For many of us, life significantly changed with the advent of the app. No longer do we have to wander helplessly through the streets searching for THE best burger in town, or wait more than an hour to see photos of Aunt Becky's Hawaiian vacation. Yelp and Facebook have changed all that.
There are over a million apps in the app store, but these are the eight without which life just wouldn't be right. They are the ones we use daily and maybe even hourly that take up a special place in our phones (and hearts).
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Google Maps—we'd be (literally) lost without it
Google Maps can get you anywhere no matter if you're walking, driving, biking or taking public transportation. It can help you avoid major traffic jams and accidents, and even tell you when the next train is coming. Most of us wouldn't be able to get around without it, and would rather wander endlessly than be confronted with a physical map.
Sure it's embarrassing to have to walk around in a new city listening to Google tell you to "head south towards Pine street," but it's a lot better than the alternative.
Snapchat—your life is too picture perfect not to share
Snapchat has taken over many of our communications. Why go to the effort of typing out a text when you can convey emotions, location and status with a quick snap?
Once you start, it's hard to stop tapping through your friends stories. And it's a great way to keep up to date with what's going on with your friends with whom you're not in close contact.
The constantly updated filter options are also addicting, and geotags are the best way to show off all the places you went over the weekend.
Venmo—a new way of sending money
Venmo is essential for everything from paying rent to going to lunch with a group. Many of us have stopped carrying cash almost completely, and a "cash only" sign puts fear into our hearts.
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