The tech world is constantly evolving. New software, hardware, and concepts are unveiled nearly daily and it can be difficult to keep track of the latest and greatest in technology. The team at Cool Material is here to help.
With this guide, we’ll be presenting helpful info on the best mobile apps for productivity, gaming, finance, and more to help you stay tuned in to the world around you. Need a better weather app? Want some help with meditation? We’ve got you covered.
Welcome to Cool Material’s comprehensive guide to the best apps.
The Best Weather Apps to Help Plan Your Week
Your smartphone comes with a pre-downloaded weather app. It’s not bad. It’ll tell you what the temperature in your area is, as well as provide you with a tentative forecast for the rest of your day. If all you’re looking for is the bare minimum, your iPhone or Android weather…
The 12 Best Meditation Apps to Help You Chill the F*ck Out
Finding quiet moments of calm in today’s world feels like an impossible task. Especially as the world returns to “normalcy,” it’s crucial we carve out some time for ourselves. Whether it’s a walk in the neighborhood, a few minutes of journaling, or take a few moments to meditate. We know…
The Best Alternatives for the iPhone Notes App
Most of Apple's pre-downloaded apps for the iPhone are perfectly serviceable. They'll do the job just fine. But, I'm not alone in thinking the Notes app could be improved upon. Having a Notes app is a necessity. From grocery store lists to funny band names to actual note-taking, everyone needs…
10 Alarm Clock Apps Guaranteed to Wake You Up
If you're like us, you struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Hey, it's cool. This is a judgment-free zone. There are plenty of tricks you could try like putting your alarm clock across the room so you need to get up and get your phone. Maybe you…
11 Apps To Slim Down Your Wallet
At this point, our smartphones could realistically replace our wallets. They hold our credit cards, contact list, receipts, family photos, even digital currency! Now, we don't necessarily advise that you get rid of your wallet altogether. But, if you're carrying around a billfold that's nearly bursting at the seams, you…
The 14 Best Apps You’ve Never Heard Of
We live in a world where little boxes in our pockets can find us dates, call us taxis, deliver our groceries, and even control our T.V.’s. These are crazy and wonderful times we are living in, fellas. We all know about the Twitters, Spotifys, and Ubers of the world, but…
10 Mobile Games That Will Sharpen Your Mind In Your Downtime
Mobile gaming apps have come a long way in the last few years, and that’s probably a bit of an understatement. The rise of Apple Arcade has meant that folks are actively choosing to pay for and play quality mobile games. It's a far cry from the days of "this…
18 Apps Every Car Owner Should Have On Their Phone
There was a time when owning a car meant investing in maps for the glove box and a collection of tools to tinker under the hood with. Those days are gone. (Though we still keep a trusty leatherman at all times.) Now the phone you keep in your pocket can…
The 10 Best Travel Apps You Should Install Before Your Next Trip
When it comes to traveling, getting from point A to point B without your better half giving you one of those Home Alone 'KEVIN' screams was difficult enough, and that was before all the COVID nonsense. Now that the world has basically re-opened for most travel, it's time to think…
