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Download of the Day: Moves, Fitness Tracker

Movin' and groovin' just got even cooler thanks to the new iPhone app Moves (free)— a fitness tracking device that doesn't require "extras."

Movin' and groovin' just got even cooler thanks to the new iPhone app Moves (free)— a fitness tracking device that doesn't require "extras." There's no strapping on a fitness wristband here, because with Moves, your everyday activity and workouts are tracked just by carrying your phone in your pocket or bag.

With an easy-to-use interface and an automatic (not to mention accurate) tracking system, Moves neatly organizes your daily activity into a sleek timeline throughout the day. Comparable to the Nike FuelBand, Fitbit, and Jawbone Up — without the extra device and cost — Moves monitors daily walking, cycling, and running down to the very last step. Better yet, the app promises not to drain your battery, because it uses GPS rather than continually relying on cell tower data. The cost is free and the idea is simple . . . just move to a healthier you!

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Painless Parking: The Best 6 Apps For Driving Around Town

If you constantly find yourself searching for coins or spending your weekend cash on that ever-so-frequent parking ticket, then the solution is hiding right in your phone.

If you constantly find yourself searching for coins or spending your weekend cash on that ever-so-frequent parking ticket, then the solution is hiding right in your phone. Thanks to smartphones, parking doesn't have to be painful, nor does if have to feel like a guessing game. With these six apps, the ability to track spots, compare prices, and pay your rates will make running errands around town feel much less stressful.

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Best 59 Apps to Improve Your Pics, Productivity, Travels, and Life

You know the joke: there's an app for that.

You know the joke: there's an app for that. It's funny cause it's true. The novelty options range from apps to help you through confession, apps to impress your dates, to those that could very well frighten your dates. If you're looking for practical support managing your daily life and organizational needs, turn to our best guides. We've weeded out the wild cards to serve up simple solutions. Time to warm up those fingers . . .

  • 5 Must-Have iPhone Camera Apps — If you're looking to use it for more than remembering where you parked and goofy pics, invest in a few inexpensive apps to improve its functionality and enhance your pics. There are hundreds of choices available at the iTunes store, but here is a handful that you simply must have. Who can say no to improved pics for less than $10?
  • 10 Best iPhone Apps For Work and Productivity — A smartphone (be it an iPhone, BlackBerry, Droid, or other) is arguably one of the most important business tools of the day. Aside from being a handy budget keeper, it can be an invaluable calendaring and life management tool and promises to streamline your organization if you know how to work it right. Stay on top of your game (and business) with these apps.

You can never have enough apps! Here are 44 more must haves.