Three surprisingly useful apps
Have you ever seen an app while browsing the play store and thought, “Who would use that?” Well, never fear Aggies. I have gone through that process for you and have found three apps that are super useful even if they are weird.
Akatu Fake Shower (iOS) 4.5/5: Ever been on a date or at a dinner party and the bathroom wall is paper thin? In the past, you may have turned on the faucet to have a sort of “audio privacy” helping you out but wasting water in the process. This app simulates the sound of faucets, showers, etc., and you can control the settings to make it sound just like you want. It also keeps track of how much water it would have used to make that sound and adds it up, making you environmentally aware. So, if you’re a fan of going green or want to avoid embarrassing situations, this app is for you.
Ethan (iOS) 3.5/5: Sometimes you can’t ask friends or family for advice because it’s embarrassing or personal. If you crave guidance but want it from a stranger, you need not search any longer. Ethan is a simple app that lets you do one of two things: Be an Ethan or talk to an Ethan. You can give advice or ask it, and you’ll get that wisdom you always wanted. There is also an app called Samantha if you feel uncomfortable asking questions to fictional male and would rather ask a fictional female. The answers can be slow in coming, so multiple choice is best. Also, no one is trained so the advice could be horrible. Another caution is that it is not regulated, so offensive language could occur. That being said, it’s fun, and if you want to pass on wisdom or just chat, I would recommend it to you.
Talented Toilets (iOS) 5/5: The amount of enjoyment I have gotten out of this app is shamefully too much. The way this app works is if you play a song from your iTunes, you have three toilets on your screen and you tap them to make it look like they’re singing. It then saves it as a video and you get to enjoy the pure joy of having a music video with toilets singing. It may take you a few tries to get it down, but I mastered “Kate” by Ben Folds with a three-part harmony and I am pretty proud. It’s free, but you have to pay to remove ads. If you love fun and joy, get this app.
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— Riley Thompson studies marketing and is the Marketing Director for Aggie Radio. He enjoys everything about pop culture but especially likes to write reviews on comics and apps. He claims to be the No. 1 Disney fan at USU and will challenge anyone who says otherwise. Contact him at rileymcmurdiethompson@gmail.com.