Best new iPhone apps

A great poet once wrote, “An iPhone with no apps is like an emperor with no clothes.” Oh wait, that was me. But either way, it holds true, and there are always new developers with great new ideas that can make your iPhone the best it can be. So stop worrying about which way to hold your iPhone and check out these impressive new options.

• Cartoon Roach is a great game for whenever you’re stuck on a train (or in a meeting). The only goal is to smash the bad roaches while avoiding the good ones. Ninja Roaches and Spartan Roaches, among other varieties, mix up the fun. For only a 1.99, it’s a tough one to pass up.
• Pulse News Mini Review is a unique RSS feed that includes pictures and summaries along with text. This makes it easy to quickly find what you’re looking for, and also makes interesting articles stand out. Set-up is easy and lets you either add news sources or search for certain types of articles. On the iPhone 4, it runs like a charm.
• Nubi Do promises a lot with its 6.99 price, but somehow manages to deliver. This task manager combines all the features that are usually left out, including calendar viewing, prioritizing lists, and syncing with Google doc spreadsheets. If you’re a fast-paced liver that benefits from organization, Nubi Do is a powerful tool to have on your side.
• Pro Zombie Soccer is the latest entry in the undead (and undying) genre of zombie games, but the game-play actually delivers as you get the chance to launch soccer balls at the heads of zombie marauders. Like Cartoon Roach, PZS doesn’t amaze with story or deep thoughts, but for a time-waster that’ll keep you continuously entertained, it passes with flying colors.