Apps for You

by Amy Notarius Rowan Public Library

With so many apps for portable devices out there, it can be hard to know which ones to choose from. Here are just a few that stand out:

Do you enjoy taking photos with your phone or other device? Pic Collage lets you create fabulous collages using your own photos. Choose from one of their colorful templates or make your own design, drop your photos into the spaces shown, and voila! It’s that simple to create a great-looking photo collage. Pic Collage is available for Apple/iOS, Android, or visit the website pic-collage.com .

Zensong is a free app for Apple/iOS. Choose from a variety of sounds designed to help you relax and wind down, such as soothing rain and ocean waves. You can set an alarm or a sleep timer to shut the program off at a specified time. Similar programs for Android are Relax Night and Water Sounds. 

If you just want to have some fun what could be better than spending time with Tom the Cat? My Talking Tom is available for Apple/iOS or Android.  You can pet Tom and he purrs, feed him, dress him in different outfits, and put him to bed. You can also talk to Tom and he repeats what you’ve said. Young people will enjoy watching Tom go through his daily routines.

All the apps discussed are free to download. For help getting started with your device, check out iPad for Dummies by Edward Baig, My iPad by Gary Rosenzweig, and Android Tablets for Dummies by Dan Gookin. They’re available at Rowan Public Library.