We love Wight, and we’d never choose to live anywhere else, but let’s be realistic: living here comes with some challenges. Being away from the mainland can mean putting in a little extra work where most people don’t have to, but thanks to some clever advancements in technology, this work is more convenient than ever. Having recently gone down the rabbit hole of mobile apps, we’ve found some software that makes our Wight lives increasingly streamlined. From travel to entertainment, it can at least be worth seeing what new developments are on offer.
Travel
Getting to and from the mainland is a regular part of Wight life, but as any resident can tell you, getting organised can often complex. Losing your documents or suffering from delays can drag a day down, but the Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries app can help solve these issues. With this app, users can easily view and check travel times, book a trip, view real-time ferry locations, and carry their boarding pass as a simple QR code on their phones. Of course, you still have to remember your phone, but that’s usually not a problem.
Shopping and Entertainment
Wight is no stranger to shopping and fun, so much so that we can find ourselves spoilt for choice. Some might love meandering and taking a slow day to check out everything on offer, while others prefer a much faster approach or something in between. No matter how you go at it, the big winner for finding shopping, events, spas, and more has to be the Price is Wight app.
Borderline copyright infringement and eye-rolling puns aside, this app is fantastic for a whole range of Wight experiences. With the Price is Wight you can get exclusive offers, record your trips, and more. Bringing the long-famous guide to the digital age has made it even more powerful, and its usefulness can’t be overstated.
For a broader form of entertainment, Wight residents could also consider a digital casino app like mFortune Bingo. Offering access to 11 gem-themed bingo rooms, special bonus features, and loyalty points, this app gives all the fun of bingo from anywhere you choose. Even better, you can still play easily with friends while hanging out at home, in the park, or wherever your favourite spot in Wight happens to be.
Exercise
While there aren’t any apps developed to cater just exercise fans in Wight, most international apps work just fine from anywhere on the island. A simple and popular example has to be Strava, which is widely loved for its functionalities in tracking your progress and comparing it with friends and family. Whether running or cycling, Strava is a great way to meet your goals and see how far you’ve come.
Living on Wight means we get a better taste of nature than most people could ever dream of, but it doesn’t mean we have to leave the potential and possibilities of technology behind. Take a look at the above apps, even just as an experiment, and you could find a way to make your life here even more enjoyable.
