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Top 5
Driving Apps
by Mikie Basi
Today’s technology has enabled us to integrate our
smartphones with our driving machines. What’s more is
that many apps are being introduced every day to help
drivers stay better informed for a stress-free drive. With
nearly a million apps available on both the Apple and
Android app stores, we’ve compiled a list of our top 5
and favourite driving companion apps to enhance your
experience on the road.
Please remember to drive safely: apps are meant to be
used hands-free or before you start your vehicle.
CARCAMAPP
CarCamApp turns your iPhone into an
advanced in-dash camera. With a simple
design and easy-to-use interface, the app
offers a wide range of features that turns
video recording into a seamless process.
CarCamApp gives you the ability to
control your camera via voice commands,
meaning you can simply say the word
“Record” or “Take Picture” to activate
video recording or capture a photo while
hands-free. Videos can be embedded with
a timestamp, date and your GPS location.
A time-lapse video option is available for
users who have limited storage space in
their phones or simply don’t feel the need
to record every second on the road. This
option allows you to only record a set
duration of time on loop. If an accident
occurs, you can stop the recording, and the
app saves only the minutes recorded prior
to the incident.
Although the app is free, users are required
to invest in a durable phone mount. We
recommend a sturdy and versatile mount
that offers landscape rotation and, most
importantly, does not block the camera.
We had great success with the Satechi
CR-3600, which costs less than $30 on
Amazon and fits nearly any smartphone.
COST: Free
CarCamApp.com