One app that I've been using recently, downloaded from iTunes store's staff picks section, is Worldictioanry. The app provides real-time translation to a handful of languages and it seems quiet good.
Have been trying to learn Italian lately and this app just makes it easier.
Where do I start?
I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.
Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.
Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.
Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of th
Where do I start?
I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.
Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.
Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.
Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of the biggest mistakes and easiest ones to fix.
Overpaying on car insurance
You’ve heard it a million times before, but the average American family still overspends by $417/year on car insurance.
If you’ve been with the same insurer for years, chances are you are one of them.
Pull up Coverage.com, a free site that will compare prices for you, answer the questions on the page, and it will show you how much you could be saving.
That’s it. You’ll likely be saving a bunch of money. Here’s a link to give it a try.
Consistently being in debt
If you’ve got $10K+ in debt (credit cards…medical bills…anything really) you could use a debt relief program and potentially reduce by over 20%.
Here’s how to see if you qualify:
Head over to this Debt Relief comparison website here, then simply answer the questions to see if you qualify.
It’s as simple as that. You’ll likely end up paying less than you owed before and you could be debt free in as little as 2 years.
Missing out on free money to invest
It’s no secret that millionaires love investing, but for the rest of us, it can seem out of reach.
Times have changed. There are a number of investing platforms that will give you a bonus to open an account and get started. All you have to do is open the account and invest at least $25, and you could get up to $1000 in bonus.
Pretty sweet deal right? Here is a link to some of the best options.
Having bad credit
A low credit score can come back to bite you in so many ways in the future.
From that next rental application to getting approved for any type of loan or credit card, if you have a bad history with credit, the good news is you can fix it.
Head over to BankRate.com and answer a few questions to see if you qualify. It only takes a few minutes and could save you from a major upset down the line.
How to get started
Hope this helps! Here are the links to get started:
Have a separate savings account
Stop overpaying for car insurance
Finally get out of debt
Start investing with a free bonus
Fix your credit
Bubble Levels - I have several - using the iPhone as a level is just such an awesome idea of using the hardware to do something never imagined by the hardware vendor.
I use the phone app a lot.
TXTing & SMS apps
Clock - I've replaced my watch, and this one has an alarm I can set & changing time is easy.
Every morning I wake up to the alarm on the Clock app and I check the Weather app - those two are my favorite.
I'm surprised that no-one else has mentioned this, so I don't know if it's unique to me... but I get an incredibly annoying, recurring bug which causes any long page (a question, notifications, the home screen) to reset from where I'm reading and jump back to the top without warning.
This means I often have to scroll right back to the bottom and prompt the app to re-load the section I was up to.
Anyone else notice this?
Like many of you reading this, I’ve been looking for ways to earn money online in addition to my part-time job. But you know how it is – the internet is full of scams and shady-grady stuff, so I spent weeks trying to find something legit. And I finally did!
Freecash surprised me in all the right ways. I’ve earned over $1,000 in one month without ‘living’ on the platform. I was skeptical right up until the moment I cashed out to my PayPal.
What is Freecash all about?
Basically, it’s a platform that pays you for testing apps and games and completing surveys. This helps developers improve their appl
Like many of you reading this, I’ve been looking for ways to earn money online in addition to my part-time job. But you know how it is – the internet is full of scams and shady-grady stuff, so I spent weeks trying to find something legit. And I finally did!
Freecash surprised me in all the right ways. I’ve earned over $1,000 in one month without ‘living’ on the platform. I was skeptical right up until the moment I cashed out to my PayPal.
What is Freecash all about?
Basically, it’s a platform that pays you for testing apps and games and completing surveys. This helps developers improve their applications while you make some money.
- You can earn by downloading apps, testing games, or completing surveys. I love playing games, so that’s where most of my earnings came from (oh, and my favorites were Warpath, Wild Fish, and Domino Dreams).
- There’s a variety of offers (usually, the higher-paying ones take more time).
- Some games can pay up to $1,000 for completing a task, but these typically require more hours to finish.
- On average, you can easily earn $30–50/day.
- You pick your options — you’re free to choose whatever apps, games, and surveys you like.
Of course, it’s not like you can spend 5 minutes a day and become a millionaire. But you can build a stable income in reasonable time, especially if you turn it into a daily habit.
Why did I like Freecash?
- It’s easy. I mean it. You don’t have to do anything complicated. All you need is to follow the task and have some free time to spend on it. For some reason, I especially enjoyed the game Domino Dreams. My initial goal was to complete chapter 10 to get my first $30, but I couldn’t stop playing and ended up completing chapter 15. It was lots of fun and also free money: $400 from that game alone.
- No experience needed. Even if you’ve never done any ‘testing’ before, you can do this. You get straightforward task descriptions, so it’s impossible to go wrong. A task you might expect is something like: Download this game and complete all challenges in 14 days.
- You can do it from anywhere. I was earning money while taking the bus, chilling on the couch, and during my breaks.
- Fast cashing out. I had my earnings in my PayPal account in less than 1 day. I’m not sure how long it takes for other withdrawal methods (crypto, gift cards, etc.), but it should be fast as well.
- You can earn a lot if you’re consistent. I’ve literally seen users in the Leaderboard making $3,000 in just one month. Of course, to get there, you need time, but making a couple of hundred dollars is really easy and relatively fast for anyone.
Don’t miss these PRO tips to earn more:
I feel like most users don’t know about these additional ways to make more money with Freecash:
- Free promo codes: You can follow Freecash on social media to get weekly promo codes for free coins, which you can later exchange for money.
- Daily rewards and bonuses: If you use the platform daily, you’ll get additional bonuses that help you earn more.
- In-app purchases to speed up processes: While playing, you can buy items to help speed up task completion. It’s optional, but it really saved me time, and I earned 4x more than I spent.
- Choose the highest-paying offers: Check New Offers and Featured Offers to get the best opportunities that pay the most.
Honestly, I still can’t believe I was able to earn this much so easily. And I’ve actually enjoyed the whole process. So, if you’re looking for some truly legit ways to earn money online, Freecash is a very good option.
Here are two of my favorites. (You need to be on a fairly new iPhone - 6S or newer, and on at least IOS 11, I would say):
- Say to Siri: “Play the news”, and wait about 5 seconds. You will hear the latest summary of the news by NPR.
- Open Apple Maps and search for a major city or national monument (for example Mount Rushmore). Click on “Flyover”. Hold your phone vertically in front of you and turn slowly around. You will see a 360 degree bird’s eye view of the place. Then click on “Start Tour”. You will get a wonderful guided tour of the place. Turn the phone to landscape mode for a wider view. Thi
Here are two of my favorites. (You need to be on a fairly new iPhone - 6S or newer, and on at least IOS 11, I would say):
- Say to Siri: “Play the news”, and wait about 5 seconds. You will hear the latest summary of the news by NPR.
- Open Apple Maps and search for a major city or national monument (for example Mount Rushmore). Click on “Flyover”. Hold your phone vertically in front of you and turn slowly around. You will see a 360 degree bird’s eye view of the place. Then click on “Start Tour”. You will get a wonderful guided tour of the place. Turn the phone to landscape mode for a wider view. This is even more impressive on an iPad.
As of June 2, 2011, I've updated my answer here:
For me?
SOCIAL MEDIA
* Twitter app. I use it all day long. I also use heavily the Facebook and LinkedIn apps.
* Hashable app. Is quickly becoming the way to trade info among industry insiders.
NEWS APPS
* NPR News. Nicely designed.
* CNN. Sometimes I watch CNN for live news reports.
* SkyGrid. Best news app, especially for tracking companies.
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As of June 2, 2011, I've updated my answer here:
For me?
SOCIAL MEDIA
* Twitter app. I use it all day long. I also use heavily the Facebook and LinkedIn apps.
* Hashable app. Is quickly becoming the way to trade info among industry insiders.
NEWS APPS
* NPR News. Nicely designed.
* CNN. Sometimes I watch CNN for live news reports.
* SkyGrid. Best news app, especially for tracking companies.
* NYTimes. You know, the New York Times.
* HuffPost. Huffington Post.
* BBC News. The best news organization.
* AJE Live. For keeping up on the Middle East.
* WSJ. Wall Street Journal is must own.
* TED Mobile. I love TED talks.
* Pulse News. Very nice news reader.
* Feedly. Very nice news reader too, with good tablet apps (great for RSS).
TRAVEL
* TripIt. Keeps all my travel data and helps me get information from airlines and others.
* TripAdvisor.
* Kayak. The standard for flights.
* FlightTrack. See where your flight is.
* Uber. Find a driver in some cities like SF and NY.
* Travelocity.
* Hipmunk. Best way to find a flight or hotel.
* Room 77 Find the best hotel room and use that to negotiate with hotel.
MAPS:
* Waze. Crowd-sourced traffic.
* Trapster. Shows you where the cops and traffic cameras are.
* Goby. Finds me things around me, like hiking trails.
* AroundMe. Quick, simple list of businesses around me (gas stations, etc).
* Find iPhone. For when one of our other iPhones are lost.
* SitOrSquat. Finding bathrooms near you.
LOCATION:
* Foursquare. For finding tips about places, checking in, letting friends know where you are, and getting deals.
* Glympse. Send people a temporary map of where you are.
* RunKeeper. Track where you are running or cycling.
* EveryTrail. Find bike trails.
* MapOmatic. For seeing where people have checked in where I am.
* Geocaching. Fun location-based game.
SHOPPING
* Amazon.com. Buying stuff on Amazon.
* eBay. Selling and buying stuff on eBay.
* Square. For buying stuff or selling it.
* RedLaser. For looking up info about products you are seeing.
* CardStar. Holds my loyalty card info.
* PayPal. For paying people via PayPal.
PHOTO/VIDEO
* iMovie. For editing videos.
* Instagram. For sharing photos.
* 360 Panoramic. For taking panoramic photos and sharing them.
* Ustream. For watching and broadcasting streaming video shows.
* Path. For sharing photos with close friends.
* Camera+. The best camera I've found.
* Color. Take photos with other people in the same room you are.
* Photosynth. Better quality than 360, but doesn't Tweet.
* Hipstamatic. Fun effects.
* GLMPS (pre-release, coming soon). Does cool short videos, sorta like instagram.
SEARCH
* Google. The best search app.
* Siri. A personal assistant that uses a variety of services.
* Wolfram. Best scientific facts and results.
* Chomp, for finding and talking about other apps.
* doat. Great mobile search, brings you directly to services.
* Appsfire. Search and discover new apps, see what friends installed
SCHEDULE
* Plancast. My favorite event planning app.
FOOD
* FoodSpotting, for finding a meal close to you.
* Zagat. Best quality restaurant reviews.
* Yelp. Crowd-sourced restaurant reviews.
* OpenTable. Find a restaurant reservation at better restaurants.
* Epicurious. Cooking companion.
* Wine Ratings. Look up wines and see how they rank.
* 20 Min Meals. Jamie Oliver's app for helping you make healthier lifestyle.
* AllRecipes. More recipes.
* MealSnap. Take photos of your food, get back calorie counts.
* Cor.kz. Help with wine choices.
* Fooducate. Scan food items in grocery store to see if they are healthy.
MUSIC
* NPR Music. Neat app for listening to music.
* Discovr. Find new music.
* Pandora for listening to music.
* Shazam for figuring out what music you're hearing is about.
* Remote, for ...
Social
Nextdoor, Snapchat, Foursquare, Pinterest, Jelly, Pinterest, Frontback, Secret, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Highlight, Everypost, Shots of me, Woof, Path, Contacts+, SnapBox, Hootsuite, Avocado, Buffer, Spotsetter, Connect.
Business
Sunrise, Google Drive, Gmail, Dropbox, Refresh, Express Mail, Keepsafe, Mailbox, Bizzabo, IFTTT, EasilyDo, Simpler, join.me, TurboScan, CardMunch, Evernote, GoToMeeting, SlideShark, Odesk, Fiverr.
Games
GTA Vice City, ClashofClans, Minion Rush, Flappy Bird, Letris 3, Words with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Chess with Friends, Drug Wars, Risk, QuizUp, Say S
Social
Nextdoor, Snapchat, Foursquare, Pinterest, Jelly, Pinterest, Frontback, Secret, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Highlight, Everypost, Shots of me, Woof, Path, Contacts+, SnapBox, Hootsuite, Avocado, Buffer, Spotsetter, Connect.
Business
Sunrise, Google Drive, Gmail, Dropbox, Refresh, Express Mail, Keepsafe, Mailbox, Bizzabo, IFTTT, EasilyDo, Simpler, join.me, TurboScan, CardMunch, Evernote, GoToMeeting, SlideShark, Odesk, Fiverr.
Games
GTA Vice City, ClashofClans, Minion Rush, Flappy Bird, Letris 3, Words with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Chess with Friends, Drug Wars, Risk, QuizUp, Say Same, Chinese Poker, Sneaker Match, Bad Piggies, Pivvot, Angry Birds.
On Demand
BloomThat, SixDoors, Postmates, StyleBee, Boxed, Lyft, Uber, Sidecar, Instacart, Zeel, Handybook, BlackJet, Shyp, Washio, Dr on Demand, Foxtrot.
Food & Drinks
OrderAhead, iLobster, Starbucks, Yelp, Sprig, Vivino, EAT24, SpoonRocket, Zesty, EAT Club, Munchery, Cheflr, Yummly, GrubHub, Foodler, Happy Hours, Delectable.
mCommerce
Fancy, Fab, eBay, Amazon, Wish, Zappos, Polyvore, Belly, Shopkick, Zazzle, Etsy, Poshmark, Wanelo, thredUP, PriceCheck, HauteLook, RedLaser, Macy's.
Communication
Voxer, Telegram, WhatsApp, Google Voice, Messenger (Facebook), WeChat, Skype, Frankly, Talkatone, QQ, LINE, Kik, Viber, HipChat, IM+ Pro, CoTap.
Tech News
TechCrunch, CrunchBase, Flipboard, Newsify, TechWire, VentureBeat, Mac Life, Pulse, Feedly, Alien Blue, Zite, Circa News.
GPS
Waze, Google Maps, Find Friends, Find iPhone, Glypse, Scout, Latitude, Google Earth, Google+ Local, Maps (Apple), MapMyRide, Life360.
Utilities
Time Buddy, Sunrise, Calendo, Speedtest, Scan, Ruler, Dashlane, Compass, Rise, Calculator, QRReader.
Photos
Moldiv, PhotoCircle, Flickr, Waterlogue, Seahorse, Keepsafe, xCamera, Wood Camera, FreePrints, BeFunky, Frametastic, Pic Stitch, Pixplit, Kicksend, Fotor.
Education
Kindle, Translate, iBooks, Newsstand, iTranslate, Busuu, CoursePad, iTunes U, Kobo, SAT Up, Tutor.com, Duolingo, Flashcards+, Piano.
Dating
Tinder, Zoosk, Video Date, Hot or Not, DOWN, HowAboutWe, MCF (My Cute Friend), Grindr, MISTER, Lulu, SKOUT, eHarmony, Swoon, Let's Date, POF.
Travel
Airbnb, Hotel Tonight, HomeAway, Hitlist, Roomorama, Expedia, KAYAK, Flight Roulette, Flights, JustBook, Southwest, Hipmunk, Rove, TripAdvisor, GasBuddy.
Producing
Tastemade, Flonation, Flipagram, Songify, AutoRap, Sing!, Directr, Magisto, Action Movie, Snapverse, OKDOTHIS, Showyou, PicPlayPost, CineBeat.
Real Estate
Lovely, Trulia, Zillow, Rentals (Zillow), Roomates, Apartments, Zumper, apartment list, ZipRealty, PadMapper.
Postcards
Red Stamp, CleverCards, Waterlogue, Postagram, lettrs, Cards, Postcard, Ink, Touchnote.
Events
YPlan, Meetup, Eventbrite, Hangtime, Applauze, UpOut, Gravy, Sosh, ShowScoop, SeatGeek, Thrillcall.
Gambling
Youtbetme, Zynga Poker, Gamblino, Betyah, Pokerstars.net, PokerNearMe, Wager Zone, Chinese Poker, PkrCruncher, WSOP, BravoPokerLive.
Entertainment
Fandango, TMZ, UrbanDict, IMDb, Sneakerology, Flixter, Nudifier, BuzzFeed, JibJab, Lie Detector, Dare, Yahoo, weCompete.
My main gripe with the Quora app on the iPhone is it wastes so much space. It should look to Safari to see how screen space can be used more effectively. There's big ugly wasted strips of space at both the top and bottom of the screen.
And it really irritates me that the Question button is highlighted. It's distracting on the page and it makes it look like you're permanently on that page.
Here’s the thing: I wish I had known these money secrets sooner. They’ve helped so many people save hundreds, secure their family’s future, and grow their bank accounts—myself included.
And honestly? Putting them to use was way easier than I expected. I bet you can knock out at least three or four of these right now—yes, even from your phone.
Don’t wait like I did. Go ahead and start using these money secrets today!
1. Cancel Your Car Insurance
You might not even realize it, but your car insurance company is probably overcharging you. In fact, they’re kind of counting on you not noticing. Luckily,
Here’s the thing: I wish I had known these money secrets sooner. They’ve helped so many people save hundreds, secure their family’s future, and grow their bank accounts—myself included.
And honestly? Putting them to use was way easier than I expected. I bet you can knock out at least three or four of these right now—yes, even from your phone.
Don’t wait like I did. Go ahead and start using these money secrets today!
1. Cancel Your Car Insurance
You might not even realize it, but your car insurance company is probably overcharging you. In fact, they’re kind of counting on you not noticing. Luckily, this problem is easy to fix.
Don’t waste your time browsing insurance sites for a better deal. A company called Insurify shows you all your options at once — people who do this save up to $996 per year.
If you tell them a bit about yourself and your vehicle, they’ll send you personalized quotes so you can compare them and find the best one for you.
Tired of overpaying for car insurance? It takes just five minutes to compare your options with Insurify and see how much you could save on car insurance.
2. Ask This Company to Get a Big Chunk of Your Debt Forgiven
A company called National Debt Relief could convince your lenders to simply get rid of a big chunk of what you owe. No bankruptcy, no loans — you don’t even need to have good credit.
If you owe at least $10,000 in unsecured debt (credit card debt, personal loans, medical bills, etc.), National Debt Relief’s experts will build you a monthly payment plan. As your payments add up, they negotiate with your creditors to reduce the amount you owe. You then pay off the rest in a lump sum.
On average, you could become debt-free within 24 to 48 months. It takes less than a minute to sign up and see how much debt you could get rid of.
3. You Can Become a Real Estate Investor for as Little as $10
Take a look at some of the world’s wealthiest people. What do they have in common? Many invest in large private real estate deals. And here’s the thing: There’s no reason you can’t, too — for as little as $10.
An investment called the Fundrise Flagship Fund lets you get started in the world of real estate by giving you access to a low-cost, diversified portfolio of private real estate. The best part? You don’t have to be the landlord. The Flagship Fund does all the heavy lifting.
With an initial investment as low as $10, your money will be invested in the Fund, which already owns more than $1 billion worth of real estate around the country, from apartment complexes to the thriving housing rental market to larger last-mile e-commerce logistics centers.
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4. Earn Up to $50 this Month By Answering Survey Questions About the News — It’s Anonymous
The news is a heated subject these days. It’s hard not to have an opinion on it.
Good news: A website called YouGov will pay you up to $50 or more this month just to answer survey questions about politics, the economy, and other hot news topics.
Plus, it’s totally anonymous, so no one will judge you for that hot take.
When you take a quick survey (some are less than three minutes), you’ll earn points you can exchange for up to $50 in cash or gift cards to places like Walmart and Amazon. Plus, Penny Hoarder readers will get an extra 500 points for registering and another 1,000 points after completing their first survey.
It takes just a few minutes to sign up and take your first survey, and you’ll receive your points immediately.
5. Get Up to $300 Just for Setting Up Direct Deposit With This Account
If you bank at a traditional brick-and-mortar bank, your money probably isn’t growing much (c’mon, 0.40% is basically nothing).
But there’s good news: With SoFi Checking and Savings (member FDIC), you stand to gain up to a hefty 3.80% APY on savings when you set up a direct deposit or have $5,000 or more in Qualifying Deposits and 0.50% APY on checking balances — savings APY is 10 times more than the national average.
Right now, a direct deposit of at least $1K not only sets you up for higher returns but also brings you closer to earning up to a $300 welcome bonus (terms apply).
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5. Stop Paying Your Credit Card Company
If you have credit card debt, you know. The anxiety, the interest rates, the fear you’re never going to escape… but a website called AmONE wants to help.
If you owe your credit card companies $100,000 or less, AmONE will match you with a low-interest loan you can use to pay off every single one of your balances.
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It takes less than a minute and just 10 questions to see what loans you qualify for.
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My favourite app is Relax Melodies. I use it to play at night to help me sleep. I have tinnitus very bad and being in a quiet room will bring my anxiety up. I play relaxing sounds to help give some background noise to help me sleep. I have used this app since 2014 and it plays all night and only takes about 10–15% of battery for about 5–7 hours of play. Without it ( did have a stay in a hospital ward for about a week) and couldn't sleep at all. On about the third day without sleep I asked for some kind of sedative. In a ward I couldn't play it because of other patience in the room.
If I have one power to add one feature to make iPhone better, I would like to get add memory slot to get included. I know, the company will loss so much business from iCloud, but think about it if the iPhone has the memory slot, then no one has to delete their precious photos every other month or when you try to capture the moment you won’t get this error again and again.
I think, many people can relate to this situation.
iCloud business has grown so much from last few years. Only iCloud revenue has grown 63.7%, and it all because of iTunes too.
You can see the growth of it. So i would definitely
If I have one power to add one feature to make iPhone better, I would like to get add memory slot to get included. I know, the company will loss so much business from iCloud, but think about it if the iPhone has the memory slot, then no one has to delete their precious photos every other month or when you try to capture the moment you won’t get this error again and again.
I think, many people can relate to this situation.
iCloud business has grown so much from last few years. Only iCloud revenue has grown 63.7%, and it all because of iTunes too.
You can see the growth of it. So i would definitely add memory slot if I have power to add something to iPhone.
Source: iCloud is rising as a revenue stream for Apple
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First of all, let’s define “must-have.” There are plenty of must-have apps you’ve probably already downloaded because you’re aware of their benefits. We’ll avoid the the obvious apps like these, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail. While these are essential (for most), you’ve probably already decided on whether or not you’re going to download them.
Here are 5 must-have apps for your iPhone that you’ll want to download.
1. Google Maps (Free)
Sure, you have the official iPhone navigator app “Maps.” But if you want an app that fully delivers, add Google Maps to your list. Maps has been notorious fo
First of all, let’s define “must-have.” There are plenty of must-have apps you’ve probably already downloaded because you’re aware of their benefits. We’ll avoid the the obvious apps like these, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail. While these are essential (for most), you’ve probably already decided on whether or not you’re going to download them.
Here are 5 must-have apps for your iPhone that you’ll want to download.
1. Google Maps (Free)
Sure, you have the official iPhone navigator app “Maps.” But if you want an app that fully delivers, add Google Maps to your list. Maps has been notorious for causing navigation problems, which none of us have the time or patience to deal with.
2. BillGuard (Free)
I’ll be the first to admit I don’t organize my finances as well as I should sometimes. This is why BillGuard is such a handy tool for iPhone users. Though it shares some of the same functions as a major bank app (Bank of America is mine for example and works fine), BillGuard goes further by helping you manage your spending habits. It’s geared toward keeping you aware of irregular spending and bills you need to pay for down the road. It will even notify you frequent charges for services you may not even use anymore.
3. Buffer (Free)
Want to be a social media whiz? Of course you (maybe) do. Buffer works a lot like Hootsuite. You can schedule Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Plus posts based on when they’ll be most effective. Want to tweet something at a time when most of your followers will be listening? Buffer measures this and assigns an appropriate time. You can even see the stats of your posts and see how they’ve performed.
4. Dashlane (Free)
If you like to buy things online, Dashlane is a must-have app for you. It automatically saves payment and confirmation info that would have otherwise been lost in your email. It allows you to keep track of your online spending and makes it easier for you to find your receipts (unless you’ve had the foresight to add things like tickets to your Passbook app). Dashlane is free, but the premium option is worth getting if you spend a lot online.
5. Zillow (Free)
I wish someone could have better prepared me for finding a place to live. Real estate is a cutthroat business, and I’ve often found myself at the mercy of websites that hide the best properties from you for their own interest (or lack of information). Zillow is a godsend, as a result of this. The app crawls pretty much every property and real estate in your area, ranging from buying to renting. It proceeds to give you the information you need to get in touch with the property owner or leasing office, and the simple design makes all of this a breaks.
What, to you, is the “overall function of an iPhone”? That it make phone calls? Do email or text-messaging? Run Facebook? Twitter? iOS? Play games?
This is software, curated by Apple. I seriously doubt any software on the App Store is going to “harm” an iPhone’s electronics.
Or the software currently running on the iPhone may occupy the chip for long periods, but it stops as soon as you move to another app.
So, that’s an extraordinary claim. Do you have any extraordinary proof there’s any harm whatsoever?
I would like the idea of being able to awaken things when ready.
Apps can go to sleep until the lock screen is unlocked, but many of us can not shut off our minds for a period of time until we are ready to use our mind.
That is a feature I wouldn't mind seeing in everyday life from an app
I'm Going to put Apps I use both on my iPhone:
On VoiceFeed : Great App to better Manage my Voicemail... it lets me record, or generate (text to speech) a different Voicemail Welcome Message, for my Different contacts, or Group of Contacts...
(I'm part of the lucky ones using it right now, before it is public, but I sure everyone is going to want it !!!) [ lifeisbetteron.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
Filer : allow me to download files from any formats, from websites I'm visiting, and not wait to be on my computer to do so (perfect when on the S
I'm Going to put Apps I use both on my iPhone:
On VoiceFeed : Great App to better Manage my Voicemail... it lets me record, or generate (text to speech) a different Voicemail Welcome Message, for my Different contacts, or Group of Contacts...
(I'm part of the lucky ones using it right now, before it is public, but I sure everyone is going to want it !!!) [ lifeisbetteron.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
Filer : allow me to download files from any formats, from websites I'm visiting, and not wait to be on my computer to do so (perfect when on the Sub, or Train, well you get it...).
Instapaper : For reading Later (totaly agree with Robert and Oz.
ReelDirector : A must have, with iMovie, on your iPhone, for Video Editing.
WolframAlpha : perfect when you need to get the lastest Data and Fact about a lot of subjects (Math, Chemy, History, economics, geo, politics, etc...).
Currencies : Check Currencies Rates, and help me make sure I do a real Bargain while buying stuff abroad.
Diacarta : Great way to visualize my daily agenda
eContact Pro : Same Concept as CardMunch that Robert listed, but it was there long before CardMunch, and I find the Pricing more interesting.
Record Calls : Let me record my voice, and even record my phone Call
Gowalla : One of my 3 "need to have" Location Based Service Apps
Graphic.ly : to discover new comics...
Lo-Mob : Great pictures modification App, With Tons of Effects available...
Hipstamatic : when I want to revive the Lomo Style ;)
Incrediboth : makes Great Photobooth Pictures
LeNewz : Generate on demand, for me, the press Reviews on sectors or Subjects I've program. a Must Have
MindMeister : Perfect tool to create or modify on the go, my MindMap
Nieman Journalism Lab : great app to follow the innovation and new concepts in Journalism
Orson : Let me share live video from my iphone, to other iphone and/or Android users, but also to a selection of my friends on Facebook (soon Twitter too)... perfect for Concerts, special events, etc.... I know the developers, so if you like to have a premium account, please contact me...). [ Orson.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
PixelPipe HD : let me upload my photos/videos/sounds, on 100+ online services (vimeo, wordpress, flickr, ...), with proper Title, description and tags.
Plyce : My n#1 Location Based Service !!! For me, it is way better than the Others... [ plyce.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
QuadCamera : You're gonna love this app... Make one thing --> 4 Photos take one after the other, but a little bit of magic ;)
Serenade : let me share what I'm Listening 'live" from the ipod app on my iphone.
Sketch Nation : Great App "Shooter Like", where you can draw yourself the content of the games... great community sharing their creations also...
SquareSpace : let me manage my squarepace hosted Websites/blogs/eshop...
Tango : let me do Facetime Call, without being on Wifi.
Penki : Let me do great lightpainting with text, forms, on my iphone screen
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
Memory-life : my prefered app to backup my prefered photos, videos, sounds, text, ... like a time Capsule... and let me share them privately, in a great environement, or generate great video/animation with selected Content ;)
[ memory-life.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
RadioMee : My app of choice, to listen Radio or Podcasts on the go... [ radiomee.com ]
(cc Chris Messina , Robert Scoble & Loic Le Meur : you have to check it)
Yammer : Great app to share links, and other content, in Real Time Web (Twitter Style), privately and with granularity, with my partners and/or my colleagues and/or my clients...
GetGlue : great way to share the movies, series, and else, that I've seen, and also get feedbacks from other.
DropBox : sync content between my pcs/macs and mobiles devices
I, like many others, love the UI design of the Clear app. This visionary UI/UX can lead to new behaviors being adopted in other apps (similar to how pull-to-refresh was with Tweetie). Whether or not their app is a huge success, it will definitely open developers' eyes to new actions and elements that could be implemented into their iOS apps. Win-win for the user...good stuff!
For practicality's sake, I won't focus on the lack of syncing options (which should, and probably will, be added at some point). My biggest concern is the usability and lack of intuitiveness in parts of the app. First and
I, like many others, love the UI design of the Clear app. This visionary UI/UX can lead to new behaviors being adopted in other apps (similar to how pull-to-refresh was with Tweetie). Whether or not their app is a huge success, it will definitely open developers' eyes to new actions and elements that could be implemented into their iOS apps. Win-win for the user...good stuff!
For practicality's sake, I won't focus on the lack of syncing options (which should, and probably will, be added at some point). My biggest concern is the usability and lack of intuitiveness in parts of the app. First and foremost, a fair share of the features are not intuitive (and sometimes not discoverable) for the average iOS user including, but not limited to:
- How to create a new task (which can be done three different ways).
- How to clear a task vs. marking a task as complete.
- How to go back (most users are accustomed to a "Back" button).
For iOS advanced users, this app is both beautiful and bleeding-edge. If that's their market, they'll kill it. Of course, advanced users will demand more advanced features that will be difficult to implement without ruining the simplicity of the app (e.g. syncing, sharing/collaborating, etc.).
On the other hand, if they're trying to go after the average iOS user, I would say they need to work on improving the UX by making actions more intuitive and eliminating actions that may confuse or polarize users.
Here are some reviews of the app from major web publications:
- techcrunch.com/2012/02/14/clear-why-this-simple-to-do-list-app-has-everyone-talking/
- theverge.com/2012/2/15/2799318/clear-for-ios-hands-on-video
- gizmodo.com/5885307/clear-app-cross-chores-off-your-to+do-list-with-a-swipe
- appadvice.com/appnn/2012/02/quickadvice-clear
- thenextweb.com/apps/2012/02/15/review-how-a-simple-list-app-called-clear-may-change-how-we-use-our-devices-forever/
- macworld.com/article/165376/2012/02/first_look_clear_embraces_a_simple_approach_for_managing_to_dos.html
- cultofmac.com/143313/clear-an-iphone-app-that-lets-you-simply-and-elegantly-get-the-little-things-done-review/
Related discussion on Hacker News at news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3594350
You can watch the Clear promo video on YouTube below:
Updated 10/6
I'm changing my recommendation from Things to Wunderlist. Wunderlist is now the best simple to-do list app for iPhone and Desktop (both Mac and Windows) with OTA syncing. Also the list sharing feature has been proven so useful in managing a shopping list together with my significant other and getting my weekly priorities from my CEO.
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Things. http://culturedcode.com/things/iphone/ Expensive. Exceptionally beautiful design. Much more useful if used in conjunction with Mac app. Again, expensive.
It's simple, not a ton of features, just the right amount of functionality and
Updated 10/6
I'm changing my recommendation from Things to Wunderlist. Wunderlist is now the best simple to-do list app for iPhone and Desktop (both Mac and Windows) with OTA syncing. Also the list sharing feature has been proven so useful in managing a shopping list together with my significant other and getting my weekly priorities from my CEO.
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Things. http://culturedcode.com/things/iphone/ Expensive. Exceptionally beautiful design. Much more useful if used in conjunction with Mac app. Again, expensive.
It's simple, not a ton of features, just the right amount of functionality and fits well for those who are practicing GTD. Also they won some Apple Design award for the product.
I use Dropbox to sync across multiple Macs.
Notes I think Notes is a very underrated Apple App many people by third party versions of the app but I don’t think they have noticed the changes that have been added over the past few years. I realise it won’t be very one first choice by I have a blog on the net and I use many peoples photos or information, with there written permission of course. Notes allows me to store some that information both text and images, which I then pick out the parts that I am interested in for my blog. Besides this I can file everything away within the app in folders, I also have standard email request already f
Notes I think Notes is a very underrated Apple App many people by third party versions of the app but I don’t think they have noticed the changes that have been added over the past few years. I realise it won’t be very one first choice by I have a blog on the net and I use many peoples photos or information, with there written permission of course. Notes allows me to store some that information both text and images, which I then pick out the parts that I am interested in for my blog. Besides this I can file everything away within the app in folders, I also have standard email request already formatted regarding permissions for my use of: Photo permission request, information permission request, freedom of information requests (from local Authorities), historical information request from History Societies, photo permissions granted, information permissions granted, freedom of requests information granted, Historical information permissions granted amongst many other folders where all my information is stored which works even better that the Apple Files App. What I am trying to explain is the shear volume of processes available, whereas I assume that most people think it is for just jotting down a note. It is like having Microsoft Word, Apple Files App, and A Photo Storage app all in one simple free Apple app. Keep Happy, D
I use the little telephone icon to make phone calls.
Safari gets a lot of workout, mostly for Google searches.
I know people are going to call me crazy, but to my mind: making phone calls is the killer App for iPhones.
I also use the alarm clock. I occasionally use the calculator and calendar.
Other than that, there’s “Candy Crush”, which I don’t play that often, and I have to be pretty bored.
- Weather app. I choose WeatherBug and I think I have the paid upgrade for it. I like it because it has a good moving radar so I can see if a storm is approaching. I also check the allergens in the air.
- Calendar. Because obviously. I need to know when I have appointments or what's going on with my job.
- Photos. Gotta have a way to look at your photos.
- Camera. Gotta have a way to take those photos.
- Maps. My sense of direction sucks. I often mount my iPhone 6 Plus on my car's dashboard and let Maps guide me wherever I'm going.
- Notes. Mostly I have recipes in mine, so I know what to buy at th
- Weather app. I choose WeatherBug and I think I have the paid upgrade for it. I like it because it has a good moving radar so I can see if a storm is approaching. I also check the allergens in the air.
- Calendar. Because obviously. I need to know when I have appointments or what's going on with my job.
- Photos. Gotta have a way to look at your photos.
- Camera. Gotta have a way to take those photos.
- Maps. My sense of direction sucks. I often mount my iPhone 6 Plus on my car's dashboard and let Maps guide me wherever I'm going.
- Notes. Mostly I have recipes in mine, so I know what to buy at the grocery store.
- Banking app. So I can check my bank balance online, mostly.
- Facebook. I'm a Facebook user, what can I say?
- Amazon. I'm an Amazon junkie and their app make it really easy to find and buy whatever I'm looking for. I've been known to buy things in bed before I fall asleep.
- iBooks. I have the Kindle app, too, but I think I've chosen my ebook purveyor and it's Apple. My iPhone and iPad provide a good enough reading experience that I'll never buy a Kindle.
- Messages. For texting obviously.
- Cook's Illustrated. Love being able to look up which brand of canned tomatoes are taste the best when I'm in the grocery store. Plus it has ingredients lists for all their great recipes.
My phone is mainly for communicating with people, so communication apps like Messages, Phone, Slack, Whatsapp, Telegram and Facebook Messenger are the most useful to me.
Special vote goes out to Safari, the mobile internet browser.
Also, lately I’ve been using ChatGPT app quite a bit, so this should fit on this list somewhere as well.
I’m not too sure if entertainment fits under “useful” category, but if it does, the overall winner is Tiktok for me. Probably the best entertainment app ever made. No other comes even close :)
Genius Scan
Genius Scan - PDF Scanner on the App Store
This takes oblique photos of documents, posters, whiteboards, cards, etc., and lets you tell it the corners, and undistorts it. Or let it do it automatically, multi page scan as fast as you can. Color or B&W enhancement, touch ID security. Multiple app connections for sharing.
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Undistort:
Genius Scan
Genius Scan - PDF Scanner on the App Store
This takes oblique photos of documents, posters, whiteboards, cards, etc., and lets you tell it the corners, and undistorts it. Or let it do it automatically, multi page scan as fast as you can. Color or B&W enhancement, touch ID security. Multiple app connections for sharing.
Original:
Crop by pulling the orange trapezoid to the corners:
Undistort:
Hi
Please pass this on to the relevant engineer.
When viewing a user profile using the iPhone app, a person's tag line is cut-off after X characters!
(see picture. "and C...") WTF?!?
I read dozens of witty profiles - all missing their final few words! It's awful!!
Update
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- I wish I could click on an image and see it full size, and be able to zoom in, pan etc.
- When adding an answer, I'd like to be able to insert multiple images.
- The Cancel button is a great way to lose a long answer before you remember to save draft. It happens because the button is close to the edit window and th
Hi
Please pass this on to the relevant engineer.
When viewing a user profile using the iPhone app, a person's tag line is cut-off after X characters!
(see picture. "and C...") WTF?!?
I read dozens of witty profiles - all missing their final few words! It's awful!!
Update
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- I wish I could click on an image and see it full size, and be able to zoom in, pan etc.
- When adding an answer, I'd like to be able to insert multiple images.
- The Cancel button is a great way to lose a long answer before you remember to save draft. It happens because the button is close to the edit window and there is no confirmation.
- Kindle & iBooks store - cause I love good books to expand my horizons
- News app by Apple - to feed my curiosity with articles from Space.com, Atlantic magazine, Arc Technica
- Things app to stay organized at work
- Podcasts app to listen a half dozen of favorite podcasts on a daily basis and learn more every day.
- Sleep Cycle as my morning ⏰ It just love that I can shake the phone and snooze an alarm.
I guess these are the ones I use the most and find use all the time.
Google Maps is out for the iPhone and it's awesome.
TLDR : Get this app. Get it now. Right now.
"There shall come to pass a general confusion as to ... where things actually are."
-- Monty Python, The Holy Grail.
This is the story of my life. I have no sense of direction at all. I drive and walk around in desperate circles; it is safe to say I am never really certain where I am. Just different shades of lost.
I stepped away from my coworkers at lunch the other day to buy some smokes 2 blocks away. I returned 45 minutes later to find my lunch in a box and my coworkers wondering wha
Google Maps is out for the iPhone and it's awesome.
TLDR : Get this app. Get it now. Right now.
"There shall come to pass a general confusion as to ... where things actually are."
-- Monty Python, The Holy Grail.
This is the story of my life. I have no sense of direction at all. I drive and walk around in desperate circles; it is safe to say I am never really certain where I am. Just different shades of lost.
I stepped away from my coworkers at lunch the other day to buy some smokes 2 blocks away. I returned 45 minutes later to find my lunch in a box and my coworkers wondering what the hell is wrong with me.
I've tried navigation software with mixed results, especially when walking. I gather that GPS works best the faster you're moving because it detects a doppler shift in signals coming from satellites. Or something. All I know is, on foot, no GPS software on my iPhone could accurately tell me where I am and what direction I'm facing.
Which is weird, because Apple's compass app works fine.
After getting lost again yesterday (12/12/12) taking a coworker to breakfast, I posed this question in desperation :
What is the best iPhone navigation app for walking?
A mere 12 hours later, I didn't just get an answer.
I got a miracle.
Google Maps for iPhone was released.
Jesse Hollington's answer to What is the best iPhone navigation app for walking?
4 AM. I downloaded it. I fired it up. It's awesome. It's beyond awesome.
Standing in my hotel room, it knows exactly where I am. I type in the name of the place I had breakfast. Bang, found. I turn my body 15 degrees, the map instantly turns with me. Drop to 3D view and it's pointing the way to go.
Go to street view, and I can see the diner and sweep the world around it by turning the phone. On a sluggish old iPhone 3G.
Pull up a tab, and I can read reviews of the place. Share it out to facebook.
I've only played with it a half hour. This is no app. It's a revelation.
Thank you, Google. Thank you.
I once was lost.
But now I'm found.
Going back a bit but the compass and leveller apps that came with an iPhone I thought were the most thoughtful features to come for an iPhone. If you were out walking a trail or driving and got disorientated you could use the compass on the phone to get were you needed to be. The leveller was a must use app I found when I was redecorating a room. I didn't have a plum bob or level at hand but whipping out my iPhone at the time did the trick . I later checked its accuracy and it was spot on.
This may upset some Apple iPhone users but for a start I would cease this incessant demand to make iPhones Thinner. Personally i would actually increase the thickness of the phone therefore allowing for Larger batteries to be fitted inside which would ultimately last longer between charges, together with other reasons Apple quote of not having enough space inside the phone to include various components. Even though I don’t use earphones or headphones there would be space for the headphone jack. I would also change the lightning port to USBc ensuring Thunderbolt compatability Ensuring that all
This may upset some Apple iPhone users but for a start I would cease this incessant demand to make iPhones Thinner. Personally i would actually increase the thickness of the phone therefore allowing for Larger batteries to be fitted inside which would ultimately last longer between charges, together with other reasons Apple quote of not having enough space inside the phone to include various components. Even though I don’t use earphones or headphones there would be space for the headphone jack. I would also change the lightning port to USBc ensuring Thunderbolt compatability Ensuring that all data could be exported and imported (A problem Apple have on there new iPad) (I only know because I purchased the new 12.9“ iPad recently). This would also ensure that every part of the Apple eco system is compatable, I don’t see the point in having 2 different style of ports one lightning and one USBc as I have. I realise this will upset some lightning port users because various leads etc. would become obsolete (I have also had to dispose of many lightning accessories) however i the long run i am sure it would have be better long term benefits. There is talk of using a combined access security system by using both Face ID and a new fingerprint sensor, fitted below the screen accessed by using your fingerprint anywhere on the screen. I think the combination of 2 security features working in harmony would be beneficial for security. I would also find a way of removing the notch as they have on the 2018 iPad, There is already the technology out there to accomplish this as demonstrated by other phone manufacturers placing it below the screen. I would also fit OLED screens to all iPhones. One feature I use a lot is taking a screenshot and having to press two buttons on the edge of my iPhone is a crazy method, I know there is a workaround using accessibility in settings which leaves a grey circle permanently screen but this sometimes gets in the way by covering or hiding other icons in many apps, this could be accomplished by a icon being permanently available possibly at one end of the task bar. Another problem I come up against on my iPad not iPhone, is not having enough RAM for image manipulation purposes, as good as the iPads RAM management system is I regularly have problems on a tablet that Apple classes is for proffesionals hence the name iPad Pro. .
There's one called MailTones that lets you set up special ringtones for email from a particular source. I use it as an alert for new comments left on my Facebook pages. Very handy.
I've been using the Quora app quite a lot. Next would be Twitter and Facebook, which are about even, and Tumblr after that.
As for the native iphone apps, I use the calendar constantly - about the same as email and more often than text messages. Both my mother and I have our joint Google calendar set up to send us text alerts a day and an hour before the start of any events/appointments/meetings. I finally know w
There's one called MailTones that lets you set up special ringtones for email from a particular source. I use it as an alert for new comments left on my Facebook pages. Very handy.
I've been using the Quora app quite a lot. Next would be Twitter and Facebook, which are about even, and Tumblr after that.
As for the native iphone apps, I use the calendar constantly - about the same as email and more often than text messages. Both my mother and I have our joint Google calendar set up to send us text alerts a day and an hour before the start of any events/appointments/meetings. I finally know what I'm doing. :-)
#1: Umano
Too busy to read? With Umano, you can listen to articles from the world’s best publishers and bloggers narrated by professional voice-actors. Whether commuting, working out at the gym, or cooking at home, let Umano accompany you and enrich your day.
#2: Prismatic
Prismatic is the home for all your interests. You select your interests and topics and Prismatic will curate and find stories based on the popularity of the post. You can comment on stories, talk with friends, and share the articles via Twitter and Facebook.
#3: Feedly
Without Google Reader, Feedly has taken over as the de facto
#1: Umano
Too busy to read? With Umano, you can listen to articles from the world’s best publishers and bloggers narrated by professional voice-actors. Whether commuting, working out at the gym, or cooking at home, let Umano accompany you and enrich your day.
#2: Prismatic
Prismatic is the home for all your interests. You select your interests and topics and Prismatic will curate and find stories based on the popularity of the post. You can comment on stories, talk with friends, and share the articles via Twitter and Facebook.
#3: Feedly
Without Google Reader, Feedly has taken over as the de facto king of RSS news readers. You can import your Google RSS feeds into Feedly and easily share content on Twitter, Facebook and Google+, either directly or using Buffer. The app also integrates with Pocket, Instapaper and Evernote.
#4: theCHIVE
theCHIVE is the world’s largest photo blog showcasing original galleries of funny photos & videos, epic fails, beautiful girls, groundbreaking photography, and art from all over the world.
#5: Effing Weather
Tired of the same old weather app? Well, download the Effing Weatherapp and get over 100+ funny phrases that tell you the current weather such as:
– Are you Effing kidding me?
– Why don’t you tell your friends on Facebook how Effing hot it is
– For today’s Effing forecast, look outside
Productivity
#6: TalkTo
With TalkTo, you can text message with millions of local business in the US and Canada. You can see answers to other shoppers’ questions, and can ask your own.
#7: Glympse
Don’t text and drive. Glympse is the easiest way to safely share your location with someone in real time. Recipients receive a link allowing them to view your location in real-time.
#8: Sunrise Calendar
Sunrise Calendar is by far my favorite calendar app. Some of my favorite features include the ability to see faces and profiles of people you are meeting with using LinkedIn, the weather forecast based on your location, and smart icons based on the topic of your meeting.
#9: Clarity
Are you struggling with a certain part of your business? Clarity makes it easy for you to find, schedule and pay for expert advice over the phone to grow your business. Experts are categorized based on their specialties and you can see reviews for each expert before booking a call.
Games
#10: Fun Run
I don’t play too many games on the iPhone, but Fun Run is one that both my 5-year-old son and I enjoy. Fun Run is an online, real-time multi-player game where you can play with up to four players simultaneously. Play with your friends or get matched with random players from around the world!
#11: Your Extra Life
YourExtraLife is a real-life game. You can progress by completing challenges in cooking, nightlife, romance, culture, altruism.
The app comes with pre-crafted challenges. To complete a challenge, you must submit a picture to prove it and judges within the community verify that your picture does match with the challenge.
#12: Revel
Revel is a real-time, multiplayer, photo scavenger game. It combines game elements of bingo and a scavenger hunt where you hunt for and photograph people, scenarios and objects. Once you get 5 in a row – you win!
#13: Lumosity
Designed by neuroscientists, Lumosity trains your memory and attention. Used by over 50 million people worldwide, Lumosity creates a Personalized Training Program that challenges your brain.
#14: Find a Way, José
Find a Way, José is a great puzzle game where you attempt to move blocks in an effort to get the main character, José, to his bottle of tequila.
Photos
#15: Cut Me In
Cut Me In is an easy to use app that allows you to crop yourself out of your original photo and superimpose yourself on a funny or unique background.
#16: Momentage
With Momentage, you can craft and experience moments through combining photos, videos and SoundImages into a single post to create a vivid storytelling moment on your iPhone. Share your moments with the world or with just your friends.
#17: Frontback
Frontback takes a unique spin on the photo taking experience. Take a photo with the front camera, another with the back camera, and share them both in a single image.
#18: POP – Prototyping on Paper
Do you have an idea for an iPhone app? POP is one of the easiest way to quickly make a prototype. Draw your idea on paper, take a picture of your drawings, and finally link each screen in POP. You will have a working prototype within minutes.
#19: 4 Snaps
Created by 16 year old teen, Michael Sayman, 4 Snaps is a social picture snapping and guessing game where you pick a word and take four pictures that best represent your chosen word. Then it’s your friend’s turn to guess the word based on your pictures.
Finance
#20: Toshl
Toshl is a simple to use personal finance manager. It easily tracks income and expenses, organizes your bills, and allows you to manage your budget. New York Times says “of all the apps for monitoring spending, one of the hardest to beat is Toshl Finance.”
#21: Level Money
While a lot of finance apps show you a myriad of information (mostly meaningless), Level Money shows you exactly how much money you have left to spend given your budget. All you have to do is connect your bank accounts to Level Money and the app does the rest.
GAMES:
- Angry Birds — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds/id343200656?mt=8
- Astronut (really well-designed game where you jump through space) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astronut/id336015305?mt=8 ($2 in-app purchase for full version after a few levels)
- Fieldrunners — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fieldrunners/id292421271?mt=8
- Flight Control — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight-control/id306220440?mt=8
- The Incident — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-incident/id385533456?mt=8
- Labyrinth 2 — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/labyrinth-2/id307758884?mt=8
- Osmos (relaxing game) — http://itunes
GAMES:
- Angry Birds — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds/id343200656?mt=8
- Astronut (really well-designed game where you jump through space) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/astronut/id336015305?mt=8 ($2 in-app purchase for full version after a few levels)
- Fieldrunners — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fieldrunners/id292421271?mt=8
- Flight Control — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight-control/id306220440?mt=8
- The Incident — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-incident/id385533456?mt=8
- Labyrinth 2 — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/labyrinth-2/id307758884?mt=8
- Osmos (relaxing game) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/osmos/id382991304?mt=8
- Plants vs. Zombies — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plants-vs-zombies/id350642635?mt=8
- Real Racing 2 (stunning graphics, lots of levels) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/real-racing-2/id386568787?mt=8
- Tiny Wings (too addictive) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tiny-wings/id417817520?mt=8
- Trainyard — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trainyard/id348719156?mt=8 (and free Express version, which has different tracks — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trainyard-express/id348724199?mt=8)
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
- Facebook (their official app) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facebook/id284882215?mt=8
- Gowalla (a check-in service similar to Foursquare (it supports simultaneously checking into foursquare), but with a nicer design.) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gowalla/id304510106?mt=8
- TweetBot (a gorgeous and extremely functional Twitter client) — http://itunes.apple.com/app/tweetbot-a-twitter-client/id428851691?mt=8
- Instagram (incredibly popular iPhone-only photo sharing service) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8
- IntoNow (TV check-in service that listens to your show to identify it) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/intonow/id406436404?mt=8
READING:
- Articles (for Wikipedia) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/articles/id317065689?mt=8
- iBooks (for PDFs, epubs, and the iBookstore) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8
- Instapaper (for catching up on articles that you've marked to "read later") — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instapaper/id288545208?mt=8
- Reeder (RSS feed reader that syncs with Google Reader) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reeder/id325502379?mt=8
OTHERS:
- 2Do (to-do list application) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2do-tasks-done-in-style/id303656546?mt=8
- Air Video (streams video in nearly any format over-the-air to your iOS device) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-video-watch-your-videos/id306550020?mt=8
- Boxcar (push notifications for everything) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boxcar/id321493542?mt=8
- Calcbot (a pretty calculator with calculation history) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id376694347?mt=8
- Consume (monitor usage of your Internet plan, cell phone service, and many other accounts) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/consume-mobile-isp-packages/id337064413?mt=8
- Delivery Status (for obsessively checking for tracking updates of parcels) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/delivery-status-touch-package/id290986013?mt=8
- Dropbox (access files stored on Dropbox while you're on-the-go) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt=8
- Evernote (a notes service) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8
- Everyday (take a photo of yourself everyday, then watch a video of the progression over time) — http://everyday-app.com/
- Fooducate (scan a food item, learn facts about it and the alternatives available) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fooducate/id398436747?mt=8
- Google (voice search) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-mobile-app/id284815942?mt=8
- IM+ (multi-network IM app with push) — http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/im-pro/id296246130?mt=8
- IncrediBooth (a virtual photobooth, for iPhone 4 and 4th generation iPod touch only) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/incredibooth/id378754705?mt=8
- iSSH (manage your servers on-the-go — either via SSH or VNC) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/issh-ssh-vnc-console/id287765826?mt=8
- iStudiez Pro (keep track of class schedules and marks) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/istudiez-pro/id310636441?mt=8
- SoundHound (similar to Shazam, but quicker: it tells you what song is playing in the room) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/musicid-with-lyrics/id320029865?mt=8
- Pano (panorama generator) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pano/id293709029?mt=8
- PayPal (send & receive money, check account history, deposit checks if you live in the US) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paypal/id283646709?mt=8
- Rdio ($10/mo subscription required; listen to music from Rdio (product) in the background) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rdio/id335060889?mt=8
- What's On TV? (TV guide with push reminders by zap2it) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whats-on-tv-from-zap2it/id289190113?mt=8
- WhatTheFont (identify which font you're looking at by taking a photo of it) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whatthefont/id304304134?mt=8
- Wolfram|Alpha (computational knowledge engine) — http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wolframalpha/id334989259?mt=8
Moddable Control center.
yep. This thing.
I want the ability to relocate the upper blocks as I please. That is: Toggles, Music controls, Volume/brightness, Airplay and DND/lock rotate.
Moddable Control center.
yep. This thing.
I want the ability to relocate the upper blocks as I please. That is: Toggles, Music controls, Volume/brightness, Airplay and DND/lock rotate.
zdownload+ (old version) I love this app because with the help of this i can download anything from Google. As you know that Apple browser Safari doesn't allow us to download anything from Google. But new update of this app also don't allow us to download. And that's why we need Jailbreak the iPhone .
There are literally tons of convenient or essential apps for my own life. But what’s the best app for a specific person depends on his/ her lifestyle.
I want to introduce this incredible app here. This little app called Be My Eyes has helped a lot of people in need and has even educated me so much.
It’s basically a 1-to-1 calling app to connect blind people and volunteers. You sign up as either a blind person or a volunteer and register the language you speak.
As a blind person, you make a phone call when necessary to let someone random help you out.
As a volunteer, you ju
There are literally tons of convenient or essential apps for my own life. But what’s the best app for a specific person depends on his/ her lifestyle.
I want to introduce this incredible app here. This little app called Be My Eyes has helped a lot of people in need and has even educated me so much.
It’s basically a 1-to-1 calling app to connect blind people and volunteers. You sign up as either a blind person or a volunteer and register the language you speak.
As a blind person, you make a phone call when necessary to let someone random help you out.
As a volunteer, you just wait for the calls. When received a call, you pick it up and help the blind person at the end of the line through voice. Even if you are not available, someone else will pick it up. No worry. You can see what the blind person wants you to see through the camera. These are examples of the tiny volunteer works I’ve done through this app.
- To read aloud the guidance on the package of instant food.
- Tech support to let the person log in LINE, the most popular messaging app in Japan, on PC.
- To check if there are rice grains on the floor. He said he stepped on a few and wanted to pick them all up if there are more.
- To tell her what’s a piece of paper posted in her mailbox. It was just an ad flyer, so she didn’t want me to read it.
- To tell the set temperature on a controller of AC.
- To tell him what’s on the shelf on the convenience store he’s in. He didn’t want to mess up and drop products by touching them around.
Both are kept anonymous and most calls end in a few minutes.
To be honest with you, I had been ignorant enough not to imagine how blind people are confused and frustrated by these kinds of small but important tasks. They may or may not have someone to help them like their family and caregiver, but they should be hesitant to disturb them every time they get in small trouble. But if they have tens of thousands of anonymous people waiting for their calls to help them out, and they don’t need to feel like they are a burden on someone, because volunteers just don’t pick it up if they are not available, their life should be a lot easier.
This app is completely free for both sides. I’m truly grateful for the developers and admins of this app.
Here is an introduction video of Be My Eyes.
Easily 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary on the App Store
The concept is that you take a one second video of a cool experience you had that day, and at the end of the year you have a six minute clip that captures all the great things you did that year.
This is literally the only app that I believe everyone should try, and the best part is that it only takes one second each day.
10/10 would recommend