When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works.

Apple also has a big advantage in the form of the App Store.

iPhones didnt really come into their own until people were allowed to download new apps.

Apple iPhone 16 held in the hand.

The only problem is where do you begin?

It can be pretty intimidating if youre new to the platform.

Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard

The stock iPhone keyboard is fine, but it’s still pretty basic.

SwiftKey Keyboard for Android screenshot.

There are two things I like most about SwiftKey.

The other is that it comes with an intelligent autocorrect that learns about you and how you throw in.

Over time the autocorrect gets more accurate and helps improve your typing speed.

How to tell if you’ve been blocked on WhatsApp

Plus, since it’s tied to your SwiftKey account, it can follow you when you swap devices.

Better still it maintains all the rich communication features you’d expect from iMessage and RCS.

It is another app, but it does mean you’re able to talk to just about everyone.

Woman using ChatGPT app on the beach

If you need help with brainstorming, writing something important, generating new images or simply learning new things.

All you oughta do is ask ChatGPT.

That’s what Bluesky seems to be trying to recreate.

Pocket app for iphone and ipad on a blue background

A microblogging experience without the subscriptions, with a feed that you get to curate and customize.

All while keeping itself decentralized and open source, and adequately moderated.

All your favorite microblogging features are here too.

Google storage

Just don’t call it retweeting, no matter how similar it may seem.

There are even hashtags for those times you want to try and connect your posts with a trending topic.

Pocket doesn’t just let you save content from across the web, either.

halide mark ii app screens on a blue background

It also cleans up the interface to make it effortless to read.

Maybe cleaning up, walking the dog, or working out.

DownloadPocket

IFTTT

Every iPhone offers built-in automation, courtesy of the Shortcuts app.

carrot weather app with blue backgrounds

It’s a very useful tool to have, provided you’re more focussed on Apple devices and services.

if you want to start automating things from third party apps, then IFTTT offers a little bit more.

All with the philosophy “If this, then that”.

View Similar Amazon US

It’s worth having something with a little bit more utility, and that’s whereGoogleDrive comes into play.

The app can record and transcribe what’s being said in real time.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s an interview, lecture, meeting or something else entirely.

Writing tools in Apple Intelligence on an iPhone 16e

DownloadOtterAI

Halide Mark II

A professional-tier camera for iPhone that maintains a simple design.

Or, alternatively, pick and choose which processes are actually involved.

Needless to say, it’s probably the most powerful third-party camera app available on an iPhone.

MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) review unit sitting on a patio table

Just be aware that it isn’t free.

You get a 7 day free trial, after which you’ll need to pay for access.

Either $3 a month, $20 a year or $60 for lifetime access.

Close-up of the Apple Watch 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 on a wood table showing the app screen

Just remember any investment has risks, and growth isn’t guaranteed.

That’s right, sass.

Carrot also promises total privacy, super-accurate and detailed forecasts, and a built-in Alternate Reality Game.

iPhone 15 Pro Max with the NY times app in front of an underground sign

DownloadCarrot Weather

More from Tom’s Guide

The Apple TV 4K (2022), with the Siri remote propped on its right side.

iPhone 16 colors hands-on.

Recipes in the food section of Apple News Plus on an iPhone

iPhone 17 Pro renders.

iOS 16 Fitness app on an iPhone 12

iPhone 17 Pro Max render

iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

2025 Rivian R1S Tri-Motor test drive review.

Samsung S95F OLED TV

ChatGPT generated image

iPhone 17 Pro case renders