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title: "Apps make life easier, and more fun"
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language: "en-HK"
published: "2015-09-21T04:48:16.000Z"
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# Apps make life easier, and more fun

It's the marketing slogan that has become a maxim for daily life in the tech age: There's an app for that. Apps – short for application – are downloaded programs that have become a staple of smartphones and tablets, turning what were little more than novel gadgets into photo studios, portable offices, vast libraries and

## In brief

Apps make everyday life more convenient and enjoyable. The article cites 2014 studies showing adoption among older adults and highlights Office Lens, a free Microsoft app that straightens and crops photos of posters, whiteboards and documents.

It’s the marketing slogan that has become a maxim for daily life in the tech age: [There’s an app for that](<http://appdeveloperhk.com>).  

[Apps – short for application](<http://appdevelopmenthk.com>) – are downloaded programs that have become a staple of smartphones and tablets, turning what were little more than novel gadgets into photo studios, portable offices, vast libraries and video game consoles.  

And, despite a stereotype of technophobia, older adults are also starting to embrace them. A study released in April 2014 by survey group Nielson, said 51 percent of cellphone owners over age 55 have a [smartphone](<http://hkmobiledeveloper.com>). Another study released by the same firm in July 2014 said, on average, that age group was spending 21 hours a month across 22 apps.  

Locally, more than a few residents have [incorporated apps](<http://appcompanyhk.com>), from the whimsical to the practical, into their everyday lives.  

Some people said one app that has been helpful from a productivity standpoint is Office Lens, a [free app](<http://mobiledeveloperhk.com>) that is part of Microsoft’s suite of programs. The app allows someone to take a [snapshot](<http://android-app-development-hk.com>) of posters, whiteboards or documents – even at an angle – and it will automatically straighten and crop them into usable images.  

People used it several times at conferences and to snap a picture of programs from events he／she’s attended with his/her friends.

http://www.gvnews.com/news/apps-make-life-easier-and-more-fun/article\_aeb88d12-5efe-11e5-9882-4b7ebbc08774.html

## Frequently asked questions

### How do apps make everyday life easier and more fun?

Apps turn smartphones and tablets into tools for photography, portable office work, reading and video games. Residents described using both playful and practical apps in everyday life.

### What did the 2014 studies report about older smartphone users?

An April 2014 study by Nielson reported that 51 percent of cellphone owners over 55 had a smartphone. A July 2014 study by the same firm reported that this age group spent an average of 21 hours a month across 22 apps.

### What does Office Lens do?

Office Lens is a free app in Microsoft’s suite of programs. It photographs posters, whiteboards and documents, then automatically straightens and crops the images, even when taken at an angle.

### How did people use Office Lens at events?

Users reported using it several times at conferences. They also photographed programs from events they attended with friends.