Apps for our smart phones and tablets have become such a big part of our lives these days. I remember when I first got my iPod Touch and feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, many free, that I could download. Since then I got an iPad, the first generation and a Droid X2 smartphone. I thought I’d share some of my favorite apps. I love tech gadgets and new apps. I am a computer geek after all.
Blogsy
First off, I’ll start with the app I’m using now to type this blog post. I rarely fire up the laptop, our even worse, my desktop computer to write anymore. It’s so much easier to sit down wherever with the iPad and type away. The app has a few bugs and doesn’t catch all my woeful spelling and grammar errors but it’s great for blogging on the go.
Pandora
Tunein Radio
For regular old fashion radio, I turn to TuneIn. It has local and nationwide radio stations to choose from. I rarely listen to the radio on anything else but my iPad or Droid, unless I’m in the car.
Garage Band
We Rule!
The best apps are the ones that allow you to escape to another world and We Rule does just that. I’ve spent a couple years building my Queendom and though I don’t play it as often as I used to, it’s still nice to go back and rule over my subjects from time to time!
Ice Age
Weatherbug
Tiny Village
Angry Birds Seasons
Of course, how could I not mention Angry Birds, the game millions of people worldwide are addicted to. It’s become so popular t-shirts, pillows and other Angry Birds merchandise can be found at nearly any department store. Angry Birds Seasons is my favorite version. I like the scenery changed up and the Halloween sound effects are just too cool! I just wish I had the opportunity to buy a paid version on my Droid, like I can through the Apple Marketplace. The ads drive me nuts and get in the way if the game.
Trip Advisor
I never plan a vacation without doing some serious research. There’s nothing better than hearing testimonials from past guests of a hotel or attraction to find out if it’s for you. The Trip Advisor app provides maps, reviews and user submitted photos. It’s also great to find nearby places when traveling.
The Civil War Today by the History Channel
This Old House Magazine
I still love to thumb through magazines but it’s also nice to be able to read one on your iPad. As a current subscriber to the This Old House Magazine, I can download the digital versions for free. There’s also several other magazines to choose from, with many more to be added for sure. The post office is about to lose out on even more business.
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These are just some of my favorite apps. I also love Wind-Up Knight and Tank Hero on my Droid. Many of the most popular apps can be found in both the Apple and Android market. The new Kindle Fire also has many to choose from. My son loves his Kindle and his parents loved the fact it was much cheaper than an iPad.
However you look at it, apps are part of our life and we spend a lot of time with them. I just thought I’d share some of the ones I spend my day with. Notice I didn’t mention the Facebook app. It’s horrid half of the time. The mobile site usually works better.
