We’ve all downloaded an app, used it once and then quickly forgotten about it. But there are some apps that make it into our daily (even hourly) rotation – and soon we can’t imagine life without them. Here are just a few of TURNER’s favorites. The added bonus? All of these apps are absolutely free.
Why It’s Amazing: The PopSugar Active app is packed with quick, five minute exercises that you can do in any hotel room around the world, so you don’t throw off your entire fitness routine when you travel. Anyone can fit five minutes of exercise into his or her routine, and you can double up if you have the extra time.
Get It: http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Download-POPSUGAR-Active-36286159 - Deborah
Why It’s Amazing: I’ve got a fairly epic commute to work, but that is OK! Since I take the bus, I can use the time to and from Turner’s Denver office catching up on the day’s latest longreads. The extremely handy Pocket app lets me easily save what I need to my iPhone for me to check out offline – and not just articles, it’s great for videos, as well.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/pocket-save-articles-videos/id309601447?mt=8 - Tyler
Why It’s Amazing: Free voice calls & text/video/media messages, whenever & wherever – and it works internationally? Yes, please. Line also offers free phone and videoconferences, and has a bunch of cool little apps within the app for photo and video editing, sticker creating, engaging with brands and celebrities, and games.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/line/id443904275?mt=8 - Megan
Why It’s Amazing: reddit – the self-proclaimed “front page of the internet” – is where trends are born, so if you want to get ahead of the game and be in the know, download the site’s official app Alien Blue. The app offers all the functionality of reddit on desktop, including subscribing to and sorting your favorite subreddits, likes, saves and submitted comments. You can also discover random subreddits with a click of a button. It’s your news, social and discovery app all in one.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alien-blue-reddit-official/id923187241?mt=8 - Jeff
Why It’s Amazing: Make your own magazine! Flipboard transforms your favorite feeds and news sources into a tiny, beautiful digital publication.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flipboard-your-social-news/id358801284?mt=8 - Jessica
Why It’s Amazing: Perfect for the live music junkie. BandsInTown scans your music library and then alerts you when bands that you listen to are coming to town for a show. You can also sync to Spotify and flag artists you’re particularly excited about.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bandsintown-concerts/id471394851?mt=8 - Angela
Why It’s Amazing: Gif reactions for EVERYTHING EVER. Giphy can search by mood, pop culture personas and moments, trending topics, etc. It easily integrates with Facebook messenger, and also allows for copying/pasting into text or any other kind of online post.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/giphy-for-messenger/id974748812?mt=8 - Megan
Why It’s Amazing: When those instagram filters just aren’t cutting it, try Manually. The iPhone photo app adds more granular control over settings such as ISO and shutter speed.
Get It: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manually-manual-focus-camera/id923233292?mt=8 - Jessica
