Apps are revolutionising the way we all use the internet and the way we connect, are entertained and informed. I love my iPod and the things it does for me keeps expanding and enriching my days. When I bought it all I wanted was a device that could play my music choices and allow me to listen to my favourite radio programs when I could. Little did I know how much more this little device could do for me? And it’s not even an iPhone!
Here is a list of the “apps” I currently have on my iPod:
| App name | Description | Internet required | |
| 1 | iTunes | Basic Apple function for iPods, iPhones, iPads | yes |
| 2 | App Store | Basic Apple location for Apps | yes |
| 3 | Safari | Internet Browser for Apple products | yes |
| 4 | Connects to your chosen email i.e. Gmail | yes | |
| 5 | Facebook functions via mobile device | yes | |
| 6 | Twitter functions via mobile device | yes | |
| 7 | Tweetdeck | Twitter functions via mobile device | yes |
| 8 | Google Earth | Access to Google Earth | yes |
| 9 | Wikipedia | Access to Wikipedia | yes |
| 10 | Skpye | Face to Face chat – personal “phone” calls | yes |
| 11 | YouTube | YouTube videos | yes |
| 12 | DrawCast | Doodle and create pictures | no |
| 13 | Solitaire | Card game | no |
| 14 | Mahjong | Tile game | no |
| 15 | Sodoku | Number game | no |
| 16 | Hipstamatic | Photography with camera options and photo editing | no |
| 17 | ClassicCam | Photography with camera options and photo editing | no |
| 18 | Art Guide | Lists of art galleries, artists, exhibitions | yes |
| 19 | Thousands | Australian events guide by city | yes |
| 20 | TED | TED talks | yes |
| 21 | At the Movies | ABC At the Movies show | yes |
| 22 | Dictionary | Dictionary | yes to refresh but not to find word |
| 23 | Translate | Translation software with many language options with speech option | yes |
| 24 | Dropbox | File saving and transfer i.e. Word documents | yes |
| 25 | Pages | Document creation and file transfer | Not to create and save documents but yes to transfer |
| 26 | RTM – Remember The Milk | To Do Task list and organiser | no |
| 27 | Mind Tools | Leadership and Management tips | no |
| 28 | LIndedin | Professional Profile connections | yes |
| 29 | Flashlight | Handheld light | no |
| 30 | Yoga | Yoga postures and instructions | no |
| 31 | Insight Timer | Meditation timer and bell | no |
| 32 | Nike + iPod | Exercise walk and run workout program | no |
| 33 | LYR – Log Your Run | Exercise walk run cycle workout program | no |
| 34 | MyNetDiary | Calorie and nutrition counter | no |
| 35 | 21 Day Veg Kickstart | Vegetarian diet and recipes | no |
| 36 | Dalai Lama | A brief overview of the life of the Dalai Lama | no |
| 37 | Buddha Quotes | Inspirational quotes | yes |
| 38 | Amazon | Search and purchase at Amazon.com | yes |
| 39 | Kindle | eBook purchasing, storing and reading | Yes to purchase but not to read eBook |
| 40 | iBooks | Apple eBook purchasing, storing and reading | Yes to purchase but not to read eBook |
| 41 | Borders | Borders eBook purchasing, storing and reading | Yes to purchase but not to read eBook |
| 42 | State Library NSW | NSW State Library Events and information | yes |
| 43 | Library Anywhere | Connection to Public Library catalogues | yes |
| 44 | iSpydus Staff | Library Catalogue connection for Library Staff | yes |
| 45 | Podcasts | Enormous amount of podcasts to choose from radio, TV, independent. Find your favourite and subscribe for automatic updates when you have internet access. |
Yes to download but not to listen |
Sues Bent 