{"id":16780,"date":"2017-05-16T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T03:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=16780"},"modified":"2017-06-01T15:52:02","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T07:52:02","slug":"list-helpful-smartphone-apps-for-expats-in-the-philippines-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/05\/16\/list-helpful-smartphone-apps-for-expats-in-the-philippines-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: Helpful Smartphone Apps for Expats in the Philippines Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our previous list<\/a>, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the most important apps expats need upon arriving here in the Philippines for the first time. This time, we\u2019re giving you another list of helpful smartphone apps, mostly things that can help you get by with the day-to-day living here in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n

Also read: Helpful Smartphone Apps for Expats Living in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Fetch Valet Parking<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"FETCH VALET\/IMAGE Fetch<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Car owners who work within Bonifact<\/a>io Global City shall know of this life-changing smartphone app when it comes to parking conveniently. Fetch, an \u201con-demand valet parking service\u201d is an app which provides professional valet service to its users for a hassle-free parking. For now, Fetch is only available in BGC but is soon to be offered in other business districts in the metro.<\/p>\n

Location: Bonifacio Global City<\/p>\n

Available for iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.fetch.com.ph\/<\/p>\n

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Getlaundry<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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GetLaundry PH\/IMAGE Getlaundry<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Yet another smart invention to come up in our smartphones would be Getlaundry, a dry cleaning and laundry app in the Philippines. This app \u201ctakes dirty laundry off your hands\u201d as you have your clothes washed by your trusted laundry partner anytime of the day. In just a few steps you can get your soiled clothes picked-up, washed, and delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours!<\/p>\n

Location: Makati and Taguig<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/getlaundry.ph\/en<\/p>\n

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BDO Mobile Banking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"\"<\/strong>BDO Mobile Banking\/IMAGE efrennolasco<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: BDO: We find ways<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a busy bee like most of us, this online banking app will help you do your banking tasks conveniently. With this BDO mobile banking app, you can keep track of your finances anytime and anywhere. Through this smartphone app, you can track your financial transactions, pay bills, transfer funds, reload, check promos, and more. This useful app gets the job done without having to go to their physical branch\u2014saving you time and energy.<\/p>\n

Location: Nationwide<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.bdo.com.ph\/personal\/ebanking\/mobile-banking<\/p>\n

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Manila Map and Walks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Manila Map and Walks\/IMAGE GPSMyCity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For those who want to discover the wonders of Manila by foot and at their own pace, check Manila Map and Walks out. This handy app gives you a detailed guide to see and locate sights such as museums, nightlife tour, places of worship, markets, and more in Manila. Good news: it works offline! This self-guided city walk tours is a nice tool for those who want to embark on a solo adventure in the metro.<\/p>\n

Location: Metro Manila<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.gpsmycity.com\/<\/p>\n

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Lamudi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lamudi Mobile App\/IMAGE Lamudi<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for a new place you could call home? Check out Lamudi\u2019s mobile app. In this app, you can search for properties such as houses, apartments, offices, and even land from over 400,000 listings they have on their database. This way, you can save money, energy, and time from physically searching for a place because in their listing, you can already view a detailed info about the property you want.<\/p>\n

Location: Nationwide<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.lamudi.com.ph\/mobile-apps\/<\/p>\n

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Transportify<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Transportify delivery app\/IMAGE Transportify<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for delivery services online? Transportify is the answer. This smartphone app provides delivery services by allowing tto manage pick up and deliveries in the Philippines. They have a variety of vehicles which you can use from motorcycles, sedans, and even pick-up trucks. They also have additional features if you need help such as extra helpers.<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.transportify.com.ph<\/p>\n

Wunder Carpool<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Wunder Carpooling app\/IMAGE Wunder<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Help the environment as you carpool to your destination! By downloading the Wunder app, you can get to ride with other passengers going the same way for a more convenient and efficient commute! This app creates a community of carpoolers within the metro, which means fewer cars on the road. Just choose a ride, find a match, and contact through your phones then Voila! An instant ride that helps alleviate traffic jams.<\/p>\n

Location: Metro Manila<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WunderPhilippines\/<\/p>\n

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Trivago<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hotel? Trivago.\/IMAGE Trivago Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Travel junkies who are always on the lookout for the best hotel accommodation deals should try Trivago. This worldwide online hotel search website app helps you to look for the best value for your money around the key destinations in the Philippines. Find your ideal hotel at the lowest rate possible so you can have a comfortable stay as you travel the archipelago.<\/p>\n

Location: Nationwide<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.trivago.com.ph\/<\/p>\n

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Wagtales<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wagtales\/IMAGE Wagtales Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Dog lovers will surely be delighted upon knowing that there’s this app called Wagtales, a new Smartphone app\u00a0perfect for dog owners. In this app, you can find the perfect match for your dog, find dog services online, buy at the store section, or attend events for dogs near you! There’s a also a Lost and Found section, a useful feature to help you find your lost furry friend.<\/p>\n

Location: Nationwide<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.wagtales.com.ph\/<\/p>\n

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Dibz<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dibz App\/IMAGE Dibz<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Search and Reserve and Park at your convenience as you download Dibz now! In this app, you can\u00a0just search for your desired destination, reserve a parking space, and park (on your own or with a valet!) This app helps you find available parking so you don’t need to waste time looking for one! Dibz Partner parking spaces nearest to your destination will be shown in the map.<\/p>\n

Location: Metro Manila<\/p>\n

Available for both Android and iOS users<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0http:\/\/dibz.co\/<\/p>\n

What other apps which can be helpful to our foreigner friends in the Philippines do you use? Share it with us below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Expats of Manila, download these helpful apps now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[3211,977,3212,3217,3213,3218,3210,3216,3214,3215],"class_list":["post-16780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","tag-apps","tag-bdo","tag-download","tag-fetch","tag-ios","tag-lamudi","tag-smartphone","tag-transportify","tag-trivago","tag-wunder"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/05\/pexels-photo1-e1494926743485.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16780"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17388,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16780\/revisions\/17388"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}