Have you ever looked out the window while flying 30,000 feet in the air and wondered where the heck you were? Well, with FlightTrack Pro, an app that works in airplane mode, you are able to pull up a map of your location and see where you are, how fast you are going and how high above ground you really are. On the flip side, if you want to make sure your loved one lands safely, you can track specific flights and get push notifications and information about where they are and when they land. The app also has the capability to notify the flyer of gate changes, flight delays and advance weather forecasts of your destination.

Cost: $9.99

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In a sea of free iPhone apps, a few paid options stand out from the crowd. With everyday conveniences based on where you are and what you’re doing, here’s a handful that will get you going. Don’t worry, sometimes it’s OK to splurge just a little.

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Name: slydial

Quick Pitch: slydial is a free voice messaging service which connects you directly to someone’s mobile voicemail.

Genius Idea: If you’ve ever dreaded making a phone call and anxiously wished for a voicemail greeting as you dialed, you know exactly why this app is a genius idea. It strips away the awkwardness of a voice-to-voice call while still letting you claim to have attempted direct communication.

How perfectly passive-aggressive! We can imagine this app going over well for:

• Breakups,
• Firings,
• The-morning-after apologies,
• Stalling on or avoiding a meetup,
• Making excuses to a boss,
• “Duty” calls to chatty friends and relatives,
• “Just touching base” reminder/nagging calls,
• 3 a.m. calls that don’t need to be wake-up calls, as well,
• And ever so much more.

Essentially, the app “creates the illusion of communication” without making you actually have to listen to other people, play politics or hear someone else’s side of an argument. In theory, it works just as well for the incurable narcissist as for the cripplingly antisocial.

Before you protest, it’s true that slydial isn’t the Ghandi of applications. But it plays into a powerful part of the human psyche: Our desire to avoid conflict. The makers of slydial have paved the path of least resistance beautifully, and we can imagine that quite a few people will be traipsing down that path in the months to come.

To use slydial, which is free and audio-add supported, just dial 267-SLYDIAL (267-759-3425 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              267-759-3425      end_of_the_skype_highlighting) and enter the mobile number of the person you want to leave a voicemail. You can also try slydial’s mobile apps, which include offerings for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.

We gave slydial a try, and it worked just as promised; the other person’s phone didn’t so much as twitch while slydial connected me to the voicemail box in question.

What do you think of this app? It is something you’d use when you don’t have the personal fortitude or wherewithal to make voice-to-voice contact?

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Part of Foursquare’s appeal is the mystery, the sense of flying blind when you’re trying to earn a badge or mayorship. No one really knows how many times you must check into a location to become mayor.

Well, wonder no more, Foursquare users. WhenWillIBeMayor.com has come to the rescue.

This clever little app searches your Foursquare history and tells you how many checkins stand between you and a gloat-worthy new mayorship. The application will also send you updates on your progress.

All you have to do is fill out a simple name/password/email form and authorize Foursquare access via OAuth. It’s a simple, two-click process.

Creator Greg Avola says the algorithm he uses is complex and requires a ton of Foursquare API calls, sometimes causing the app to bug out. And yes, he admits that WhenWillIBeMayor’s design is “horribleness.”

What do you think, readers? Should this app be considered cheating, akin to using steroids or some such trickery? Or does it simply up the stakes for truly devoted players?

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2. Accelerate DVD + Video to iPhone Converter

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Android users rejoice! With an ever-growing number of devices, a wide array of mobile carriers, and more free apps than you can shake a USB cable at, Google’s mobile OS has shaped up to be quite the versatile contender.

If you’re looking to scoop up some of the best apps the Android Market has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. This comprehensive list is your one-stop shop for reviews and recommendations — perfect for kicking back on a nice long weekend with a data card’s worth of new mobile goodies.

We’ve got music, sports, news, and some digital toys that are just plain cool. Check them out, and if we’ve missed anything, be sure to serve up your own suggestions in the comments.

• 8 Best Android Apps for Photo Editing
  If you’re looking to do a little more with your device’s built-in camera, zoom in on these handy photo editors.
• 8 Best Android Apps for Health and Fitness
  Whether you want to get in shape or stay that way, your trusty Android and these eight apps can help.
• 5 Amazing Android Apps for Baseball Fans
  ‘Tis the season — baseball season of course. Keep up on all the stats, scores, and insider info with these great apps. It’s like having Peter Gammons in your pocket, only way cooler.
• HOW TO: Turn Your Android Phone Into a Killer MP3 Player
  Just because you shun the “iMusic” lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t keep an awesome tune library at your side. Check out these tips for transforming your Android phone into a music hub.
• 5 Free Android Apps for Web Developers
  Need to check some code or write a script on the go? Unchain yourself from the desktop with these handy and free developer apps.
• 6 Free Android Apps That Will Make You Drop Your iPhone
  Sure, the iPhone has thousands of great apps. But it doesn’t have these!
• 7 Mind-Blowing Free Android Apps
  Not all apps are about utility. Some are just plain awesome. Check out the ones in here.
• Twitter for Android: The Official/Unofficial App Smackdown
  Which is best? The developer offerings, or Twitter’s recent official release? This post puts ‘em to the test.
• Free Multiplayer Android Games [3 of the Best]
  As the mobile gaming market grows, so to does the potential for mobile multiplayer action. Check out these three interesting offerings.
• 3 News Apps for Android Compared
  While news reader apps abound, official mobile apps from established news organizations are still scarce. Here’s a look at some that are leading the way.

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