LDR Turning Sour? | 6 Must-Try Techs For Romeos & Juliets To Cut The Distance
Love isn't always a box of chocolates (although your bf/gf wouldn't mind some from you). For lovers in long-distance relationships (LDRs, for short), the thousands of kilometres apart make it even more a challenge. Want to warm your lonely days and nights? Here are six apps and gadgets to pull your loved ones closer virtually.
1- LokLok
For Android users, there's now an adorable app where you can share your phone’s lock screen with anyone you want.
LokLok replaces your screen with a shared whiteboard. Doodle sweet messages or upload pictures onto your lock screen. The other person’s lock screen will be automatically updated at the same time. So, you can bring a smile to each other’s face when you leave cute reminders, a sexy selfie, or a simple 'I love you'.
Download LokLok for free
here.
* For Android only.
2- Honi App
Are you up to set the bedroom on fire? (We meant, sexually!) Let Honi, a steamy game app that features naughty card decks, to take care of that for you.
It lets you know the XP of romance, sexuality, and communication in your relationship. You’ll find NSFW dares, Would You Rathers, positions that guarantee to make you sweat all night, love tips, and quizzes that will turn you on fast. Don’t be surprised if you’re on the next flight to get to bae! *wink wink*
*For iOS only
3- Kast
Movie night is a fun yet simple date idea that every couple loves. Kast makes it easy to video-chat and stream your favourite movie at the same time.
No need to count '3, 2, 1, PLAY!' anymore and get annoyed with your lover even before the movie begins. With Kast, you'll get to use Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and many other streaming sites. Why stop at that? Kast lets you to play games, surf the Internet together, and share music as you wish. You’ll get to plan more fun dates after this.
4- FrontRow Wearable Camera
When you’re in love, you’ll want to see and do every little thing in life together, whether it’s grocery shopping, napping, or a jog in the park. The old Skype trick might be boring after some time. So, FrontRow saves the day!
You’ll get to make your bf/gf a part of your day, as if they're actually there with you. The hands-free camera comes with cool features like live stream, record, and quick capture to document your everyday life. From daily activities to surprise moments, your lover gets to watch everything and feel more connected to you. This handy camera is just 59 grams. So, you can wear it in different ways, either around your neck or clipped to the front of your shirt.
5-Little Riot’s Pillow Talk
Say bye-bye to your lonely tears when you go to bed alone after this. Straight from London, Little Riot brings you Pillow Talk, a wristband that sends the sound of your heartbeat to your darling in real-time.
It's like sleeping with your head on your lover's chest! He or she gets to listen to your soothing heartbeat with a mini speaker provided. Slip the speaker under your pillow and you'll get to hear his or hers too. Let your lover’s heart sing you to sleep.
6-The HB Ring
The HB ring is a smart and stylish accessory, created by TheTouch. You’ll get to hear and feel your true love’s heartbeat no matter where you are.
Your ring is matched to your lover’s via Bluetooth on your phone. Simply connect the accessory to Wi-Fi or data and tap on it. You can feel the heartbeat of your partner in real-time. How easy is that! And when the real-time heartbeat is unavailable, your ring plays the last recorded one for you.
The gorgeous ring with minimalist design is made out of stainless steel with a protective sapphire crystal surface. So, it’s almost scratch-free. There are two beautiful colors to choose from: Rose Gold or Jet Black.
“Distance means so little, when someone means so much.” -Tom McNeal