As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, counties, cities, and states are closing down businesses, events, and schools that aren't absolutely necessary. Some companies around the US are recommending or requiring employees to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. If you're stuck at home, there are apps and services to help you make it through a lockdown.
There are apps for many things to help get through crises, whether it's an Android, iOS, or web app. These include everything from coronavirus news to getting medical help from home and shopping while isolated or quarantined. Listed below are guides related directly to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as ones that can keep life going while stuck at home. We'll keep adding to the list, so come back to see what else your iPhone or Android smartphone can help with during a state of emergency.
Coronavirus Updates
- Apps & Resources to Follow for Coronavirus News Updates
- How to Access the US Government's Coronavirus Testing Website
- All the Sites You Can Check for Coronavirus Testing Locations
- Ventilator Hacks Doctors & DIYers Are Sharing to Help with COVID-19
- Get Coronavirus Help on Your Phone from Siri & Google Assistant
Freebies
- Free Apps & Services to Take Advantage of During the Lockdown
- Act Fast — These Games Are Free for a Limited Time
- Musicians Are Holding Live Online Concerts for Free — Here's How to Watch Them All from Your Phone
Health
- Find the Right App to Schedule an Insurance-Covered Virtual Doctor's Visit
- Test Your Social Distancing Skills from Home with This AR App
- Apps That'll Help Manage Stress & Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Ease Your Coronavirus Worries with These Meditation Apps
- How Your Smartphone Can Get You Fit in Just 7 Minutes a Day
- 10 Best Apps for Improving & Maintaining Your Mental Health
Shopping
- The Best Food Delivery Apps to Use When Quarantined or Isolated
- The Best Online Grocery Delivery Apps for Your Phone
Chatting & Video Conferencing
- 11 Tips for FaceTime Chatting with Friends & Family from Your iPhone
- Bypass Zoom's Attention Tracking Feature So Your Boss or Professor Can't Tell You're Slacking Off
- Add a Virtual Background to Your Zoom Video to Hide Your Real Background
- Disable Sharing on Your Zoom Calls to Keep Zoom-Bombing Trolls Away
- Use This Zoom Hack to Make Everyone Think You're Still in the Video Meeting When You're Not
- Disable Your Mic & Camera Automatically When Joining Zoom Meetings to Slip into Chats Quietly
- There's an Easy Way to Cut a Zoom User's Video Feed
- Get Snapchat's AR Lenses for Zoom & Other Video-Conferencing Apps
For Kids
- The Best Learning Apps on Your Phone for 18-Month-Olds
- The Best Video Chat Apps to Use with Your Infant
- The Best Socialization Apps on Your Phone for 18-Month-Olds
Games
- Act Fast — These Games Are Free for a Limited Time
- 10 Free Multiplayer Games for Android & iPhone
- 10 Must-Play Free Action Games for Android & iPhone
- 10 Free Must-Play Shooting Games for Android & iPhone
- 10 Free Endless Running Games for Android & iPhone
- Top 5 New Shooter Games for Android & iPhone
- Top 5 New Action Games for Android & iPhone
- Top 5 New Free Puzzle Games for Android & iPhone
- 11 Best Free Word Games for Android & iPhone
Movies & TV
- Watch In-Theater Movies on Your Phone Early
- Disney+ vs. Apple TV+ vs. Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime
- 5 Best Apps for Streaming Movies on Your Phone
- How to Find Good Movies to Watch on Netflix & Prime Video
- 4 Best Apps for Downloading Movies & TV Shows
- 5 Best Streaming Cable Apps for Watching Live TV on Your Phone
Productivity
- 27 Best Productivity Apps to Make Working from Home Less Stressful
- 8 Ways Your Samsung Galaxy Phone Can Help You Be Productive When Working from Home
- Which Pomodoro Apps Will Help You Get the Most Done
Learning
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