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title: "544 – Awesome Apps: Utilities"
description: The WELSTech month of “Awesome Apps” continues with a rundown of Martin and Sallie’s go-to mobile utilities! From weather to shopping to travel, there’s an app for that. Plus, we share news of a new program to address child abuse and neglect as well as a new online Bible study for women. And the community […]
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# [544 – Awesome Apps: Utilities](https://welstech.wels.org/2018/04/11/544-awesome-apps-utilities)

 Written by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper) | Apr 11, 2018 3:06:59 PM

The WELSTech month of “Awesome Apps” continues with a rundown of Martin and Sallie’s go-to mobile utilities! From weather to shopping to travel, there’s an app for that. Plus, we share news of a new program to address child abuse and neglect as well as a new online Bible study for women. And the community feedback bag holds lots of interesting tech in ministry goodies as well!

[https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_544.mp3](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_544.mp3)

Podcast: [Download](https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/welstech/WELSTech_Episode_544.mp3) (Duration: 56:07 — 51.4MB)

### The discussion:

Utilities – We call those devices in our pockets “phones,” but that’s probably the understatement of the century. They have the ability to do so much more that connect to others for a voice conversation. This week Martin and Sallie focus on the plethora of utility apps that can enhance your ministry efforts, productivity, pocketbook, and life, in general.

- Travel 
    - [Gas Buddy](https://www.gasbuddy.com/App)
    - [Mileage Log+](http://www.mileagelogapp.com/)
    - Automatic
- Scanning 
    - [Genius Scan](https://www.thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/)
    - Office Lens – [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/office-lens/id975925059?mt=8) | [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.officelens&hl=en_US)
    - [Google Photo Scan](https://www.google.com/photos/scan/)
- General Knowledge 
    - [Dictionary](http://www.dictionary.com/e/apps/)
    - [Weather Channel](https://weather.com/apps)
    - [CARROT Weather](http://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/)
- Shopping 
    - [Apple Pay](https://www.apple.com/apple-pay/)
    - [Google Pay](https://pay.google.com/about/)
- Media 
    - [Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/fd/kcp)
    - [Best Podcast Apps](http://time.com/5136033/best-podcast-apps-android-ios/)
    - [Pandora](https://www.pandora.com/everywhere/on-the-go)
    - [Spotify](https://www.spotify.com/us/free/)
    - [Voice Recorder (iOS)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-recorder-free/id685310398?mt=8)
    - Pixabay
    - [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/tools/)
- Security 
    - [LastPass](https://lastpass.com/getlastpassygg.php)
    - [1password](https://1password.com/downloads/)
    - [Authy](https://authy.com/download/)
- Do Not Disturb 
    - [iOS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204321)
    - [Android](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/do-not-disturb-mode-in-android/)

### News in tech:

- [Checking iPhone battery health available in iOS 11.3](https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/30/how-to-check-battery-health-and-disable-iphone-battery-performance-throttling-in-ios-11-3/)

### WELS now:

- Standing up for Children: A Christian Response to Child Abuse and Neglect
- WELS Education, Technology, and Leadership Summit 2019 Call for Presenters – Deadline is May 31, 2018

### Picks of the week:

- [Habitica](https://habitica.com)
- Keyboard shortcuts for [PC](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts) and [Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236)

### Ministry resources:

WELS Women online Bible study

### Community feedback:

- Copyright, live streaming, bulletins, and song lyrics 
    - Christian Copyright Solutions Learning Library
    - [Copyright Issues Related To Worship](https://www.uua.org/worship/copyright)
- [Google Keep for Feedback and Assessment](https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/4-ways-to-use-google-keep-for-feedback-and-assessment/)
- [Good advice for writing](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/29793286_10211823833176544_5431014872836982829_n.jpg)

### Featured video:

If Sallie’s pick of the week intrigues you, learn more about [Habitica and Task Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2kRWywgePM) in this week’s featured video.

### Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 545 – Next week Martin and Sallie talk awesome communication apps . Release date: Wednesday, April 18.

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