Greatest apps for your morning metro commute

If you’re a regular commuter, then you’re familiar with occupying your time by staring into your phone’s glowing portal, taking you through the feeds of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, catching up on emails, listening to music, or reading a book. How about trying something new, like learning a new language or editing photos? If you take public transportation, then these apps will make the journey go faster and you’ll learn new things in the process.

Photo fun

If you want to edit photos from your smartphone, you can download Photoshop Express for free from the iTunes store. The Nikon Learn and Explore app is also gratis, refreshing your knowledge of camera skills.
 
Geography skills

Brushing up on your geography skills is a breeze with Brainscape's Learn World Geography. Study world maps, capitals, currencies, flags and more through a series of fun quizzes and flash cards.

Writing

Apps like Evernote and Everyday Timeline are tools to log notes, record your dreams, or create a journal entry about your day. These apps are like a Moleskin 2.0 because you can integrate photos, videos, and sound clips into your e-diary.

Vocabulary and grammar skills

 
Improve your daily vernacular with apps like Dictionary.comDictionary and Thesaurus, Grammar Up, and Merrian-Webster Dictionary. Apps like Crosswords Classic will give your brain a warm-up workout before starting your office workday. 

Language learning

Have you always wanted to cross learning German off of your bucket list? Studies have shown that learning 20-30 new words a day in about 30 minutes will get you speaking a new language in no time at all. Downloading apps like Duolingo, Rosetta Course, and Babbel will increase your skills and mastery of a foreign language.

Coding

Learning to code is not an impossible feat! By using Codecademy: Hour of Code, GLSL Studio, Procoding, or Learn HTML Basics, you can develop the skills of a computer master.

Crafting or sketching

Draw while travelling with Sketchbook Pro or How to Draw from the app store. If you like craft activities, you can download Learn to Knit, Beading Daily, and HandiCraft.

Working on your memory skills

 
Jog your brain with memory games like Memo Memory Trainer, Lumosity, and Fit Brains Trainer. These apps will call upon your concentration, memorization, and recall skills to solve puzzles and brain teasers.

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