Three Kings Day is a time of illusions, surprises and joy, as well as a good opportunity to give away technology. However, it is of little use to have the smartphone most pointer of the moment, or the tablet with more autonomy if you do not have applications that allow you to be in contact with other people, measure physical activity, keep up to date with everything that happens or get the most out of party of these devices.That is why we have created a list with the tools that should not be missing from these devices, covering various areas and always betting on applications free
This list could not begin without mentioning the most widespread and used messaging application on the entire planet. And it is that with more than 400 million of active users WhatsApp continues to grow and connect to more people. An instant messaging tool that has achieved its success due to the simplicity of its operation and its extra possibilities when it comes to sending photographs, videos and even the user's location All this through different platforms, although still without being present on tablets and computers. The application WhatsApp offers a year of service completely free, being necessary to pay 0, 89 euros to renew the subscription for another year.It is available on Android, iPhone, Windows Phone , BlackBerry and Nokia Symbian Can be downloaded fromGoogle Play, App Store, Windows Phone Store or from your own website
- LINE
Without a doubt the best alternative to WhatsApp in the field of messaging And it is the perfect complementary option thanks to its functions and possibilities. Thus, even if it has fewer users, LINE it does allow you to make phone calls over the Internet without any extra cost on the bill. A good option to call family and friends abroad. It also has its characteristic stickers or large emoticons to give color and, above all, emotion to conversations.Collections that can be expanded thanks to the in-app store. It is true that consumes more battery than WhatsApp and that it is more difficult to find contacts to talk to, but in return it has more platforms from which to use it, such as computers. LINE is available on Android, iOS, Windows Phone and even Windows 8 Plus it's completely free, without subscriptions of any kind. Just download it from Google Play, App Store,Windows Phone Store or Windows Store
The most popular social network could not be missing from this list either. An application that gives way to the user's wall where you can find the posts of your friends and familyAll this giving the opportunity to configure details of visual aspect and privacy, as well as being able to make public photos of these Christmas days, videos, share other publications, etc. A place to be in contact with other people and learn about their lives. The Facebook application is available on the main platforms, and you can download it free from Google Play, App Store, Windows Phone Storeand Windows Store
Another of the social networks of the moment that no user should miss. And it is that, in addition to a creative environment where share moments, it turns out to be an excellent tool for photography and video At least from an aesthetic point of view. With it it is possible to publish photographs and 15-second videos so that followers can enjoy said content. An application that has just incorporated a private messaging service called Instagram Direct for those who want to share content more intimately or without having to do it through their wall . An application that continues to surpass the number of users thanks to its recent expansion on the Windows Phone platform The good thing is that Instagram is completely free both from Google Play and from App Store and Windows Phone Store
- Came
It is the other social network of videos in discord.An application that is attracting more and more attention due to its content: six-second videos with loop format A short space of time but enough for humor, music, animals and other areas of which it already has a lot of content. All you have to do is press the screen of the terminal to record, being able to take different shots in the same video and thereby creating all kinds of productions. From frantic videos to amazing timelapse or stopmotion All this being able to follow other users to know their creations and enjoy them, now also on the web. The Vine app is now available at Google Play, App Store and Windows Phone Store fully free
It is a classic among applications. A tool of the type content aggregator That is, an application where you can find the news, articles and content of interest to the user All this through a very careful interface or aspect so that it is comfortable to read from the device screen, whether it is long articles, publications on social networks or even videos. And it is that the strong point of Flipboard is being able to add all kinds of content, whether they are sources such as blogs and web pages favorites, like social networks Thus, just doing flip and sliding your finger across the screen it is possible to be aware of everything in a comfortable and visually very attractive way. In addition, during the last year those responsible for the application have introduced new functions such as create your own magazines with the content that the user wishes and make them public for other people.The app is completely free and available at Google Play, App Store and Windows Store
- Feedly
And for those users who prefer simplicity when it comes to finding all the articles and publications that they regularly follow, this application is available. Popularized after the closure of Google Reader, Feedly allows you to add different sources of media, blogs and web pages to be aware of all of them. All this through a minimalist and intuitive design that makes it really useful. A very comfortable way to read from the device without having to visit different web pages, and with extra interesting options such as save to read laterThe app is available on both Android and iOS It can be downloaded for free at Google Play and App Store
- Endomondo
The applications sports are also one of the big bets on smartphones Thus, it is extremely easy to have a exercise meter, a repmusic playerand a all-in-one GPS tracker As long as you have apps like Endomondo It is one of the best known in this area, and it is surprising both for its functions and its visual section. It is able to measure the distance, the time, the calories consumed, pace, speed and other concepts from a good list of sports and exercises.Whether it's running, walking in the mountains, cycling or even yoga. All this to create a record and know the evolution of the user, being able to publish the results on social networks. An application that is available on all major platforms and can be downloaded free from Google Play , App Store and Windows Phone Store
- Moves
For more passive users who want to change their habits more subtly there is also an application. This is Moves, a tool focused on measuring the physical activity of the user throughout the day With this, it is capable of measuring steps and calories burned, in addition to recording the entire user journey on a map, even if it includes journeys by car or public transport.A good way to know what you have done during the day and improve little by little. The Moves app is free for Android from Google Play , although it costs 2, 69 euros in App Store
- Candy Crush Saga
But not everything is functionality and tools on smartphones and tablets Leisure is also very present thanks to applications or games likeCandy Crush Saga The well-known game that has caused a sensation during 2013 thanks to its addictive mechanics. Just match three candies of the same kind to make them disappear from the game board and achieve the minimum required score. Of course, there are challenges such as having a movement limit, lowering elements to the bottom of the board, fighting against chocolate and other sweets that get in the way of the objective, etc.All this taking into account the social aspect, requiring the participation of other users to unlock levels, receive lives and help or just challenge them to see who gets the highest score. A game that continues to top the app charts by revenue but is fully playable free when downloading from Google Play or App Store
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- Angry Birds Go!
In this case it is the latest title from Rovio, creators of the successful saga Angry Birds A game that completely changes the mechanics of these angry birds to leave slingshots behind and switch to driving Imitating, with marked differences , to the classic game Mario Kart, offers the user to play races on different types of circuits and fight against other participants to overcome different tests.And it is that speed is not everything when it is necessary to collect a certain number of fruits, overcome a against the clock avoiding obstacles or fighting in one-on-one races with special powers. A game available on Android and iOS completely free although with a good number of objects and improvements that can be purchased from the application itself. It can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store
