Navigation apps are a dime a dozen, with many simply sitting on top of Apple Maps or Google Maps. However, there’s a very effective alternative out there – Waze. The tagline for Waze sums up the app with a simple message: outsmarting traffic, together.
The app formerly known as SimpleSteps, has taken off the kid gloves and now comes across as that dude at the gym you always try to avoid. The slightly aggressively named, Diets are for Idiots, aims to take things back to basics by reminding you to do things like drink water daily.
So flight number, departure times, ticket details and the general stuff you need at the airport are all kept in the app. But App in the Air can also track your flight for delays and by inputting contact details of those waiting for you to arrive, it will send real-time updates so they know exactly when you’ll land. Clever, eh?
Type out the text in your language and Google Translate will spit back the required translation in up to 132 dialects. You can even talk into it and receive the correct phrases that you need. Through some form of magic, you can even point your camera at a sign or piece of text and it can translate up to 30 languages too.
Basically, it works by calculating the UV rays on any given day at any location across the world. By entering your skin tone and the factor of the suntan lotion you’re about to use.
LoungeBuddy has a worldwide network of 2000 lounges across 800 airports built-in. Within minutes you can book a spot in one of these retreats and be sat sipping champagne until it’s time to board your flight.
Nike taps into its stable of professional athletes and trainers to deliver an app that is sure to whip you into shape. Nike+ Training Club is packed with over 100 workouts to try out. Each one comes with a visual guide so you can be sure that your form is on point and audio instructions from the trainers to keep you motivated.
In an age where social media is capable of linking like-minded people across the world, it’s no wonder a fitness focused app is needed. After all, training with someone else is always a great way to find that extra ounce of motivation. FitCliq is a free service that users can sign up and find new friends to enjoy their exercises with.
This is the official app of the website of the same name. Booking.com is a clear and crisp way to get an overview or in-depth look at the place you’re about to rest your head at. Whether you’ve already booked and want to do some last minute checks on the facilities or you’re about to take the plunge on a hotel you’ve never heard of, the app has you covered.
