60 apps in 60 minutes
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60 Apps in 60 MinutesSamantha TerBeest
Adult Services LibrarianWinona Public Library
Overview
• Entertainment
• Reading & Listening
• Travel
• Educational
• Other
Entertainment
Buzzfeed
Apple / Android
Free
• Viral Videos, Images, Links & News
CBS Sports
Apple / Android
Free
• Latest News• Live Coverage• Track Favorite Teams
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
Flixster
Apple / Android
Free
• Rotten Tomatoes Reviews• Social Integration• Look up show times• Watch Trailers
IMDb
Apple / Android
Free
• Look up Actors/Actresses• Look up Movies/TV Shows• Read Bios/Summaries• Watch Trailers• More!
NYTimes
Apple / Android
Free
• News Articles • Photos• Read Offline
Slacker Radio
Apple / Android
Free
• Listen to Music / Radio Show Stations
• Skip up to 6 songs
Songkick Concerts
Apple / Android
Free
• Inside Scoop on Concerts Near You• Purchase Tickets
Songza
Apple / Android
Free
• Play music based on mood, activity, genre, or decade
Stitcher Radio for Podcasts
Apple / Android
Free
• Podcasts, podcasts, & more podcasts
• Browse by subject• Create Playlists
Reading & Listening
Libib
Apple / Android
Free
• Catalog your books, movies, music, & video games
• Scans barcodes to find item info
Instapaper
Apple / Android
Free
• Save Online Articles for Later • Read Articles Offline
Kindle
Apple / Android
Free
• View all of your Kindle Books here• Read OverDrive Kindle Books here• Syncs to all devices
Shakespeare
Apple / Android
Free
• Shakespeare’s Complete Works• Searchable• Glossary• Add Notes & Highlight• Study Materials
Shelfie
Apple / Android
Free
• Take a Pic of Your Shelf• Finds books you have in database• Downloads for free / discount
Travel
Camera Zoom FX
Apple / Android
Free
• Timer• Action Shots• Voice Activation• More!
Foodspotting
Apple / Android
Free
• Find Nearby Food• Find Out if the Food is Good• In the mood for a dish, find the
closest location.
Expensify
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan your receipts• Flight Alerts• Currency Conversions• Expense Reports
GateGuru
Apple / Android
Free
• Navigate Airports• Anticipate Wait Times• Find Food
Google Translate
Apple / Android
Free
• Translates Written & Spoken Word• Have Google speak for you
Hotwire
Apple / Android
Free
• Car Rentals• Hotel Search• Bookings
Mapquest
Apple / Android
Free
• Alternative to Google Maps• Choose 1 of 3 different driving
routes• Bookmark important locations
TripIt
Apple / Android
Free
• Create Itineraries • Manage Confirmations• Directions• Sync Calendar
Untappd
Apple / Android
Free
• Find new brews & bars nearby• Find nearby friends• Find a specific brew nearby
Waze
Apple / Android
Free
• Navigation System• Real-time, community driven
updates• Find preferred routes &
commuting time• Find Cheapest Gas Station
Weather Underground
Apple / Android
Free
• Comparative Forecasts• Interactive Radars• Crowd Reporting
Yelp
Apple / Android
Free
• Find Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes
• Read Reviews• Get Directions & Contact Info
Educational
Adobe Photoshop Express
Apple / Android
Free
• Basic Editing Tools: Crop, Straighten, Rotate, Flip
• Color Controls: Contrast, Brighten, Sharpen
• More!
Asana
Apple / Android
Free
• Record Ideas/Tasks• Set Reminders• Sync with Calendar
CamScanner
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan any document• JPEG/PDF format• Share
Coursera
Apple / Android
Free
• Free Online Higher Ed Classes• Self-Paced or Timed• Certificates Offered
Dropbox
Apple / Android
Free
• Cloud Storage• Backup Files• Edit Files• Share Files
Endless Reader
Apple / Android
Free
• Teaches Sight Words• Uses interactive puzzles• Demonstrates Word Meanings
Gojimo
Apple / Android
Free
• Free Test Prep• ACT, SAT, & AP
Microsoft Word
Apple / Android
Free
• Create, Save, & Edit Word Files• Same Look & Feel
My Study Life
Apple / Android
Free
• Keep track of classes, homework, & exams
• Reminders• Store Homework in the Cloud• Teachers – Share Homework Time
Table
NASA
Apple / Android
Free
• News Stories• Images• Video• Missions/Programs
Pixlr
Apple / Android
Free
• Basic Editing • Change Style • Make Collage• More!
Pushbullet
Apple / Android
Free
• Send links, photos, documents, & messages from your phone/tablet to your computer
• Share with others
Quizlet
Apple / Android
Free
• Study Games• Study with Visuals & Audio (for all
learning styles)• Learn new study techniques• Create your own flashcards
RefME
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan barcode of book• Search by Book/Article Title• Copy & Paste URL• Citation styles including APA, MLA,
& Chicago Style
Skype
Apple / Android
Free
• FaceTime Alternative• Chat• Video• Phone calls
SugarSync
Apple / Android
Free
• Cloud Storage• View, Edit, & Share Files• Backup files• Offline Viewing
SwiftKey Keyboard
Apple / Android
Free
• Easy Thumb Typing• Smarter Predictions• Swype Typing• Customizable Keyboard• 80 Languages
VSCO Cam
Apple / Android
Free
• Photo editor• Basic editing features• Share / Sync
Wikipedia
Apple / Android
Free
• Offline Viewing• 20 Million Articles• 280 Languages
Other
Cookpad
Apple / Android
Free
• Add Favorite Recipe• Create Shopping List• Browse Recipes
Cozi
Apple / Android
Free
• Color Coded Family Calendar• Shopping Lists• To Do List• Recipe Recorder
Dolphin Browser
Apple / Android
Free
• Alternative browser• Sonar: Use voice to search, share,
& bookmark• Flash built in for video & gaming• Tabbed browsing
Food Planner
Apple / Android
Free
• Manage Recipes• Create Grocery List• Add Photos to Recipes• Create Daily & Weekly Meal Plans
Johnson & Johnson 7 Minute Workout
Apple / Android
Free
• Beginner – Advanced Workouts• Some videos 7 Minutes, Some
Longer
Key Ring
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan in Loyalty, Membership, & Library Cards
• View Weekly Adds• Create Shopping Lists
LastPass
Apple / Android
Free
• Password Saver• Encrypts Information• 14 Day Free Trail
Map My Fitness
Apple / Android
Free
• Calorie Counter• Track Mileage• Select a workout• Workout Stats
Mint
Apple / Android
Free
• Keep Track of Finances• Create a budget• Bill Payment Reminders• Free Credit Score• Free Financial Advice
Opera Mini
Apple / Android
Free
• Bad Service? Works great.• Super Secure
ShopAdvisor
Apple / Android
Free
• View an item’s price history• Comparison Shop• Price Alerts
ShopSavvy
Apple / Android
Free
• Scan Item Barcode for Lowest Price
• Sales Alerts on Items You Want
SleepBot
Apple / Android
Free
• Tracks Your Movements• Records Your Sounds• Wake up during lightest part of
sleep
Strava
Apple / Android
Free
• Running / Cycling• Beat your best time• Beat some one else’s time• Map your route• Track your pace
The End
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