Top 10 iPhone Apps for Social Networking
If you’re a fan of social networking, or looking to take the social network leap, you can hardly go wrong with the host of iPhone apps out there designed to make your social networking experience easier, handier, and highly portable. Whether you’re into social media for personal or business use – or a bit of both – here are the top 10 iPhone apps for social networking.
10. Nimbuzz
Nimbuzz allows you to keep in touch with contacts real-time across many platforms including the chat functions for MySpace and Facebook, as well as AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo, MSN, ICQ, and Skype. And what’s more, anywhere you can access Wi-Fi, you can make VoIP calls. Link
9. Whrrl
Hop on the location-based networking train with Whrrl, which lets you see any friends near your location. You can also receive suggestions about where to go based on what types of places interest you. Link
8. Twitfire
Twitfire is a richly-featured Twitter client with built-in URL shortening, web browsing, Google mapping, and more. Not happy with a tweet you’re writing? Just shake your iPhone like an Etch-A-Sketch! Link
7. Twitxr
Share photos on various sites including Flickr, Picasa, Twitter, Facebook, and of course, Twitxr. If you enjoy using your iPhone as a camera this is a great solution for sharing and storage. Link
6. Carticipate
Ever wanted to put online social networking to offline use? Carticipate is a community with carpooling at its core. You’ll find carpool opportunities based on your schedule and your location. Save gas, and thereby money, and help the environment, while making acquaintances as you share a ride. Link
5. iBear Polls
Enjoy polling? Like to start thoughtful polls and see what visitors have to say? Like to participate in the polls of others? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions then iBear polls is for you. Start a poll, vote in a poll, and weigh in with your comments to spark discussion. Link
4. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a premier destination for professional social networking. Keep a business-oriented profile and interact with those you know as well as new contacts to build your network. Use LinkedIn features with this iPhone app. Link
3. LivingSocial
Have an opinion? LivingSocial lets you review books, music, games, and more. You can then share your reviews across social networks. You also have the opportunity to meet new people with whom you have common interests. Link
2. Answers
If you enjoy answering questions on any of the major Q&A sites like Yahoo! Answers, then the Answers app is for you. Furthermore, if you have a question that you think an online community can answer, post it on Answers and see what responses you get. Link
1. Comeks
Indulge your lighter side with this unconventional photo blogging app. Simply add a comic book-inspired word balloon or two to a photograph and share with friends and family. You can also turn them into postcards or share them on social networking sites, including Facebook. Link
