Rumors have been swirling around that the new apple iPhone 5 release date will be announced soon. At the 2012 Apple annual WorldWide Developers Conference this week, CEO Time Cook dropped hints that the long-awaited sixth generation iPhone will be available by September, along with the new iOS 6 operating system.
While the exact date isn't confirmed, iPhone enthusiasts should just relax and take a vacation as they await Apple's newest technology. However, don't forget to update your current iPhone with some of the best travel apps out there. Even better is that all of the following apps are free!
TripIt is hands down the best travel app for the iPhone and iPads. This app will essentially organize your trip and your essential travel documents for you. Simply send your trip confirmations to your TripIt account and they'll take it from there. They'll organize your flight, hotel, or other important online travel confirmations and plans, and they'll provide you with an organized itinerary all in one convenient place, so you don't have to constantly check your old emails. The app also lets you add maps, weather reports, and travel directions to your itinerary. Users can also book restaurant reservation, buy theater tickets, and plan other activities to make your trip even more special. Once your itinerary is set, you can share it with your fellow travel buddies or post it to Facebook and make all your friends jealous of your upcoming fabulous vacations plans.
TripAdvisor offers many excellent travel apps. The main TripAdvisor app is like a miniature version of the popular travel site. They have over 60 million reviews and opinions from other travelers, so you'll be able to decide where to go and what to avoid. The app provides recommendations of the best places to eat, the best places to stay, and the best activities to do or things to see during your vacation. There are also photos of all of these things for your to get a bit of a preview of what you're in store for. There's also a location based option in which the app will tell you options that are near you or an address that you enter.
This is another app based on a popular travel site. This app is useful to use while planning your trip as it will help you find the cheapest or best flight deals for cities and countries around the world. The app could possibly save hundreds to thousands of dollars of dollars on flight fares over time. It will also provide different flight schedules to help you choose which works for you and it allows you to track your flight status. Not only is it great for flight deals, but it also shows deals on car rentals and allows you to search for nearby hotels and book a room right from the app. You can also set price alerts which will let you know when a price drops for a flight or hotel you were interested in. Lastly, there is also an itinerary organizer that outline your trip plans once you have everything settled.
If you like to keep track of your money, as most do in a post-recession world, you'll love this app while on your travels. This app has up-to-date information on currency rates, so it will help you figure out how many dollars your Euro or Peso purchase is really costing you. It has information on every single currency rate, so it can be helpful anywhere. It is also easy to use. With current rates updated every minute, it only takes a shake of your phone to see if the rates have changed. Download this free app and avoid getting ripped off during your travels.
This app is excellent for when you're stuck waiting in an airport during a delay or layover. It provides real-time flight information so you know when your flight will depart and arrive. It also gives information about the airport such as security wait times, a list of restaurants, shops and services and it offers over 30,000 reviews , tips and photos to tell you where to go and what to do while in the airport. This app can also be linked with your TripIt and Kayak Itineraries, so you can review your plans before you board.
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