11 of the most useful apps
Linxy: This app is not only for all the book nerds out there, but also those who need a little help in English. This app allows you to use your camera to look up any word. To bring up the definition, point your camera at a word and tap it once it’s underlined. This app uses an offline dictionary in which you can download extra content, like two term word recognition, legal or economic terms. Price: free
Sunrise Calendar: Forgot you had homework, get Sunrise. Sunrise is a free calendar made for Exchange, Google Calendar and iCloud. It also connects with other apps like Facebook, Evernote, and more in order to keep all your scheduling on track. This app is good for both daily and long term scheduling and is the first step to getting your life together. Price: free
Fitbit: They say learn good habits when your young and with Fitbit it’s easy. Fitbit tracks your activities, logs your food, and can help you achieve health and fitness goals. This app makes it easy and fun to see how many calories are in the pizza bites you ate for lunch as well as how many steps you’ve walked. Fitbit also has a band that can sync up with your phone for more awesome features. Price: free
Dreamboard: This app gives you the power to design your phones theme. It lets you place skins and frames wherever and the theme is can now be more than just a background. Dreamboard lets you effortlessly switch between a theme and makes design combo kits for home and lock screens. Price: $.99
iShows TV: Don’t remember when the next The Walking Dead is, then get iShows. This app allows you to manage, discover and keep track of your favorite TV shows. It keeps track of your shows and alerts you when they’ve been released. iShows also has a Discovery area where you can pick from trending or popular shows. Price: free
Starbucks: Don’t discredit this app because it’s Starbucks. Even if you’re a mild Starbucks goer, then this app can save you money. You sign up for free and earn rewar ds and discounts every time a purchase is made. This app also makes paying a breeze. By hooking up to your credit card, you can quickly pay and earn up stars. Price: free
Guitar Tuna: If you play the guitar, bass or other stringed instruments, this app is for you. It not only will tune your instrument but it has a metronome as well. It even has fun chord learning games that help you practice and master you instrument. Guitar Tuna even has a chord library that shows you how to play the chord and lets you hear how it should sound. Price: free
Instapaper: Instapaper allows you to store sto ries and articles for offline reading or simply to save for later. It even has a text-to-speech feature which can be controlled via the Apple Watch. This app is a simple and clutter free way to save and store articles for another time. Price: free
30/30: Everyone procrastinates, even if it’s only a little bit and 30/30 helps curb that urge. This app allows you to set up a list of tasks and a length of time for each of them. All you have to do is start the timer and it will guide you to the next tasks. 30/30 keeps you on track and in a timely manner. Price: free
Duolingo: Need help in Spanish? Want to learn German? Duolingo is Apple’s iPhone App of the year and for good reason too. It provides a fun and easy way to learn and practice a second language. With nine different languages, Duolingo is free and brings a modern way to learning languages. Price: free
Sleep Cycle alarm clock: This app is an alarm clock that analyzes your sleep and wakes you up in the lightest sleep phase. During sleep your body goes through different phases from heavy to light. And being woke in the lightest sleep phase allows you to wake up feeling more rested. Price: free