By Philip C. In the 21st century, mobile phones are now an integral part of our lives. Even here in Singapore, based on the 2013 figures, 97% of households in Singapore own a mobile phone. Even as you are reading this on the train right now, take a quick look around you. Everyone is practically glued to their screens. With the mobile phone being such an important part of our lives in Singapore, today, let us take a look at some must-have apps for your mobile phone that will make our lives in Singapore that much more comfortable and convenient. 1) Transportation Apps Cars are an overpriced commodity here in Singapore, but fortunately, we have a fairly competent public transport system (yes, I know of the MRT track faults, but give it a break!). Here are some apps that help us with our daily commute. If you are a frequent user of the bus service in Singapore, this app is a must have to know the arriving timings of the bus services at every bus stop in Singapore. These are taxi/ferrying service booking apps that are dominating the market these days. No more standing at the side of the road to flag down a taxi! 2) Finance and Banking Apps The internet is such a useful tool nowadays, and that even extends to our banks as well. Gone are the days (mostly), where we have to wait in long queues at the bank to transfer some money. With internet banking, we can easily transfer money, look at our transaction history, pay bills, find out our bank balance, all from the comfort of our homes. Most of the banks in Singapore have their own handy app, so download the app for your bank. 3) Social Media Apps Another huge phenomenon that came with the advent of the internet age is the emergence of social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, just to name a few, are so popular nowadays that it is rare for someone to not use social media. One of the things that make social media so appealing is the fact that they are so easily accessed from our phones, and give us something to interact with when we are bored. The mobile app for Facebook makes logging onto Facebook so much easier, and will keep you connected with all the posts that your friends and acquaintances might be posting. With this nifty mobile app, you can literally tweet from anywhere at any time you want. How great is that?! With this app, the pre-meal rituals become so much easier! Just log onto the app, snap a picture and immediately share with the entire internet the exact type of pasta you are having for lunch. Sharing your moments have become so much easier, with a camera enabled smartphone, you can tell the entire world where you are and what exactly you are doing! The business version of Facebook, show the professional world how great your career is! 4) Messaging Apps One of the perks of having a smartphone nowadays is the ability to use online messaging apps. Gone are the days of SMS, and enter into the era where these messaging apps are all the rage. Check out this article for more information on messaging apps! 5) Note Taking Apps One of the selling points of a smartphone is the fact that it has a myriad of functions. You might want to download a note taking app to jot down all your ideas, anywhere and anytime. The note taking software from Microsoft is also available on mobile. This synchronises nicely with all other platforms that is signed in with your Windows account, and also allows users to draw notes as well. Another wildly popular note taking app, and its premium service is good for businesses who need that added modern edge in their meetings. A good note taking app for Apple fans, do check this out if you own an iPad! 6) Online Shopping Apps There are physical shops, and there are online shops. And these online shops are also found in the mobile world as well. If you are an avid online shopper, you might want to have one of these apps on your phone to satisfy all your shopping urges. An app that allows for second-hand sales, this app is really good for people who just want to sell their unwanted items, or if they are looking for a cheap and good deal for any products they have. An app for businesses to sell to consumers, if you are looking for a good deal online, do check this out! 7) Health Apps Your phone can be a reason to keep yourself fit and healthy as well! Be sure to get one of these health apps to suit your every dieting and exercise need! A government initiative to get its citizens to live a healthier lifestyle, this app can help you track your calorie intake, calories lost, steps taken, etc. There are even incentives when you manage to rack up enough points to redeem a free NTUC or Capitaland voucher! Another government initiative, this app can gain you access to the various fitness facilities in Singapore. There are even free credits given to you when you first register, which you can use to offset your payment in selected facilities in Singapore. Apple/ S Health These don’t exactly have to be downloaded as they are preloaded with your Apple or Samsung phone. These apps are here to help you track your daily activity, to make it easier to plan for your fitness. 8) Entertainment Apps This streaming service is really catching on with its vast collection of movies, series and exclusives. Just make sure you are on Wi-Fi. YouTube on your phone. Need I say more? Oh, and the data usage is pretty large so use it while you are on Wi-Fi too! The gaming world has extended to the mobile phone industry as well, and there are many genres of games available for your smartphone, and the best part of it is that… most of them are free! Use the App Store for Apple, and the Google Play Store for Android and look for a game that can while your idle hours away! What other apps have we missed out in this list? Tell us in the comments below! For more great content, like and follow us on our Facebook Page and subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest updates! Articles recommended for you: |