10 Apps to Enhance Your Offline Experience

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    • MMMPost1Q4.jpgWith the increase in popularity of smartphones, apps have exploded onto
    the market. Aside from just games, apps can enrich our lives by
    providing us with ways to experience art, culture and the world around
    us like never before. From augmented reality apps, which help us see the
    world in a whole other dimension, to apps that guide us to our next
    great meal, here is our list of top ten apps that will surely enhance
    your off-line experiences.

    1. Movies by Flixster

        Platforms: iPhone, Android, Palm Pre, Blackberry

        Cost: Free

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    Movies by Flixster is the only movie app you’ll ever need. Not only can you quickly find showtimes or movies currently showing in theaters nearest you, Flixster joined forces with Rotten Tomatoes so that you can read reviews without moving off this app. You can also watch trailers, browse movie photos and keep up-to-date on upcoming films and DVD releases. The user interface is uncluttered and well-organized.

    2. OpenTable

        Platforms: iPhone, Android, Palm, Blackberry, Nokia

        Cost: Free

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    Making restaurant reservations is a piece of cake with OpenTable’s app. You can search a restaurant by name or find open reservations at restaurants nearest you that fit your requirements (time, date, party size). Also, read diner reviews, peruse menus and get directions all in one easy-to-use app.

    3. AroundMe

        Platforms: iPhone, Android

        Cost: Free

    3.AroundMe.jpgRunning out of gas? Need to pick up some wine before your dinner party? Never fear, AroundMe is here. This app helps you quickly find local businesses you often need the most – banks, gas stations, supermarkets and more, and then maps a route to them. Using geolocation, the app finds helpful services around you in a simple and effective way. Perfect for anyone traveling around a new city.

    4. All City Art

        Platform: iPhone

        Cost: Free

    4.AllCityArt.jpgIf you’re a fan of urban street art, this app lets you be a part of the movement. Upload and discover street art, brush up on artists by reading their bios and then share the artwork you find with your friends. This app even uses your phone’s GPS to help you find some street art near you. A great way to explore your city.

    5. Epicurious

        Platforms: iPhone, Android

        Cost: Free

    5.Epicurious.jpgHave you ever wanted to plan a gourmet-style meal while you’re at the market? Epicurious is for you. Search through over 30,000 recipes from food magazines like Bon Appetit and Gourmet as well as recipes from world renowned chefs. Easy step-by-step instructions will help you make a delicious meal in no time.

    Alice Yoo
    Alice Yoo
    Alice Yoo is the founder and editor in chief of My Modern Metropolis, a place where trendspotters and art enthusiasts come to connect over creative ideas. After graduating from UCLA with a Bachelor's in Economics, Alice received her MBA, worked in advertising for MTV and Outdoor Channel and then started My Modern Met in 2008. With over 2.5 million page views per month, My Modern Met has become an art, culture and lifestyle destination for the modern man and woman.

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    • http://profile.typepad.com/eugenekim1 Eugene Kim

      Great list! So many great ways to utilize smartphones!

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003406368035 Ana

        i like both types. it also depends.. if im piynag 60 bucks for a game i like it to be online so i can keep playing it and playing with friends. i personally love online co-op campaign games like halo, gears, resident evil, fable, they give u a challenge so you can beat them on like legendary for achievements or trophys. offline games are also good. i normally buy them if there cheaper, i dont think its worth 60 bucks for you to play it once and go oh alright well what now . you get to trade it in for 20 bucks and lose 40 bucks. the best games are games that are original, like you feel like it a movie with a really good plot and stuff, also old games i used to play are awesome. nothing like going back and beating lord of the rings and all those old games.

    • http://profile.typepad.com/gjemmott Gjemmott

      Nice!

      Now how about, for when 3G is too slow or unavailable (and especially for people like me who are too cheap/poor to pay for 3G service), 10 Apps to enhance your offline *capabilities*… Examples:
      - DropBox, sync your files across PC, Mac, Linux, and phones, and even have them web-accessible from a public computer. Offline bonus? You have all your most important documents/spreadsheets/music/photos/whatever with you. First 2Gb free.
      - offline G-mail, all your e-mail, searchable even offline. I’m not sure if it’s for iPhone or Droid yet, but the N900 does it great.
      - podcasts? news downloaders-so-you-can-read-it-later?

      Others?

      This would also be great for people who can only spend a certain amount of *time* on-line on their phones. Sync up everything, download important updates and voila, you are more capable offline.

      ~George J.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003406388357 Martine

        What’s funny is that the iPhone 3GS had Augmented Reality apps demo’ing far before now in peclas like New York and Berlin. This page makes it seem like the Android platform is something elite and special

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003406387019 Aliah

        to get that theme and catagories you need to jaearbilk your iphone/ipod its simple to do and gets you loads of free apps or themes as hes got