This is a list of applications for iPhone 3G which I think is useful or essential.  Do let me know if there are any apps which you think are “A must have”.

Free Apps:

  • TodayOnline Singapore newspaper (via App Store)
    • Read about Singapore news while taking public transport to work
  • Stanza (http://www.lexcycle.com)
    • Read ebooks on your iPhone
  • WinSCP (http://winscp.net/eng/index.php)
    • To transfer files between iPhone & your Computer
  • StatusNotifier (via Cydia)
    • Email, SMS, Call, Voicemail notification in status bar (top right hand corner)
  • Files Lite (via App Store)
    • Similar to Air Sharing. You can store your documents on your iPhone, view them & transfer them between your PC or Mac
    • Of course, being free the limit is 200MB.  But I think it’s pretty good enough.  Do get the Pro version if you need more storage + some more added functionalities.

Paid Apps:

  • Air Sharing (http://www.avatron.com/products/)
    • Mount your iPhone or iPod touch as a wireless drive on any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.
    • Drag-drop files between your iPhone or iPod touch and your computers.
    • View documents in many common formats.
  • m.Box Mail
    • Lets you access Windows Live Hotmail accounts on your iPhone