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Smarter Smart Phones
By Julie Riedel
Addicted to your phone? Well everyone is now a days and while in NYC that addiction will get worse. It’s not only because you’ll have amazing photos and stories to share via social media but you’ll also need to navigate the city without looking seriously lost and avoid people like a true New Yorker. So what does a smart phone need to be smarter? The answer is apps and those apps are:
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Embrace your phone addiction, it will help pass the time, plus keep your life together while you take classes, work internships and learn the city.
Photo from Italian Elle: Oct. 2013
NYC Subway:
which lets you track your stops without service but also keeps you up to date on subway news
Google Maps:
we all get lost even after learning the grid but Google Maps will help
Starbucks:
because coffee is another addiction
Fever:
let this app make plans for you as it collects cool events to do in the city
Ticketmaster:
to avoid printed tickets to all the shows you need to see
Uber:
for when you need a ride in a pinch or just don’t want to take the subway
Spotify:
because headphones and too loud music keeps you from hearing anyone talk to you
Fandango:
to help you catch a movie in the city
Urbandaddy:
find food recommendations based on location and company
Google docs:
to work on homework on the go
Then your calendar, reminder, notes and alarms will be your favorite preset apps
