There are so many apps popping up on the market that you’d be hard pressed to choose just one. From games to music to entertainment, if you can think of it then there is probably an app designed for it. (Just as a quick tip, if there isn’t an app designed for what you’re thinking of – go, go, go! There is money to be made!)
But are you taking advantage of what is out there? Especially where children are concerned, have you got everything covered to keep them happy and busy should the situation arise? Here are some bases to cover to make sure that you are up to date with the new trends.
There are so many apps popping up on the market that you’d be hard pressed to choose just one. From games to music to entertainment, if you can think of it then there is probably an app designed for it. (Just as a quick tip, if there isn’t an app designed for what you’re thinking of – go, go, go! There is money to be made!)
But are you taking advantage of what is out there? Especially where children are concerned, have you got everything covered to keep them happy and busy should the situation arise? Here are some bases to cover to make sure that you are up to date with the new trends.
Live Streaming
It’s taking the world by storm, and means that you will never be able to miss an episode of a show or that film you’d been dying to watch but forgotten to record. Download an app such as Showbox and you can make sure that you kids never miss a trick when it comes to keeping up with their favourite television programmes.
Photo Editing
It’s not just adults who are getting the hang of Instagram and Snapchat – more and more children are signing up to the services (despite them having to be over the age of 13 to do so). Instead of going forth with a social media sites such as these, which could compromise their safety if not used correctly, think about downloading a simple photo editing app. They can show their friends in person rather than online – sometimes keeping things traditional can be a great help.
Games
Where does it begin and where does it end? The choices just seem to go on and on. Make sure that your children are playing age-appropriate games by adjusting the search settings on your App Store. Know what the next big games are by checking out what’s doing well in the ratings – anything that is being raved about will pop straight up. Remember to read the reviews to ensure that you are downloading something that’s engaging rather than wasting precious memory space with something that will turn into a bore-fest after half an hour.
Science apps
If you want to encourage learning on the go (or the kids do), there are many science apps out there which will help with education. Science is a broad subject and covers things such as nature, biology, chemistry and astronomy to name but a few, so why not have a good scout around and see what takes your fancy? If you have always wondered what the constellations of stars are called up above you, or you’ve seen a bird that you can’t quite identify, these are absolutely invaluable at providing resources in the palm of your hand.
Live Streaming
It’s taking the world by storm, and means that you will never be able to miss an episode of a show or that film you’d been dying to watch but forgotten to record. Download an app such as Showbox and you can make sure that you kids never miss a trick when it comes to keeping up with their favourite television programmes.
Photo Editing
It’s not just adults who are getting the hang of Instagram and Snapchat – more and more children are signing up to the services (despite them having to be over the age of 13 to do so). Instead of going forth with a social media sites such as these, which could compromise their safety if not used correctly, think about downloading a simple photo editing app. They can show their friends in person rather than online – sometimes keeping things traditional can be a great help.
Games
Where does it begin and where does it end? The choices just seem to go on and on. Make sure that your children are playing age-appropriate games by adjusting the search settings on your App Store. Know what the next big games are by checking out what’s doing well in the ratings – anything that is being raved about will pop straight up. Remember to read the reviews to ensure that you are downloading something that’s engaging rather than wasting precious memory space with something that will turn into a bore-fest after half an hour.
Science apps
If you want to encourage learning on the go (or the kids do), there are many science apps out there which will help with education. Science is a broad subject and covers things such as nature, biology, chemistry and astronomy to name but a few, so why not have a good scout around and see what takes your fancy? If you have always wondered what the constellations of stars are called up above you, or you’ve seen a bird that you can’t quite identify, these are absolutely invaluable at providing resources in the palm of your hand.