Have you ever gone on holiday by car? Chances are you always have your phone with you to communicate with the world. We'll show you what other phone features you can use to make your trip easier, safer and more enjoyable. Whether you're driving a private, company car or renting one, we've got some cool phone apps that will come in handy during your trip.
Let's start with those intended for drivers:
Maps
Surely no one needs to be introduced to Google Maps, but what if you are going to places where there is no internet, or it is very expensive? Then you can use MAPS.ME or momondo places (only on iPhone). These applications contain maps and offline navigation. In addition, they mark interesting tourist places, restaurants, shops, medical centers and many others.
Yanosik and lesser-known analogues of Waze and iOnRoad
The applications will warn you about the situation on the road. You will not be surprised by traffic jams, road inspections or accidents. The downside of Waze or iOnRoad is less popularity, which means fewer messages from users. However, this is an advantage in case of inaccurate messages, which often appear in Yanosik.
Fuelio or an analogue adapted for iPhone Fuel Buddy
With this application, you can easily keep a diary of expenses related to the car: fuel, maintenance, repairs, service and much more. In addition, the application shows nearby gas stations and the current (according to users) prices at these stations.
Spotify
Not typical for drivers, but certainly useful on the road. During a trip, pleasant music on the radio stations is often interrupted by news, advertising or radio programs. Spotify is an opportunity to play music of any category, without unnecessary advertising, radio programs and news. We can listen, for example, to playlists created specifically for driving (for example, Songs to Sing in the Car) or just a favorite genre of music (80s, 90s, Rap, R'n'b).
DriveMode
When using the application while driving, we must remember about safety. DriveMode allows you to control your phone with the slightest distraction. It allows you to do basic work on our phone using your voice: make calls, reply to messages, switch songs or control navigation. It is enough to perform one gesture to turn on the application and say what you want. If you want to use the many functions that modernity provides, you should do it safely.
Applications for drivers that will be no less important during the trip:
AroundMe
The application allows you to find the most important places in the immediate vicinity of your stay. ATMs, bars, hotels, cinemas. Don't know what to do in a free 3 hours on the trip? Launch the application and see what is interesting near you.
PackKing or Packpoint
These applications will come in handy even before leaving. Surely you have ever left without the necessary things: a toothbrush, a towel, an umbrella. When you enter your trip information, PackKing and Packpoint will analyze the weather and other aspects of the trip, and also create a list of things to pack for you. Of course, you can freely edit it. What is more important, you can share the list with your partner. This way, you both will notice what is already packed in the suitcase, and you will not have to ask each time: "Darling, did you pack your umbrella?".
Flush
Being a little humorous, it can be very useful. You probably sometimes have to quickly look for a public toilet, especially when traveling with children. Need can catch us or children by surprise anywhere on earth. Flush helps to find the nearest public toilet and will tell us whether it is paid and adapted for the disabled. The application is still a little unfinished, but in case of urgent need, it will tell us where we can seek refuge.
Modernity has provided hundreds of tools that help us at every step. If you decide to rent a car and are going on a big trip with your family for the first time, are driving your car into the forest for a short time, or are in a hurry to a business meeting - it is worth taking advantage of the opportunities that technology provides us and simplifying the trip.
