The week is over and that means a fresh app overview is waiting for you! You should not miss out on these new apps, games and updates. The best iOS apps of week 26 can be found here.
The best iOS apps at a glance
The App Store is working overtime every week to process the endless stream of new apps and updates. However, you hardly notice this, because only a small part is worth installing. If your iPhone or iPad could use some new apps, you’ve come to the right place for the best iOS apps.
1. Telegram
With a major update, Telegram makes it possible to add other users to your contact list without sharing a phone number. It is still mandatory to link your number to Telegram if you want to use the app. You can also easily block anyone who tries to contact you in this way, so that it cannot be abused.
As an extension of this, you can now also start a conversation with people in your immediate environment. This ‘People Near feature’ in the Contacts tab of Telegram you can turn this option on. You can then immediately see which people in the area have also turned on the function and you can immediately start a conversation.
2. Dyme
Dyme is a Dutch app that makes a link with your bank account to map out all your monthly costs. The app automatically detects all your fixed expenses based on your statements and shows them in a handy overview. Dyme can import this data thanks to PSD2.
This is a European law that states that a third party, Dyme, can access your account with your permission. You can see how much you have lost in total each month, but also how many fixed cost items you have and how much these amount to. In addition, you can cancel subscriptions via the app and quickly switch to, for example, a new energy supplier to save money.
3. Google Maps
Google Maps now knows how busy public transport is. In recent months, Google Maps has asked travelers on the bus, metro and train how busy it was. The navigation service knows exactly what the off-peak and peak times of public transport are. From now on, Google Maps will therefore show whether it is getting crowded, or whether you can sit quietly.
For the time being, the new function only works in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven. Do you see five gray people standing by the bus, metro or train? Then it’s cramping, or you better grab the next one if you’re not in a hurry. Do you only see a colored doll? Then there is probably more than enough seating.
4. Potterpedia for Wizards Unite
Are you a fan of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by now? Just like with Pokémon GO, apps are popping up that help you get further and better in the game. Potterpedia is the help guide for the brand new Harry Potter game, which collects data based on reports and finds from other users of the app.
Potterpedia gives you all recipes for magic potions and tells you where to find all the ingredients. In addition, you can better see which objects and creatures are in your environment.
5. YouTube
YouTube now offers options to better tailor recommendations to your preferences. The homepage and suggestions are being overhauled and give you more control. If the app is wrong and recommends a video that you don’t like, you can indicate this from now on. To do this, tap on the three dots next to the title and on ‘Not interested’.
As soon as you do this, the video will disappear from the overview and YouTube will receive a signal that you are not interested in the channel in question. YouTube will also provide more information about why certain videos are recommended to you. For example, under a suggestion you will see that many viewers of one of your subscribed channels found a video interesting.