6 Recommended Apps To Keep You Engaged While Maintaining Social Distance

Since the stay at home order for the sake of global health, it is not so surprising how digitalized our lives have become. A large area of the economy will collapse as those sectors that were not able to cope with the new demands would have a run for their money. The sector that will be thriving more is the technology sector, which includes A.I, apps, social media, etc. People are looking for ways to keep themselves occupied, thus, this sector is definitely ahead in all aspects. It has been an indispensable tool to keep us connected, healthy, and sane while maintaining social distancing.

Some Recommended Apps

1. INSTAGRAM

From the IGTV to the Instagram stories, all the way to the Instagram live show, Instagram has worked its way up the ladder by providing us with creative ways to stay connected and alone together. With Instagram stories, Instagram direct and Instagram feeds, we can expand businesses digitally, communicate with clients and market products. With Instagram live, we get to see our favorite stars, instead of having to hold concerts. We can also pass around important health and safety tips. For example, the WHO has over millions of followers and leverage this platform to communicate with the world at the same time.

2. ZOOM

Who has not heard of zoom? Zoom is another app that has drastically paved its way into society and it is thriving really well. Zoom is an app for major video conferences, work meetings and classrooms. Now with zoom, we can work from home, and learn from online classes. Apart from zoom, other apps that do this work are Google classroom, Skype, etc.

3. NETFLIX

Ever heard of Netflix and chills? Yes, Netflix is like an indoor cinema app. ‘The chills’, just implies your popcorn, soda, ice-cream and whatever you throw into your mouth while watching a movie.  With the lockdown in place and social distancing activated, we can’t go to a cinema house or have sleepovers/ movie nights with friends and family. With Netflix, we have a whole movie gallery to ourselves, be it on a mobile phone or installed into TV sets. The luxury of it is enjoyed and the stress of boredom is lifted. Netflix provides us with a variety of movie outlets from a variety of cultures, languages, tribes and regions. Also, with the upgraded version, we can host a movie party and still maintain social distance. How cool is that?!

4. TIKTOK

During this lockdown period, Tik-Tok has fast become one of the most used video-sharing apps in the world. Tik-Tok was previously used by teens majorly, but during this quarantine, a wide range of age-groups have tuned into Tik-Tok. Its algorithm uses artificial intelligence to observe your intent and deliver content that fit your taste, so you do not need to worry about seeing things you do not intend to see. Tik-Tok is basically used to make funny videos, and to make people laugh. In this quarantine, it is important to put on some cheer and just have a good laugh.

5. WHATSAPP

Whatsapp is an app similar to Facebook but with notable distinctions. Whatsapp allows us to connect to people that matter the most. With its basic features like group chats, video calls, voice messages, we can connect remotely and stay connected 24/7 even without being in the same geographical location.

6. UDEMY

Udemy has been a great help even way before coronavirus in equipping us with knowledge from different universities based on what we would like to learn. It offers free classes, as well as professional ones that usually issue certificates. So, for those of you that still want to learn something, there’s an online course app at your fingertips. Many top universities all over the world are more than willing to offer their best hands to teach.

These few apps can help engage you, keep you entertained and help you stay sane. While everyone is distracting themselves using social media and apps, let us not forget those elderly people that may not be aware of how technology works. Help them through this as well, and help them connect virtually.

While helping others, please maintain sanity because your mental health is very important. Ensure you are taking in the right information and molding this change into a more positive one. Encourage others who are feeling hopeless right now. Make the most out of this opportunity while being physically isolated.

Remember,

Together we can, Together we will.