With constant updates and ground-breaking inventions, the future of technology looks brighter than ever. The rapidly growth of the technological world makes it hard — perhaps even impossible — to keep on top of the newest trends. However, a virtual trip to the Apple app store will open the door to some of the best and brightest gadgets of today.

The iPhone is evidently the popular pick here at SMCHS. Despite its small size (or not so small if you are a 6+ holder), it is a tool capable of virtually unlimited potential. It is up to you to decide — will you be just another boring iPhone user or will you take advantage of the whole world of applications lying in your hands?

Below are some of the best applications currently accessible and free of charge in the Apple store.

Organization

Any.do.

If you need a booster to keep your goals high and your life inline, Any.do is the app for you. Organize your tasks by date or by specific categories — personal, goals, work and so on. The clean and simple graphics will help keep your brain on track and ready to tear through your to-do list.

Productivity

Hightail

Say good-bye to failed emails due to size restraints. Hightail allows you to share large files through a generated link. It also provides more storage area through additional cloud space. You can also add your own personal touch to documents with the option to insert a digital signature.

Fun

Luminosity

Luminosity provides a workout for your brain, effectively improving your brain skills. Have trouble remembering names or solving problems? Play some Luminosity games that are directed at strengthening the specific skills you need. Your cognitive skills will also improve right before your eyes. The best part is that you won’t even realize you’re getting smarter, it all just seems like fun and games!

Music

iHeart Radio

iHeart Radio allows you to listen to the live radio and also to create your own music playlists free of advertisements and charge. The tunes don’t have to shut off once you leave your car. iHeart Radio allows you to take the radio with you wherever you.

Photos

VSCO Cam

This one-stop-shop to for filters, adjustment tools, cropping, borders, etc. You won’t have troubles finding a filter since as there are multiple filter options that come with the free app, and more available with an upgrade. With VSCO, your photos will be looking picture-perfect. But not only does VSCO allow you to both shoot and edit your photos within the app itself, it also acts as a photo blog, much like Instagram.

Learn

Duolingo

The key to master another language is accessible at your fingertips. Duolingo gives you the opportunity to choose to learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish or Turkish! This is a fun, easy and surprisingly addictive way to pick up a second word of tongue.

Fitness

MyFitnessPal

This app will keep you on track of your daily nutrition. Input foods, water, and exercise to balance your health on the go. Set health goals, and when you reach them, treat yourself!

Health

WebMD

WebMD provides you with methods to diagnose your ails without having to take a trip to the doctor. You can also look up emergency instructions in case of an emergency situation.

Food

Yummly

Yummly is a cookbook that fits in the palm of your hand yet has a nearly endless supply of recipes. Input your taste buds’ craving and recipes will come up to match your preferences. This app is a great way to switch up the routine and get creative in the kitchen. Also, you can sign up for email notifications and Yummly will send you popular seasonal recipe updates.

Weather

Weather Underground

This is not just any weather app, but a weather app that is extremely good at its job. Weather Underground gives more than just the external temperature, but also a variety of useful data from health to the moon phase. A WunderMap is an animated map that comes with the app and gives extensive information on crowd reports, regional temperatures precipitation and more.