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Home » Mobile Apps » How To Utilize Your Phone In The Best Way – Apps for a Better Lifestyle

How To Utilize Your Phone In The Best Way – Apps for a Better Lifestyle

August 24, 2013

Ten years ago, nobody had ever heard of apps. Back then, an app was simply an abbreviation for ‘application’. However all that has changed and now apps relate to so much more. They have become the main stay of all smartphones, being the main reason why so many of us purchase our favorite Apple, Android and Google handsets. There are so many apps out there that they have even secured their own tag line with the widespread use of the phrase ‘there’s an app for that’.

As smartphone users we’ve fully embraced the app concept and in many ways have come to rely on them as they get better every day in quality and usefulness. Travel and finance apps are the most popular and here we take a look at 5 that contribute to making our lives a little bit easier.

The Best Travel and Finance Apps

Barclays Banking

barclays mobile banking - Apps for a better lifestyle

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This was one of the most anticipated apps. It took a while for the banking giant to bring something to the app table but it was truly worth the wait. Barclays customers have access to all of their accounts and services when they download this very impressive app. You can check your account balance, transfer funds and even pay your Barclaycard credit cards by the mere swipe of the screen.

PayPal

paypal - Apps for a better lifestyle

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Some people are nervous about paying for goods and services online. PayPal put an end to all that with a unique way of ensuring security. PayPal allows payments and receipts between companies and individuals without having to disclose your financial information to any third party.

Now you can undertake all your transactions whilst on the move with this very user friendly app. It’s free to download and has the same world beating security as that used on the main website. Paypal is easy to use through an app or online, even food shoppers are now using this service to pay for their grocery shopping on the go; a very functional app for any kind of activity.

Kayak

kayak - Apps for a better lifestyle

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With the average person taking a holiday every year, it’s no wonder we like our travel websites. One of the best is Kayak which provides a comprehensive service to allow holiday makers to make informed decisions about their next vacation. The Kayak mobile app is one of the best available as you can search for flights, hotels and car hire all in one place. Whilst there is a free version, Kayak Pro is recommended as its only 69p to download and provides so much more. The Pro version even allows you to check the status of your flights with its ‘Flight Tracker’ function.

The TrainLine

The TrainLine - Apps for a better lifestyle

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This is an app which every commuter should have on their smartphone. No longer do you have to rush around a train station looking for information boards as you have all the information you need in the palm of your hand. You can browse departure and arrival times as well as all the relevant ticket prices. One great feature is that you can purchase your tickets up to 10 minutes before you travel and collect them from over 1000 stations nationwide. There is also up to date information on disruptions to services as well as the option to download 7 day timetables for those times when you don’t have a signal.

WeatherPro

WeatherPro

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We always want to know about the weather and if we’re travelling, this becomes even more relevant. With this amazing app, you can check any destination worldwide over a period of 7 days. It will cost you £2.49 to download on iTunes but it’s definitely money well spent. It updates the weather forecast at 3 hourly intervals including notifications for extreme weather. You even have the option to view the forecasts in the form of a graph which makes for easy referencing.

So these are just a small sample of some of the amazing travel and finance apps out there for all of us to enjoy at our convenience. These apps save people time and money in the long run, you could say it is one huge money saving discount voucher so why not join the app world today.

Author: Jen is a fan of apps and online services for better lifestyle living. In her spare time she loves looking out for the latest Vouchercloud food discount codes and the new apps on the market that will save her money in the long run. Are you a smartphone user and how do you best utilize your mobile technology?

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