your flight is delayed, a good translation
app is a must. When you open Google's
app and speak right into the phone, it
automatically translates, out loud, into the
selected language. Pass the phone back
and forth and you can have a complete
(albeit slow) conversation with just about
anyone. The app also has dozens of
downloadable language dictionaries, so
that you can use it offline.
WiFi Mapper (Free WiFi Finder) Internet
service: In a lot of cases, if you don't have
that then you don't have anything. This app
locates free Wi-Fi hotspots in more than
50 countries and 500 million hotspots.
SANITY SAVER
With the cold weather and holidays here,
some people tend to get depressed. This
can be due to several things, such as social
isolation or grieving a loved one. But there
is help for that even via apps—if you can
believe it.
BetterHelp is the app for you if you have
ever wanted a therapist via email, phone, or
video versus face-to-face. Maybe you live
in a remote area or travel a lot, so cannot
see someone in person. Or perhaps you
like to write out your questions, thoughts,
and feelings and receive written feedback
in return. Whatever the reason may be,
there are several communication options
available if you have an e-therapist. You
can also choose live chats, phone calls, or
video conferencing. Prices vary and range
between $35 to $65 per week, depending
on location and length of the subscription.
They also offer financial aid for people
who can't afford it. A big plus! Plus, there's
a free, one-week trial period.
The 5 minute relaxation app can help calm
your nerves when faced with Christmas
shopping crowds, nosy relatives, holiday
traffic… there's a lot that can stress you out
at this time of year. Sometimes the key to
not slipping into meltdown mode is taking
some time out for yourself. This app is the
perfect companion for your solo chill time.
The bite-sized guided meditations are the
perfect amount of time to recharge your
batteries before heading back into the party.
There are even meditations as short as 30
seconds for when you're really pinched for
time but need to get your zen on!
ORGANIZING
There is no time like the holidays to test
your multi-tasking skills and maybe, just
maybe this is time of year calls for some
assistance - even if you are the ultimate
organizer of your family. You are in luck
because there are of course apps for that
as well.
Kris Kringle is the stress buster you start
looking for as soon as you are asked to
organize the last minute Secret Santa for
your office or friends. Don't stress! This
easy-to-use app will sort you out! You can
either import names directly from your
address book or put them in manually.
