Must-Have iPhone, Android Apps: Spotify, Evernote, Instapaper, More
Whether people have an iPhone, Android or another smartphone there are thousands of apps that can be downloaded to their device. From music streaming to photo taking and reading the news, here are some of the best apps that will elevate your smart phone experience. By John Friia
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Evernote
Evernote is a virtual file cabinet that allows users to build projects, to-do lists, notetaking, create contact lists and even snap a picture of a sketch. The app is available for iPhone and Android users, and people can access the information through different devices. Once items are saved, they can be found instantly from any device through keyword searches. From students to businessmen and professors, this easy-to-use program will quickly become an essential app.
Spotify
There are countless music streaming apps, but there is one that has become popular for iPhone and Android users. Spotify boasts an array of playlists that sets the mood for any environment and creates custom playlists for each user every week. Whether people can want to listen to the perfect workout songs or unwind with an acoustic playlist, Spotify has everyone covered.
GIF Keyboard
There is a new way to add a little laughter to ordinary text messages. Forget about emojis, and express yourself with a GIF -- a short animated picture. GIF Keyboard is available through the App Store and can be installed as a special keyboard on iPhones. With hundreds of options, the keyboard changes with a touch of a button and unleashes endless GIF options.
VSCO
People can take pictures like a professional with VSCO, an enhanced photography and social media platform. The easy-to-navigate app allows users to discover advanced photo setting that capture a crisper photo than the standard phone camera. From adjusting the exposure, focus and white balance, the photos are saved to the phone and can be shared on the user's VSCO news feed.
Instapaper
While there are various news outlets New Yorkers get their information, it is extremely time consuming to read all the articles. Instapaper solves that dilemma by allowing users to save and read web content in one place offline. People flag articles through their iPhone, iPad and an internet widget to read at a later time, and the program reformats the articles without ads and clutter.
John Friia is a freelance journalist and native New Yorker writing about food, drinks and lifestyle. You can follow his adventures on Instagram.