10 iPhone Apps to Ring in the 2011 New Year

10 iPhone Apps to Ring in the 2011 New Year

by Nathan Eddy

Times Square New Years Eve Ball App (Free)

All the insanity of New Year’s in New York City beamed to your phone. Check in with friends via Facebook and Twitter, and post your own New Year’s Eve photos.

Party Whistle (Free)

Turn your iPhone into a party favor with this application, which allows you to blow into the microphone and make party-whistle sounds.

Astraware Fireworks (Free)

Bring some virtual pyrotechnics into your New Year’s Eve celebration with this colorful fireworks application.

New Years Puzzles (Free)

Chose from a selection of New Year’s-themed puzzles to keep you busy while you freeze in Times Square.

New Years Countdown (99 cents)

This application helps you count down to 2011, complete with timer, digital fireworks and a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

New Year Resolutions (Free)

Get yourself suitably shaped up for sticking to those New Year’s resolutions with this application, which comes with suggestions of its own.

New Years Drink Countdown (Free)

Keep track of your celebrations with this application, which allows you to select from four different virtual beverages and tally up how many you’ve put down.

New Years Photo Effects ($1.99)

Artwork categories for this application include clocks, party, signs and, of course, fireworks. Take new photos or add from your library and spread the celebration!

New Year Quotes ($4.99)

Start off 2011 with a litany of inspirational quotes, which just might serve to keep you on that diet, gym schedule or resolution you made to quit smoking.

iToastU (Free)

You’re likely to raise a glass or two on New Year’s, but what could you say that’s not a clich??«? Try this application, which offers 100 inspirational and fun toasts.