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Nathan Eddy
May 24, 2012
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Summer’s coming, which means you have to get your beach bod ready to go. Use this running app to track your distance, push yourself farther and melt off those hibernation layers.


Flashlight ($0.99)

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Perfect for camping or finding your way around in the dark after a long night out, this app uses the iPhone 4 flash to guide you around, and will even kill other open apps to save battery juice.


London 2012

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Keep abreast of all the latest news and info from the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in Ye Olde London, with searchable maps, interactive guides and a stadium full of other features.


Weatherwise (Free)

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Forget boring old Doppler scans and uninviting forecasts. This app features animated personas and moving landscapes to give your weather report some personality.


Kayak Mobile (Free)

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Summer means travel, which means everyone and their Mom is going to be looking for the best deals for flights, hotels and rental cars. Stay ahead of the game with Kayak’s mobile app and get thee to the beach.


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Weber’s on the Grill ($4.99)

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Ok, take a break from your summer fitness routine and dive into some BBQ madness with this app, which features 280 classic recipes plus 40 more for rubs, marinades and sauces.


Postagram Postcards ($0.99)

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Make your friends and family jealous by sending a printed photo postcard from your iPhone library, Instagram or Facebook delivered anywhere in the United States for just 99 cents apiece.


MotionX GPS Drive ($0.99)

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If you’re headed out for a road trip this summer, don’t leave home without this GPS navigation app, which offers predictive live traffic updates, turn-by-turn navigation and local search and Wikipedia integration.


The Night Sky ($0.99)

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Take a break from the sights and sounds around you and gaze up into the sky for a peek at some celestial bodies (always in shape, no matter what time of year), and find out what planets, stars and galaxies you’re looking at.


To-Do Checklist ($1.99)

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Hey, it can’t all be about rest and relaxation—or can it? Use this app to plan whatever comes into your life, be it office work or vacations.

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