Aug 9, 2011

Ten-Word Tuesday – Favorite Apps

Dear Forever,

Remember when people would speak about apps and they meant stuff like salmon canapés?

But now people speak about apps and they mean the application software available for their various technology.

Bossy doesn’t have many applications on her iPhone, which is one reason Bossy refers to it as her iPhobe. But Bossy does want to tell you about her new favorite app, Camera+.

And Bossy knows what you’re thinking. You’re thinking Enough with the photos that are manipulated to look as though they came from Bossy’s grandfather’s cigar box!

Bossy loves her other camera apps, such as Hipstamatic — but Camera+ allows you to take the photo first and then apply tricks and changes in the editing process, including cropping, lighting adjustments, and various framing options.

Bossy can sum up her favorite apps in this way: Maps, weather, and that’s about it. Four words for sale.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you help broaden Bossy’s horizons by telling her about your favorite apps?

And be sure to check back later today for the best app suggestions on the web.

If you missed last week’s Ten-Word Challenge about undiagnosed symptoms, click here! There was a lively discussion in the comment section, nearly 100 contributors strong.

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58 comments

1. 1
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
   Dan said:

   7 Words has provided hours of fun for my family !


2. 2
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
   Twenty Four At Heart said:

   IMHO Camera+ is the best camera app – and I’ve tried a lot of them. I use Camera+ and then post with Instagram. I also use Things for both my phone and laptop to stay organized … more costly than some productivity apps, but worth every penny because it keeps my life together for me. Yelp is awesome (used it in San Diego to find Thai food.) Twitter/FB/G+ Was this supposed to only be 10 words? I think I need an app for that …..! (xo miss you!)


3. 3
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
   Polt said:

   Dont own a smartphone, so I know nothing of apps.

   (i’m assuming the sad face doesn’t count as a word)

   HUGS….


4. 4
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
   Jami said:

   Sorry but I only have BlackBerry apps on my phone.


5. 5
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
   CS said:

   Angry Birds: smashing pigs feels good. Whole family (-dad) agrees!


6. 6
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
   Mary said:

   Fandango for movie tix; Starbucks you can pay from phone which is fun; opentable for dinner reservations; yelp for whe on road and need to find businesses; epicurious for food porn. Sorry exceeded 10 word limit but this was important.


7. 7
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
   Meg at the Members Lounge said:

   I’m still on board with the canapes as a fave app.


8. 8
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:31 pm
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Instagram. Echophone. Facebook. WordsWithFriends – I’m debthaxton for each.


9. 9
   on August 9th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
   Charlie said:

   No SmartPhone, but Bossy can borrow my 1952 Kodak Brownie.

   Click.


10. 10
    on August 9th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
    Stacey Ball said:

    Words with Friends. Words and Friends are sadly not included.


11. 11
    on August 9th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
    Lauren said:

    Total Baby to track of Sam’s feedings and diaper changes. Bookworm is my favorite addictive game. Foodgawker for recipes. I’m still searching for the perfect grocery list app – haven’t found it. Starbucks app, of course. Sorry I never follow the “ten words or less” rule!


12. 12
    on August 9th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
    BSTBXH said:

    Tripit.
    DropBox.
    Barcode Reader.
    iReal Book.
    Maps.
    WeatherBug.
    Open Table.
    Pandora.
    SoundHound.
    Wolfram Alpha.


13. 13
    on August 9th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
    Darcie said:

    facebook, skype, itunes, amazon, youtube, weatherbug–not too exciting, huh?

    PS: I love Starbucks lemon cake wayyy too much, as evidenced by my big ol’ lemon-yellow ass.


14. 14
    on August 9th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
    Caroline said:

    Qrank on my iTouch, because I love, love, love me some trivia. I wish they made it for Android.

    And on my Android… I’m embarrassed to say that I love Yahtzee (and have invented THREE Yahtzee variations, just to keep things interesting) and Shortz (crossword puzzles from a bunch of sources) and OverDrive, through which I can download library books FOR FREEEEEEE yay. This makes me very happy when I travel, and even more, when I stumble to the bathroom in the middle of the night, using my phone as a flashlight, and find myself in the loo for, er, a bit longer than expected.


15. 15
    on August 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
    dray said:

    @Lauren Have you tried Shop Shop for grocery lists? It’s really simple but I like it. And it’s free.


16. 16
    on August 9th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
    heidig said:

    No iphone – no apps. I know not of what you speak.


17. 17
    on August 9th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
    Ami said:

    “Just Light” — flashlight on the go; Tetris is time killer.


18. 18
    on August 9th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
    Steve said:

    Use an app to find an app: Appception!


19. 19
    on August 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    Ami said:

    Can’t find ShopShop in App Store; new name?


20. 20
    on August 9th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    km said:

    ipad. Scrabble, freebooks, daily show, npr, cnn
    liberal much?


21. 21
    on August 9th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
    Joe Montgomery said:

    I like radio apps, no peace and quiet for me.


22. 22
    on August 9th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
    KathyB said:

    No app machines. Current phone smarter than I will pay.


23. 23
    on August 9th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
    the muskrat said:

    I like the fellatio app. It is the best app.


24. 24
    on August 9th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
    Lynda M O said:

    damn solitaire… if leaving it alone were only an option…


25. 25
    on August 9th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
    Deb said:

    Angry Birds = BEST THING EVER

    Also like Data Vault Password Manager – no more tiny scraps of paper with indecipherable scribbles.

    And Springpad. I love lists, I love Springpad – syncs with desktop and is muy awesome for keeping track what size underwear my husband needs.


26. 26
    on August 9th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
    Deb said:

    PS – am absolutely NOT checking out the undiagnosed symptoms discussion. Gah. Gives me the shivers just imagining it.


27. 27
    on August 9th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
    Amy said:

    I think apps is a four letter word. Outside my vocabulary.


28. 28
    on August 9th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
    kathy said:

    no smart phone no apps but I’d love some rumaki


29. 29
    on August 9th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
    Kathy from NJ said:

    Only person in world without cell phone = no apps


30. 30
    on August 9th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
    Kathy from NJ said:

    And I love being unavailable


31. 31
    on August 9th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
    td1wisegal said:

    Star Chart unveils the night sky to Ridgecrest desert dwellers.


32. 32
    on August 9th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
    aj said:

    Completely app-less. Not as sad as it might sound, mostly.


33. 33
    on August 9th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
    Amy said:

    Pandora and radio apps (helps me virtually escape the Midwest!)


34. 34
    on August 9th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
    dray said:

    @Ami ShopShop is not on the Mac (desktop/laptop) app store – only for iPhone and iPad (through iTunes or the App Store on your device). I just checked to make sure it’s there, and it is.


35. 35
    on August 9th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
    Deidre said:

    Don’t have an iphone, apps are too cool for me.


36. 36
    on August 9th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
    Michele said:

    Shazam – most awesome app ever- gives name and artist of radio songs


37. 37
    on August 9th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
    Kim said:

    Scrabble
    Boggle
    Harry potter Lego
    Kindle
    Overdrive
    Instagram
    White noise and nature sounds
    Star walk – awesome
    Harry potter scene it


38. 38
    on August 9th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Electric typewrite, Wang word processor, DOS operating system. Any questions?


39. 39
    on August 9th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
    Donalyn said:

    Newest fave is Spotify. Lotsa camera apps. And Birds, Angry.


40. 40
    on August 9th, 2011 at 11:21 pm
    Cupcake Murphy said:

    Figured out how to find email is that an app?


41. 41
    on August 9th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
    JCK (Motherscribe) said:

    Could there be an app for dancing at Blogher11 parties?


42. 42
    on August 9th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
    SoloHomo said:

    Apps are for people with too much time on their hands. Pass the canapes, please.

    (Will you be doing another “tour” this year? We really enjoyed meeting you in Houston during the “No Book”.)


43. 43
    on August 10th, 2011 at 1:16 am
    Cage Free Family said:

    don’t even have a cell, much less a smart one. I’m 31 and I refuse to learn to text or app.


44. 44
    on August 10th, 2011 at 10:09 am
    Ami said:

    Thanks, @dray. I’ll look again; I think I entered a space when I searched the first time…


45. 45
    on August 10th, 2011 at 10:58 am
    Kirsten said:

    Grocery IQ tells hubby which groceries I need remotely, instantly!


46. 46
    on August 10th, 2011 at 11:41 am
    p.j. said:

    My favorite app is “talk” on my own flip phone.


47. 47
    on August 10th, 2011 at 11:52 am
    joeinvegas said:

    Songs and jewels and Sudoku numbers and colors and pictures


48. 48
    on August 10th, 2011 at 11:58 am
    Texas Susan said:

    IMDb, LoseIt!, Hanging Free, Kindle, Words With Friends are handy.


49. 49
    on August 10th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
    Meg @ Soup Is Not A Finger Food said:

    I really don’t get the hype over “Angry Birds.” WTF?


50. 50
    on August 10th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
    Craftwhack said:

    I only like to use my iphone as a weapon.


51. 51
    on August 10th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
    Shelley said:

    No phone, but iPod Touch – I like Hanging With Friends.


52. 52
    on August 11th, 2011 at 5:25 am
    lilijackets said:

    I happy to find many good point here in the post, writing is simply great, thank you for the post


53. 53
    on August 11th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
    leslie said:

    Bible app makes Christian duty much more convenient. Thanks, Jesus.


54. 54
    on August 11th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
    The Woman Formerly Known As Beautiful said:

    Fat App. Your worst enemy with jowls. Post it.


55. 55
    on August 11th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
    Public Heatlh Wizard said:

    I don’t know about an app, but I am sure a nice Jewish boy would love me, his little JAP.

    Wait, what were we talking about?


56. 56
    on August 13th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
    Allegra said:

    Pandora, Mapquest, Words w/friends, Charmed, Discovery News, Public Radio, eBay


57. 57
    on August 16th, 2011 at 8:27 am
    geri said:

    only have stupid phone, no apps


58. 58
    on August 17th, 2011 at 7:36 am
    KC said:

    Fooducate your life and you will be happy you did.