Apps That Run Your Life: Can't Function Without them, Can you?
In a previous ASI article, it was cited that modern work environment has taken a toll on the health and well-being of workers. To combat stress, even health apps have become necessary. These days, functioning without certain apps feels like trying to toast bread with a flashlight—possible in theory but wildly ineffective. Here is the initial batch of apps that serve as backstage crew keeping your life’s performance running smoothly:
WhatsApp Messenger. Green ticks changed communication forever. Green ticks redefined messaging. WhatsApp enables international voice notes, document sharing, and disappearing messages. Lastly, end-to-end encryption ensures privacy, and communities keep people organized without endless email chains.
Google Maps. Traffic jams got easier to dodge once this app introduced predictive routing based on historical data. Maps now offer lane guidance and augmented reality directions for pedestrians. Forget asking strangers for help, and just follow digital arrows floating above the real world.
Instagram. Instagram is basically the modern-day town square—only everyone’s holding a ring light and angling for the best filter. Between aesthetic travel dumps and chaotic meme pages, Instagram keeps you informed, entertained, and slightly addicted. Stories disappear in 24 hours, but the need to scroll? Eternal.
Gmail. Labels, not folders—Gmail reinvented inbox logic. You can schedule emails to send later, undo ones you regret, and star messages for quick access. Plus, the priority Inbox learns your behavior and pushes what matters to the top. It’s like having a secretary who never sleeps.
YouTube. YouTube is where time vanishes and rabbit holes begin. One second, you’re learning how to unclog a sink; the next, you’re deep into conspiracy theories narrated by soothing British voices. Without YouTube, where would you turn for everything you didn’t know you needed to know at 2 AM?
Google Chrome. Browsing becomes instinctive with Google Chrome. Tabs multiply faster than your thoughts; extensions quietly do the heavy lifting. And incognito mode? Relax—it forgets everything. Chrome remembers your passwords, fills in your forms, and somehow eats all your RAM without apology.
Spotify. Ever tried “Spotify DJ?” It uses AI to introduce songs like an old-school radio host tailored just for you. Crossfade blends songs into each other for nonstop vibes, and Wrapped at year-end turns your listening habits into a personality quiz you didn’t know you needed.
Notion. Notion is considered the Swiss Army knife of productivity apps. It’s a blank slate for notes, tasks, databases, habit trackers, project timelines, and more. With syncing across devices and a growing library of community-made templates, Notion converts chaos into clarity.
Facebook. Facebook might not be the trendiest anymore, but it’s where your relatives thrive, and old classmates resurface every five years. Between overshared recipes and vague status updates, it somehow remains essential. Without it, how would anyone know you’re “feeling blessed?”
Amazon Shopping. Tap, swipe, delivered. Amazon’s mobile app turns couch browsing into doorstep delivery. Its every feature adds the utmost speed and convenience to the experience. Even product tracking shows packages creeping up your street. Convenience and consumerism merge here, all in one slick interface.
Reference: Phone Necessities: 20 Apps You Can’t Function Without
