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10 productivity apps for your smartphone to make you more efficient
Have you ever tried to balance a dozen tasks and burned yourself out? If you use your smartphone or tablet for work or just want to stay connected to your team, you already know how much of a hassle it can be. Mobile isn’t always the best choice.
Unless you have the right apps. Whether you’re on iPhone or Android, there are bound to be apps from this list that will change your workflow for the better.
Let’s make you and your phone more productive and save you time. Keep reading for 10 must-have apps.
1. Trello
Trello is one of the most-used Kanban-style task systems in the world. It offers a simple interface, an easy way to make cards and assign individuals to unique tasks. Make checklists, use Power-Ups to repeat certain card functions and use them for personal or work.
Trello can be used creatively to assign chores to your children and get alerted when they check off an item from their list or simply to organize completed tasks in remote teams so everyone knows where the workflow is. The free Trello is available for iOS and Android.
2. ProofHub
ProofHub is another freemium app that lets you track your Kanban boards, custom workflows and even assign roles. It can be used to organize tasks and events for an individual, although it works great as a collaborative tool.
You can mention (@ people), chat and host discussions to bring everyone up to speed without hopping on a Zoom call. If you’re trying to improve workflow for yourself or your team, ProofHub is the way to go. The free ProofHub app is available for iOS and Android.
3. Calendly
Calendly was a startup that became a must-have app for almost any business. With Calendly, you can send your open availability and allow others to book sections of your time. It means they build your schedule with engagements (if you allow them to), so you aren’t spending time mixing a schedule.
You can also charge for your time. Consultants and professionals can make money by “hopping on a call real quick,” so they make the most of their time. The free Calendly app is available for iOS and Android.
The iPad turns 10! Here are 25 useful apps you need to try on yours
Happy birthday, iPad. A decade ago, Steve Jobs announced what came to be one of Apple’s premier devices, a tablet that straddles the line between smartphone and laptop.
When iPads first got their start, they only offered up to 64GB memory and were 9.7 inches, weighing in at 1.6 pounds. Today, you can get an iPad Pro with a full TB of memory at 12.9 inches, weighing 1.4 pounds. Talk about an upgrade! Tap or click to see the first thing you should do when you buy a new iPad.
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Nifty way to wake your phone: With Samsung’s “Lift to wake” feature, all you have to do is pick up your phone or take it out of your pocket and the screen turns on. Open Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures. Tap the switch next to Lift to wake to enable it. Magic!
Is that a tablet in your pocket? Consumer Reports (paywall link) ranked phones that go the distance by using a robotic finger to simulate our relentless scrolling. Spoiler: Bigger phones = Better battery life. Top contenders include the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Nothing Phone 2.
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