INSIGHT Magazine April 2014 | Page 21

Apple iPhone Apps you need for 2014 1 Dropbox - Plenty of apps exist for transferring content between your computer and your device, but Dropbox is free and easier to use than most of its contemporaries. Dump files you want to sync in a folder on your computer and Dropbox for your device will enable you to access them, download them for offline viewing, and, in many cases, view them 2 Around Me - figures out where you are and lists local stuff - banks, bars, food, hotels, ect. The app's reliance on Google Maps info means there are gaps, but it's nonetheless handy to have installed when in unfamiliar surrounding 3 Shazam - an app that feels like magic when you first use it. It's deceptively simple—hold your iPhone near to a music source, and wait while the app listens and tells you what track is playing. But the sheer technology behind this simplicity is mindboggling, and while Shazam doesn't always guess right, it's worth a download. 4 Google Translate - is a great app for translating text between dozens of different languages; handily, the most popular of them enable you to speak into your device and listen to translations. It's also considerably cheaper and more portable than dozens of translation staff. 5 PhotoSynth - great panorama app; it's user-friendly and fun to use, especially when watching your panoramas take shape while you capture them. (The iOS Camera app also has a panorama mode, but PhotoSynth's more flexible and works with older devices.) Hangover Helpers 1 2 Coconut Water – rich in electrolytes and potassium which is great for hydration Tomato Juice - Studies have shown that tomato juice can boost liver function, which speeds up alcohol digestion. Other research suggests that the antioxidants and vitamins present in tomatoes quickly restock those lost during a night of drinking, making you feel better faster 3 Lemon Water - Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass of water and drink INSIGHT up. Lemons also contain over 100% of the daily recommended dose of vitamin C, which also supports the detoxification process by alleviating liver inflammation. 4 Bananas - full of potassium so if you can’t stomach solid food, break out the blender and make a delicious smoothie. 5 Sleep - If you have the luxury of "sleeping it off" the next day, do so. Your foggy brain and achy body will thank you. April 2014 21