The apps on our smartphones can do pretty much everything for us, from helping us order our groceries to giving us accurate directions to any place we want to head to. But while you may know all about the Spotifys, Twitters, and Ubers of the digital world, there are numerous lesser-known gems that you need to try out! Here's a look at the top 5 new apps right now.
1. Skiplagged: There are a number of travel apps that can help you plan your entire itinerary, book flights and accommodations, etc. But Skiplagged is different because it helps you book "Hidden City" flights. These are essentially flights that can be booked at a much lower cost than normal because they involve layovers at other airports. If you really want to travel to fun places on a budget, Skiplagged is one app you should not ignore.
2. Rando: Rando is a really fun app that helps you connect with people living all around the world in a really fun way. All you need to do is take an interesting photo of yourself and share it. In a few minutes, you'll receive random pictures from strangers -- maybe of themselves or, perhaps, of a new place!
3. Wolfram Alpha: If you've ever tried asking Siri a question about a statistic or fact, you know there's a good chance she's going to deflect it by offering to Google what you asked. Well, the good news is Wolfram Alpha is likely to have the answer to pretty much any question you can think of. Basically, the app crawls numerous domains and uses a complex algorithm to compute data, compile in-depth reports, and answer your questions for you in record time!
4. SleepBot: How well do you sleep? While most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about this stuff, SleepBot is here to help. The app's advanced motion and soundtracking software provides an in-depth analysis of your sleep cycle, which includes insights into your average sleep time, long-term trends, etc., and compiles detailed reports to help you get the rest you need.
