bpb digs deep into the pockets of restaurateurs and models, techies and Bollywood celebrities to find out what phone applications make them tick. You’d like to tap that (phone), wouldn’t you?
Danish Aslam, film director, Break Ke Baad
Sun Seeker: It shows you the position of the sun in the sky on any date you choose in your current location, including an augmented reality camera view which superimposes the sun (and its projected path) on your surroundings via your camera lens. Very helpful when you're scouting a location for a shoot.
Available for the iPhone here.
Reeder: This is, hands down, my most-used app on the iPhone. It's the best (and the fastest) RSS news feed aggregator available. Basically, it compiles RSS feeds from all the websites that I'm following and puts them in one, easy-to-access place, even if I'm offline.
Available for the iPhone and iPad here.
Camera+: Thanks to this app, the default iPhone camera now rests in the 'unused apps' folder on my iPhone. Very fast load time, it lets you take multiple pictures instantly without waiting for the previous one to save and even has some very competent built-in filters and frames for some basic post-production to jazz up your photos.
Available for the iPhone here.
***
Champ Alreja, CEO, Hitplay.in
Pulse: A very useful app that customises daily news according to my preference. I don’t read regular newspapers anymore!
Available for the iPhone, iPad and Android here.
TEDtalks: This one provides inspirational and sometimes, out –of-the-box quotes by entrepreneurs from around the world. It makes for good brain food.
Available for the iPhone and iPad here.
***
Nachiket Barve, Fashion designer
Twitter: This app needs no explanation. I use it for all my updates and work promotions.
Available for all mobile software here.
Google: For all that I need to know!
Available for all mobile software here.
***
Gauri Devidayal, Restaurateur and Owner, The Table
Conde Nast Traveler: This app keeps me updated with all the traveling information I require. An enabler of fun vacations.
Available for the iPhone and iPad here.
Blackberry Messenger: A very handy tool to connect with personal and professional contacts.
***
Clint Fernandes, Make-up artist
AccuWeather: It is the best weather app that I have used. Quite convenient for outdoor photo shoots.
Available for the iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry here.
iPad Book Reader: This reader is more user-friendly than the Kindle. It has brought me back to reading.
Available as part of the iPad software.
***
Aradhana Nagpal, owner of Dhoop lifestyle store
Google Maps: I often use Google maps(especially when my husband is not around) to find my way around this complicated city.
Available for all mobile software here.
WhatsApp: It’s a great way to have a quick conversation and exchange pictures.
Available for all mobile software here.
***
Rush Parekh, CEO, Team BHP
Kindle: Print is dead! An extremely user-friendly app from Amazon, Kindle has a cool collection of books, though the choice is quite limited (compared to the conventional format). Convenient one-touch buying process. And beats finding a parking spot at the bookstore.
Available for the iPhone and iPad here.
Sound Hound: It’s a fast and accurate way to identifying songs. It recognises a tune from a hum, even in a space with loud background noises. It keeps my iPod loaded.
Available for all mobile software here.
Team-BHP: Catch up on the latest happenings in the Indian car scene. News and analysis, car reviews, motorsports, travelogues, vintage cars, technical help, motorbikes and more. Plus, access to over 7,50,000 drool-worthy automobile photographs!
Available for the iPhone, iPad and Android systems here.
***
Rohini Ramanathan, Radio jockey
NDTV Apps: A good way to catch up on news.
Available for all mobile software here.
Snapseed: I got this ages ago, when it was still available as a free one day download. I'm not so sure that it still is, but it's totally worth the money. Everyone uses Instagram now, but Snapseed has way more options, so many more filters, you can play around with colours, textures and perspectives. I absolutely love it!
Available for the iPhone here.
Shazam: This is the other app that I just can't do without. I'm a radio jockey, and Shazam allows me to discover more music on the go, which makes it beyond awesome!
Available for all mobile software here.
***
Swapan Seth, Author of This is All I Have to Say
Flipboard: I like Flipboard since it curates and collates all my reading material.
Available for iPhone and iPad here.
Privnote: I like Privnote since it destroys an email after the reciever has read it. Great for confidential,FYI mail.
Available as a desktop app here.
Zite: Also collates and curates reading material.
Available for iPhone, iPad and Android here.
***
Yogi Shah, CEO, The Backpackers Co.
Translator: The translator is a handy tool especially when you’re in a foreign a country and need directions to the nearest loo!
Available for iPhone here.
Convertor: The XE currency convertor to know how much you are actually spending.
Available for all mobile software here.
Evernote: An app that lets you record or type notes.
Available for the iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry here.
***
Shamita Singha, Model, VJ and founder of We Know Vino
Dictionary: Excellent functionality and easy-to-use app.
Available for all mobile software.
***
Latha Sunadh, Beauty editor and blogger
Remember The Milk: An excellent to-do list, this app offers to organise and sync my tasks seamlessly.
Available for the iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry here.
Gentleman’s Quotient (GQ magazine app): It makes for an interesting read on the go.
Available for the iPad here.
***
bpb’s Picks
Bump: It lets you exchange information by ‘bumping’ two phones together. Fun!
Available for iPhone and Android here.
Don’t Dial: It prevents drunk dialing by either locking down contacts you have assigned or requires your friends to punch in a password that you don’t know.
Available for iPhone and Android here.
Pink Pad Pro: Our intern’s pick: It keeps track of your period, fertility and everything in between. Also a very useful app for boyfriends who have to deal with PMS.
Available for iPhone here and Android here.
