Organizational, Beneficial, & AR Apps for Your Phone

Great Organizational Apps for your Mobile Device 

There are so many  individuals throughout the world using millions of apps world wide on their mobile devices. As we continue to learn and discover new things we become amazed by how far technology has increased in over the years. 

For Android users there is the Google Play Store or for iPhone users, there is the Apple store. Some applications differ between devices, however for the most part they are the same. One aspect in which could make it a little more difficult to have is that Android could have the free version, where as Apple could have a pay for it version, but for the majority, they are free. I have learned in an App Smackdown from one of my classes are the numerous amounts of amazing apps that I never even knew existed. Things I never thought that could ever be made of or even thought of. 

There are some apps that are helpful as far as being easy and being organized. SuperNotes and Talkboard were two that I thought were very interesting to talk about. They are both similar in a way to keep yourself organized with notes and information that is important to know, yet for both you could record your notes and it will be saved onto these apps immediately. I have not yet tried them out, but from what was displayed in my class on how to use it, seemed quick and easy to use. You could set reminders with a time that is needed for specific due dates, etc. If you are looking for an app that is simple enough to get the point across, I would use SuperNotes. However, if you want a little more in depth to what you want in your app Talkboard is the way to go. I say this because Talkboard, you can add audio, pictures, colors, share ideas with others, take notes, express ideas, and invite people to see your notes. 

Another great app that I would also like to mention in keeping you organized is Werdsmith. With this app, you can set reminders on when to write. Writing starts with an idea, with that idea you have to have consistency in your writing. This app also creates a link for everyone to view. It is an easy way to have work online. This app is free and comes with 14 ideas and projects you could present, however if you want to upgrade there is an additional charge. Even though this app has a limit, it doesn't limit you too much.

Need an App to Help you Find a Job in your Field of Study?

Glassdoor is a great app that you can search a local job in your area and field of study! This app can help you to find potential employers. With this, you could see all of the job postings available, what to apply for, and when to apply for it. This is a great app to help you to find the best job possible for you. One reason I really enjoy this app, is that you are able to the reviews on the job, check out about finding an internship somewhere, where they hold interviews and what they will be asking of you. This tells you exactly what that employer is looking for without you having to figure it out yourself. It gives you great tips of what to expect and the benefits of working there. With that, it also lets you know the salaries and National average of what that position holds. I defineitly feel that this is a great app for you to seek out potential employers. Check it out!

Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality (AR) is a great way for students and individuals to learn and see things from a different point of view. Brad Waid explains in depth of what Augmented Reality is and what it does to benefit our learning experiences. As he put it, "it takes the world that is right in front of us and enhances it." It is a fairly new piece of technology that is on the continuum of being developed as tools to use in a productive manner in our lives. They become a beneficial part in our lives. Augmented Reality Apps have hit a billion dollars within 2015 through 2016, and are continuing to grow as major tech companies are trying to secure a place in this nascent market, as Andrew Meola put it. Creating a successful app can be a true success and maintaining it could be a little difficult, yet these apps are continuing to make a big boom in the market and will continue to grow as the years progress further. These apps for sure keep individuals entertained as well as educated in a digital world. 

Augmented Reality Science Apps

In my class there were several different unique applications that had blown me away, especicially when it connected to my field of study, Health Science. One that had really stood out to me was the Anatomy 4D app. I am a Pre-Physical Therapy major and I have a huge passion for the human anatomy of the body. With this app you can simply print any image given to you on the Target Library provided inside of the app. Once you have this, you place it on a flat surface and hover your phone over it as if were taking a picture of it. Once done so, your phone will have scanned the image and make it come to life in a 4D experience great for all Medical Professions. You can turn off different functions of the body on the app to view them all. You could see the organs, skeleton, muscles, and systems of the human body. 

I have also learned of several other apps that not only were presented by my Professor, but explained again by Danny Nicholson. There are few other related apps that could be used in science. Elements 4D, Zookazam, and NASA's Spacecraft 3D. These are very similar to the Anatomy 4D app. You could see whatever is set infront of you brought to life. Elements 4D is pretty interesting if you are into Chemistry. There are blocks that have the Periodic Table of Elements on it, and when you hover over these blocks with your phone you could see the element inside of the block. An example that was shown in class was the Water and Oxygen together. Now we all know that water and oxygen makes water and when you put these two blocks side by side, you can see the water inside of the blocks. Pretty neat right?

If your are into habitats, Zookazam is the app for you. When the target is viewed through the app, the animal you want to have appear will be shown in lively fashion. You could see me holding a Giraffe in class, here. Lastly, if you are into Spacecraft, NASA's Spacecraft 3D is for you, as you could see the whole solar system as well as Earth.

It was an overall great experience having this apps to refer to, especially for educational references in the future. I recommend at least checking them out, you could find one that best suites your interests!