6 Essential Apps to Own for Taylors Students

Living in the digital age, simply means everyone owns a smartphone. Imagine the time when you just bought a shiny new smartphone, what is the first thing you do? Obviously, it'll be setting the phone up and....installing new apps! Apps makes our everyday smartphone usage so much simpler and easier; apps are our best friend as well.
In this blog post, i'm going to provide a list of essential apps to own for Taylors students. I can guarantee you, my list of essential apps will make your everyday life simpler.

1. Dropbox

Dropbox is basically an online file storage service. And the best part? it is FREE and it is available on IOS, Android, Blackberry OS. I don't know about you guys, but have you ever had days where you don't know whether to bring your laptop or tablet? Dropbox is here to help you, I like to keep my important files in dropbox (course notes, course outlines, important documents etc.). Keeping these important files saves you the hassle of logging onto Times portal, which does not work and very slow sometimes! You'll also get to be able to keep all files in your dropbox in sync with all your other devices.

2. Evernote 

Evernote is basically an app for note taking and archiving. I would say that it is kind of like a note taking app and it is in sync with your other devices. Yes, it is free and available to be downloaded on IOS, Android, Blackberry OS. I use this app to take notes every time i go for classes. What I absolutely love about it is that you can highlight text, use different cool fonts and different note backgrounds. Look at the bright side, you don't need to bring your pencil case to class, save paper and save trees!

3. Waze

Waze is a GPS-based geographical navigation application. It it is free and available to be downloaded on IOS, Android, Blackberry OS. Most of us, have no choice but to drive from far distances to Taylors early in the morning. Don't get me started on traffic jams! With waze, you can forget about buying expensive GPS navigators like Papago and Garmin. Waze is kind of like a social navigation app. So, other drivers report on traffic jams, accidents, police check etc. And it also gives you alternate routes when you are in a jam.

4. MyTeksi

This app is an instant taxi booking app. Myteksi is local and is known as the fastest and safest taxi booking app. It is free and only available on IOS and Android only. This app is useful for all of you Taylorians who lives in the U-Residence and do not own a car. Just one tap, you can get a taxi instantly. For you girls who are afraid to take a taxi alone, this app is great because the taxi driver's personal details will be kept open. You can also track the location of the taxi driver when he is on the way to pick you up.


5. YouTube

We are know what YouTube is. YouTube carries all forms of user generated content, whether it is entertainment, tutorial videos, gaming videos, educational video etc. This YouTube app is free as well, and available on all mobile operating systems. I think everyone should have a YouTube app on their smartphones and tablets. If you are taking any advanced course like calculus, physics or chemistry, YouTube is awesome. When you are facing any problems in any course, there are numerous educational videos to choose from. I personally like Khan Academy, he makes all my homework difficulties go away!

6. Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary (Paid)

An offline dictionary in your pocket. This app costs about RM45 and only available on iOS. Although expensive for an app, it's all worth it. With Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, you get so many advantages. One of the advantage is simply having an offline dictionary- no wifi and data roaming required. You get to star new words and browse through your word search history.

All you need is these 6 apps to make your study life at Taylor's Lakeside simpler. Enjoy!