Five years ago mobile technology
differed pretty drastically compared to what we are used to nowadays. Apps were
something foreign to us and text messages and phone calls were still our
primary forms of communication.
Now we have
everything at our fingertips, quite literally, and communication as taken on a
life of its own. From your smartphone you can manage pretty much all aspects of
your life. Keeping in touch with friends and family near and far is no longer
an ordeal, although personal privacy has taken quite the hit.
My phone is
rarely more than an arm’s length away from me and here are the apps which I
just can't live without:
1. Instagram: this app is for sharing pictures. As I am a visual
person I really enjoy scrolling through pictures on this great little app. The
filters are varied and editing your own photos is not at all difficult making
this app quick and practical to use, especially when you are on the go.
2. Pinterest: another visual app, there is
more to the visual facade than meets the eye. Filled with ideas, inspiration,
quotes, art and much, much more this app allows you to make boards where you can pin
things that you come across. Some of my boards include; 'For the future house'
and 'Things I love'. This app can be made a little more social by adding
friends but even without that social aspect this app will keep you intrigued
for hours.
3. My Fitness Pal: this lifestyle app
allows you to count your calories in a casual way. There are no annoying
reminders or notifications and when you are logging your food there is a huge
database. The app also includes a bar code scanner which is really handy at
home or away. An easy way to keep on top of you calorie intake, should you be
that way inclined.
4. Pou: I cannot tell you how many times I
have seen a Mom hand her phone over to an agitated child with Pou open on the
screen. Pou is basically a virtual alien pet that you have to look after. You
might say it is the modern day Tamagotchi. This app boasts an impressive
selection of the most popular games, thirty-two in total. You can also
customise your Pou by naming them, and choosing from hundreds of accessories
and outfits to build their own little personality. A great app when you are
stuck with nothing to do or travelling and looking for something to entertain
you. Let the big kid in you dictate this download, you won't regret it.
5. Duolingo: an app which helps you learn pretty
much any language of your choice it covers mostly vocabulary and grammar. An
excellent accompaniment if you are taking language classes or living abroad.
The interface for this app is very appealing and does not target a set
demographic making it accessible to all ages.
6. Map My Walk/Run: a recently acquired
app for me I have only used it a few times when out for a walk or run. GPS allows
the app to follow you on your route and by keeping an eye on the time it also
calculates the calories burned and your average pace per mile or kilometre.
Using the online app you can also create your own route, this route is then
available for use on your mobile app. This feature is great when you have only a certain
amount of time or for distance training.
In my experience these six apps have
really served me well and in most cases play a practical part in my life. Give
them a try and see what you think.
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