Apple fans are eagerly anticipating the iPhone 5 Release, as journalists have been invited to preview the launch of its new handset.
With the prospect of Apple’s newest mobile phone technology comes the speculation of what the new hardware and software will entail. The vast amount of rumors, leaked photos and videos surrounding the launch have created major buzz in the tech-savvy world. Fanatics' brains have been working away at the each particular detail of the new device, and surely what software applications they will download.
This compiled list looks back at iPhone application innovations to whet your appetite for the technological feast to come today. It will be interesting to see how the company upholds the legacy of the late Steve Jobs and in what new ways Apple will revolutionize the smartphone.
100 Innovative iPhone Applications
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Smartphone Cigarette Sharing
Marlboro Bump a Smoke Suggests a New Way to Bum a Butt
98
Traumatic Alarm Clocks
The OKITE App Will Embarrass You on Twitter if You Hit the Snooze Button
97
Spinach Smile Apps
The Toothpict App Helps a Friend Locate Leftover Leaves
96
Sharable Music Playlists
Herd.fm is Starting a Revolution of Mixtape Giving
95
Smartphone Street Art Apps
Street Tag Lets You Virtually Tag Any Building Anywhere
94
Calorie-Counting Cameras
The Meal Snap App is Your Personal Picture-Taking Diet Coach
93
Bust-Boosting Apps
The iAugment iPhone App Allows You to Increase Your Breast Size
92
iPhone-Controlled Illuminators
Improve Ambience with the DeLight Lamp and its Smartphone App
91
Ballistic Mobile Apps
This ‘Bullet Fight' Military Sniper Rifle Mount is a True iPhone
90
Video Business Cards
The EyeJot vCard Lets You Distribute Your Details in VCF Form
89
Smartphone Drum Kits
The TableDrum App Turns Your Fingers into Drumsticks
88
Revolutionary Album Apps
The Bjork Biophilia App is an Interactive Music Experience
87
Symmetrical Photography Apps
The Echoism iPhone App Reimagines a More Symmetrical You
86
Rubbish Bin Apps
AnyJunk iPhone Application Gets Your Waste Collected Conveniently
85
Disgruntled Grievance Apps
The Complain App Effectively Seeks Customer Service
84
Temporary Phone Number Apps
The 'Burner' for iPhone App by Ad Hoc Labs is Great for Anonymity
83
Beauty-Sensing Apps
Ugly Meter iPhone Application Shows How Ugly You Are
82
Style-Editing Apps
iLookbook for iPhone Lets You Share Your Styles with Ease
81
Brew Finder Apps
The Stella Artois 'Le Bar Guide' App Leads You to Your Favorite Beer
80
Track-Tweaking Apps
The triqtraq Jam Sequencer Enables Mixing Music Professionally on Your Mobile
79
iPhone Got Game + Application SDK
First Multi-touch iPhone Games
78
Hi-Tech Political Campaigns
Obama '08: The Official iPhone Application
77
Emotion Evoking Apps
The Hapify App is the Happiest App Around!
76
Instagram-Inspired Video Apps
The ‘OneSec App’ Records One-Second Video Memories
75
Educational iPhone Apps
ZooABC Application Teaches Kids to Love Reading
74
Handy Digitized Art Apps
The iPhone Finger Paintings by Jorge Colombo are Simply Realistic
73
Tyke Auto Trainer Apps
ToyToyota Releases 'Backseat Driver' to Teach Kids to Drive Safely
72
Paint Swatch Apps
Benjamin Moore Makes Color Matching Breezy With Their iPhone Application
71
Interior Organization Apps
The Easy Feng Shui iPhone App Brings Order to Your Temple
70
Rewards-Based Fitness Apps
Nexercise Motivates You to Work Out With Medals & Merchandise
69
Mobile DIY GIFs
'MyFaceWhen' iPhone App Allows On-The-Go Hilarity
68
Web-Updating Weight Watchers
The WiFi Body Scale Automatically Posts Your Weight Online
67
Interactive Virtual Beer
The iPint for iPhones
66
Hygienic iPhone Apps
The Unique Automation iBath Lets You Run Water from a Distance
65
Pizza-Ordering Apps
The Papa John's for iPhone App Lets You Touch to Order
64
Traceable Technologies
The Apple iPhone Stencil Kit Makes Interface Copy Easy
63
Emotion Predicted Playlists
Ghostly Discovery App Offers iPhone Users Mood-Based Music Listening
62
Sky Writing Apps
The ‘Light Writer’ for iPhone Leaves Words in the Air
61
Applicious Desserts
The iPhone Cupcake Toppers are Definitely the Cherry on Top
60
Boot Camp iPhone Apps
The Gym Genie App Acts as Your Virtual Personal Trainer
59
Obsessive Self-Portrait Apps
Everyday iPhone App Reminds You to Take Pics of Yourself Each Day
58
Mobile App Baby Monitors
The My Evoz iPhone App Keeps Tabs on Your Toddler for You
57
Mobile-Integrated Temperature Regulators
The Eversense Thermostat Controls Climate Remotely
56
Font-Loving iPhone Apps
The Typeplace App Lets Typographical Geeks Share Urban Inspiration
55
Virtual Varnish Applicators
The OPI Phone App Lets You Test Out New Nail Polish Tones
54
Heart Rate Monitoring Apps
Cardiio App Tracks Your Heart Rate Just By Looking at Your Face
53
Photojournalist Smartphone Apps
The Scoopshot App Pays iPhone Shutterbugs for Breaking News Photos
52
Time Visualization Tools
Nooka App Offers New Way to Tell Time Through Graphics & Color
51
Mobile Eco Detectives
Seventh Generation Releases iPhone App to Help You Read Labels
50
Lip-Syncing iPhone Apps
'Mouth Off' Gives Your Words a Virtual Mouthpiece
49
Web-Connected Infant Weighers
The Withings Smart Baby Scale Communicates with Your Computer
48
App-Inspired Theme Parks
Sarkanniemi in Tampere, Finland Will Open Angry Birds Land
47
Mobile Date Stalking
The Date Check iPhone Application Lets You Lurk With More Precision
46
Augmented Reality Jigsaws
Ravensburger Puzzles Have Hidden Supplementary Video and Sound Content
45
Terrorist Spoof Apps
'National Threat Advisory' iPhone App Pokes Fun at TSA
44
Brainwave Tablet Apps
The W.I.L.D. iPad Game is Controlled With Your Thoughts
43
Location-Based Albums
'The National Mall' Changes Its Tune Based Upon Your Location
42
Antique Font Apps
The Amazing Type-Writer App Mimics the Click-Clack of a Remington
41
Fight Training Apps
The iFightback for iPhone App Teaches You How to Protect Yourself
40
Search Engine Social Apps
The New Google+ iPhone App is a Beautiful Thing
39
Money-Counting Smartphone Apps
The LookTel Money Reader Lets You Use Your iPhone to Count Cash
38
Smartphone Venue Scoping
SceneTap App Gives You the Stats on Your Downtown Destination
37
Mobile Commerce Apps
French Connection App Shows the Brand's Expansion to the Digital World
36
Personnel-Rating Apps
We&Co Allows You to Meet Your Barista and Rate Him
35
Suite-Ranking Smartphone Apps
The Room 77 iPhone App Finds Your Ideal Hotel
34
Faux Retro Storms
Instacane Shows the Best of Hurricane Irene Instagram Pics
33
Touchscreen Taps
The E-Vision Bathroom Control System Injects Some Tech into Your Bathroom
32
Mobile Nightlife Finders
Gigotron iPhone App Lets You Find Local Music in a Touch
31
Sugar Daddy Searching Apps
The Sugar Sugar App will Help You Find Affection for Cash
30
Interactive Pitching Campaigns
The Pitch to David Ogilvy iPhone App Searches For Big Ideas
29
Pop Icon-Appearing Apps
The GoldRun App Lets You Take Pictures with Virtual Smurfs
28
Bookmaker Betting Apps
William Hill Launches a Mobile Application to Place Bets On-the-Go
27
Mobile Postcards
iPhone's ‘Postino' Allows Users to Send Vacation Letters
26
TV Show-Identifying Apps
Share What You're Watching on TV With the IntoNow iPhone App
25
Glam Rock Apps
David Bowie Plans to Release the Golden Years iPhone App
24
Mobile Coffee Orders
Pay for Your Next Starbucks Drink on Your iPhone
23
Skater Lifestyle Catering
The Skullcandy iPhone Application Supports a Culture
22
Macho Satire Commercials
‘The Expert App' by L'Oreal Imagines the Best Tool for
21
Adorable Photo Add-Ons
Sweeten up Your Smartphone Shots with the 'Cutie Cute Cute' App
20
Clever Cycling Gadgets
The Pedal Brain Helps Serious Bikers Analyze Their Riding
19
Summarized Social Media Sharing
Trimit iPhone App Shortens Texts and Updates for Easy Tweeting
18
Interactive Galactic Apps
Hothead's 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' iPhone Application
17
Sleuthy iPhone Apps
The Agile Lie Detector Measures Voice Stress
16
Foreign Flashcard Communications
The 'Me No Speak' iPhone Application Breaks Language Barriers
15
Art Gallery Phone Apps
The MoMA iPhone Application Will Rock Your Creative World
14
Twittering News Apps
Smartr iPhone App is a Beautiful News Reader for Twitter
13
Deliveryman Downtime Apps
The Postmates App Ensures Bicycle Couriers Always Have Work
12
Watchdog Vehicle Apps
The iCar Black Box Records Car Accidents and Emergency Situations
11
Location-Based Improv Apps
The Situationist App is a Location-Based Live-Art Game
10
Augmented Reality Language Apps
New Horizon Teaches Japanese Students English with a Twist
9
Shocking Production Apps
Phone Story Guides Players Through the Conditions of Slave Wage Workers
8
Pyschedelic Ski Hills
Japan's 'Color Mountain' Showcases a Technicolor Light Scheme
7
24/7 Lifestyle Mapping
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Interpretive iPhone Apps
The Google Translate App Breaks Down Communication Barriers
5
Live Video Sharing
Knocking Live Allows Mobile Users to Share Videos in Real-Time
4
Public Toilet Finders
Locate Lovely Loos at SitorSquat.com
3
Tweeting Football Apps
The TweetQB iPhone Application Will Keep Fans Posted on Scores
2
Mobile Food Guides
Sushi iPhone App Translates Fish Names For You
1
Chemical Sniffing Phones
NASA Creates a Chemical-Sensing iPhone Application
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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles
This PlayStation 5 Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Stylish
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts
This Sony PlayStation XPERIA Smartphone is Built for Play
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Designs the C1 MagFit Case for the New iPhone 15s
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Action Button Smartphone Cases
The 'BANG!CASE' Expands Smartphone Productivity
Smartphone Standby Display Features
iPhone StandBy Mode Makes Use of the Device When Charging
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Sculpted Designer Smartphones
This iPhone 15 Pro Max Concept by Antonio De Rosa Has an M1 Chip
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
VR Tequila Experiences
The Don Julio Apple Vision Pro App Immerses Tequila Enthusiasts
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Smartphone Interface Trial Apps
The Samsung 'Try Galaxy’ App Lets Users Experience a New UI
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Phygital To-Do List Devices
The Conceptual 'PRESS' Task Device Helps Users Focus
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI-Driven News Apps
The Particle News App is the Latest to Enter the Digital Space
Mountable Smartphone Webcams
The Belkin Let's Users Turn Their iPhone into a Webcam
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Mobile-First AI Assistants
Brave Debuts the AI-Powered Leo Assistant on iPhone and iPad
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Content Creator Smartphone Cases
The iPiX iPhone Case is Protective, Illuminating and More
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Thermal-Image Smartphone Add-Ons
FLIR Announced the Launch of Its New 'FLIR One Edge Pro'
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Luxe Car-Inspired Cases
Pininfarina Unveils a Series of Limited Edition iPhone Cases With INKAR
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Smartphone-Converted Mounted Webcams
Belkin Unveils its New iPhone Mount with MagSage Abilities
Creative Infinite Whiteboard Apps
Apple Aims to Reduce the Use of Paper with the Freeform App
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Priority-Only To-Do Apps
The 'Five' To-Do App Limits Users to Five Tasks at a Time
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Expansive Touchscreen Control Games
The Assassins Creed Mirage Game Expands to iPhones and iPads
AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps
The Drawww App Integrates Artificial Intelligent Technology
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
AI-Enabled Product Creation
Off/Script Launches an App to Create and Buy AI-Designed Products
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Smartphone Keyboard Accessories
Clicks is a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone Debuting at CES 2024
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
Apple Releases a Series of New Phone Cases with 'FineWoven' Materials
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Foldable Smartphone Launches
OnePlus Confirms That It Will Be Releasing a New Foldable Device
Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
The 'Lemio' App Combats Against Smartphone Addiction
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Video-Powered eCommerce Services
Apple Shop with a Specialist Over Video Supports At-Home Shopping
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Smartphone Emergency Features
Apple Adds a New Emergency SOS Feature Through Satellite
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Storage-Saving iPhone Apps
MacPaw Unveils the CleanMy®Phone App For Decluttering iPhones And iPads
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Yellow-Tonal Phone Exteriors
Apple Introduces a Yellow Colorway to Spark Interest in the iPhone 14
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Expanded Editing Applications
GoPro Releases the Quik Desktop App for macOS Users
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets
The Redesigned iPad Comes in Four Colors and More
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Integrated Shortcut AI Features
OpenAI Presents its New Shortcuts Integration Feature
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Accessible Voice-Replication Features
Apple Announced 'Live Speech' for iPhone to Clone your Voice
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
App-Assistive Concert Discoveries
Apple Added Concert Discovery Features to Its Music and Maps