SMARTPHONE APPS

With thousands of apps available to download for smartphones,  it can be difficult to find those that are really helpful and of great benefit while avoiding those that just a waste of time.

In this jungle of apps I am highlighting 10 that I find to be the best and most useful. These apps are all available for  iphone, although some are also on other platforms.

Dropbox

 

Access files in the cloud from your smartphone

Dropbox is a cloud based storage solution which gives immediate access to all your photos, docs and videos anywhere and makes sharing them easy.

 

Netflix

Access and watch from your Netflix account
The Netflix app is a mobile portal that allows users to access the full subscription service that the company provides. Users are required to have a Netflix account to access the full array of TV programs and movies but content is available almost instantly thanks to the efficient streaming within the app.

Spotify

App to stream millions of songs
Spotify is a subscription based music service. The Spotify app is a portal for users to benefit from the subscription experience on mobile devices and has features like track searching, playlist creation and even saving tracks for offline use in areas with limited Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Runtastic

The Runtastic GPS Coach is your personal tracking app and all-in-one exercise app for running, walking, biking and other outdoor and indoor sports activities. The app tracks your progress (distance, time, speed, calories, altitude, pace etc.).

Rick Steves Audio Europe

Get the most out of your this travels in Europe with this app that provides cultural and sightseeing information for tracks, self-guided tours, great sights and historic walks in Europe.

NearMe 

The NearMe app is a mobile guide that makes it fast and simple to find out what´s around you.  Whether you are seeking out hotspots, exploring for hidden gems or needing the essentials,  NearMe can find it, tell you about it and get you to it.

XE

                                                                                     

XE currency converter. Convert every world currency with the XE Currency App. It offers live proprietary currency rates, charts, and even stores the last updated rates, so it works wen the Internet doesn’t.

Snapseed

Edit your photos professionally. Snapseed is a photograph editing app with a great user interface. A large array of editing features. Obviously put together by professionals who understand what is needed and that attention to detail shines through.

IMDb

IMDb is the world’s largest collection of movie, TV and celebrity info. The aim is to list every detail about every movie and TV show ever made, including who was in it, who made it, the plot, user ratings, trailers, photos, reviews, quotes, goofs, trivia and much more.

 

World Atlas by National Geographic

Easy-to-use, feature-packed, and containing the world’s best maps, the National Geographic World Atlas enables you to browse, search, and zoom detailed maps of the globe.  Unlike other atlas applications, the National Geographic World Atlas utilizes our highest resolution, “press-ready” images, providing you the same rich detail, accuracy, and artistic beauty found in our award-winning wall maps and bound atlases. 

Written by Marianne Sloth

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