Mr. Smith wakes up in the morning with the sound of alarm. He is reminded that one of his friend has birthday today.
In the above day described, where does the app comes from? Infact Smith has used 10 mobile apps without his knowledge. I have discussed the day-to-day apps below which has become part of life unknowingly and are used by the fictional character described above.
1. Alarm Clock Plus
This is an alarm app contributed by Android developers which is feature-rich. Alarm sound can be activated even when the phone is muted. It has volume fade-in feature as well as music alarm with flash light. Interestingly, there is option for answering a mathematical problem for both snooze and dismiss the alarm. This app has received 4.5 star rating with 117,526 users.
2. Reminder App
This app by iPhone developers helps to set the reminders for events like credit card payment, monthly loan payment, bills, birthdays etc. It also shows the number of days left for the event. It shows current and archived reminders. Alarm sound can be set by the user. This is a Free app which has received 4+ rating in iTunes app store.
3. FlipKart
This is an app delivered by Android development company to shop from the best online megastore. One can easily navigate across the store and find the products under relevant category. Search option is also available. Flexible payment methods like cash-on-delivery, credit card, EMI, and banking is available. Information can also be shared on social media. User can buy the gifts for friends. This app has received 4.3 star rating with 40,397 users
4. MyClinic
This is a 24×7 patient appointment scheduler app which allows to fix appointments by checking the free slots and doctor availability. It reminds about the appointment as well as flashes the news updated from the clinic. It shows the direction to reach the clinic. This app is from a standard Android development company based in India.
5. TagMyTaxi
User can engage a taxi quickly and easily using this app. They can choose the desired taxi model like A/c, nonA/c, wheelchair accessibility etc. The rates are calculated based on pick up and drop location. The taxi can be located on the map and the distance from the passenger can be viewed. User can comment or rate on the driver.
6. Places near me
This app shows the nearby places based on current location. It helps to quickly locate ATMs, bank, departmental store, restaurants, gas stations etc. It uses augmented reality to find direction of nearby places. Voice commands are also possible. Keyword search is applicable.
7. BBC News
The latest global breaking news can be received on the smartphone via this app. It shows news in many languages like Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. Video files are also supported by the app. Push notifications are sent to subscribed users.
8. Angry birds
This is the most amazing latest game that have spread like a fire among people. Each game level requires logic, skills, and force to solve. This game app has received 4.5 rating out of 2,264,214 users.
9. OpenTable
This is a restaurant app which allows to book a table at over 20,000 restaurants in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The user can also earn rewards on every reservation. One can check out the photos of dishes, price etc. They can also bookmark favorite restaurant. This is a free app which can reduce the waiting time in restaurant with advance booking of table.
10. Alarm.com
This is anti-burglar app which monitors and controls home or office in real time from anywhere. The app allows to monitor house, arm or disarm security panel, watch live videos using security camera, turn on or off lights, lock or unlock doors and much more. This app has received 4.6 star rating with 7,407 users.
