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    10 Better Alternatives to Your iPhone's Native Apps

    By Stephanie Buck | Mashable – Fri, Jun 29, 2012

    1. Weather

    Many iOS users complain that Apple's weather app is lacking in accuracy. We like using for its forecast reliability. As the number-one weather app in 67 countries, Swackett even helps you choose an appropriate outfit for the day. (Bonus: If you have a pet, it will even suggest doggie sunglasses.) Price: FREE

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    You just got a new . You're looking forward to a clean, untouched interface. But after powering-up, what's this? The dreaded pre-loaded app.

    Just like new computers come standard with Internet Explorer or iPhoto, new iPhones and iPads include in-house apps like Voice Memos and Compass. Half of them we don't use; the other half we grudgingly accept as the norm.

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    But know, dear citizens, that you are not chained to -developed apps. You deserve a colorful alarm clock and a friendlier weather app. After all, you work hard.

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    We've found 10 alternatives to the standard issue iOS apps. Take a peek in the gallery above -- we've placed the default iOS apps on the left and our suggestions on the right.

    And really, thanks for thinking of us, , but sometimes we need the extra oomph.

    This story originally published on Mashable .

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