5 unique Apps
With over 1.4 million apps available in both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, it’s nearly impossible to know the capability of every single app offered. Many people just simply don’t have the time to browse through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for hours, searching for apps they haven’t heard of.
More commonly, people utilize social media, email, and gaming apps, but did you know that your phone can do much, much more than that? It can actually be used for several different things. Below, we’ve tackled some of the work for you and compiled a list of 5 things you didn’t know there was an app for.
VPN Service
Your phone is not dissimilar from a computer: you can play games on it, send emails, browse the internet, read and create documents, watch videos, and store images on it. Like a computer, it is also vulnerable to hackers and should be protected with a VPN service. By using a VPN service, you will be able to protect yourself from malware and geo-targeting, allowing you to not only protect your device, but also to protect your personal information and location.
An added bonus of using a VPN service is the ability to bypass certain website requirements, which enable you to do things like watch videos on Netflix while you’re outside of the U.S., and post ads to Craigslist in locations that aren’t local to you. A VPN service typically runs between $6.55 and $12.95 per month, depending on the subscription plan you choose, and is well worth it.
Moisture Detection
Worried that you may have water damage in your home? There’s an unique app that can help! RYOBI Phone Works has created a moisture meter that can plug into your smartphone, allowing you to easily and inexpensively detect moisture levels in wood, drywall, cement, and other building materials. The moisture meter, including the app, retails for $29.97 at Home Depot and makes a great addition to your toolbox.
Earning Money
Need some extra cash, but don’t have time for a full time job? Apps like Rewardable and Easy Shift allow you to earn a quick buck using your smartphone. Available on both Android and iOS, these apps pay you for completing simple tasks such as checking prices and displays at nearby stores.
Unlike some of the other apps that offer incentives for completing tasks, Rewardable and Easy Shift allow you to transfer earnings to your PayPal account, rather than rewarding you with gift cards locked to specific stores or websites. Both apps are free to download.
