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3 Great Apps For The Road

By Bob on March 27, 2014 4:07 AM

Now that Spring has finally sprung (for most of us...our son Cole is still shivering in the Big Apple), it's time to think vacation. For those of you contemplating your next trip, I've found three apps that'll make your journey easier - and even a lot more fun.

3 For The Road 

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1. Uber
The taxi cab alternative (ride in style and book trips via smartphone) works great. Open the app and reserve your car and it'll arrive in 5-10 minutes (most cities). This is the service you've been hearing about - and yes, it's really that good.
Cost: FREE

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2. Trapster
Got a heavy foot? Use this app to avoid speed traps. Oh, and one more tip. Watch it when you drive through Cresson, Texas. Just sayin'.
Cost: Free

Sound Hound-320.jpg3. SoundHound (Apple and Android). 

You can even hum a song and this app will tell you what it is. I can't carry a tune in a bucket, but with this app I can at least carry one in my iPhone.
Cost: FREE 

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