10 Apps You Need This Summer
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ReallyLateBooking
Summer is vacation season. With a tag line like "Book Same Day Hotel Rooms with Big Discounts," this is a must-have app for the impulsive traveler. Or the neurotic traveler — always have your finger on a backup in case travel arrangements fall through.
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Lulu
Have you ever thought of your exes in terms of hashtags like #SweetToMom, #BelievesInLove, #RudeToWaiters and #CrazyJealous? Well get ready. Lulu is basically a boyfriend review app for women. If you're looking for a summer fling, sync this baby up to your Facebook (activity is not public) and start browsing.
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TapHunter
When you're looking for a place for drinks, your smart phone is never dearer. Make the process of finding a craft beer spot that much easier. Find out what's on tap at local brew pubs, bars and restaurants, and even check out descriptions and food pairings.
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Beautified
This is the ReallyLateBooking for beauty and spa services. Got a last minute event but know you'll never get in with your usual hairstylist or manicurist? This app lets you select the service you're looking for and shows you openings and salons in your area.
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Emerge for Spotify
If Spotify was the hottest new app of 2011, this is the add-on that will make 2013 even cooler. The app uses data visualization to track new artists you care about, monitoring their social buzz and spotify activity over a six-week period.
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AirportChatter
Another travel app, this one gives you user-generated airport info much more useful than a terminal map. Not only does this app give you information on amenities, restaurants and real-time reviews, a geo-location radar from people around you will help you wile away the hours of a layover.
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ParkWhiz
So far this parking spot locator app has only really caught on in New York and Chicago (where it was launched) but it boasts parking spots in 35 states. The app lets you find a guaranteed parking spot and reserve it before getting to your location.
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Tinder
It wouldn't be a comprehensive summer app list without a service for finding people to smooch, would it? Tinder isn't totally new, but a recent update has made it more efficient. Swipe through nearby matches marking those you're interested in, and now you can filter potential dates down to a one-mile radius and also by age.
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Honest Label
Foodies and cooks who care about the ingredients in and sources of their food are going to love this grocery shopping app. Scan an item and the app gives you nutrition info and can help you avoid things like GMOs or allergy irritants.
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Buffer
Want to unplug a little more often this summer without sacrificing your social media presence? Enlist the help of Buffer to share stories during peak social media usage hours rather than sharing 5 stories in a row during the hour you're on Facebook in the morning.
