Try these apps to…
Clear the Clutter
1. Mailbox helps you get your inbox down to zero by using gestures such as swiping for “snooze” which sends it to the top of your inbox at a designated time like “this evening” or “this Monday”. (iOS, Android)
2. SaneBox is the answer to email overload. It works on top of your email account to prioritize important emails and summarize the rest. (iOS, Android)
3. PaperKarma stops junk mail from being delivered to your home. Simply snap a photo of the unwanted mail. PaperKarma automatically contacts the mailer and removes you from the distribution list. (iOS, Android)
Stay Focused
4. Humin remembers how and where you met someone so you can focus on the moment. Once you put in someone’s number, you’ll be able to search through your contacts using natural phrases like “met last week.” (iOS, Android)
5. Focus@Will streams music that is scientifically optimized to boost your concentration and help you get into “the zone”. (iOS, Android)
Take Notes
6. Letterspace is a quick and efficient note taking app that allows you to use hashtags to organize your thoughts. Its handy swipe bar feature lets you move your cursor without moving your hands from your keyboard. (iOS)
7. Google Keep is a simple app that allows you to jot down, color code and categorize short notes and lists. Information is stored on your Google account and syncs across all devices. (Android)
Manage Tasks
8. EasilyDo works as a personal assistant and automation machine, keeping track of birthdays, weather, boarding passes, and packages. (iOS, Android)
9. Google Now brings you the information you want when you need it. It mines data from your phone (location, calendar, Google searches, etc.) and develops “information cards” that change throughout the day. For example, it will give you a traffic and weather conditions if you’re on your way to the airport. (Android)
10. Any.do helps you plan out tasks by giving you a notification each morning to “plan your day”. It makes you decide which tasks to complete, delegate or put off, and lists the people you will have to connect with to complete a task. (iOS, Android)
11. ZenDay has a 3D user interface that helps you visualize the day’s tasks and manage your time. Tasks are added to the calendar whenever time is available, and once completed, are removed to give you space for other jobs. (Android)
Collaborate
12. Slack is a messaging app for team members to keep in touch. The desktop version sends discrete notifications to the corner of the screen so you can see what’s going on without switching tasks. (iOS, Android)
13. Talkboard is a collaborative whiteboard that allows team members to visually express ideas together in real time. The app’s drawing tools and integrated audio make it easy to capture and communicate ideas. (iOS)
Stop Procrastinating
14. Carrot is the to-do list with personality. Carrot punishes you for procrastinating and rewards you for productivity in the form of points that you can then redeem for prizes. (iOS)
15. Workflow doesn’t give you a chance to procrastinate. It does tasks for you. When it notices a certain action, such as a meeting or event ending, it will call an Uber or upload your latest photos to Facebook. (iOS)
Which app will you download?
