Today it’s commonplace to use a smartphone to browse email, check the daily news headlines, tweet and of course, make a phone call. Beside the basic capabilities of smartphones, they also contain a market full of applications that complement the basic features of a phone.
Following are seven smartphone applications you may or may not be aware of, but can use during your everyday routine.
Shazam
Have you ever been somewhere and heard a song but you weren’t sure of the title or artist? Shazam allows you to record a snippet of the song while the program configures the music and identifies the title of the song and artist.
Khan Academy
Learn on the go thanks to the Khan Academy, a free application where users can learn math, science, finance, humanities and other topics, including foreign languages.
ACT Question of the Day
Are you taking the ACT or know someone is? Complement your studies with the ACT Question of the Day application. Proctored by ACT.org, users receive a study question daily related to the ACT in multiple-choice format.
Morning Kit
This smart alarm app combines every aspect of technology you’ll need first thing in the morning. News headlines, the weather, your day’s schedule and inspirational quotes are just a few items provided on one screen. Information panels can be customized depending on your lifestyle.
911 HelpSMS
If you ever find yourself in a severe situation and need assistance, the 911 HelpSMS application will allow you to call 911 and send text messages to those on your contact list simultaneously. The application also features a GPS using Google Maps to ensure enforcement can locate you.
App Lock
Are friends or family members snooping through your cell phone? App Lock allows you to apply a separate passcode to specific features on your phone in addition to the master passcode needed to access the entire phone. You are now able to lock your email, messages and other features.
Venmo
Ever been out to dinner with a friend who said “I’ll pay you back later” after you’ve picked up the tab? Venmo allows users to make instant payments to other users using a Venmo account, bank account or debit card. Personal and financial data is encrypted and protected on servers to guard against any unauthorized transactions.
All smartphone applications can be found in the Google Play or iTunes application store for Android and Apple users.
