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Not sure what to get dad for Fathers' Day this year? Well consider getting him apps that are useful and fun to use. Whether you're shopping for a new dad or a dad about to send his kids off to college, there's sure to be an app in this group that they would like to use. You can always download one or all of the apps to your dad's or grandfather's phone while spending time with them during the holiday.


1. Turn new dads into a baby whisperer

Being a new dad while completely rewarding can have its challenges, like getting that new bundle of joy to sleep. No need to worry, there's an app for that. Get the new dad in your life the Baby Shusher app that literally shushes your baby to sleep. Don't worry about incoming calls waking an almost sleeping baby, there's a setting for that in the app.

Compatible OS: Android, iPhone
Cost: $4.99
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.



2. Add a doctor to your dad's phone

Not all dads are doctors like Awesome on the show Chuck, but that doesn't mean they can't have a virtual doctor in their cell phones. If they're the kind of person that always wants to diagnose an ailment, help them out with iTriage. The app is filled with content from physicians and includes useful information on thousands of symptoms, diseases, procedures and medication. It also includes a nationwide directory of every hospital, urgent care center, retail clinic, physician, pharmacy, and community health center.

Compatible OS: iPhone, Android smartphones and tablets
Cost: Free
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer. You can also access it on a web-based enabled cell phone by visiting iTriage.com.



3. Get your dad a history lesson

Is your dad a history buff? Then he'll love the It Happened Here! mobile app. Basically this app turns a cell phone into a virtual tour guide. Dads can use it to learn more about history and pop culture events that occurred in New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles or San Francisco. The events are presented in a list or on a map. Don't worry you don't have to be in the city to use it, but being there does make it more fun.

Compatible OS: iPhone, Android
Cost: $2.99 per city
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.



4. Keep your dad fit

This app is for all those dads out there who want to track their fitness progress. The Endomondo Sports Tracker mobile app lets you use your cell phone to track your workouts. It uses the GPS in your phone to track the distance and route of your workout. It will track a variety of different activities including Golfing, Hiking, Spinning, Badminton, Biking, Football and more. The app is also a bit social so you can track and compare workouts with your dad.

Compatible OS: BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone 7, and Android
Cost: Free or there is a PRO version available for $4.31
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.




5. Improve your dad's golf swing

Help your dad golf like a PGA pro. Well, that's the idea behind the V1 Golf app. The app is all about analyzing golf swings. Users can record their golf swing for review and access to over 50 swings from PGA, LPGA, and Champion Tour Players. There are even game improvement drills available for practicing on the green.

Compatible OS: Android, iPhone
Cost: Free or there's a premium version available for $2.99
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.



6. Keep dad organized

Does your dad have a ton of things going on at any one time, but can't keep track of them all? He can now with Hublife. This is more than just a mobile app it's designed to help users keep track of everything going on in one easy to view place. It can handle everything from updating grocery lists with barcode images so dad never picks up the wrong thing on the way home to finding a movie and sending invitees everything they need to get to the show on time.

Compatible OS: Android
Cost: Free
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or android market on your computer.



7. Play a game of Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball is a game that's been around through the ages and now you can give your dad or grandfather a mobile version of the game from Bocce Nation virtually anywhere. To enhance the experience there are six locations loaded including Stone Henge, Egypt, and of course a backyard. You can select to play against the phone or an opponent. So why not get a game started with your dad this Father's Day.

Compatible OS: iPhone
Cost: Free
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or iTunes on your computer.



8. Help dad track your softball games

Do you know a dad who coaches a little league team or just wants to track how well his kids play the game? Then check out ESPN iScore Baseball/Softball app, which is packed full of features. Dads can use it to track how well their kids are playing over several games as well as plot where kids are hitting the ball. Better yet the app can be used to tweet out end of inning updates.

Compatible OS: iPhone, Android
Cost: $9.99
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.



9. Find the best wings in town

Help your dad find the best wings in town with the aptly named Kluckr app. This mobile app is about one thing and one thing only: Wings. It is loaded with information on finding the wings your dad wants. The app includes a list of places that serve wings and can search for things like wing heat, wing variety, atmosphere and more. He can also add his own review or add a new wings location.

Compatible OS: iPhone
Cost: Free
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or iTunes on your computer.




10. Help dad find his favorite beer

How about some beer with those wings for the dad in your life? If he is a beer coinsurer and likes draught beer consider giving him the Findmytap app. The app is designed to help users find their favorite beers on tap in any U.S. city along with links and directions. Dads can even create a list of their favorite brews.

Compatible OS: Android, iPhone
Cost: Free
How to get it: Visit the app market residing on your phone or corresponding app store on your computer.

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