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60 Apps in 60 Minutes Samantha TerBeest Adult Services Librarian Winona Public Library

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Page 1: 60 apps in 60 minutes

60 Apps in 60 MinutesSamantha TerBeest

Adult Services LibrarianWinona Public Library

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Overview

• Entertainment

• Reading & Listening

• Travel

• Educational

• Other

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Entertainment

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Buzzfeed

Apple / Android

Free

• Viral Videos, Images, Links & News

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CBS Sports

Apple / Android

Free

• Latest News• Live Coverage• Track Favorite Teams

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Economist Espresso

Apple / Android

Free

• Business, finance and politics• What to lookout for & what it

means• Delivered before breakfast• 30 Day Free Trial• $3.99/month subscription

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Flixster

Apple / Android

Free

• Rotten Tomatoes Reviews• Social Integration• Look up show times• Watch Trailers

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IMDb

Apple / Android

Free

• Look up Actors/Actresses• Look up Movies/TV Shows• Read Bios/Summaries• Watch Trailers• More!

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NYTimes

Apple / Android

Free

• News Articles • Photos• Read Offline

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Slacker Radio

Apple / Android

Free

• Listen to Music / Radio Show Stations

• Skip up to 6 songs

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Songkick Concerts

Apple / Android

Free

• Inside Scoop on Concerts Near You• Purchase Tickets

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Songza

Apple / Android

Free

• Play music based on mood, activity, genre, or decade

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Stitcher Radio for Podcasts

Apple / Android

Free

• Podcasts, podcasts, & more podcasts

• Browse by subject• Create Playlists

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Reading & Listening

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Libib

Apple / Android

Free

• Catalog your books, movies, music, & video games

• Scans barcodes to find item info

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Instapaper

Apple / Android

Free

• Save Online Articles for Later • Read Articles Offline

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Kindle

Apple / Android

Free

• View all of your Kindle Books here• Read OverDrive Kindle Books here• Syncs to all devices

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Shakespeare

Apple / Android

Free

• Shakespeare’s Complete Works• Searchable• Glossary• Add Notes & Highlight• Study Materials

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Shelfie

Apple / Android

Free

• Take a Pic of Your Shelf• Finds books you have in database• Downloads for free / discount

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Travel

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Camera Zoom FX

Apple / Android

Free

• Timer• Action Shots• Voice Activation• More!

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Foodspotting

Apple / Android

Free

• Find Nearby Food• Find Out if the Food is Good• In the mood for a dish, find the

closest location.

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Expensify

Apple / Android

Free

• Scan your receipts• Flight Alerts• Currency Conversions• Expense Reports

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GateGuru

Apple / Android

Free

• Navigate Airports• Anticipate Wait Times• Find Food

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Google Translate

Apple / Android

Free

• Translates Written & Spoken Word• Have Google speak for you

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Hotwire

Apple / Android

Free

• Car Rentals• Hotel Search• Bookings

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Mapquest

Apple / Android

Free

• Alternative to Google Maps• Choose 1 of 3 different driving

routes• Bookmark important locations

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TripIt

Apple / Android

Free

• Create Itineraries • Manage Confirmations• Directions• Sync Calendar

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Untappd

Apple / Android

Free

• Find new brews & bars nearby• Find nearby friends• Find a specific brew nearby

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Waze

Apple / Android

Free

• Navigation System• Real-time, community driven

updates• Find preferred routes &

commuting time• Find Cheapest Gas Station

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Weather Underground

Apple / Android

Free

• Comparative Forecasts• Interactive Radars• Crowd Reporting

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Yelp

Apple / Android

Free

• Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes

• Read Reviews• Get Directions & Contact Info

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Educational

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Adobe Photoshop Express

Apple / Android

Free

• Basic Editing Tools: Crop, Straighten, Rotate, Flip

• Color Controls: Contrast, Brighten, Sharpen

• More!

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Asana

Apple / Android

Free

• Record Ideas/Tasks• Set Reminders• Sync with Calendar

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CamScanner

Apple / Android

Free

• Scan any document• JPEG/PDF format• Share

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Coursera

Apple / Android

Free

• Free Online Higher Ed Classes• Self-Paced or Timed• Certificates Offered

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Dropbox

Apple / Android

Free

• Cloud Storage• Backup Files• Edit Files• Share Files

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Endless Reader

Apple / Android

Free

• Teaches Sight Words• Uses interactive puzzles• Demonstrates Word Meanings

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Gojimo

Apple / Android

Free

• Free Test Prep• ACT, SAT, & AP

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Microsoft Word

Apple / Android

Free

• Create, Save, & Edit Word Files• Same Look & Feel

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My Study Life

Apple / Android

Free

• Keep track of classes, homework, & exams

• Reminders• Store Homework in the Cloud• Teachers – Share Homework Time

Table

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NASA

Apple / Android

Free

• News Stories• Images• Video• Missions/Programs

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Pixlr

Apple / Android

Free

• Basic Editing • Change Style • Make Collage• More!

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Pushbullet

Apple / Android

Free

• Send links, photos, documents, & messages from your phone/tablet to your computer

• Share with others

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Quizlet

Apple / Android

Free

• Study Games• Study with Visuals & Audio (for all

learning styles)• Learn new study techniques• Create your own flashcards

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RefME

Apple / Android

Free

• Scan barcode of book• Search by Book/Article Title• Copy & Paste URL• Citation styles including APA, MLA,

& Chicago Style

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Skype

Apple / Android

Free

• FaceTime Alternative• Chat• Video• Phone calls

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SugarSync

Apple / Android

Free

• Cloud Storage• View, Edit, & Share Files• Backup files• Offline Viewing

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SwiftKey Keyboard

Apple / Android

Free

• Easy Thumb Typing• Smarter Predictions• Swype Typing• Customizable Keyboard• 80 Languages

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VSCO Cam

Apple / Android

Free

• Photo editor• Basic editing features• Share / Sync

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Wikipedia

Apple / Android

Free

• Offline Viewing• 20 Million Articles• 280 Languages

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Other

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Cookpad

Apple / Android

Free

• Add Favorite Recipe• Create Shopping List• Browse Recipes

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Cozi

Apple / Android

Free

• Color Coded Family Calendar• Shopping Lists• To Do List• Recipe Recorder

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Dolphin Browser

Apple / Android

Free

• Alternative browser• Sonar: Use voice to search, share,

& bookmark• Flash built in for video & gaming• Tabbed browsing

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Food Planner

Apple / Android

Free

• Manage Recipes• Create Grocery List• Add Photos to Recipes• Create Daily & Weekly Meal Plans

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Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout

Apple / Android

Free

• Beginner – Advanced Workouts• Some videos 7 Minutes, Some

Longer

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Key Ring

Apple / Android

Free

• Scan in Loyalty, Membership, & Library Cards

• View Weekly Adds• Create Shopping Lists

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LastPass

Apple / Android

Free

• Password Saver• Encrypts Information• 14 Day Free Trail

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Map My Fitness

Apple / Android

Free

• Calorie Counter• Track Mileage• Select a workout• Workout Stats

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Mint

Apple / Android

Free

• Keep Track of Finances• Create a budget• Bill Payment Reminders• Free Credit Score• Free Financial Advice

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Opera Mini

Apple / Android

Free

• Bad Service? Works great.• Super Secure

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ShopAdvisor

Apple / Android

Free

• View an item’s price history• Comparison Shop• Price Alerts

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ShopSavvy

Apple / Android

Free

• Scan Item Barcode for Lowest Price

• Sales Alerts on Items You Want

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SleepBot

Apple / Android

Free

• Tracks Your Movements• Records Your Sounds• Wake up during lightest part of

sleep

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Strava

Apple / Android

Free

• Running / Cycling• Beat your best time• Beat some one else’s time• Map your route• Track your pace

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