10 apps you need in your life right now
REMEMBER the days before mobile phones? Neither do we. From simple solutions to everyday problems to things you might not have thought of, here's our best pick of must-have apps.
IT'S hard to imagine what anyone did before smart phones.
But who really cares, anyway? The fact is, depending on which apps you're using, they can make life a whole lot easier.
From simple solutions to everyday problems to things you might never have thought of, here's our pick of the best must-have apps to make your life easier.
Read more at GQ Australia
1. Shazam
Ever heard a song and struggled to remember what it's called? Or listened to something playing and want to download it yourself? Shazam puts an end to music sitting on the tip of your tongue – it recognises songs playing around you and even allows you to download them on the spot
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
2. Quick Scan
This handy app puts an end to shopping around. It scans barcodes and then searches the web to find you the best price for that item – it also shows you nearby stores stocking the product and even lets you buy online on the spot.
Free, from iTunes
3. Sleep Cycle
This is an alarm clock with a difference. It monitors your sleeping patters and then wakes you at your lightest sleep phase during a 30 minute window – leaving you feeling as well rested as possible.
$1.99, from iTunes.
4. Taste
Taste.com.au app lets you browse or search through thousands of recipes, with shopping lists and easy instructions on how to make them all. It also includes recipe collections – Thai or vegetarian, for instance – and has features like Recipe of the Day, to help you get a bit of inspiration.
$2.99, from iTunes
5. Uber
Request a ride, select your pickup location, and then watch in real time as a nice, classy black Uber car comes to get you. It puts an end to waiting hours for a taxi that never shows, and stores your payment details, so you won't need to carry cash (or be hit with those nasty Eftpos fees).
Free, from iTunes and Google Play
6. Find my iPhone
Install this app, enter your Apple ID and then if you misplace your phone, you can log onto any other iOS device – a laptop, iPad or other iPhone – and find where you left it.
Free, from iTunes.
7. MyiBidder
This app makes shopping on eBay a whole lot easier. Rather than having to monitor your favourite items – only to find you miss out at the last second – this 'bid sniper' waits until the last seconds of an auction and then makes your bid for you, giving you the best possible chance of success.
$14.99, from iTunes and Google Play.
8. Show the Loo
No more getting caught short. Show the Loo does exactly what it says – it displays any public toilets in your immediate vicinity and even allows you to search other locations, if you'd like to plan ahead, too.
Free, from iTunes.
9. Evernote
This is a centralised database of note from all the devices you use – allowing you to take photos, make lists, write notes and record voice reminders, and then access them all in one place.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play.
10. Flipboard
This app bills itself as your own personal magazine, allowing you to curate content you like on topics of interest, and then access them all in one place. You can pick subjects that interest you, or choose from your favourite publications – like, erm, us – as well as websites, blogs and social media.
Free, from iTunes and Google Play.
This story was originally published on GQ Australia.
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