5 Apps for Your Personal Technology Needs
You’ve probably heard the saying “there’s an app for that.” But sometimes, keeping track of the best apps can be overwhelming. And while we’re sure some of you enjoy posting selfies and playing Candy Crush, we think it’s safe to assume that the majority of you utilize your phones for convenience and practicality.
To help optimize your smartphone experience—and perhaps even improve the quality of your life—below are the top apps for five common situations.
There are hundreds of weather apps out there. But if you’re willing to pay the nominal $3.99 one-time fee, Dark Sky is the best weather app we know about. The app will tell you when it will rain or snow up to an hour in advance, so you can adjust your day accordingly. The intuitive interface also features beautiful, animated maps that incorporate local stations to keep you updated.
Whether you’re a news junkie or a headline skimmer, Flipboard has you covered. The app aggregates content from online publications and social media and presents them in an accessible, easy-to-read format. By allowing you to pinpoint the topics that you really care about, and offering a feature to save stories for later, the app attempts to create a truly personalized news experience.
Driving can be stressful—but for many, there’s no way around it. Waze aims to make your commute easier by crowdsourcing traffic data, road conditions and other information such as red light cameras and speed traps. Run into a major traffic jam on your normal route home? Waze will automatically redirect you to a quicker route. The app even displays the closest (and cheapest) gas stations, should your gaslight come on during your drive home.
Remember Palm Pilots? While technology has certainly improved since then, for many, smartphones are still primarily used as personal organization devices. And in this regard, Sunrise is the only app you’ll ever need. Sunrise is a free calendar app that integrates with Google Calendar, Exchange, iCloud, Facebook, Evernote and more to make sure you are connected. Whether you need help planning your daily schedule or your next trip around the world, Sunrise enables users to keep track of things in an accessible, central location.
Need help keeping track of your kids? Wondering whether your spouse’s plane has landed yet? If you have family and friends dispersed throughout the world and need help managing their whereabouts, then Life360 is for you. While location tracking may sound creepy, in reality, the app simplifies the chaos of modern life. Safety is the number one focus of the app, as users can directly message and notify each other, should anything come up. The app intends to keep families and friends connected, no matter the distance.
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