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What’s App?

No. I don’t actually mean that application. It’s just a fun title for a quick post about random new apps I’ve heard about the last few months.

The first EIGHTEEN come from Mashable, and are all focused on healthcare. One of my good friends recently had a baby, so when I saw this article, it made me think of everyone who isn’t lucky enough to have access to decent, local medical care.

8 Apps Revolutionizing Maternal Health Care in Developing Nations


10 Apps Increasing Health Care Access for Low-Income Patients

  • AmWell (iOS & Android)
  • Doctor on Demand (iOS & Android)
  • MyChart (iOS & Android)
  • My Medical (iOS & Android)
  • iTriage (iOS & Android)
  • First Aid by the American Red Cross (iOS & Android)
  • Optimism (iOS)
  • TalkSpace (iOS & Android)
  • ScriptSave WellRx (iOS & Android)
  • Medisafe Medication (iOS & Android)


Refinery29 made a list of their own, which you are more than welcome to check out. I am not a fan of stuff like the Kendall and Kylie game. Not even going to post a link. You can find it yourself and make questionable entertainment choices on your own time.

  • Although I don’t live in a city that offers this service (YET!), it does sound pretty cool, and self-explanatory – UberEats.
  • Down to Lunch is a push notification app that seems neat, but I don’t have it (YET!), so I can’t speak to usability.
  • Hooch is yet another app not available (YET!) in my city, but it does sound like an interesting way to get to know one’s area, one drink at a time.
  • Miitomo is a good time – your character asks you questions, then talks to other Miis to facilitate relationships in a new way. Plus, there’s a neat game. It’s Nintendo, after all.
  • Clover is (yet another) dating app. It seems simple and fun, but it’s only available on iOS, so I can’t get a try.
  • Although a tad bit obvious self-promotion, I enjoy the “8 Things to Know This AM” story in my inbox, so I’d probably like the Refinery29 This AM app, if it was available for Android.
  • While I never used the mobile app, I have used Slack before, and it’s a convenient way to work with others.
  • The blurb says Sunshine is like Waze for weather – users verify real-time weather patterns, looks like only iOS users can download it at the moment.
  • Sorry, dudes, get over this. Heeey ladies! Glow is an awesome way to track your period (or fertility, if that’s your goal) throughout your whole cycle. It’ll help you get a grip on the good, the bad, and the irritable sides of your cycle.
  • Who wouldn’t be a fan of sending an emoji of yourself riding a unicorn under a sparkly “Happy Birthday” banner?! I highly recommend at least trying Bitmoji.
  • Like GIFs? Who doesn’t? Seems like only iOS users get to participate right now, but GIPHY looks fun…
  • Live filters? #nofilter peeps need to take a knee. MSQRD (or Masquerade) lets the user just cut loose and play.

LAST, BUT FOR SERIOUS GUYS, CERTAINLY NOT LEAST:

This Travel App is Better Than the Window Seat: This app looks SERIOUSLY cool! I don’t fly as much as I used to, so for now, I won’t get to experience the sweetness, but you can bet your ass I’ll be glued to Flyover Country on my next trip. Thanks to the smarties at University of Minnesota and the National Science Foundation for this one!