This application is near and dear to all of us in the SIGNAL newsroom. We follow AP Style, and with the AP Stylebook app, journalists like us can have error-free writing even when they’re away from their desks—and their editors. The tool features searchable listings for sections like sports, business and punctuation (my favorite), and users can even add their own customized entries and notes.

More information about the AP Stylebook app is available on AP’s Web site. The application is available for download from iTunes for iPhones and iPod Touch.

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Math is not my strong suit; I always travel with a calculator and a tip card to help me scoot by. I know I’m not alone thanks to CheckPlease. With this app, math-challenged diners can easily split a tab among multiple people and figure out the tip in just a few seconds. The app even calculates the tip on the total before tax. There are two versions of CheckPlease: a free one that features ads or an ad-free version that costs $0.99. It’s available for download to iPhones and iPod Touch here.

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Apps for your printer? Yup.

HP has an Internet-connected printer—the HP Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One printer—that comes with pre-loaded apps that have something for everyone. The Google Maps app lets users enter their destination and print out a map. Families can stay on track by printing out everyone’s weekly schedules with Google Calendar. Through the DreamWorks Animation app, movie fans can view upcoming movie trailers without logging on to the computer. Apps from Coupons.com, USATODAY.com, Nickelodeon, Fandago and more are also available. HP says that people will be able to create their own apps later this year. Visit HP’s Web site to learn more about the printer and HP apps.

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I spend every summer eagerly awaiting the approach of fall for one reason: Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte. (Then I anticipate the holiday season for the gingerbread latte.)

Thanks to iCoffee, addicts like me can keep track of how much money they spend on these delicious treasures. The app also features full Starbucks menus, information about local stores, nutrition facts and more. It’s available for iPhone at Apple.com.

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We’re starting a new feature here at SIGNAL Scape: a weekly post focusing on cool apps.

Our inaugural post features an app for you multitasking on-the-go folks: Torch Project Management. Torch lets you keep in touch with customers, coworkers and suppliers with one easy tool. You can attach messages, files, Google Docs, invoices and more to your projects. You can also track time and expenses, bill clients, and import data. There are two versions: the full-powered one and a faster offline version. To learn more, visit the Web site.

What app can’t you live without? Got a favorite app you want to share? Leave a comment or send us an e-mail at newmedia [at] afcea [dot] org.

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