Breaking Albuquerque: The Most Essential Apps to Make it in Heisenberg's Town

Get your Heisenberg on.

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Thanks to Walter White—Breaking Bad's infamous meth lord known as Heisenberg—the face of Albuquerque has changed forever. Once only known as the place where Bugs Bunny was supposed to take a left turn at, New Mexico's largest city is now recognized for being hot, unforgiving and beautiful. The desert town could be a hard place to strike it rich if you can't handle the heat—but if Walter and Jesse can make it, you can, too. With our 10 essential apps to make it in Heisenberg's town—in the words of Jesse—you'll be making Albuquerque your bitch in no time. 

RVT

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Platform: iOS, Free

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a dry, scorching place. The city sits at the northern tip of the Chihuahuan Desert, the place where you'd likely do some of your business, man. But old station wagons and hatchbacks aren't going to cut it when you're out there, and there's only one vehicle meant for venturing into the wild dry yonder: the Winnebago. Use the RVT app to pick out the most affordable RV from a selection of 60,000. Just be careful what you select—and make sure not to leave the key in the ignition.

Chem Pro: Chemistry Tutor

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Platform: iOS, Free

Knowledge is power; and more than likely, you weren't paying attention in Chem 101 back in high school. Since Albuquerque is a place with a ton of business opportunity, you'll want to brush up on your skills. With the Chem Pro app, you'll learn everything you need to know for, you know, science. It comes with 80 videos that cover an entire year of AP and General Chemistry. Who knows, you might finally find your element.

Greats Hats HD

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Platform: iOS, $1.99

With all that heat beating on you from the 90-degree sun, you'll need a stlish hat to keep you cool. A classic pork pie hat, perhaps? Find that right one for you with the Great Hats app, which let's you try on different hats from the screen on your iPad. Choose from 28 different hats, like a top hat, sombrero, ushanka, tiara, turban, bat mask, or gladiator-style. Also, hats look good with sunglasses, so you'll want to get yourself a pair of those as well. People may have trouble recognizing you—but it might work to your advantage.

Great hat:

Bad hats:

(You're doing it wrong, turtle.)

Razor - Electric Shaver Simulation

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Platform: iOS, $.99

Hats not your kind of thing? Maybe hair might not be your thing, either? If that's the case, and you're feeling a little nervous about ditching the crop, bust out Razor, the electric shaver simulation app. With realistic buzzing sounds and vibration, you can go through the motions of really shaving your head. Practice makes perfect, and with this app, you're absolutely not going to get a nick. Once you have a shaven head, you can make friends with other shaven head guys and play, like, staring contests:

Breakfast Maker

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Platform: iOS, Free

Start your day off right with the most important meal: breakfast. But since you're now bringing in some money after learning chemistry, you can afford a little more than cereal from the market. Not sure what to make, or how to make it? Use Breakfast Maker to mix and match different breakfast foods, from pancakes to eggs, and practice cooking them straight from the app. Who knows, breakfast might become your favorite meal of the day.

Quicken Money Management

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Platform: iOS, Free

Now that you're money is flowing, you're going to need a way to keep it under control. So, what better way than Quicken? [cough]

Use the Quicken app to connect to your sync to your Windows desktop software, and have your financial info anywhere you go. Don't forget to put in all of your information, though. You don't want to lose your empire's money.

Also, you don't need other people messing with your cash flow.

Kluckr (Chicken Wing Finder)

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Platform: iOS, Free 

What's better than money? Fried chicken. Take a break from your business dealings and find the nearest fried chicken spot around town with Kluckr. The app lets users rate different chicken joints, so you can make sure you're getting the best service in town.

But you already know what the best is.

GPS Tracking Pro

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Platform: Android, Free

Keep track of your competition with GPS Tracking Pro. That's right: things can get serious quick in a place like Albuquerque, so keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Service Bell

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Platform: Android, Free 

Now that you're the king of Albuquerque, you won't need to call anyone (they'll call you). Hey, you might not even need to go anywhere, for that matter. If you do need anyone, they'll be at your beck and call, so summon them with the Service Bell app. Ding-ding, that's all you'll need. Just sit back, watch the throne, and relax.

Walt Whitman Poetry

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Platform: AndroidiOS; Free

One of the best poets of his generation, Walt Whitman is worth the read; especially his masterpiece "Leaves of Grass." He was an expert craftsman, and now with chemistry, tracking systems, money management, and stylish hats at your fingertips, you're the master of yours—congrats, you just made Albuquerque your bitch.

Also, it's a great read when you're on the crapper.

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