If you think all new apps are just redundant games and fitness gimmicks, you'll be glad to know you're mistaken. There are still many new app developers working on useful, practical apps that do something entirely new or at least improve significantly over what the existing collection of mobile apps already offers. Most likely, you'll find your favorite new best app here in this collection. You're welcome.
1. GroupMe
Tired of all those expensive and confusing group-messaging apps for business? GroupMe was an app development for consumer users, but it's a very practical (and free!) alternative to those expensive business collaboration tools, too. GroupMe is available for Android, iOS, and Windows phones. So, if your team is diverse in terms of device manufacturers, GroupMe lets you include all your workers across all devices and platforms. It works like a private chat room, and also offers the option to communicate via SMS messaging. GroupMe also works well for researchers, business teams, managing remote workers, and for educational purposes -- among others.2. Google Trips
Whether your travels are for work or pleasure, around your home city or across the globe, Google Trips makes it easier, faster to navigate, and even safer. One of Google's most recent app development success stories, Google Trips acts as a trip planner and a personal, digital travel guide for the user. Available on both Android and iOS, Google Trips organizes your tickets and reservations, provides editorial guides for over 200 world cities, and even makes recommendations based on your own personal preferences, based on your own history with Google. It also allows you to download all of the maps and directions you need before leaving home so if you don't have an Internet connection, you're still able to access your critical information.3. Digg (Mobile Reader)
This app capitalizes on everything that's right with Digg's website. This app delivers the trending news and stories you're keeping an eye on right to your mobile device, assembling an RSS feed for you so that you don't have to scroll through an entire day's worth of headlines to find the stories that interest you the most. Digg's app developers made a version for both iPhone and Android, so whichever platform you use, you've got a version for your device.4. Podcast Addict
Whether you're trying to get the latest breaking news on Rogue One or just need to keep up with the movers and shakers in your industry, Podcast Addict allows you to manage your collection of podcasts, as well as RSS feeds, YouTube channels, and even audio books. It features a built-in search engine so you can find what you're looking for easily. Podcast Addict's app developers have made it available on both Android and iOS devices.
5. F.lux and Twilight
F.lux (for iPhone) and Twilight (the same thing for Android) is essential if you like to use your phone to check email, browse social media, or catch up on work messages right before bed. These apps convert the phone's blue light -- which is linked to poor sleep -- to red light so that you can check your phone before bed without inhibiting your ability to get a good night's rest.Are you looking for more tips and tricks on app development? Subscribe to our blog! We post continually.
