Thursday, December 25, 2014

10 free Teesside apps to download: Jump bar queues, order taxis and more


Did you receive a new smartphone for Christmas? Or maybe a shiny new tablet was in your stocking?


If you did, you're probably hunting around now on iTunes and Google Play for apps to download.


For whatever you need, there’s an app...or so the saying goes.


And here on Teesside there's plenty to keep you up to date and on the right track - from getting out and about with friends to saving money.


Here is a round-up of some of the apps aimed at users in our area.


The Gazette


Of course. Our free app is available on Apple or Android you can keep updated throughout the day - and you can tailor it to the content you want.


It’s well rated by users - with one saying “get to know local news at any time of day or night”.


It also has all the latest Boro news.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here.


Boro Cars


Going somewhere? Boro Taxis is one of the biggest firms in the North-east.


And its app enables customers to order a taxi quickly without even needing to type in a phone number.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here.


Q App at Middlesbrough Empire


Could this be the end of the bar queue? Quite possibly if you make use of the app for one of Teesside's most famous nightclub's apps.


The Q App enables you to order and pay for drinks on your phone for collection or by waitress delivery to your table.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


TU Mobile


Teesside University’s official app keeps students and those interested in university life in the town abreast of latest news - as well as featuring a room finder and a searchable campus map.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


Stockton Libraries


Looking for a book? Well, you can access Stockton-on-Tees libraries from your Android phone or tablet.


Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew and reserve books.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


MC Mobile


MC Mobile is the official mobile app of Middlesbrough College - and says it can help you stay connected to college life from wherever you are.


Keep up with all of the latest college news and view a map of the area and its surrounds - plus course, event and bus information.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


ARC


Looking for a bit of culture on a night out? Finding about the latest theatre and cinematic events at Stockton’s Art Centre is now so much easier say developers of this app.


You can browse events by either genre or date, fast forward a few months to find out what’s on at the venue in the future and also view the best and most popular events via an interactive showcase area.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


Teesside Voucher Codes


Find offers, discounts, promotional codes and deals for ‘smart Smoggies and Poolies’ according to developers.


The deals cover Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Stockton and Redcar and feature a range of goods, services and destinations.


You can download for Android from Google Play here .


My Health by NHS Hartlepool & Stockton CCG


This NHS Hartlepool & Stockton Clinical Commissioning Group app has been developed to offer patients a range of health services - direct to their smartphones.


Core health information such as local services (GPs, hospitals, walk-in centres and much more) sits alongside health advice from both NHS Choices and NHS Direct.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .


Go North East


Go North East is the North-east's largest bus company - and Teesside is one of its areas.


Commuters can check timetable and route information across all of the operator's network, as well as get up-to-date services updates.


You can download it from iTunes here and for Android from Google Play here .



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