4. URBANSPOON Whether you’re feeling indecisive or just wanting to try some new eateries, Urbanspoon’s slot machine of cuisines will make the decision for you. Just shake the phone until a restaurant of your liking appears. Using GPS technology, the app also allows you to filter by neighborhood, price, or type. Reviews from fellow eaters, newspapers, and bloggers are also included. Free

5. FANFINDER Avoid showing up in the wrong team’s colors by using the FanFinder to locate sports bars that cater to your favorite team. Travelers can use the search function to find a good spot for a couple of beers at any destination. Free

6. LINGUO Visiting a foreign country can be difficult, especially when you don’t speak the language. Linguo translates 25 languages and includes audio clips to help you say your phrase correctly. It can be used off-line and definitely beats flipping through the pages of a translation book. $4

7. WI-FI FINDER On the go and looking for Internet access? Wi-Fi Finder will show you the closest Wi-Fi locations and give you directions on how to get there. With a directory of more than 200,000 Wi-Fi locations in 135 countries, there’s sure to be one close by. You can also sort by the type of location (restaurant, bar, café, etc.) and cost. Free

8. WEATHERBUG ELITE With weather data for more than 45,000 locations worldwide, WeatherBug ensures you’ll always be dressed appropriately. Drop a pin on the map and see live conditions for that location. Full radar animation and National Weather Service alerts also help you avoid getting caught in the rain without an umbrella. $1

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