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BEST
APPS
of the
WEEK
May 17, 2019
Take a look at an iconic monument in augmented reality in our top new app of the week. Some of our other selections include a great way to help kids learn to read and a fun way to make music by just waving your hands.
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island
An AR-Powered Look at an Iconic Monument
Released to celebrate the opening of the new Statue of Liberty Museum at the base of the landmark in New York, the app features a number of different unique AR experiences.
AirSynth
David Wood
Make Music With a Hand Wave
Using the TrueDepth camera in any iPhone X series handset, the app allows you to synthesize music by holding your hands in the air. Hands can control the audio pitch and volume of a range of special voice.s. There is also a unique theremin style option.
Rivet: Better Reading Practice
Area 120 by Google
Help Kids Learn to Read With More Than 2,000 Free Books
From Area 120, Google’s workshop from experimental products, the app is designed for kids who are still learning how to read. The app offers more than 2,000 books completely free, leveled books to read. There are eight different reading levels in the app. Kids should definitely be able to find a book they are interested in as the app offers a number of different titles in categories like animals, fiction, history, science, sports, vehicles, and more.
StreetFed
Frederick Williams
Skip the Line at Your Favorite Food Truck
StreetFed makes eating at your favorite food truck even easier. With the app, you can find the location of a specific food truck, see menus, and even pay for the meal.
