Do you use technology to make your business life richer and more efficient?
Up until last year, I simply couldn't find enough time to keep up with all tech advances... I didn't have many contacts in the finance world who embraced technologies like smartphones or mobile apps that go with them, let alone guide me.
All of this changed drastically after I had the opportunity to work on a tech startup and experiment with some amazing new tools myself. Since the introduction of iPhone on Verizon and the arrival of iPad, I now also have many more friends interested in knowing which apps are worth downloading...
Having used every Apple device over the past two years, I am completely biased towards the iPad when it comes to boosting productivity and a richer, more engaging experience overall.
As for apps compatible with iPads...
- SoundNote: I use this app like a notepad. It records the meeting, and allows you to search by word, recording time, and even lets you quickly save your new docs to a Dropbox folder.
- Dropbox: Think about a new drive/folder on your computer, which you can drag & drop your favorite documents (be it large recordings or photos or notes). Dropbox automatically synchronizes all of these docs with the dropbox app on your ipad. You can open and work on these docs anywhere any time your iPad is connected to the Internet.
- Pulse: Many newspaper and magazine publishers have launched their own apps, which clearly offer a much better way of enjoying their paper publications. While I have really enjoyed some newspaper apps like Financial Times or NY Times, I now prefer this Pulse app that lets me create my own custom newspaper/magazine.
- Flipboard: Like Pulse, aggregates a lot of interesting content from sites such as TED Talks, Lonely Planet and National Geographic. I prefer Pulse for news, Flipboard for a richer visual experience. For magazine lovers, I would also recommend Zinio.
- Bloomberg: If you need access to the investment world, this app is quite good.
- Kayak: Great for travel arrangements.
- TomTom: All you need is a subscription to the maps of the country you will be in, and you can leave the iPad on the car dashboard/seat next to you as TomTom announces all directions with the help of GPS. You don't even need to look down to see the map. Who needs Garmin!
- GoodReader: If you open up documents in Goodreader, the quality is as good as on your screen. All you need is an HDMI connector TV to start showing your presentation on the TV in the room!
- Printopia: Installing this on your computer will allow you to print or save to PDF any document or page you are reviewing on your iPad. A must...
- Instapaper: This app allows you to save any webpage for offline viewing. Great for preparing for wifi-free subway rides.
- YellowBook: Like yellow pages, but better on your iPad
- Free Translator: For those who travel and want to say a few words in the countries you are visiting
- Open Table: Same as the desktop app, for searching for a table at a restaurant
- PingChat: Free texts wherever you are (receiving or sending)
- IM Pro+: Combine all Skype, AOL and other text services in one screen
- FaceTime: Amazing app, with one click, clear video and sound -- as long as the other party is also on FaceTime. If your friend doesn't have FaceTime, then Skype will do the trick as well.
- AudioVroom: This app gives access to millions of songs with one single click based on your own preferences. If you never listened to music on your iPad, just listen to the first few tunes offered by this app and rate them, so future playlists are refined to meet your preferences. Then find another person whose music taste you are curious about or like, bump your devices, and start a brand new playlist.
Most of the above apps are available on iPod Touch and iPhones. I would recommend spending a few hours on the AppStore each sunday to browse through all categories and picking a few new apps to try...
Enjoy!
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