Handheld and mobile devices have gone constant transformation with inclusion of touchscreens in place of buttons. They get more sleek and stylish and come loaded with features that were only thought of in science fiction movies or books. And how could one forget the contribution of Apple in this regard as they produced one of the revolutionary devices with its product called iPhone. But what matters most in a classy and advanced smartphone is how it looks from inside too and what are the applications that it possess that sets it apart from its counterparts. So, even an iPhone user could be looked down upon, if he doesn’t keeps himself updated with the latest and most sought after applications. So it would be better if we too follow the trend and take a look at the most used and downloaded applications by an iPhone user.
Instagram
One of top downloaded application it is a photo-sharing and social networking application. It comes with nifty filters that enhance the total experience. Awarded one of the best application it does capture one’s imagination with the tags and comments and followers of the image that is posted. The most interesting feature that this application has is the confining the images in a square shaped frame instead of using the 4:3 aspect ratio that is boasted by the mobile cameras. It has won many accolades and awards including ‘best locally made application’. It helps to find other users on instagram by suing hash-tags and currently is the most sought after application by the youths. The popularity it gained was so much that even Facebook offered to buy them at a huge price.
Facebook
As much the social media website itself the Facebook application is also in the limelight as users always reach out to other users socially through this site. But the heavy pages of the website could be a hindrance for faster navigation so Facebook comes up with its own lighter version with this application. Along with clear icons for friends, notifications and other major events which can be access singularly at a time keeps the application interesting and easily manageable. This application is the perfect complement to the Facebook users who constantly keeps in social touch even on the go and tells the world what we are up to with photos and videos to get our circle entertained.
Google Maps
After the Apple maps debacle Google maps returned to IPhone users to bring much relief to them. The constant travelling and the need navigate through unknown terrains was never so much helpful with the use of this application. The Google support produces the exact details of all the localities and even helps us to find the restaurants, pubs, bars, pharmacy and other such places of importance in proximity of our location. There is also provision for finding directions with clear description of routes if one has to travel to a new place of which he has no idea how to reach. With the failure of Apple maps this application has way to go for getting the top spot in the world of mobile navigation and GPS facilities. Flashlight- Suppose we are having a social evening at our room and suddenly all goes dark as the power fails. We have no idea where the candles are but that doesn’t means we will be in the dark. It is here where the flashlight application comes in handy. The strong LED light can be used as a torch and is a must have for every iPhone. Also it helps in taking really clear and good photos even in the dark thus act as a cool application for all the people who love to capture special moments of their lives.
Pinterest
This social tagging site creates quite a buzz as an application. The site as boast its features it got high appreciation to all those who are closely attached to the art and design sector. The popular photo tagging and sharing application has all the features of the website version but the experience it creates in a smaller screen of phone compared to computer monitor is quite something. Available from the apple stores for free, it is easier to use and the pin it options are more fun and with a better and concise menu the experience is rather comforting. And we can give a smile a just say Pinned it!
Twitter
Having a twitter account is not enough if we cannot post tweets about what we are up to. Thus steps in the Twitter application for the iPhone. It is smaller, easier to handle and works in the same way as the website but the clear demarcation of the various activity areas is helpful to manage our account. Also following others is easier as the screen takes up the place for all the posting it has got. The use of Hash-tags and sharing of ideas and photos are easier as we can include the contacts and data in the phone itself. So the world never loses the sight of us and we can keep tweeting at will.
Temple Run
It is not new to many of us to get bored while waiting for someone or something. But having Temple Run with us can be quite helpful in these times. The game which has every ounce of fun and simplicity never bores its player. It starts with a tomb raider being chased by the temple spirits and our only aim is to save him. The 3D view with the game’s camera positioned behind and above him, the games looks quite inviting. We have just to swipe up to jump or swipe down to slide and left and right swipe makes him run through the narrow lanes collecting coins. The more someone plays, the faster the raider runs and the numbers of obstacles increase and we literally have to be on the alert and on edge of the seat to get him alive. It is just the perfect time wasters that get every gamer to have a long shot at this frenzied game.
Flipboard
How do we feel if we have some shiny new magazine in our hands that shows exactly what we want and in an interactive manner? And with touchscreen phone it becomes a whole new era of flipping through pages. Flipboard is an application for the iPhone users that performs exactly this task. It creates a scrapbook where we can draw links from the social networks and stick it on this application. This was basically an iPad application which gets its phone mode adaptation because of the ease of use. It creates an obvious necessity for reading through the favorite content in our free time. It is blazingly fast and if we tap on any one story or link it appears enlarges itself presenting the full content to us. It really creates a new bench mark for the company’s flagship smartphones and makes it as a must have application.
DRAW me
Got an aptitude for drawing but keep forgetting your papers and paints? Or is it too heavy to carry? Stop worrying about all these petty things that can hamper stint at painting or drawing. IPhone brings us one of the most innovative drawing applications called DRAW me. It comes at tough navigation with lots of support for lines or shapes, colors design and clip art. It can even help us to edit any one of the photos taken through the camera and make it to our liking. We can also use it to create paintings of our own without worrying about pens or paper, even on the go. For all those worried mother who have kids just started their painting stint and makes themselves and all the places dirty it comes with alphabet support and also help one’s kid to be kept clean. For all those who love colors in their life this is one application that can take breathe away for those who use it.
Today mobile phones have are adapting such technologies that can help its user to remain engrossed in whatever they like most, be it flipping through a magazine, or painting or drawing or share their whereabouts. And mobile phones are developed for exactly what it supposes to do by connecting people all over the world. Thus these applications are something that helps in keeping touch and remain connected to others in the way to our liking. And they are also helping us to pursue our hobbies in the leisure times of the day no matter where we are. So let us enjoy pinning or drawing something, and be available to all the people that matters by sharing a bit of our life through the social media even while we are navigating our way through the remotest part of the world.
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