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The iPhone has been one of the hottest selling consumer devices in recent history. Apple has continued this trend with the iPhone 4S as more and more consumers are switching to Apple's iconic device.

There are many applications in the App Store and finding the best ones can be overwhelming for new users. There are tons of applications not worth buying, but there are also many that make the iPhone even more useful. The Top 5 must have applications for the iPhone are:

1 Flashlight Free: This free application turns your iPhone’s camera flash into a flashlight. It is a pretty bright light and comes in very handy in the dark, whether at home or out camping. Since most people always keep their iPhones with them, they will always have a light in case of an emergency.

2 GoodReader $4.99: GoodReader is the Finder for the iPhone. Files can be transferred or synced directly from a computer or cloud service. Email attachments and Internet files can be downloaded. PDF files can be read and annotated. Storing files on iPhone takes the iPhone’s usefulness to a whole new level.

3 WeatherBug Elite $.99: Checking the weather before going out is must in many parts for the world. This is one of the best weather applications in the App Store. It includes localized forecasts, radar maps, and web cameras. Checking the weather while on the go really helps in planning outdoor activities.

4 Reeder $2.99: Reeder is an RSS reader that syncs the RSS feeds with Google Reader. RSS feeds allow users to receive web page updates automatically like emails. Since the RSS feeds are synced with Google’s Reader, Reeder knows what items the user has read and not read. This ensures one does not miss any news without having to read it over and over.

5 Instapaper $4.99: Instapaper is for those articles one wants to read at a later time. Articles can be sent to Instapaper and stored there until the users wants to read them. They can also be archived for future reference or deleted. Everything is synced with Instapaper’s Web site so users can move back and forth between the iPhone, iPad and a computer seamlessly.

With these applications, users can get the lastest news, reference saved files, and catch up on unread articles. These five applications have the honors of a place on my home screen. They will change the way the iPhone is usered.

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