How To Everything!

• Snapguide (from Heavy Bits, Inc.), iOS and web, free, create, share and access step-by-step “how to guides” for a wide array of topics such as Arts & Crafts, Automotive, Beauty, Desserts, Gardening, Drinks, Food, Games & Tricks and more

All the News!

• Flipboard (from Flipboard Inc.), iOS and Android, free, your personal magazine, find, follow and collect to aggregate your social-network and news in magazine-format

FlipBoard…

You can follow: Technology, Big Ideas, Twitter, Travel, Facebook, Book Reviews, Photography, Spirituality, Politics, Mobile Games, Science, Film, Education, Wearable Technology, Space, Writing, Mobile, Religion, NASA & more

What’s Wrong?

• iTriage (from iTriage, LLC), iOS and Android, free, your healthcare now at your fingertips provides medical answers, local care options and securely maintains your health information

What’s Wrong?

• MedWatcher (from Epidemico, FDA and Boston Children’s Hospital), iOS, Android and Web, free, a new way to track and report side effects of drugs, medical devices, and vaccines

Beware!

• Sickweather (from Sickweather Inc.), iOS and Android, free, the world's first Doppler radar for sickness

Small Print?

• EyeReader (from NetSoft), iOS, free, magnifies & lights small print

• Magnifying Glass with Light (from Falcon in Motion), iOS, free, $1.99 upgrade to Pro eliminates ads

• Magnifying Glass (from Bzing), Android, free

What Did You Say?

• Hear Coach (from Starkey), iOS, free, three games with increasing levels of difficulty to re-train your ear to hear words and sounds

Calm Yourself!

• Ambiance (from Urban Apps), iOS and Android, $2.99, creates the perfect ambient atmosphere to relax, focus or reminisce. Select from numerous grouping of sounds to download or use your own music

What’s Close?

• AroundMe (from Flying Code), iOS, Android and Windows Phone, free, allows you to search for the nearest restaurants, banks, gas stations, hospitals, parking, hotels or locate a nearby movie showing

Inquisitive?

• Ask Me Anything (from Reddit), iOS and Android, free, discover “ask me anything” interviews with pilots, astronauts, movie stars, presidential candidates, journalists, cancer researchers and many, many, more

Family History?

• Shoebox (from Ancestry.com), iOS and Android, free, scan photos and documents, crop and auto-flatten, tag individuals, map location, date, add to Camera Roll and upload to Ancestry Family Tree

Podcasts for Masses

• Overcast (from Overcast Radio), iOS, free, a powerful yet simple podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, boosts and normalizes audio, speed boost, forward or rewind by 30 seconds

Wait Where?

• Loungebuddy (from Overcast Radio), iOS and Android, free, your guide to airport lounges spaces for both frequent flyers (Road Warriors) and casual (economy) travelers; lists amenities, photos of lounge areas and costs

And Don’t Forget…

• Fandango• It’s Done!• iTunes University• NPR• Pandora• Prizmo• RockMyRun• Words with Friends• Roller Coaster Tycoon

Additions?

Sources?

• 10 Best iPhone Apps for Seniors http://goo.gl/fK1V3x

• 10 Must Have Apps for Seniors http://goo.gl/rJzYPa

• 5 Must Have Apps http://goo.gl/bmcTLO

• 12 Best IOS Apps You’re Not Using (But Should Be) http://goo.gl/FwvInI

Presented by Jonathan Bacon at the Johnson County Community College Retirees Association TechTalk session, August 27, 2015.

Suggested by Attendees

• App of the Day – free Android app of the day

• Yard Sale Treasure Map – locate & map garage sales from Craig’s List

• Breakmaster for Golf – suggests the perfect shot

• Drippler – tips, apps, updates accessories for your smartphone

Suggested by Attendees

• Eureka Offers –coupons, scan loyalty cards, build shopping lists

• Front Flip - sweet deals & discounts from national, regional and local businesses

• Yelp - User Reviews & Recommendations on Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Services and More

Suggested by Attendees

• Keyring – puts all your loyalty cards on your phone, scan at checkout

• Scout GPS Navigation, Maps, Meet Ups & Traffic – covers it all

• Vivino – snap any wine label & instantly know its rating, reviews, & average price

• Next Glass – indicate past likes, recommends your next beverage

That’s All Folks!