17 Smartphone Apps That Will Help You Win Your Twenties

I got twentysomething problems but an app ain’t one.

1. Waze

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Waze is no ordinary navigation app. Like others, it reports real-time traffic information. But, based on reports from users, it also provides info on road debris, cops ticketing nearby, the cheapest gas in your area, and updates on your friends’ locations when they’re driving to the same destination.

Available for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.

2. Afterlight

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2013 was the year of no one telling you how they got those cool white borders around their Instagram photos. Take control of your life today with this photo-editing app, and get new filter and lighting options to enhance your online presence.

Available for iPhone.

3. Group Xit

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One of the imminent frustrations of your twenties is being stuck in unwanted group texts with people who will not let the “brunch from three weeks ago” message die. Group Xit allows you to stealthily leave the group message or even just to mute anyone who is annoying you in particular, doing wonders for your sanity.

Available for Android (iPhone users fear not — the next iOS update reportedly will include this feature anyway).

4. Seamless

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With Seamless, everywhere delivers. It has selections from 12,000-plus menus and operates in some cities that don’t have many alternative delivery options. You never have to leave your home again.

Available for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry.

5. Drizly

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It’s just like Seamless…but for BOOZE. Drizly delivers beer, wine, and liquor right to your door in just 20–40 minutes. Great if you’re having a party and suddenly realize you’ve severely underestimated how much alcohol you need.

Available for iPhone and Android.

6. NYT Now

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Written by New York Times editors, NYT Now sends you summaries of the top stories of the day. Never again look like an uniformed rube in front of your co-workers.

Available for iPhone.

7. Happy Hours

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This app geolocates the nearest happy hour deals for you. There are lots of competing apps that serve the same function, but this one has a ton of different cities and an easy-to-use interface.

Available for iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and Blackberry.

Correction: This post originally included another app recommendation, but readers pointed to the fact that it hasn’t been updated in 4 years and is now extremely slow.

8. Private Photo Vault

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Private Photo Vault does just one thing: It puts a passcode on photos you want to keep private. If you have nosy friends who are always doing a lot of swiping, this will help to keep them out of your biznass.

Available for iPhone. Coming soon to Android.

9. Scoutmob

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Scoutmob is awesome because it not only sends information on deals in the area, but also has plenty of “app-only” deals that you have to be a Scoutmob user to redeem. Additionally, it provides a well-curated list of local events worth checking out and a delightful “stache-cam” photo tool with options like “Thom Sellique” and “Vested Barkeep.”

Available for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.

10. Dark Sky

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While other weather apps tell you the percent chance that it will rain or snow, Dark Sky uses a weather radar (which you can see on a live map) to tell you the minute that precipitation will begin and exactly how long it will last. That means you can plot your early escape from work to avoid the coming storm or go ahead and leave your umbrella at home without fear.

Available for iPhone.

11. Venmo

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Venmo allows you to pay and charge friends on your phone, so you don’t have to be the assholes who split the check six ways every time you go to a restaurant. It also happens to be great for stalking your contacts via their transactions, which show up (without amounts) on a feed in the app.

Available for iPhone and Android.

12. FitBit

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FitBit is one of the best apps for monitoring “workouts and health” all day, able to track both your passive and active exercise, as well as calorie intake, sleep, and other health metrics.

Available for iPhone and Windows Phone.

13. Hotel Tonight

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Hotel Tonight provides you with information on the best values for unsold rooms at various hotels and allows you to book them last minute from your phone. Perfect for spontaneous trips.

Available for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone.

14. Zombies, Run!

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Zombies, Run! is an interactive combination of a virtual zombie apocalypse game and a fitness app that requires you to run at certain intervals in order to achieve goals and avoid being eaten by the undead. Amazing if you need motivation to go for a run and also want to feel like a kid again.

Available for iPhone and Android.

15. Mixology

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Mixology is a handy source for a ton of mixed drink and cocktail recipes. But what’s really great about this app is the “Liquor Cabinet” tab, which allows you to input whatever options you have on hand and then see the (typically many) drink options you have. It’s really all about expanding your horizons.

Available for iPhone and Android. Coming soon to Windows Phone.

16. Will Call

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Will Call is probably the most efficient means of getting concert tickets. They send you notifications when shows you may be interested in are coming up, and then let you purchase tickets with just two clicks. With their “Bar Tab” feature, you can even purchase drinks at participating venues without a card, just by saying your name at the bar.

Available for iPhone and Android in NYC, L.A., and SF.

17. Hinge

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So yes, you already have Tinder, but you probably use it primarily as a game of lightning speed “hot or not” while you’re procrastinating at work. Hinge beats Tinder for IRL dating by giving you just a small “batch” of possible matches every day (so you’ll actually look at their profiles) and because they have to be in your extended social network, which cuts way down on the amount of sorting through riff-raff.

Available for iPhone and Android.

Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/robfranklin/are-you-a-hannah-or-a-marnie

17 Smartphone Apps That Will Help You Win Your Twenties

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These Are Some Of The Best Phone Apps That You Probably Aren"t Using.

All of us are basically glued to our phones for 95% of the day. There are many reasons why we can’t peel our eyes away from those bright little screens. Maybe we are staying on top of work, keeping in touch with loved ones or just checking for updates and the latest apps. 

If you’re interested in the latest and greatest applications for your smartphone, look no more. Maybe you haven’t heart of these before, but trust us, you won’t want to forget them.

1.) Lyft

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Lyft is a rideshare service that may just replace cab companies, and for good reason. If you need a ride somewhere, simply click on the app and find a driver in your proximity. You can see their name, pictures of them and their car, and their driver rating given by previous passengers. Request a ride, and you’re all set.

2.) Triposo

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This travel app provides you with several sight seeing options. Along with providing suggestions of things to see, Triposo can build a city walk for you, based on the amount of time you want to spend ambling about. Most usefully, it works offline.

3.) Cloze

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Cloze integrates all of your social media accounts into one – Facebook, Twitter, Email, and even LinkedIn. Gone are the days of checking 4 different websites for messages and comments. Download Cloze and you can get all of your everything in one place.

4.) Pocket

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If there is an article you want to read or a video you want to watch but don’t have time for it, Pocket is a place for you to save content for later. Save something to Pocket, and the app organizes it in an easy to search, easy to find way.

5.) Skyview

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With SkyView, you can take your device outside, stare up at the heavens, and discover precisely what stars and planets you’re looking at. If it’s a bit cold out, you can do the same from inside, or partake in a bit of time traveling, checking out the sky on different times and dates.

6.) 30/30

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30/30 is a to-do list app that organizes tasks via color coordination and an icon. It makes you completing your daily tasks that much simpler.

7.) Around Me

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AroundMe uses your phone’s GPS system to find what’s closest to you. Whether you’re looking for a restaurant, gas station, a coffee, or even a place to park, this app will point you to the most convenient establishments.

8.) Mailbox

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This app makes checking and organizing e-mails on your phone quicker and more intuitive all with the swipe of a finger. Using the swipe motion you can delete, reply, or mark as read. Even better, you can set a reminder to respond to an e-mail later.

9.) Snapseed

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For creative enhancements to photographs, it’s hard to beat Snapseed. You choose an adjustment type – such as ‘black & white’ or ‘tilt-shift’ – and the app provides you with a gestural interface for making adjustments. Dragging on the screen defines focal points and the strength of effects, ensuring Snapseed is both intuitive and fun to use.

10.) Waze

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Waze is a GPS navigation app that actually was bought by Google because it was so good. Like any navigation app, Waze will get you from point A to point B via the quickest route. However, the app sets itself apart by incorporating a community aspect to get the most accurate traffic reports. See an accident? Police trap? Road debris? Report it on Waze, earn points on your account, and level up.

11.) Gympact

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Gympact is a great motivational fitness app. How does it work? Make a commitment to your fitness by choosing how many days you will work out that week. Next, choose the amount of money you are willing to wager in favor of you fulfilling your commitment. If you don’t achieve your goal? Your credit card gets charged. Achieve your goal? You get paid! The days of being paid to workout have finally come!

12.) Todomovies 3

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This app organizes movies that you want to see that haven’t come out yet. Each film’s page includes a trailer and artwork, and can be added to your list with a tap. Once you’ve watched a film, you can rate it and send it to your Watched list, providing you with a portable directory of films you love – and those you hate and want to avoid ever seeing again!

13.) Hotel Tonight

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Hotel Tonight works with hotels that have empty rooms, who then list the rooms on their app at discounted prices of up to 70%. How does it work? Narrow down your search by picking categories like hip, luxe, or basic, enter in how many days you will be staying, and search through their extensive inventory. Not only does Hotel Tonight guarantee the lowest rates, but they only work with the best of the best.

14.) Hot5

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From abs and core to yoga and flexibility and everything in between, Hot5 contains pages and pages of 5 minute video workouts of every variety and difficulty level. If you want to do 5 minute abs after a run, Hot5 is for you. If you want to do a 45 minute full body workout, mix and match to create your own personalized routine. This pick and choose system makes it great for beginners and fitness gurus alike.

These apps will definitely improve the quality of your life and your phone’s life (so long as you use them properly). Be sure to check these out in the Appstore and get them immediately!

Read more: http://viralnova.com/cool-apps/

These Are Some Of The Best Phone Apps That You Probably Aren"t Using.

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Product Hunt, the Reddit for What’s New in Tech, Is Now an App

Product Hunt, which lets users upvote new software products a la Reddit, is debuting an iOS app.

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If you like to keep close tabs on what Silicon Valley is up to, you probably know Product Hunt, the site that serves up a daily list of new software products and services, ranking them with Reddit-like upvotes.

Product Hunt now has a product of its own, an iOS app that brings an enhanced experience to iPhone users.

“People come to the site multiple times a day, but the mobile experience isn’t great right now,” says Ryan Hoover, Product Hunt founder. “We wanted to give people an easy way to browse what’s new when you’re on your way somewhere.”

The design of Product Hunt is pretty basic, but the app adds a few mobile conveniences. The “submit product” button is prominently in the top right of the main screen, you can easily switch to a view of the most recent submissions (as opposed to the most popular), and tapping on an entry brings up easy ways to share it.

Product Hunt for iOS has an easy way to see items by popularity or how recently they were added.

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There’s a tab for notifications, but Hoover says those won’t be active at launch. Although there’s no Android app, he says third parties in the Product Hunt community have been working on them ever since the site opened up its API earlier this month.

Product Hunt started last November as a mere email list and became a full-blown site after the Thanksgiving holiday. Since then it’s experienced healthy growth — a 70% increase in visitors every month since January, Hoover says. The products highlighted are feeling the boost, too: Hoover says sites at the top of the leaderboard have gotten spikes of up to 10,000 new visitors — impressive traffic for a budding startup.

Once the app is fully operational, Hoover says he has ambitions to take Product Hunt beyond just tech. However, he concedes the model won’t work for every traditional “vertical.”

“There needs to be an overlap without existing audience,” Hoover says. “If we started with fashion tomorrow, that would be difficult. We want to have product categories that people are passionate about. One example is video games. If you look at mobile gaming alone, there’s a need for a better way to curate those products.”

Product Hunt hasn’t quite had its “Secret” moment yet, but there’s no question it’s a go-to destination for the Silicon Valley startup crowd. Can the onetime side project become a full-blown destination? Getting into its readers’ pockets is probably a good first step.

Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/08/21/product-hunt-app/

Product Hunt, the Reddit for What’s New in Tech, Is Now an App

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