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by Melinda Tillery
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+ Seven Non-Travel–Related Apps We Love:


TOOTHBRUSH TIMER
Times your brushing sessions and informs you when a new toothbrush should be purchased. $1

COCKTAILS+
Has more than 2,000 recipes for drinks approved by experts. $3

PEDOMETER
Keeps track of daily steps and calories. $3

GOOGLE EARTH
Allows you to “fly” to any location on earth and view satellite imagery of the terrain -- among other things. Free

WOLFENSTEIN 3D CLASSIC
Release frustration as super agent B.J. Blazkowicz. $2

EMERGENCY RADIO
Turns your iPhone into a police scanner and deciphers all those mystery codes -- 10-four. $1

ZILLOW REAL ESTATE
As you’re driving, find houses for sale and their estimated prices. Free


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