Fend Off Boredom With These 5 Fun Apps

Whether you're waiting for your dining companion, standing in line, or just spending a lazy morning in bed, these five fun apps will help you fill the time while providing useful information.

Magzter
Browse more than 2,000 magazines to find the right read for you. The beautiful design, complete with glossy pictures, makes you feel like you're reading an actual magazine. Buy single copies or order subscriptions to your favorite magazines.

Flipboard
Collect all the news you care about in one place. Flipboard lets you add boards on subjects that interest you, like fashion, music, history, and more. You can even add in social media feeds.

Longreads
You may not have time to read a whole book, but you can read an article. Search by subject and article length to find an interesting read for you. Topics range from television to science fiction to history.

Baristame
Learn to become an expert barista. Baristame is a free guide for making all your favorite coffee drinks. Pick which drink you want, like an espresso or cappuccino. The app brings up a clear, easy to understand recipe on how to combine ingredients.

Dinner Spinner
Not sure what to make for dinner? Just open the Dinner Spinner app and give your phone a shake. The app will provide you with a tasty, easy to make recipe. You can also search by ingredient. It's a great way to use up leftovers in the fridge.

Three Cycling Apps for Smartphones

There’s an app for just about everything, and now there are even apps to help better your bike rides. These cycling apps will help you to plan routes, track your miles, burn more calories and stay on course, all from your mobile device.

Map My Ride
Created for the iPhone, Map My Ride is an all-inclusive cycling app for both recreational cyclists and those riding for exercise.  This simple app uses GPS and an interactive map to plan your route and then track your speed and distance throughout your ride. After you’ve arrived at your destination, Map My Ride will also provide charts detailing your ride summary and a calculation of your calories burned.

Strava Cycling
Strava Cycling is a simple, no-nonsense app for cyclists who want the basic features without any of the bells and whistles. This app has an accurate map for planning your route and following along as you ride, and it even calculates miles ridden and feet climbed as you go. Strava also offers ways to connect with friends and even join virtual clubs for sharing tips and support on every ride.

B-icycle
With apps for Android, iPhone and Windows operating systems, B-icycle is a widely-used cycling app with a variety of helpful features. It boasts a stylish interface, accurate GPS, statistics like speed and calories burned, and it even allows you to operate your iPod and phone features without closing the app.

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