This is a very subjective topic, of course, but at the end of the day most men share some common ground when it comes to essential mobile apps. Leave aside all the fancy stuff; here are some of the must-have smartphone apps for UK residents:
Whatsapp: Connect easily with friends and family no matter where they are. The introduction of group chat has made it easier to talk to a group of friends, in one single window. Whatsapp is widely used in UK; this app has spread globally and is one of the most popular free messaging service. You can stay in touch with your contacts just by knowing their mobile number. Alternatively, you can try TextSecure, it’s free and it’s encrypted, you don’t have to worry about people snooping around and using your private chats for making a profit off of you.
Foodies: Find delivery options by location with Hungryhouse. Benefit from a friendly interface, great search tools and filters. Save your data order food on the go. Other good alternative is the taste card app for finding value for money options around, or toptable to book tables on restaurants defined by your own search criteria.
Livescores: Easy, straight to the point. Just check live results of football, rugby, tennis, hockey, and other events taking place in over 80 countries. No advertising, no costs, simply what you need to know. You can enrich this sportive experience with ESPN app for more multimedia content.
Transportation: A basic kit for transport apps would include Google maps, Addison Lee, TFL and a Tube Map. All of them are self-explanatory – Addison Lee is one of the cheapest, most reliable cab and mini cab services in UK, hence really useful.
News: BBC News covers a wide range of news sections, with pretty compelling content such as videos and interactive tools. Complement your daily digest with any preferred newspaper app or financial feed.
HireJungle: Rent stuff on the move. Initially used by students to save some quids, this P2P rental marketplace has become a household must for UK residents as they can rent or rent out any goods locally to either save or make money respectively.
Other games include Angry Birds and Diamond Dash. What’s on tonight? simply browse YPlan to check upcoming events in London.
Social and Photos: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram remain as the most popular apps. However, you can try some cool 360 pics with Cycloramic app.
