6 Apps You Need to Download Now

Tired of the app you have on your phone? Just upgraded and have more memory space? Here are the six apps you need to download today.

Grades 3-$1.99

It costs money, but it’s worth every penny. Instead of stressing about what you “think” your grade will be in a class, this app will let you know for certain. All you have to do is enter in how your grade is calculated (such as Midterm-20% of grade, Attendance- 5%) and enter in the grade you eventually get. It also allows you to figure out what your GPA will be based on the grades you get on this semester’s class (yay to no more confusing calculations). So do yourself a favor and stress a little less with this app.

BreakingNews– Free

One of the perks of going to AU is that everyone is so aware of what’s happening in the world. But sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming, so the app BreakingNews helps. This app displays the latest news from all over the world, so you can be up to date quickly. There’s even a feature on the side of each news item, which allows you to see more news on that topic.

CityMapper-Free

One of the best things about going to AU is that we have all of DC, Maryland, and Virginia to explore. However, there’s so much to see and do, it’s hard to keep track of how to get to where and in how much time. CityMapper saves you all of that trouble and is as accurate (if not more) than any other map app. Just enter where you’re going and it will show you the fastest options of how to get there using the metro, the bus, driving, biking, or walking. Once you click on that option, it will give you step by step directions and an accurate timing of each step, so you can easily tell how long it will take you to get somewhere. Another great option is you can set your “home” location so after you spend the night walking around DC, just press the option “Get Me Home” and it will provide you the fastest way to get home.

Runkeeper-Free

Now that the weather is starting to cool off, it’s finally the perfect temperature to take your workout outside. With this GPS running app, you can track how long your walk or run was as well as where exactly you’re running. You can also connect music through the app, keep track of your pace, get verbal notifications of how far you’ve run so far and your pace, and even see how many calories you’ve burned on your workout. So download the app and get going!

Weatherbug-Free

Imagine: You wake up and look outside, only to see dark clouds rolling in. Instead of taking your chances against the possible rainstorm, be certain. This app does anything weather. Beyond showing the 10 day and hourly weather updates, this app shows a radar of where you are so you can track those storm clouds and see if there’s more coming. It also has an alert section, so if there’s a thunderstorm or any other kind of severe weather heading your way, you’ll know what to expect.

Imdb-Free

It happens to everyone, you’re watching a TV show or a movie and you recognize that actor but you can’t remember where from. Do yourself a favor and just get the app on your phone so you and friends can stop guessing and just know already without having to drag out your laptop.