With the bank holiday only days away, us Brits are praying that the weather improves for the three-day weekend. For those lucky enough to be deserting the British coastline for warmer climates – places with sandy beaches, suncream soaked children, blue water and nothing to do but relax, we’d like to wish you an ‘appy holiday. And for those ‘staycationing’….well, let’s just say it’s probably a good idea to plan some indoor activities for the weekend.
In research commissioned by one of our clients, the iPhone has been voted the eighth best invention of all time and for making our lives incredibly easier, we would have to agree. The world is literally at your finger tips. Gone are the days of packing maps, recipe books, novels and games to keep boredom at bay as everything you need is in your pocket in the form of apps.
There are literally thousands of apps out there which can make it difficult to know which ones to download, so we thought we’d simplify the decision making process and share with you our top five essential apps for the summer:
Here’s one for all you ‘staycationers’! The Movies Now app is what it says on the tin – something for all the movie lovers! The Movies Now app takes your location via GPS, and alerts you as to what movies are playing at which cinema, how far they are and what time they start! And if you can’t decide what to watch, Movies Now features a library of trailers, with ratings – so you’ll never be stuck again.
Puzzler World or Puzzler World XL
No matter what age you are, boredom during long journeys is inevitable, whether travelling by car, plane, train or boat. For those yet to find the ultimate entertainment app, let us introduce you to Puzzler World and Puzzler World XL.
Both versions include thousands of family favourite puzzles including Wordsearch, Crosswords, Fitword, Sudoku, Codewords and Spot-the-Difference. There’s a raft of bonus games and unlockable extras, making this the perfect entertainment companion.
Often tourists face the challenges of a new currency – uncertainty towards its value, which can often be disastrous in countries where negotiation is a key feature of the sales process…
Currency Converter Pro solves this, by accurately telling you the value of your money. You can set a base currency, in our case Pound Sterling, set an amount, and then see the value of other currencies straight away!
Rates can be refreshed at the click of a button, so that you’re never in the dark. Currency Converter Pro converts over 130 currencies, so no matter where you are, this app will do the maths for you.
Around Me is like having a tour guide with you, no matter where you are, Around Me will make you feel like a local.
What does it do? Around me identifies your position using GPS. You then choose what you want to find, whether it’s the nearest bank or the trendiest bar, Around Me will show you where it is and how to get there! You can even get information on the city/town you’re in and email it to a friend….just to bring out a touch of jealousy!
Fast, easy, and accurate, Around Me is a must have app for tourists this summer.
No matter where you go, it’s always good to know what weather to expect, but for those without an iPhone and currently lacking a personal weather forecast function on your mobile, Forecaweather is a definite must-have. Whether it’s Spain, Barbados, or one of the August bank holiday festivals in the UK, you’ll be able to plan holiday activities and outfits accordingly thanks to Forecaweather.
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‘Appy Holidays! Komodo’s Top 5 Mobile Apps To Take Away
Posted by Lucy August 24 2010 01:38pm