Apps you need to have this holiday
Let's face it, technology has changed our lives and will continue to do so.
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In the last year, many applications were developed to make consumers’ lives so much easier. These apps will especially come in handy over the holiday season:
Photo editor – Pixlr
You have to have a photo editor for making those Christmas and holiday memories extra special. We especially love the free and user-friendly Pixlr. Capture any moment and make it beautiful with over 2 million effects and filters.
You can create collages, layer multiple photos, use colour splashes and more.
After you edited your photo, you will want to share it. Instagram is a well-known and loved app. Share your photos, videos and even Boomerang videos.
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This app is a favourite among the creative type. Use this app to find unique Christmas recipes, DIY Christmas trees, gifts and more. You can make your own custom boards and save the pictures on the specific board.
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Gallery Guardian
A relatively new app, but useful none the less. It helps you keep your children safe on their mobile phones. It is powered by systematic software that can detect full or partial nudity in photos.
The app will send you alerts when inappropriate images are being created or saved in the gallery.
Namola
This app is a must to alert the nearest police station when you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Money Lover
Let’s face it, the urge to overspend over the holidays is definitely there, but this app is a handy, must-have to manage your finances and stick to your budget. It was voted the best app of 2016.
With it, you can see how much of your money goes where.
Games
Christmas Sweeper 3. Much like the popular Candy Crush game, this one is a fully blown Christmas themed game. It has over a 1 000 levels so it will definitely keep your children and yourself busy over the holidays.
All these apps are available on Play Store.