Good apps for seniors and carers to explore as part of digital skills training

Tips

21 Nov

Written By Richard Scenna

With over 2 million apps in the App Store and Play Store, knowing which apps to try out can be overwhelming.

Here is a selection of apps that may be interesting or useful for people looking to go further with their devices.

RadioApp - FM, AM, DAB+

The easiest way to listen to Australian radio on your smartphone. RadioApp has nearly 350 Australian radio stations in one very easy to use app. Find local stations near you and around Australia.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Internet Browser: https://www.radioapp.com.au/

Spotify

Spotify is the best way to listen to music and podcasts on mobile and tablet. Search for any track, artist or album and listen for free. Make and share playlists. Build your biggest, best ever music collection.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Internet Browser: https://open.spotify.com/

Google Earth

Explore the whole world from above with satellite imagery, 3D terrain of the entire globe and 3D buildings in hundreds of cities around the world.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Internet Browser: https://earth.google.com/web/

Google Translate

Translate over 100 languages.Translate by typing, photos, voice and conversations.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Internet Browser: https://translate.google.com.au/

BorrowBox Library

The BorrowBox App makes it easy to browse, borrow and read or listen to your library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks anywhere, everywhere.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Solitaire

Play by yourself or challenge other players in real-time. Solitaire can deal the same hand to multiple players so they can compete against each other at the same time.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store

Internet Browser: https://www.mobilityware.com/

World's Biggest Crossword

Solve thousands of clues in the biggest and best crossword puzzle ever! Now you can enjoy a new crossword challenge every day with this giant collection of 100s of original puzzles.

Apple: Download Apple App Store

Android: Download Google Play Store