14 apps every guy should have on his phone

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Your phone is your life — you use it for everything from your calendar to your Rolodex to your primary email outlet.

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But it could also be so much more than that, if only you have the proper tools in your utility belt.

We've put together a list of all the most useful apps every modern gentleman should have on his phone.

From how to cook to how to survive in the event of a deadly snakebite, these apps will make any man's life easier.

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Distiller

Distiller
iTunes

Distiller, once the perfect app to tell you what whiskey to drink, has now expanded to rum, brandy, tequila, and mezcal.

No matter what your taste, Distilled offers personalized recommendations based on your situation and offers expert tasting notes so you can impress your friends.

Distiller is available on iOS and Android for free.

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Hotel Tonight

Hotel Tonight
iTunes

You never know when you're going to need a place to stay — like, right now. With Hotel Tonight on your phone, it's as easy as opening the app and choosing one of the heavily discounted unsold rooms at your disposal.

Hotel Tonight is available on iOS and Android for free.

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NYTimes Crossword

NY Times Crossword
iTunes

When you're bored and need to pass the time, don't reach for Candy Crush — that's not exactly stimulating. Instead, entertain yourself with something a little bit more challenging, like the world's best crossword puzzle while you wait for the train.

NYTimes Crossword is available for free on iOS with free and in-app purchases.

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Weber's Grill

Weber Grill
iTunes

With Weber's Grill, you don't need to actually be a grill master, but everyone will think you're one. It tells you how to cook things, how long to cook things, and is chock full of grilling tips you never knew.

Weber's Grill is available for free on iOS and Android.

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NYT Now

NYT Now
iTunes

A modern gent must be kept in the know, and there's no better app for learning what's important right now than NYTimes Now. It features the best content from not only The Times, but other publications as well.

NYT Now is available for free on iOS.

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Delectable Wines

Delectable Wines
iTunes

What Distilled does for spirits, Delectable does for wines. Take a picture of a wine and find out tasting notes, ratings by wine experts, and more information — including ones you might like with similar taste profiles.

 Delectable is available for free on iOS and Android.

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Duolingo

Duolingo
iTunes

A modern gentleman is always learning, and that includes new languages.

A quick and easy way to do that is with Duolingo, which provides easy-to-follow lessons that anyone can complete in a spare minute or two. Fluency in one of Duolingo's 10 languages is only a few taps away.

Duolingo is available for free on iOS and Android.

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Sworkit

Sworkit
iTunes

You don't need a personal trainer — there's an app for that.

Just enter in your goals and what kind of workout you'd like to do, and a personalized plan will be created just for you. Then watch the videos of trainers doing the exercises, which are easy to repeat.

Sworkit is available for free on iOS and Android.

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Dark Sky

Dark Sky
iTunes

With Dark Sky, you'll be incredibly prepared by knowing the exact minute it's going to start raining, how heavy it will be, and how long it will last. It works like magic, and it can even send you push notifications when it's going to rain in your area.

Dark Sky is available on iOS for $3.99.

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Flightaware

Flightaware
iTunes

If you're a frequent flier, Flightaware is a lifesaver. It tells you everything about where your flight is, if it's delayed and why, gate numbers, where it's coming from, and more. After all, when flying, knowledge is power.

Flightaware is available for free on iOS and Android.

 

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Cocktails Made Easy

Cocktails Made Easy
iTunes

OK, if we're being completely honest, we don't know how to make every single cocktail ever.

But with Cocktails Made Easy, we don't need to know — the app has virtually every recipe known to man, with step-by-step instructions.

Cocktails Made Easy is available for $.99 on iOS and for $1.61 on Android.

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SAS Survival Guide

SAS Survival Guide
iTunes

It's not every day you need to know how to treat a snakebite, but when it comes time to use that knowledge, you're going to be glad you downloaded SAS Survival Guide.

Based off a book by the same name written by a real British special-forces trainer, it has everything you'll need to know when confronted with life-threatening situations.

SAS Survival Guide is available for $5.99 on iOS and Android.

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Urban Daddy

Urban Daddy
iTunes

The Urban Daddy app is basically like a mobile on-demand concierge service. You tell it what day, what you're looking for, who you're with, and what time you want to get there, and it'll give you the perfect recommendation every time.

Urban Daddy is available for free on iOS and Android.

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How to Cook Everything

How to Cook Everything
iTunes

When How to Cook Everything promises that it will teach you how to cook everything, it really means it. Required for a man who is clueless in the kitchen but desires to not be.

How to Cook Everything is available for $10 on iOS.

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