podcastsinenglish Level 2.126 Not just a phone
Jun 16, 2016
Karin explores how Karen's mobile phone is like an extra pair of hands, revolutionizing her daily tasks. She unveils her favorite app, Glimpse, which transforms daily clips into charming holiday mini films. Fitness takes center stage with Map My Run, tracking distance and sharing runs with her daughter. The conversation shifts to fun with word games like Scrabble and Word Streak, sparking friendly competition. Finally, they discuss the increase in phone usage thanks to these apps, highlighting the smartphone's impact on daily life.
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Phone As An Extra Pair Of Hands
- Karen uses her phone as an "extra pair of hands" and a lifesaver in many situations.
- She records short daily clips with the Glimpse app to create a concise holiday mini-film for friends.
Make Holiday Films With Short Clips
- Use the Glimpse app to capture two or three short clips per day on holiday.
- Let the app stitch them into a two-to-three-minute mini film to avoid boring viewers with long videos.
Running Together Across Cities
- Karen uses Map My Run to track distance and split times during runs.
- She and her daughter link accounts to compare runs across different cities and sometimes compete.