10 USEFUL APPS

In this list, you’ll find 10 different mobile apps designed to help you in your everyday life. These range from social media to organization to fitness, and all are free to download (some may require subscriptions to use). These apps are not in any particular order. (Content by Phoebe Dollins, Images from Shutterstock.com)

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YouTube

You can watch and create videos, gain inspiration from anyone, and basically find any sort of video or short you want. Not to mention the countless free features.

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FHN’S FAVORITE APPS

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Musi

Musi allows you to stream music straight from YouTube with surprisingly clean audio. You can still search songs and create playlists and you have unlimited access to any music you want. Plus, it’s completely free.

“I like Canvas just because I can have all of my notes and assignments available whenever, wherever.”

Zachary Fettig, History Teacher

5 TikTok

This widely popular app allows you to watch and create short videos of all kinds. With TikTok, you have access to all sorts of inspiring, entertaining and informative videos. Plus, when creating videos, you can add your favorite music and sounds for free. You can even add effects.

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HBO Max

You can have unlimited access to thousands of movies, shows, documentaries, cartoons, etc. Subscription is $9.99/ month, which isn’t too bad considering all of the content you get access to.

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Spotify

Spotify isn’t just another music streaming service. You can listen to countless songs, search your favorite artists and music, and create and share your own playlists. Plus, you can listen to music mixes made just for you every day. You can even listen to podcasts, all for free (or you can get a subscription).

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Seconds Interval

Timer

This app is a workout interval timer with a lot of cool features. It lets you time your intervals and tells you when a new interval is upcoming. Plus, it runs in the background and you can assign music to your workouts.

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Weather Channel

With the Weather Channel app, you can find accurate daily forecasts, hourly predictions and monitor the radar. Plus, you get easy access to all sorts of weather details. You can even watch news and weather videos, all for free.

Instagram

Want to stay connected with your community and maybe even make some new friends? Instagram allows you to search your friends, chat with anyone, follow people, create and share posts and more.

4 Canvas

Familiar to most students and teachers here at FHN, Canvas helps teachers provide their students with a superior learning experience by keeping learning resources and assignments in one organized, easy-to-use place.

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“Honestly, probably TikTok because there’s just a lot of funny videos.”

Grace Fromme, Sophomore

Duolingo

Ever wanted to learn another language but just never had the time, or didn’t want to take several years of classes? Well, now you can learn a new language on the go. And if you don’t practice, just remember: Duo is watching you.

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Wordle

How many tries would it take you to guess a mystery word? This fun and addicting game made its debut in May of 2018 and has recently gained tremendous popularity, especially among mobile users. Plus, it’s free.

“Probably Instagram because you can see what is going on in everyones life.”

Sami Wilson, Senior “Seconds app; it’s a fitness app, you can create your own workouts.”

Kimberly Skwira, Art Teacher