APPS of the MONTH
If you’re planning on investing in a wearable device soon or if you already own one, here are some of the coolest apps for Android Wear that you absolutely must download
LOOK BEHIND
You can talk to your watch using voice commands and do all the spying just like in a James Bond flick. Leave your phone by the window and hide under the covers to spy on someone. You can even keep a watch on your kids using that watch. If used wisely, you could use this app to be at two places at the same time. It works best with Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch. Android 4.3 or above is recommended.
Price: Rs. 60.77
FIND MY PHONE
Ever suffered a mini heart attack while hunting for your phone and running late? Simply tap on the wearable device screen and it will sound your Android phone’s alarm. It will even notify you when the wearable is disconnected from the phone. Now you don’t have to worry about losing your phone in a cab or a bar.
Price: FREE
STRAVA RUNNING AND CYCLING GPS
This app is perfect for your health and fitness. It tracks your runs and rides and lets you follow routes you’ve created. It gives you stats like distance covered, your speed and calories burned. It also keeps an eye on your heart rate. Additionally, it gives you monthly challenges and a chance to compete with your friends.
Price: FREE
PANIC
Your wearable device can now protect you with this app. When you are out and need urgent help, type out your message or use voice control and Panic will send the message to your emergency contacts. You don’t have to worry about being alone at odd hours anymore; help is just a tap away. Something tells us our neighbourhoods will be a whole lot safer with this app on our wearables.
Price: Rs. 70.96
WEARABLE RECORDER
Use this app on your device to record and instantly share long lectures, or take minutes of any meeting. Journalists can use this to discreetly record conversations. It’s useful for the visually impaired too. Best suited for a Pebble smartwatch and a Moga Game Controller.
Price: FREE
TIC TAC TOE
Bored? Play tic tac toe against your device. You can choose your difficulty level and use the two-player mode to play with a friend. Whether you’re in the train, a boring meeting or a lecture, while away the time with this classic game of crosses and knots. Don’t doodle in your book anymore, try this app and save some paper. Go green and do it in style on your smartwach.
Price: FREE
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