Download These Apps First For Your Brand-New Smartphone

Did you get a new smartphone for the holidays? Whether you just bagged an iPhone, Android phone (including Verizon's Droid line), a Windows Phone 7 or even a BlackBerry, you probably want to start loading apps onto it pronto.

The days just following Christmas are some of the biggest app downloading days of the year, according to app trackers 148apps.com, because everyone wants to load up their new smartphones. Fortunately, we've been spending all year rounding up the best apps for you, whether free or paid. Download these apps with confidence, and add your favorites to the comments below.

Android Apps (Motorola Droid, Samsung Galaxy, LG, HTC and more)

• The 50 Best Android Apps
• The 40 Best Free Android Apps
• Also, remember that the Android Market isn't the only place to get apps for your new Android phone; you can often find deals at the Amazon AppStore or on GetJar.

iPhone Apps (iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch)

• The 50 Best iPhone Apps
• The 40 Best Free iPhone Apps
• The Best Free iPod Touch Apps

Windows Phone Apps (Samsung Focus, HTC Radar, HTC Titan)

• The Top 10 Best Free Windows Phone 7 Apps
• 10 Windows Phone 7.5 Apps That Showcase Mango's Muscle

BlackBerry Apps

• The Top 10 Free BlackBerry Apps