- There are millions of apps on your smartphone’s app store.
- Only a handful of them are worth your time.
- We rounded up the essential apps every smartphone owner should have.
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Most people spend the vast majority of their time in just a handful of apps. I’m no exception.
While I keep over 200 apps on my phone for minor things, there are only 14 apps that I regularly turn to. These are my go-to apps that make my life easier, more productive and more enjoyable. If you want to get the most out of your phone, I recommend having these essential apps.
Check them out:
Spotify
For listening to as much music as possible, however you like to listen to it.
Yelp
For restaurant recommendations and reviews of businesses.
Slack
For getting work done, and collaborating with others.
Uber
For getting a quick ride from point A to point B, wherever that may be.
Google Maps
For navigating around the city, driving directions and finding places of interest.
For entertainment, news, and stories to share.
Your personal bank's app
For tracking your finances, as well as incoming and outgoing payments.
Email by Edison
For a better, more organized, more efficient email experience.
For getting the latest news (and occasionally depressing yourself).
Doordash (or your local food delivery app)
For those nights when you're too lazy to cook.
Dark Sky
For an extremely accurate view of the day's weather.
To keep up with friends, and share my own experiences with them.
Solebon Solitaire
A free, quiet game for downtime or commuting.
YouTube
For watching the occasional video clip, trailer, or show.