Whether it’s your partner, kids or grandkids who have headed off to a faraway place, there’s a load of new tech to help keep the excitement from fizzling out of a long-distance relationship. Check out these easy-to-use Android and iPhone apps and stay connected no matter where you are.
Avocado
Designed to help pining couples stay in touch, free app Avocado has an impressive range of features. From just-us-two messaging to mutual lists and a sketch pad, there are loads of ways to communicate and have some fun with the one you love. If you can stomach the lovey-dovey interface, then it’s absolutely not just for sweethearts either, so parents, friends and siblings can get in on this modern tech and try out this playful app on the latest tablets.
Skype
Hugely popular across the world, Skype is a must-have communication tool for anybody longing for a face-to-face catch up without sky high bills. Free video calls and voice chat ensure that this app serves as a perfect platform for your long-into-the-night conversations or proud displays of your daughter’s degree, and you can also share photos and instant messages. The program is reliant on an Internet connection, so you’ll need to bear this in mind when scheduling your Skype dates.
Couple
Almost sickeningly adorable, Couple comes with a wonderful unique selling point – the ThumbKiss system. All it takes is a thumb press, followed by the same gesture from your partner, and your device will vibrate to indicate that you’ve just been ThumbKissed. This app is also perfect for a parent keeping in touch with their out-of-area offspring, inducing an instant warm and fuzzy feeling in lonely hearts.
Kahnoodle
Strictly for couples only, this romantic app seeks to keep things fresh and imaginative. Loved-up pairs can create wish lists of events and places they’d like to go to together, and find new ideas for affordable dates near them. The app will also send you reminders to do nice little things for your partner, who can reward your efforts with ‘love coupons’. With these sweet and clever apps, your loved one might be out of sight but they’re never more than a button away.
