Apps to launch when boredom strikes 💥📱💡

You made it to Friday. Congrats! Today we'll be talking about a very serious topic: apps to launch when you're bored. Instead of highlighting the usual candidates like Twitter, Facebook, Parking, and Instasnap we'd like to share a few lesser known procrastination apps.

📰 For news, check out Nuzzel. The app pulls together the most shared articles from your Twitter and Facebook feeds to ensure you’re always up-to-date on the latest Uber news.

🎙 If you like podcasts, Breaker will help you discover new content by showing you recent episodes your friends have listened to. Meanwhile, Laughable shows you all the podcasts your favorite comedians have been on.

📊 Take a minute to try Progress, an app that tracks your body's transformation over time, and 60 Seconds Everyday is the faster way to record a daily journal. Both will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

🤔 What's your go-to app when boredom strikes? Share with the community on Ask Product Hunt.

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