Age of Geeks: Apps apps everywhere

Columns February 19, 2014

Most of us have Android or iOS smartphones and, boy, do we love them! But smartphones are nothing without their apps. These apps are a source of large revenue for the developers and offer a lot of convenience for the users.

So, for this issue I’ve made a list of some geeky and useful apps, for both iOS and Android platforms. (Remember that some apps may be exclusive to either of the platforms; check it out before you download.)

Swype Keyboard

Swype was a revolutionary keyboard for Android when it first came out. Swype allows users to drag their fingers around the screen from key to key, and the app’s magic does the rest. Swype’s advanced prediction and correction technologies help minimizes mistakes. This is a must-have app if you own an Android device. It saves time and improves functionality.

Swift Key Keyboard

This is the alternative for Swype for iOS users. This app is actually a new way of typing. It has the same functionality but it’s still in the early release stages, which means there may be a lot of bugs. But it’s always developing, so there should be improvement in the future.

aWallet Password Manager

This app comes in handy while storing your passwords or banking details. The developer has used a specific encryption system, which keeps the records within the phone and restricts any web access, which makes it hack-proof. So, if you have a lot of information and want to store it conveniently, this might be the app for you. You don’t have to be worried about your private diary being lost or somebody reading it.

Snapchat

This app needs no introduction, but I needed to include it in our list. The uniqueness of this app is that it’s private and leaves no trail. It lets the users send a picture to a friend, then the picture deletes itself from the destination device after it has been read. It’s as geeky as it gets. Remember the Mission: Impossible messages?