by Tom Kaneshige

10 iPhone and iPad Apps to Download, Then Delete

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Mar 22, 2011
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Some of the best iPhone and iPad apps are seasonal or have a short shelf life -- that is, they fill a fleeting need. So go ahead and download these apps, then delete them when you're finished. It's okay, really.

Big News: NHK World TV

The ongoing disaster in Japan has gripped the world’s attention. It’s no wonder the NHK World TV Live app for iPhone (free) became one of the most downloaded apps on the App Store last week. NHK, or Japan Broadcasting Corp., delivers around the clock news and video in English via the app.

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School Bound: College Confidential

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Angst-ridden high school grads don’t have much time between college applications and the start of classes. College Confidential for iPhone (free) serves up college discussion forums covering all sorts of topics, from financial aid to college life. ACT College Search for iPhone (free) provides demographics and cost of tuition for almost every university in the U.S.

Slideshow: 15 Best iPhone Apps for Newbies