100 apps that will make your life better in the New Year

• Smartphones have so much capability with all the apps that are available.
• In almost category imaginable, there is an app for that.
• These are the best 100 apps to help with every aspect of life.

Smartphone users know that apps can help make everyday tasks easier. From grocery shopping to bus schedules, there's an app out there that can help make your to-do list a whole lot more manageable.

But if all you're doing is ordering pizzas and pulling up driving directions, you're totally missing out. Your smartphones and tablets are capable of managing practically every aspect of your life. We've pulled together a list of 100 apps that will make your life easier. 

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Travel

Your friends will know exactly when you'll arrive with ETA - Arrive on time. The navigation app lets you send notifications to friends and family so they know exactly when to expect you.

Find your way with Waze, a personal traffic guide that helps you identify the best route to reach your destination. Get alerts about shortcuts, red light cameras, and accidents along the way.

Before you pull up to the pump, check out GasBuddy, which helps you find the best deals on gas wherever you go.

Keep up with your flight plans and rental car reservations with TripIt, the travel planning app that keeps track of all of the details of your trip and creates one convenient itinerary.

Hotel Tonight gives you access to last minute deals on hotel rooms in cities across the country.

Never get caught in a thunderstorm again. Weather Underground lets you know exactly what Mother Nature has planned.

Don't worry about getting lost in a new city. Citymapper helps you find the best way to reach your destination.

Cooking

Spoon Guru helps users manage food allergies and intolerances, by locating products and recipes that work with your diet.

Eat out less when you find and save your favorite recipes on Yummly. The app allows you to set dietary preferences for recipes and add all of the ingredients to your personal shopping list.

Cookpad lets you share your favorite homemade recipes with a global network of users.

If you need to watch and learn while you cook, try Allrecipes Video Cookbook. The app lets you see a recipe being followed from start to yummy finish.

Foodswitch USA helps you make the best food choices. Simply scan the barcode of your packaged foods and the database of packaged foods monitors fat, salt, and other ingredients to help you choose the healthiest options.

Restaurants

Dining out is easier with Tipulator. Calculate tips quickly, even when you're splitting the bill with others.

Happy Cow helps vegan and vegetarian eaters find diet-friendly restaurants in their city.

If you're looking to take a break from chain restaurants, Local Eats can help you find a hidden gem. The app helps users find local restaurants in participating cities.

Secret Menu for Starbucks! gives you access to drinks that aren't on the regular menu with instructions on how to order.