Top 40 free iPhone software applications to download

Don’t know where to start with your applications for your iPhone or iPod Touch? Well, considering the speed with which the number of them is growing, it’s probably always best to start off with the free ones so you don’t break the bank getting your start. We’ve gathered up 40 of the most interesting ones to give you a jumping off point, and hopefully save you some browsing time.

Please note that all of the links in this list are direct iTunes links, so it will launch your copy of the program when you click on it.

Communication Applications

AIM: This application brings you the best features of AIM to the iPhone such as switching between multiple screen names, receiving SMS alerts to new IMs, staying logged in for up to 24 hours even when the app is closed plus other features.

Fring: Fring allows you to communicate with your contacts on AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, MSN Messenger, SIP, Skype, Twitter and Yahoo! Messenger. You can also make Skype VoIP calls via the application.

Nimbuzz: Nimbuzz is another multi-protocol instant messaging program that allows you to interact with your contacts on AIM, Facebook, Gadu-Gadu, Google Talk, Hyves, ICQ, Jabber, MSN Messenger, MySpace, Skype, studiVZ, Twitter and Yahoo! Messenger. It also gives you the ability to use the VoIP capabilities of Google Talk, MSN, Skype and Yahoo!.

Skype: The official Skype application allows you to make free calls to other Skype users over a Wi-Fi connection, and discounted calls to landlines & cell phones in other countries. When not around a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can still use the application to instant message with your contacts.

Yahoo! Messenger: The dedicated Yahoo! Messenger application allows you to share photos with your contacts, pass on emoticons, use the app in landscape mode and more.

Entertainment Applications

6500+ Cool Facts: How can you pass up learning information such as “Did you know that a cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as 5 dyanimite sticks?” Well, you would if you downloaded this free application.

F-MyLife: A popular website for venting frustrations with the surreal events of one’s day, and the app allows you to reply to postings, make your own, share them on sites like Twitter and more.

Lightsaber Unleashed: Lightsaber Unleashed is one of the most useless apps out there, but there is something fun about hearing that familiar lightsaber sound coming out of your iPhone or iPod Touch as you swing it around. You can also customize which saber hilt you want and you have complete control over the color of the blade with color sliders in the settings area.

[via Blorge]

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