic and besides taping the touch screen, you can even shake your iPod touch or iPhone in order to obtain a tip. "Presentation Pro" also enables sending emails with certain tips or texts in order for you to overview at a later time. Also, this application includes a Notes feature that will enable writing and emailing notes taken during the lessons. Overall, the "Presentation Pro" is not only useful, but mandatory for anyone who needs presentation skills. The second application on the top three paid business applications is the "Quick Office Mobile Office Suite". The current version of this business application was released on September 16, 2009 by Quickoffice.

You can find "Quick Office Mobile Office Suite" on App Store under the Business category, with the current available version 1.4.2, for $9.99 price tag. As you probably understood from its name, this application is excellent office software for both iPod touch and iPhone running the second and third generation operating system for iPhone mobile platform. In other words, this application offers seven mini applications. First of all you get not only to view and edit Word files, but also to create them. The same options go for the Excel documents.


Easily connect your iPod touch and iPhone to your computer by Wi-Fi and transfer any files you might want. As a forth element, I should remind the advanced notepad, with several extra features that lack the original notepad editor from the operating system. By using this application you can easily access Mobile Me accounts, and email anything you might want from your Apple device. When connected through Wi-Fi to your computer, the iPod touch and iPhone will appear as being an external drive. Therefore, any transfer between your iPod touch or iPhone and computer is at a drag and drop away.

Both advanced Word files editing and advanced Excel document editing, includes important settings and features making the user experience close to what you get from your Microsoft Office suite. Therefore, you get to create, view, edit, edit font, size, copy and paste, hold and drag, scroll, find text, create tables, save, restore, and many other more from your touch screen, without even one bug problem.  The graphics are quite nice, and the user interface is friendly. The controls are intuitive and you will find them obvious.


The first version of "Quick Office Mobile Office Suite" only allowed Microsoft Office 2003 files, while the latest version, 1.4.3 brings not only Microsoft Office 2007 support but also the 2008 Mac files, rtf. Another upgrade is on its way and promises to open files which are password protected, and include several editing features in the Office options. The third application in the top three paid business applications is the "Quick Voice 2 Text Email (Pro Recorder)". This application is excellent for anyone who wants to speak and let their device to write notes and emails. On June 01, 2009, nFinity released the latest version of "Quick Voice 2 Text Email (Pro Recorder)" a useful application compatible with both iPod touch and iPhone running the second or third version operating system for iPhone mobile platform.


You can find "Quick Voice 2 Text Email (Pro Recorder)" on App Store under the Business category, with the latest version 1.2 for $0.99 price tag. With this application writing emails will not only be a fun experience but also an easy one, since you can multitask while speaking the email. However, this application doesn't work exclusively for emails, but also for other applications such as notes. You can send audio voice mails within 20 MB memory.

The adjusting sound recorded is included, just like the record and pause feature. You can even create ringtones with your voice on by using this application. or even record an audio file, edit it, and transform it into a ringtone. The "Quick Voice 2 Text Email (Pro Recorder)" is useful in any domain you might work, and for only $0.99 it is useful even for personal use. Overall, today's top three paid business applications is well balanced, featuring several important applications from different domains.