In January 2007, Apple released its multifunctional smartphone iPhone and since then this sleek and stylish smartphone has emerged as one of the best and most sought after handheld device of the world. Apple iPhone has managed to maintain its supremacy in the smartphone market despite the launch of several similar-looking gadgets. Many companies have launched iPhone-themed smartphones in the last couple of years but they all failed to remove iPhone from the top position. Apple regularly reinvents its iPhone in order to keep the customers interest intact in this modern multimedia smartphone.
1. Green genie
The price of this green iPhone app is $0.99. It was last updated on Jun 20, 2011. The latest 1.5 version is of 4.3 MB. This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This app is regarded by many as one of the best green apps available in the market. This app is integrated with the Facebook page of Green Genie Global Community, which allows the users to share ideas with people across the world. This app contains more than 100 projects and tips telling about the environmental benefits. This app has the links to several carbon footprint calculators and it also contains certified green products’ breakdown. This app also provides a glossary of green terms and links to several green websites.
2. Green gas saver
The green app is a very useful app as it allows the users to monitor their fuel efficiency and also warn them if the speed is too high or they are turning too hard. Two gauges are formed on the screen which show the way a user accelerates and corners. A running score is also kept by this app, which helps the user know about their driving in real time. This app helps the user in improving their score by saving gas. The Green Gas Saver teaches the user how to drive efficiently. This free app was last updated on Jul 02, 2010. The size of the latest version 1.5 is 3.3 MB. This app is available in English language. It is sold by Frank Spinelli.
3. Green outlet
This green app is a very remarkable thing as it helps the user in keeping their utilities bill low. This app is considered by many as one of the best green apps available in market. Five different Apple iPhone TV Ads feature the Green Outlet. This app helps the user identify the household appliances, which are consuming more power. This green app also allows the users to know about the household Carbon Footprint. Priced at $0.99, this green app was last updated on December 18, 2009. The latest version 2.0 of this app is of 3.0 MB. This app is available in English language. It is sold by Key Lime 314, LLC. This app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
4. Carbon tracker
Released by Clear Standards, the Carbon Tracker is a very useful green app which allows the users to manage their carbon footprint. The GPS feature of the iPhone is used to calculate the approximate distance which the user covers on each trip. This app can be used to chart the annual footprint. Users can also keep an eye over the progress made each month. It also monitors the emission factors for different vehicles. The users have the option to set unit preferences in km, lbs, kgs, etc.
5. GoodGuide
The GoodGuide is a very useful green app because it helps the users know about the safety and health factors of the products while shopping. The barcode of this app has scanning feature which allows the users to access science-based health and social rating of GoodGuide for more than 120,000 products. This free app was last updated on Sep 21, 2011. The latest 4.0.3 version is of 10.2 MB. It is available in English language. This green app is sold by GoodGuide, Inc. This app is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch.
6 What’s Fresh
If you are interested in eating fresh foods then What’s Fresh is the best app for you. This green app allows the user to consume fresh foods by helping the users know about the fruits and vegetables in season in the area. The users can also plan their eating in advance using this app as it has a Freshness Calendar. Priced at $0.99, this app was last updated on April 22, 2009. The size of the latest version 1.05 is 3.9 MB. This app is available in English language. This green app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
7 Locavore
This green app helps the users locate farms and markets of the farmers in their locality. The users also get to learn about their food and their producers. This app also has recipes for local items. Users can share what they ate locally on Facebook. The free app was last updated on 19 September 2011. The size of the latest version v.2.5.2 is 7.3 MB. This app is in English and it is developed by Hevva Corp.