Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Apps

Here are some interesting apps for cell phones:

  • Gas Buddy - Free - Android, iOS, & Windows - Finds the cheapest nearby gas in the U.S. and Canada
  • iExit - Free - Android & iOS - Lists food, gas, lodging, and other services at interstate exits and rest areas
  • Google Maps - Free - Android, iOS, & Windows - Downloadable maps of 220 countries and territories, transit directions and maps for more than 2,800 cities, live traffic conditions, automatic rerouting, and lane guidance.  You can also search places to eat shop, and play in unfamiliar cities.
  • Night Sky Lite - Free - Android & iOS - Point your phone or tablet at the sky, and the app will identify the stars, planets, and galaxies
Source: Consumer Reports, August 2014, Pages 24 & 25