Apps to help keep you safe this summer

NEW YORK

Now, with a smartphone in your pocket, keeping everyone safe can get a little easier.

The sunwise app from the environmental protection agency gives the daily and hourly forecast for UV rays wherever you are, or wherever you're headed.

The suntan watcher app for iPhone can remind you to turn over, reapply sunscreen, or check on the kids, with the help of an alarm.

Whether you've got a ten-speed or training wheels, the bike safety app for iPhone has tips for staying safe on two wheels.

And the SOS app from the American Red Cross for Andriod has quick answers for immediate safety concerns from bug bites to barbecue burns, though it shouldn't be used as a replacement for professional care. .

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