App of the Week: NowThis News

Julia Hardy
Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor

“Oh, you didn’t see that?!” It’s a common response when someone (like me) says they haven’t watched the presidential debate or the newest viral cat video. But knowing the latest and greatest news is a lot simpler with the NowThis News app.

App of the week: Passbook

Julia Hardy
Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor

With or without the iPhone 5, all Apple users who downloaded iOS 6 found themselves with a new application on their home screens. Passbook is now a standard app with the sole purpose is making life a little less chaotic. How? By centralizing your gift cards, tickets and coupons into one paperless location for easy access.

App of the Week: Flow Free

Let’s face it, school isn’t exactly easy. With homework to do, tests to study for and projects to complete, it’s nice to have the chance to challenge your mind without the results ending up on your transcript. How about by trying to connect colored dots together with pipes to fill up a board?