September 2010
Beginner to intermediate
240 pages
13h 37m
English
Content preview from Best iPhone Apps, 2nd Edition
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Chapter 1. Best Apps For Work
Photo: Herval Freire
Compared to smartphones favored by big corporations (*cough* BlackBerry *cough*), the sleek and shiny iPhone may seem like its main contribution to the workplace is to sit there and look pretty while you wait for your spouse to call. But don’t underestimate it. With the right apps, your iPhone becomes a serious tool for running the office (and Microsoft Office) right from your pocket.
This chapter highlights just a fraction of the huge number of apps aimed at people who want to do more than watch tiny movies on the train. They help you get things done, like brainstorming ideas and tracking projects.
Your iPhone or iPod Touch also helps you work on the go, from editing spreadsheets in a waiting room to taking dictation. Apps can also unclutter your life by converting paper to pixels or the reverse, turning pixels into paper (by printing them).
Communication is key, and apps that make phone calls easier keep you better connected to your clients and coworkers. And when you really need to get down to business and geek out, like control your desktop PC from your phone or update the company blog from your Touch, you can do that, too. Read on to find out how to tap the iPhone’s business potential.
Get Things Done
Best App for Quick To-Do Lists
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