It’s been a number of years since the pioneer smartphones made their big debut, and every year there is another update, a newer version and even more helpful tools and accessories to go along with them. Whenever it seems like there couldn’t possibly be any more room to upgrade, there is another group of new and innovative apps that launch. And if you’re an owner of an iPhone or Android, you know that there is pretty much an app for everything. Among the most useful? Apps that completely enhance your driving experience, from your daily commute to long and time-consuming road trips. Here are the top six, bound to change the way you drive – for the better!
1.) Carcorder
This inexpensive app (only $1.99!) is an amazing alternative to every law enforcement vehicle’s dashboard camera – a device used to record and collect traffic evidence as well as news material. Created for the average driver, these cameras – nicknamed dashcams – have become increasingly popular. The Carcorder app turns your smartphone into a dashcam, made possible with a dashboard mount. You can record your entire trip, enhanced by video recording, GPS, routing and speeding alerts. This is especially perfect for those unfortunate but inevitable car crashes, providing recorded proof of which driver is to blame.
2.) Beat the Traffic
Since there aren’t tons of people who enjoy rush hour traffic (or any traffic for that matter), almost every driver could benefit from the Beat the Traffic app. The app provides every driver with up-to-the-minute traffic updates, based on other users on the road who have stumbled upon it first. If you have the app and spot an accident or traffic jam that hasn’t been reported, all you need to do is shake your smartphone, and the incident will be recorded. If you want to plan a shorter, stress-free commute – and help other drivers do the same – Beat the Traffic is definitely an app worth investing in.
3.) BMW Link
Created for the purpose of entertaining in a safe way, the BMW Link app was created to fit perfectly into any model BMW. Combining communication, information and entertainment in an easy-to-activate format, the app provides drivers with full access to their entire music library and contact information. Cohesive navigation software, a car finder, current weather reports and world event alerts make are added bonuses, giving the app a truly well rounded edge. BMW link also comes with an integrated microphone and audio, utilized through the car’s speakers. For those who are already a fan of BMW and enjoy BMW accessories, the app is another addition you won’t be sorry about purchasing.
4.) Automatic
Acting quite literally in an automatic format, the Automatic app could turn any person into a more economically savvy driver. It monitors every factor that goes into the amount of money you are spending on fuel for your car by tracking your vehicle’s miles per gallon, how many times you step on your breaks and the amount of fuel and money spent on every car ride you take, which is displayed journey by journey so that you can compare routes. Similar to the BMW link, the Automatic app also allows for extra clever add-ons, like the check engine light – an automatic diagnosis of your car’s engine.
As much as the kind of car we drive matters, our actual driving experience is only as good as the time we put in, the dedication we have, and the extra additions we invest in our vehicles. Aside from the smartphone apps you can purchase to make your time spent in the car a truly positive one, checking out the BMW models available at Flemington BMW is the next step toward making your driving experience a worthwhile one. Visit our website today to check out the latest models we offer.
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