What are the must-have mobile apps for living in Hong Kong?
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In In the past, when the mobile Internet was not as developed as it is now, going to a strange place to study was simply panic-stricken. There is no convenient way to obtain local information, and it takes double or even triple the time to integrate into local life.
But now, as a "head-down person" who never leaves his mobile phone, it can be said that "if I have my mobile phone in my hand, I have the world." If you want to know about Hong Kong’s food, drink, entertainment, food, clothing, housing and transportation, which mobile apps can help you quickly integrate into local life in Hong Kong? Let’s see the senior sister sum up the “must-have APP list in Hong Kong” for you!
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Must-have in life
Social communication: WhatsApp
Many people come here only to find that it is impossible to meet locals and add WeChat How to play, so what are you using locally? Yes, it is WhatsApp, which was acquired by Facebook for US$22 billion.
If you think it must be fun to sell it so expensively, you are wrong. It is an upgraded version of the text messaging tool built into the mobile phone. You can send the message as long as you know the other party's phone number, which returns to the essence of messaging.
Weather: Hong Kong Observatory
In Hong Kong, when it comes to weather forecasts, the most authoritative one is of course the official app of the Hong Kong Observatory. Whether it is wind or rain, various warnings, install It will know immediately!
Payment: PPS Payment System
PPS Payment System is probably the Hong Kong version of "Alipay"! Of course, the functions will be reduced a lot.
But with this, water, electricity, coal, network, phone cards, credit cards, school miscellaneous expenses can be easily completed on it. (The senior sister said that before she knew about this artifact, she silently ran to the convenience store to pay, and it was very sad to get back a lot of coins and change every time)
Exit: Hong Kong Immigration Department
If you want to know if there are many people queuing up for entry or exit at this moment, or if you want to know which checkpoint will be open when you come back, you don’t have to rely on guessing, luck, or experience. Now you can find this information on the official APP of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. You can easily master it.
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Entertainment is a must
Watching videos
What should I do if I can’t watch Youku, Tencent, Sohu, LeTV, and iQiyi in Hong Kong! My Extreme Challenge Happy Base Camp If You Are the One Ode to Joy? Whenever the video website you are used to in China pops up "Sorry, this content is only for mainland China"?
It means you are worried. Friends who use Chrome can install one Unblock youku's plug-in, students who have set up a proxy can view it directly.
What to do if you are a mobile phone party or an iPad party?
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The senior sister will teach you right away with pictures and texts,
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However, for technical novices who find agency too troublesome, don’t be afraid! You can download the well-known YouTube - YouTube. A lot of content with loose copyrights can basically be found, and the loading speed is sizzling!
What if you want to watch local news or watch Hong Kong dramas to learn Cantonese, but there is no TV in the shared house? Download myTV (TVB official website app) and HKTV (Hong Kong Television) APP, you can easily watch Jade Channel live broadcasts and reruns of many Hong Kong dramas.
Listen to music
Similar to video, if you know how to set up a mobile phone proxy, you can directly use QQ Music, Douban, etc. However, the proxy is always unstable and sometimes Kaka, so what are the local alternatives?
Spotify - A bit like Douban FM, the most popular music streaming application in the world. You can listen to songs online without paying, but there will be advertisements from time to time. If you upgrade to premium, you can cache them on your phone.
JOOX - The Hong Kong version of QQ Music launched by Tencent in Hong Kong also requires payment for good service, and the number of songs is not as large as that in China.
MOOV - a music APP owned by local telecommunications giant PCCW. If you like Cantonese songs, this app is very comprehensive.
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Playing in the streets
Eating
Foodies, have you ever used Dianping? So what do Hong Kong people use to find food? The answer is OpenRice. This app is a must-have for foodies. As long as it’s a restaurant, you can basically search it on it. I don’t know what to eat, so I’ll try openrice.
Lazy cancer patients have more or less used Ele.me to order takeout in China. There are also takeout places in Hong Kong, but of course they don’t have the full range of categories in China. Please search: Foodpanda
Watching movies
Yes, in China you can use apps such as Dianping, Meituan, WeChat, Baidu, Maoyan, etc. to buy low-cost movie tickets. Sometimes you can watch a movie for 18 Block done.
This is not possible in Hong Kong. Although movies are released quickly, there are many types, and the rating system is mature, even student tickets are only 10% off. There is also a handling fee when buying tickets online, and you can only use Credit card payment!
So, use the app when certain movies are more popular. To see what movie shows are available in Hong Kong, you can download the Hong Kong version of Time.com - HONG KONG MOVIE, buy movie tickets, swipe the QR code to enter, and you can directly download the app of the cinema you want to go to, such as Golden Harvest Cinemas, MCL, etc.?< /p>
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Transportation
Taxi
I still remember my friend’s surprise when he saw me hailing a red taxi quickly. Face - "Huh? Hong Kong also has taxis that are fast?"
As a popular mode of travel in China in recent years, of course they are also available in Hong Kong, but in Hong Kong there are only fast taxis and not Didi, and the fastest one is Haohao The private car has just arrived and is not as easy to use as it is in China. As for taxis, let alone subsidies, because Hong Kong taxis only accept cash payments and there is no way to pay through the app.
The more popular ones in Hong Kong are UBER and GOGOVAN. The former can be called a high-end car, a taxi, or a "Van" (that is, a cargo van with a more advanced model); the latter focuses on Van boy.
Bus
The main bus companies in Hong Kong are Citybus, NWFB and KMB Longrun, so just download these two main apps. The functions basically cover checking bus times, checking bus station maps and pictures, checking routes, charges, and flights. Some flights have estimated arrival times.
Metro
Downloading MTR Mobile is absolutely a must when arriving in Hong Kong.
Route subway, route plan, price, time, exit information, station facilities, all in one app!
For those who are more advanced and have strict time control, you can choose Next Train. Although it does not support all lines yet, you can know when the next train will leave!