Before you hit the road, be sure that your phone is equipped with the right apps that will help you as a traveler in case you are not familiar with the terrain or get bored during the trip.
Wired listed eight apps that are helpful for all types of travelers, here are five of them:
Waze (IOS, Android, Windows Phone)
For the best of real-time, crowd-sourced traffic app, Waze is your perfect partner on a roadtrip. What makes it the best is the fact that millions of users constantly update info about accidents, roadwork, and traffic. Skirt the logjams; find the shortcuts.
Foursquare FREE (IOS, Android, Windows Phone)
You can become a mayor of one town, if not a local. Find the best places to eat, drink, shop, or visit in any city in the world. Access over 75 million short tips from local experts.
Tune In Free (IOS, Android, Windows Phone)
For music lovers, TuneIn contains livestreams for 100,000 free sports, music, talk & news radio stations from around the world. Listen to live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go.
Automatic Free (IOS, Android)
The Automatic adapter plugs into the standard diagnostics port hidden under the dash in most cars since 1996. The Automatic app pairs with the adapter and displays useful information about your car and driving habits.
It diagnoses engine problems, remembers where you parked, displays your trip history, and even calls for help in a crash.
Overcast Free (IOS)
Overcast is a powerful yet simple podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. You can also find new shows from your Twitter friends and spread the word about great shows by recommending the best episodes, all without posting anything.
Those are five helpful apps that your smartphone must have in case you go on a roadtrip with your family, friends and loved ones. It is also highly recommended that you have a car charger to make your phone work at all times to avoid getting an empty battery.
Are you planning for a roadtrip? Do you have these apps on your phone?
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