Whether you're willing to admit it or not, you're in a massive relationship with your smartphone. You're dating it. You're sleeping with it. You're talking to it. You're touching it. You're working with it. You're working on it. You're loving it. You're hating it. You're married to it. You're addicted to it. You're everything to it.
Well, it's everything to you, more like.
Let's face it, the list is endless when it comes to you and your phone. What -- sorry, I mean who -- do you spend most of your time with? Hmm?
So, why not make this unsettling, mind-boggling yet completely real relationship more fruitful? A little easier? A little happier? Why not set yourself up for some smoother sailing this year?
Want to put an end to throwing your phone out of windows or "accidentally dropping it down the toilet"? Or simply, do you want to get more out of it, spruce it up, and make sure the time you spend with it is more "quality"? Well, if so, we thought downloading these apps might get you started on the right path.
But by no means don't let this story limit your app needs! Remember, the app world is your very own oyster to explore and the more you do the more you realise there are a million and one apps out there for you and your phone. After all, your loved one (why not give it a name?) should liberate you, set you free, bring out the best in you and bring you the best of times.
CatRadio
If you're tired of all the mainstream tunes that you hear blowing cold out of charts made in countries far away, then you should start tuning into CatRadio, all day, every day. Hear some of the best homegrown indie bands strumming all sorts of ear-lifting ballads and beats, fresh from the studios of Cat Radio. You'll be so in with indie and back in love with your phone once you get hooked on this. Thank us later.
Available on iOS and Android.
Walkr
Probably the coolest game for anyone who wants to exercise while exploring galaxies and cosmos in different dimensions. In a nutshell, this is a galaxy adventure game combined with a pedometer. The rocket ship you use to explore the cosmos is fuelled by your "walking energy". The more you walk, the more planets you run into and the more cute creatures you get to help. This definitely makes walking to the skytrain or down those dingy sois more fun! And there ain't no simpler form of exercise than walking. Get moving and chasing stars far away, bae.
Available on iOS and Android.
Ripl
This one's for anyone who wants to start making sweet love to their social media marketing skills. Ripl allows you to create eye-catching and animated posts that you can share on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Plain pictures and words just don't do it anymore, guys. Are you a sucker for quotes? Memes? Life-altering words? Then download Ripl and experience the ripl effect. Oh yeah we did.
Available on iOS and Android.
Tops Supermarket
Ok, so we're a fan of anything that facilitates the need to not leave your house to do grocery shopping, or shopping of any kind. And if there's an app for that, then boom, we'll tap that any day.
Available on iOS and Android.
Hopper
Are you a jet-setting bunny who likes to hop onto flights and fly the world over? For the best possible prices too? Well, Hopper -- if you don't already know about it -- was made for you, you little travelling bunny you! Hopper uses big data to analyse billions of flights to find you the best deals, with the best times to fly, and the best times to buy too. Now you can be even more fly AF.
Available on iOS and Android.
BetterHelp
So, we live in a society that is less willing, at the best of times, to accept that there is such a thing as being a bit down in the dumps. And maybe all that meditation everyone keeps telling you to do just isn't helping. Finding a good counsellor in Bangkok can also be tricky too. Well, with this app, you can get linked up with a counsellor that is qualified to help you with your particular woe, whether it's depression, relationship problem (not just with your phone!), anxiety, stress, family problem or anything else. You can talk directly to your counsellor online or you can message them via the app, whenever, wherever. And if you're not happy with your counsellor, you can request a new one at any time. So if you need some help with life's tougher moments, don't despair. BetterHelp gotchu.
Available on iOS only.
Cinemagraph
If you're an Instagram-addict, you've probably seen all those flixel pictures already that show still photos that are brought to life, literally. A shot of a girl with nothing but her earrings moving; a still-life of the beach with nothing but the waves crashing against the shore. These pics are super creepy at first but after you get over the initial eeriness, you realise: "Hey, that's pretty cool! I wanna do that too!" Well, you can. With Cinemagraph. Bring awesome still shots to life and download this app's magical tools for some fly visual storytelling. Because... your Instagram is worth it.
Available on iOS only.
Winesearcher
If you like wine, or any form of alcohol, need we say more? If you're looking for that special bottle, or any bottle really, this app locates the stores that sell it, within reach of where you are. Yup, it'll GPS you real good. This will definitely make you like your phone more.
Available on iOS and Android.
FABbrigade
Book a makeup artist, hair stylist, yoga instructor or a masseuse and more to come to your house and make you look fabulous. Who needs to sit through traffic in the name of beauty when beauty can come to you?
Available on iOS and Android.
Brapp
Here's a whole other social media world we just tapped into. If you're a producer, an MC, a singer, a rapper, or you wanna record a video of you spitting some fire, this one's for you. There's a lot of beats on here already uploaded by producers that you can simply record lyrics over and then share with your followers and on to other platforms. Could the next Eminem be you?
Available on iOS and Android.
HOMEGROWN APPS WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2017
Deckit
A homegrown Bangkok app that aggregates content so that you can search events, book tables, read up on news, entertainment and lifestyle, listen to music, book taxis, and chat with other users, all without ever leaving the app. Deckit is set to be partnered with most of the biggest names, local and global. When this thing takes off, there will be no more scurrying around on your phone between different apps. Hey, we may never need another app again!
Expect release next month.
Truckin' Hungry
So many food trucks in Bangkok and most of the time we never know where to find them! Well, Truckin' Hungry is gonna be the game changer to this sad, sad tale. Using IG, Facebook, GPS and truck reported data, this app will allow users to follow their favourite food trucks, keep up to date with promotions, discover new vendors, receive notifications when they are in your area and when they have events. It will also allow you to contact them for catering and/or private events. This app is already making us truckin' hungry.
Expect release next month.
