If you're an iPhone user longing for a better way to manage your AT&T account directly from your phone, this new application is for you.Today AT&T announced a new application for the iPhone that grants users the power to manage their account directly from their handset. Quite frankly, I am surprised it took AT&T so long to offer this.

The application works in conjunction with AT&T's online myWireless tool. AT&T myWireless Mobile enables a host of account-management features. With it, users can:

• Bill and Pay: View monthly bill in full and make one-touch payments
• Voice and Data Usage: View all voice and data usage, including text messages
• Features: Browse and manage bolt-on features, including new texting plans and more.
• View last payment amount and date
• View current balance and due date
• Full bill in PDF format

David Huntley, senior vice president, eCommerce & Sales Centers, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, said in a prepared release, "Our new AT&T myWireless Mobile app gives iPhone customers more freedom to manage, customize and update their wireless voice and data needs whenever and wherever. Customers can view minutes, add new features, update payment information and download their entire bill with added ease plus peace-of-mind with anytime, anywhere access."

The application also has built-in tools that allow parents to control their kids' phone lines. The software is free via the iPhone Apps Store, and a myWireless account (also free) is required.