Fun Apps

With the application reading in full swing, I have increasingly relied on my iPhone phone to help connect me with the office. On break, at home, or even in a colleague’s office I nearly always have the thing in my hand. So, whether you are new to the Apple family or a veteran, from this techie to any one else out there I offer a few "app" picks:

• AroundMe – quickly use this location based app to learn about your nearest surroundings. Looking for a coffee shop, ATM, hospital, or a restaurant? Just select the option and see the nearest offerings. Super easy and super helpful. A must
• News360 – Partisan anything makes me angry. News360 takes the same major headlines you hear on the news and compiles multiple sources on the same story. So, if you are concerned about the Iowa caucus...you can read from any source you like all under the same headline.
• Photosynth – Ironically a product of Microsoft, this app allows the user to stitch together an interactive panoramic photo of their surroundings. A word of advice: make sure nothing is moving in your picture or the frames can get blurry and disorganized.
• Number Guru – Though this app looks and sounds...sketchy...it works like a charm. Personally, I dread the unknown number on my phone and with some clever call screening you can at least grab the origins of the call if not the caller’s full information.
• Zombie Highway – I’m sharing my nerdy side with this app. Yes, I am a fan of post-apocalyptic genre (when it involves Zombies) and I think this app is mindlessly entertaining. Even cooler, it uses the iOS motion sensor so you play the game by physically turning the device. Judge me as you will.

Naturally, I am always on the hunt for new apps so, if you have some favorites, go ahead and post them in the comments!