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Smartphones are taking over the world – so why not join them? The Hilltop decided to pick out the smart phone applications we thought were best for Howard students and believe us, not all of them have to do with studying.
#TeamIphone
Sparky: Sparky is the perfect handheld study guide for those nights you might need to cram for an exam or haven't caught up in the book up next for dicussion. The free app lets you browse SparkNotes easily on your iPhone.
NYTimes: Breaking news is a click away with this app. Great for School of Communications students who have an upcoming news quiz, plus it's always a good idea to stay informed.
Drinking Games Free: Bring the party to any place you go with this app. It gives you access to 75 free drinking games -- so let the games begin!
myHomework: Forget trying to write down your to-do list on a piece of paper, this app will make it accessible all the times so won't forget. (it's like a digital tie around your finger!) View your homework lists, project task sheet, test schedule and keep up your student life in order.
Sleep Diary: College is definitely the time in life where everyone becomes a borderline insomniac – mostly due to all nighters and trying to get back on your sleeping schedule after a crazy weekend. With this app you can keep track of your sleep schedule and find out how well you sleep at night.
CheckPlease Tip Calculator: Having dinner with a large group (let's say your whole floor from the Quad) can be quite tragic when the check comes. This app takes away the stress and divides the check and tip up depending on the amount of people – what a lifesaver!
#TeamBlackberry
Dictionary.com: This app is great for those of you who like words but would rather not carry around a small dictionary all day. If your professors says a would you may have never heard of quickly go to you phone and look it up. Bonus: it also includes Thesaurus.com.
Pandora: Definitely one of the best apps on any of the smart phones – it will keep you musically inclined. Just type in one of your favorites artist to create a station and your day will be complete with new music finds and old hits. (Plug it into some speakers and you have a party.)
AP Mobile: Great news source app to keep you updated throughout the day – you can even email the links to your friends or post it on your Facebook from your phone.
Weathereye: D.C. has crazy whether – this app will never leave you out of the loop. Check this before you head to campus.
Google Maps: With this app you'll never find yourself lost in D.C. It has a built in GPS and even gives you directions on the Metro – a must have for weekends to get away from Howard's campus.
Poynt: Instead of spending 10 minutes to think of where to go eat, this app will give you the answer. Just type in the type of food you want and it will give you different options based on your location – bon apetit!
#TeamAndroid
CoursePro: Prevent procrastination with this app. It keeps track of your assignments, schedule, and test dates with frequent updates about the due dates.
FFIVIEWER: Easily open Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Powerpoints on your phone. With this app you can download them straight from your e-mail and begin work.
myPocketProf: With this free app, easily organize your files and folders and store your notes with not network connection required to view them. You can easily share them with your friends or study group and receive notive when they add new material.
Money Manager: College is one of the most frugal periods of your life – this app helps keep your finances in order. It keeps track of your expenses and income.
Google Goggles: Put your Google eyes on. With this app, take a picture of the object and Google attempts to find relevant search results. For example if you take a picture of a McDonald's bag, it would find the nearest McDonald's to your location.
Wikimobile: With this application you can quickly type in the name of a person and find out a couple of facts or background information (remember not to use Wikipedia as your only source but it's a great start!)
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