Just a quick note/review of the iPhone 4. I have had it for a little over a week and can tell you it is a big improvement over the 3G. The phone is 40-50% faster than the 3G and in unscientific testing I would say 25-35% faster than the 3GS based on side by side comparison.
If you use FlightCrew iLog you will enjoy the performance boost. All of the apps run faster and Safari is much faster.
FaceTime – FaceTime is nice but of course requires wifi and the other user …

Yeah I have about 20 pages of apps on my iPhone but here is my current lise (June 2010) of Aviation related apps.
FAAWait – Great way to see the current delays in the system
AeroWeather – Free app for Metars and TAFs
FltCrewiLog – Popular logbook program for 121 flying includes the ability to import pairings from a variety of 121 scheduling systems.
LogTen Mobile – A good logbook for GA and 121 flying
MyRadar Pro – There is a free version with add support. Great simple app to look at the weather radar …

You know we are huge fans of global sim cards and using VOIP on the iPhone to avoid expensive phone charges while traveling internationally. The latest app we have tried with good success is the Acrobits SIP Phone, $7.99. The app itself does not provide you any phone service. What it allows you to do is connect to your favorite VOIP provider be it Vonage or our favorite, Voip.Ms (See a brief summary of Voip.MS at the end of this review). There is a complete list of certified providers on …

There is a great iPhone app called TuneIn Radio. TuneIn allows you to listen to over 30,000 radio stations from around the globe.
TuneIn is linked to Radiotime.com so if you want to try streaming radio prior to purchasing the app head there. There are a wide variety of ways to search including by country, music type, talk radio, etc. With the iPhone app you can even schedule and record your favorite shows. TuneIn can sync with your Radiotime.com favorites list so if you …

The Entourage Edge just could change the way you use charts in your aircraft. While this may cater more to General Aviation future possibilities are endless. We will be receiving our device soon and plan a thorough review. For now you can visit the Entourage Edge web site and view this brief video.

Here’s another great article on Lifehacker dealing with great free applications for your computer. Enjoy!
Best 61 free apps
A sample of some of the apps that I use:

Firefox
CCleaner
Dropbox
OpenOffice
Google Chrome (Not my primary browser but still good)
Gmail
GIMP
Revo Uninstaller (Great App!)
Audacity
Skype
FileZilla
TrueCrypt (Great to keep laptop data safe)
KeePass
Opera (Liking this browser more and more. Runs great on Netbooks)
AVG – Good free anti-virus (I hate McAffee. Norton Internet 360 is good $50 a year)
MediaMonkey

Well that is a pretty list from the 61 that Lifehacker recommends.
From Lifehacker -
As we prepare to stuff our faces with a …

Yes you should back up your data! Online backup tools are becoming more popular. While your initial backup may be slow (depending on your internet connection speed) future backups should be pretty fast. If you backup to a device at home and it gets stolen or destroyed what is the point? So backing up your most important files remotely is a really good idea.
Give this article from LifeHacker a read – Five Best Online Backup Tools
If you want to synchronize files between your home computer and a laptop DropBox is …

TUAW.com has an excellent article on cycling apps for the iPhone. Make sure you read the comments section. Other readers have added additional suggestions. Most are pay but a few are free including one from REI. One reader mentions rubiTrack which is an app for the iPhone and Mac to track all kinds of fitness activitiy. It looks really interesting.
You can find the TUAW article here.
Others mentioned by readers:
Trails
If you are looking for a site to upload and download tracks for Trails and other Smart Phone apps check out EveryTrail.com. …

Update April 2010 – RunKeeper is now also available on Android devices.
Runkeeper: An Innovative Fitness App
By Patrick Guess – Pilot ExpressJet Airlines

Overview: RunKeeper allows you to track your outdoor exercises using the built in GPS on the iPhone.
Cost: Free version and pro version. Pro Version is $9.99
Where to Get it: iTunes App Store – Free Version -  Pro Version
More Info: http://www.runkeeper.com
Alternative Application(s): iTreadmill (pedometer app works indoors and out), Motion-X GPS
If you’re anything like me you’ve been bombarded by news articles on TV, in print, and electronic media stating with …

For those of us that travel international it is becoming more and more important to be able to reach the US and be reached while a way. The good news is there are more options than ever to solve these issues. This article is meant to highlight the latest options. Some will be expanded into greater detail as sub-articles.
Today’s Options:

Reach me at my hotel – Give out the hotel number to family and friends
Reach me on my mobile phone – Either through your existing carrier or with a global sim …