People who have recently bought an iPhone or iPod Touch will find that their welcome to the Apple "cult" is best served in the App Store.

Levi Buchanan, writing for IGN, said that the manufacturer’s tagline of there being an app for everything is not hyperbole.

"There are over 150,000 thingees and digital doodads to download for your iDevice, such as games, recipe collections, music software, and photo toys. With all of those apps, finding the essentials for your new device is truly overwhelming," he added.

Listing seven of the best applications to get new iPhone owners going, the expert recommended Pandora Radio, which is an internet audio source, making it easy for users to set up personalised stations.

Squareball also received a mention as it was the website’s best iPhone game of 2009. Describing it as a fresh action-puzzle game, the title also has a retro charm to it which will keep gamers coming back for more.

The iPhone also has a number of other applications on the horizon, with Tekken and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge due out soon.

A number of new titles are rumoured to be in development for the iPhone and iPod Touch, expanding the number of games available to users.

Stealth favourite Splinter Cell looks set to be on its way to the Apple handset after Gameloft put up a new site containing an image of lead character Sam Fisher.

The firm has already published a number of Splinter Cell titles on mobile platforms in conjunction with Ubisoft, with Pocket Gamer stating that a code number at the bottom of the advert links with those of the Apple headquarters.

It is also rumoured that one of the most popular adventure games on the PC could also be coming to the Apple handset, in the shape of Monkey Island 2: Le Chuck’s Revenge.

The gaming website revealed that LucasArts is working on a special edition of the title, which is now almost 20 years old.

Kokatu.com also said that it believes the title will be shown off at the upcoming Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco.

One of the most popular fighting series of all time is set to arrive on the iPhone later this year.

A source close to game publisher Namco confirmed to PocketGamer that an Apple version of the Iron Fist Tournament is "far along the development line" and is "looking good".

The website added that it was not clear whether the title has been built from scratch or whether it is a touch-enabled port of Tekken 6 which was recently released for the PSP.

Multiplayer functions have yet to be confirmed, however it is expected that head-to-head bouts will be included in the title, letting people fight over Bluetooth.

Hitting the App Store a little sooner than Tekken will be Final Fantasy I and II, which will be available to download from this Thursday (March 11th).

The role-playing classics will feature enhanced graphics and new content as well as a smart and intuitive touch control system.

iPod Touch users will soon be able to view their favourite movies and TV programmes from their Apple device.

Hacking Netflix, a blog which delivers news and information from Netflix, said that the firm has surveyed its users to ask if they would like an iPod Touch application which will allow then to watch videos using a Wi-Fi connection.

When the app is released, it will allow users to stream movies with less than a 30 second wait time, while they will also be able to pause, rewind and fast forward the content.

The Netflix application could sit alongside other video players which are currently available for iPod Touch users, including Sky Mobile and Eurosport, which are providing live sports events.

It has also been confirmed that the BBC is working on an application which will give sports fans access to live matches and tournaments, which could include tennis and snooker.

iPod Touch users will soon be able to view their favourite movies and TV programmes from their Apple device.

Hacking Netflix, a blog which delivers news and information from Netflix, said that the firm has surveyed its users to ask if they would like an iPod Touch application which will allow then to watch videos using a Wi-Fi connection.

When the app is released, it will allow users to stream movies with less than a 30 second wait time, while they will also be able to pause, rewind and fast forward the content.

The Netflix application could sit alongside other video players which are currently available for iPod Touch users, including Sky Mobile and Eurosport, which are providing live sports events.

It has also been confirmed that the BBC is working on an application which will give sports fans access to live matches and tournaments, which could include tennis and snooker.

Online shopping fans have been told that they do not need to splash the cash in order to make sure that they get the best out of new technology.

Fraser Macdonald, editor of Stuff magazine, said that a certain amount of education is needed about gadgets so that people know what they are capable of.

"To a certain extent people are buying more gadgets these days because gadgets have become more desirable – we have got things like the apple iPhone, we’ve got mobile vacuum cleaners, all sorts of things. People should just have fun and buy the gadgets that they like the look of," he added.

Mr Macdonald also said that a little bit of background research and reading about a gadget will help people to make informed choices when it comes to choosing their product.

His comments come as a new survey from Sky HD showed that British households contain an estimated £52 billion worth of gadgets people do not fully understand how to use.

Online shopping fans have been told that they do not need to splash the cash in order to make sure that they get the best out of new technology.

Fraser Macdonald, editor of Stuff magazine, said that a certain amount of education is needed about gadgets so that people know what they are capable of.

"To a certain extent people are buying more gadgets these days because gadgets have become more desirable – we have got things like the apple iPhone, we’ve got mobile vacuum cleaners, all sorts of things. People should just have fun and buy the gadgets that they like the look of," he added.

Mr Macdonald also said that a little bit of background research and reading about a gadget will help people to make informed choices when it comes to choosing their product.

His comments come as a new survey from Sky HD showed that British households contain an estimated £52 billion worth of gadgets people do not fully understand how to use.