Technology has become a part of everybody's daily life and that could not be truer than for college students who use smartphones to organize their calendar or just pass time on their commute or in between classes. Smartphones are used for multiple reasons and we are going to break it down and give you an idea of three applications that could help any college student in their time of need. Transportation, entertainment and finding bargains; here are some smartphones apps that can help you with anything you need.

1. Transportation - One application that can help you get around is the HopStep app designed to give you directions in tons of major cities whether you are on a bicycle, walking or using public transportation. Having detailed directions to help you get around an unfamiliar city is beneficial when you need to get to certain places in the right amount of time or looking for places to shop for food or clothing. HopStep is dedicated to making your traveling needs easier for your new college town.

2. Entertainment - For even the longest commutes, having a smartphone to provide you entertainment could mean the world of difference from boredom and having some fun. Of course, one of the most popular smartphone apps out there and probably will be for a long time is Angry Birds because of its fun nature and ability to keep you occupied for long periods of time. Want to make sure that your commute goes easy or you have some entertainment in between classes, this app will definitely take care of that.

3. Bargains - If you are looking for an app that is perfect for finding all of the deals and bargains around you, GeoQpons is definitely a must get. Plenty of categories are set up for you to easily find what you are looking for and get coupons for all of your needs. Being a college student is expensive as it is, find some coupons and deals that you can use to help make your spending a little bit easier and get the things you need at a bargain.

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