SkyView Just open and point to the sky (indoors or out) and this app identifies constellations, planets, random space debris (satellites) and the International Space Station. It even has cool space music.
Pinterest Whenever I’m at a thrift store and see interesting items, I use this app to figure out what I can do with them.
Health If you don’t feel like dropping cash on a Fitbit, this app comes with newer iPhones. It keeps track of your steps and monitors other health information. You can download similar versions in the App Store if you have an older phone.
Venmo This is a great way to easily de-cash yourself. The app allows you to send money from your bank account to a friend’s. It’s great for splitting checks at dinner or sending grocery money to a needy college student you know.
TuneIn Radio Listen to any radio station in the country, live, any time of day. I love listening to sports talk radio. This makes it easy.
History Here Ever wonder what cool thing happened somewhere you’re passing through? The app pops up and tells you what you’re missing and why you should stop. The Sky’s the Limit From Stars to Sushi, Favorite Apps Point the Way Who doesn’t love a good cell phone app? Below are a few of the editor’s free favorites for iPhone.
Podcasts It’s the app for insomniacs, from the TED Radio Hour to America’s Test Kitchen Radio to The Moth storytelling podcast. I’ve spent hours (really) from 1 to 4 a.m. listening to smart people talk about interesting things.
Twitter By following local and national news sources (Washington Post, Fox 8 News, CNN, etc.), I get lots of news from my Twitter feed. And I’m just nerdy enough to love the Earthquake Alerts feed (@QuakesToday), with its real-time earthquake reports. Try it — you’ll be surprised how frequently the earth shakes.
Uber In Northeast Ohio, where taxi cabs aren’t all that plentiful, Uber comes to the rescue. By using the free app, you summon a driver, know how much it will cost to get where you’re going and pay through your phone. Try Lyft for another option.
TV Food Maps If you’re addicted to the Food Network, you’ll love this app. It identifies every restaurant featured on the network’s shows from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” to “Man v. Food.” Just type in a show, a city or the starting and ending location of a road trip, and this app will help you find a spot to eat.
