Find yourself rushing from place to place this holiday season?
There might be a little relief right on that device that is in your hand about 75 times a day.
The majority of Americans own smartphones and they find that apps can be invaluable in accomplishing specific tasks and a time saver.
Time is one thing we don’t have enough of as the holidays approach. Well that and money, of course.
So if an app can help you out for the remainder of 2014 and into 2015, make sure it’s preloaded on your smartphone.
Here are five apps that every Atlantan should have on their phones and/or tablets this holiday season.
This 99 cent iOS app can help you get around the metro area.
Traffic is always a big problem in Atlanta, this app gives you live views from traffic cams
– Groupon/Scoutmob
Online coupons and discounts for Atlanta area restaurants and things to do in Atlanta can save us money. Many bargain hunters use these apps to do their holiday shopping.
These are great apps to have when you want to buy just about anything, anytime, anywhere. By leveraging the company’s global relationships and scale, they can offer deals maybe for one day or a limited period of time that are hard to beat.
A free app for iOS and Android. “On The Go” allows the user access to all bus/rail schedules and real-time information for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. We all know it as MARTA.
Skip the inflated prices that Uber, Lyft and the ride sharing apps will be charging this holiday season and go with “old reliable.”
Atlanta Checker Cab has been serving the community for over 70 years and the drivers know their way around. Especially important to have this app leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
– Eventful
You can find out what’s going on in town with the Eventful app.
It’s the only app you need for local events and entertainment. Millions of events await you at your fingertips.
Access the full spectrum of what’s happening near you including concerts, movies, performing arts, kids & family events, sports and more in every city across the globe.
Enjoy personalized recommendations and alerts that keep you in the know.
Whether you are in Atlanta or traveling around the world, your personalized recommendations follow you or search, find and filter events by distance, date or best match.
Have a safe and “appy” holiday season.
