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Right now I can pull out my iPhone and get access to dozens of services instantly!  These apps offer services for just about everything including housing, transportation, food, drinks, parking, and just about anything else you can image.  I’ve outlined the apps below and challenge someone to use 10 or more in one day!

– Transportation –

Uber – Uber is Everyone’s Private Driver™. Use the Uber app to request aprivate car in any city the service is available. The app lets your driver know precisely where to pick you up, and lets you know exactly how long until they arrive. At the end of your ride, the fare is charged to your credit card on file (no need to tip), and you receive a detailed receipt in-app and via email.

Lyft - Lyft is a sweet new on-demand ride service that’s a fraction of the cost of a cab. With our iPhone app, you can instantly request a pickup, and a safe, friendly driver will be there within minutes. We select awesome, trustworthy drivers from the community who swiftly get you to your destination (they’re background-checked AND personality-checked, too!).

Sidecar – SideCar is the first ride-matching app that instantly connects people who need rides with local, vetted drivers who are available and willing to give rides around town. Convenient, affordable, safe and fun, SideCar has facilitated over 75,000 rides!

Taxi Magic – Free electronic taxi booking nationwide with the award-winning Taxi Magic app. Taxi Magic is revolutionizing the taxi industry with the first online taxi booking service directly integrated into taxi dispatch systems, so no phone call is needed.

BlackJet – BlackJet offers guaranteed private jet seat availability and the most affordable private jet charter solution. BlackJet booking technology provides confirmed seats on private jets in 10 seconds. BlackJet private jet seat service is a perfect complement to fractional jet ownership, jet card programs and private jet charter.

Silvercar – Imagine renting a car without ever waiting in line, with the confidence that you’ll get a premium Audi A4 every time, and with a mobile app that gives you complete control over the experience. Sound interesting? From reservation to return, we’ve designed our Silvercar app and car rental process to sync with your life. Simply download the app, create a reservation and profile, exit the plane, and walk directly to your silver Audi A4. (Yes, that’s the only car in our fleet.) Then, use your iPhone to unlock your Audi A4 and get ready to drive. Once you’re in the driver’s seat, pair your iPhone using Bluetooth and download your destinations from our app to your car.

SpotHero – SpotHero Parking lets you reserve a Chicago parking spot! Compare locations and prices of the best parking lots and garages in the City, all from your iPhone. Just input an address to see all of the parking options around you. When you find the perfect spot, just make your reservation and checkout within seconds.

– Miscellaneous Tasks –

Task Rabbit – From grocery shopping and house cleaning, laundry and lunch delivery, your To-Do List is no match for our friendly, background-checked TaskRabbits. Outsource almost any errand to our trusted marketplace to increase your everyday productivity and get more done. TaskRabbit is available for in-person Tasks in San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Orange County, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Austin, and San Antonio. Plus, you can post remote Tasks from anywhere.

Exec – Exec makes the world work for you. Request instant Executive Assistant help via this new app!

Postmates – Postmates’ Get It Now delivery service is the easiest way to buy almost anything from your local stores in San Francisco. Food & groceries, lunch pickup, and laundry just to name a few – have your favorite things delivered to you within one hour.

Zaarly – Zaarly is the local marketplace that helps you buy directly from amazing people near you.

GetMaid – Get Maid is an on-demand, premium maid service. Book instantly from the app and have a maid at your door within two hours. All maids are vetted for quality, background checked, bonded, and insured. Even better, it’s billed directly to your credit card, so put your cash away!

eBay Now – Introducing same-day delivery for 1000s of products from local retailers, from phone to door in as little as an hour. Need something now, but no time to run to the store? eBay Now offers same-day delivery for 1000s of items, from phone to door in as little as an hour. Just find what you want, click “Bring It,” and an eBay Now shopping valet does the rest. Shopping has never been this easy—nor has delivery ever been this fast!

– Food & Drink –

Seamless – Still calling restaurants? Hang up the phone, and discover the fastest and easiest way to order food for delivery or pickup. This all-new version was recreated with ingredients based on tons of feedback from our loyal customers. Seamless is the easiest way to order food from 11,000 local restaurants in 40 cities, putting the power of cuisine choice in the palm of your hand (and hopefully on your iPhone home screen). With just a few taps, have the restaurant foods you love delivered to your door!

Rewinery – Rewinery is simply the easiest way to buy wine. Rewinery provides great wine at a really good value, delivered to wherever you are in San Francisco within an hour.

GrubTonight – Meet Awesome Strangers Over Dinner Tonight. It’s hard to find the right time, place or crowd to meet people, so we combined all of these things in a simple iPhone app. Imagine meeting the person of your dreams, making new friends or landing a new job, all over dinner…tonight. GrubTonight let’s you join group dinners with awesome people every night of the week. The dinners are casual, the people are approachable, and if you’d like, you can always bring your closest friend!

Instcart - Instacart is a brand new service that takes the hassle out of grocery shopping. Place an order with Instacart for anything you would find at the grocery store, and Instacart will deliver to your home or business in under 3 hours.

Bartab – Bartab is the fun and easy way to pre-purchase and share beer, cocktails, food and more with friends at bars and restaurants. Invite friends out by grabbing the first round and sending pre-paid items via text message, email or Facebook. Celebrate a friend’s birthday, anniversary, new job or other special occasion whether they’re in San Francisco or Washington D.C.. Choose from exclusive Bartab menu specials to save money on your favorite drink and food items.

– Dog Walking –

Swifto -Swifto Dog Walking in Manhattan integrates Experienced and Certified Dog Walkers with a GPS Tracking System and higher technology to deliver an unmatchable experience for Dog Owners 24/7.

– Car Repair —

Your Mechanic - Our mechanics come to you! We connect car owners with independent certified mechanics in their local neighborhood. Not only we help you find the right mechanic, we also help you find fair price of the services, book an appointment with mechanics, pay for services and parts, and get your car fixed at the convenience of your home or office.

– Hotels & Housing —

HotelTonight – HotelTonight – Last Minute Deals on Hotels

Airbnb – Unlock the doors to inspiring and unique accommodations around the world with the Airbnb App! Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace that connects you with people who have space for rent. The award-winning Airbnb App allows everyone to list, discover, and book any of these distinctive spaces – from a private apartment to a private island – directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Know of any others? Add in a comment or shoot me an email and I’ll add it to the list.