WHAT HAPPENS
AT SWON….STAYS
AT
SWON!
BUT I HOPE
YOU’LL
TAKE SOME APPS
AWAY AFTER
THIS WORKSHOP!

 I am not an app expert
 This is NOT an exhaustive list
 I looked at a LOT of websites AND polled some colleagues
 Many are free, many are for Android, iPhone, iPad
 My goal: Each of you will find at least 2 or 3 apps that interest you

FILE STORAGE/
NEWS FEEDS

FILE STORAGE:
DROPBOX AND BOX
Dropbox
 Hold up to 2 GB of data
 Uses cloud technology , share information across multiple computers and mobile devices
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)
Box
 Cloud-based file-syncing and storage program
 Share information across multiple computers and mobile devicesFree Box account holders get 10GB of space
 Ideal for collaboration. Add comments to any file, as well as read comments that other people have added
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone & Android)

NEWSFEED READERS:
FEEDLY & POCKET
Feedly Pocket
 A popular feed and news reader app
 Text-only list view for quick browsing through your news feed, and flashier magazine-style layouts for a more visual approach
 Articles can be saved in the app for offline viewing and shared through a variety of other apps
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)
 Offline reading tool that allows you to select and save articles, pictures, and videos for later viewing
 Trimmed down, cleaner format means you can enjoy content without a lot of the side clutter on the web
 Features tagging, cross-device and platform syncing
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

NEWSFEED READERS:
INSTAPAPER & FLIPBOARD
Flipboard
 Save and archive online articles for off-line reading
 Share links via Twitter and
Tumblr
 Save up to 500 articles
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)
 Takes material you like to read
(blogs, websites, your social media feeds) and aggregates them
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

TIME MANAGEMENT/
ORGANIZATION

LISTS:
ANY.DO & WUNDERLIST
Any.do
 To-do list & task list
 A live widget on your homescreen
/separate your tasks into different folders
 Unique feature called the Any.do moment, which encourages making a habit of reviewing your daily tasks
 Includes time and date reminders, as well as geolocation reminders
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)
Wunderlist
 Task / To-do list
 Reminders, recurring & subtasks
 Sync across devices
 Collaborative
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

Workflowy
MORE LISTS:
WORKFLOWY &
MYLIFEORGANIZED
MyLifeOrganized
(MLO)
 Tool for taking notes and making lists.
 Nested lists / Zoom in on any sub-list
 Tag and filter list items
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)
 Task management system that helps you to target your focus to meet objectives
 Automatically generates to-do lists, with priority actions for your immediate attention so that you can track your progress
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

SHOPPING LISTS & MORE!
SHOPPINGLIST & COZI FAMILY
ORGANIZER
ShoppingList Cozi Family Organizer
 App can sort your items according to category (dairy, canned items, etc.), saving you time and steps in the grocery
 Use the app's built-in barcode scanner in your pantry for items that need restocked , so the info comes up in the grocery
 (FREE version for iPad & iPhone)
 Shared family calendar with shopping lists, events and to-do lists
 It will keep you from duplicating purchases or double-booking events
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

 Electronic notetaker (good for taking notes in meetings or making shopping lists)
 Get organized: store pictures, write notes, and record voice memos
 Individual notes are stored in notebooks
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Collect, organize and share
URLs
 Collaborate
 Natural organization
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

JOHNSON & JOHNSON OFFICIAL 7-MINUTE
WORKOUT
 Innovative 7 minute workout that you can do everyday with only a chair, a wall and some floorspace
 Advanced routines also available, with short video demos
 Smart Workout feature can function as your personal trainer
 Create custom workout routinesbeginning or challenging highintensity
 Great for frequent travelers who need to squeeze in short workouts in hotel rooms
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

 Uses your phone's GPS to track your running, cycling, hiking, etc.
 Records your pace, distance, total exercise time, calories burned, etc.
 Allows you to take and tag pictures on the go
 Measure your progress and workout history and share online
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

NOOM WEIGHT LOSS COACH
 Helps coach you with an exercise tracker, weight loss plan and food logging
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& Android)

 Comprehensive activity-tracking app for running, cycling, walking, hiking, kayaking, etc.
 $4.99 paid version of this app, offers special features, such as auto-pause (for when you're running on streets with stoplights
 Free app has all the basics
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Check the game quickly & discreetly from your phone
 Pulls game data from baseball, basketball, football, soccer, ice hockey, cricket, rugby, and more.
 (FREE for iPad)

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 Helps you find the nearest bathroom.
 For when your kid says, “I’ve got to go potty RIGHT NOW!”
 This free iPhone app also has feedback from other users about the bathroom’s cleanliness and whether it has a changing table
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Stores your children’s artwork online
 Throw away the stacks of your kids’ artwork and instead upload them to a secure server
 Share the art with friends and family, organize it chronologically, and even convert the artwork into keepsakes and gifts
 FREE for iPad & iPhone)

 Fun timer for children
 For children who can't yet tell time, presents the passage of time in a visual manner
 Features 11 different visuals
 Parents can use the app to let kids know that they have ten more minutes until bedtime, 30 minutes of screen time left or two minutes for brushing of teeth
 Easy-to-set timer screen can be accompanied by one of seven musical tracks
 (.99 cents on iPad, iPhone)

SHOPPING/COUPONING

 Get deals at popular stores in your area.
 When you find a coupon you like with Yowza, you can save it on your smart phone.
 Simply show the cashier your phone to save money/ no need to clip coupons or print anything
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 Instead of bringing binders full of coupons to the grocery store, all you need is your phone
 Scan in your paper coupons, so that you have a digital copy
 The app reminds you to use the coupons and gives you alerts as expiration dates approach
 Note: some manufacturers still require a paper copy
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 For people who take frugal shopping to the next level/extreme couponers
 The app examines the weekly flyers for a number of popular stores, such as Target and Walmart, and compares the prices offered at each
 Can also help you track down coupons for items in the Sunday paper
 You can also email coupons to yourself to print out and use at your favorite stores
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone & Android)

 Have discount and loyalty cards for every single store you frequent?
 Take a picture of it and upload it to the app
 The cashier can scan the bar code on the app, instead of the card
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 Helps you find coupons at all your favorite grocery stores
 Helps you build a shopping list using a database that’s searchable by text, barcode and voice.
 You can also sync your shopping lists and coupons with their website
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 A “comparison shopper's dream”.
 Turn your iPhone's camera into a portable barcode and QR code scanner
 Snap a shot of a product's barcode and the app will search online for the best local prices, product details, nutritional information, product reviews, and more.
 Also allows you to look up discounts, bargains, and coupons provided by retailers
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

 Great for finding healthy food on road trips
 App finds you healthy restaurants nearby
 If fast food is your only option, you can use it to find the healthiest items on the menu
 (FREE for Android)

 Index of thousands and thousands of user added recipes to try
 All include instructions and photos
 (FREE for iPad &
Android)

 Recipes & Shopping
 Includes over 28,000 professionally tested recipes from renowned magazines such as Bon
Appétit and Gourmet, popular cookbooks, top chefs, and leading restaurants
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& Android)

 From SparkRecipes/ Helps you lose weight and save
 Browse and search more than
190,000 recipes, plus save your favorites.
 Browse by course, ethnicity, preparation time, etc.
 Provides calories, carbs, and 10 other key nutrients for each recipe
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Multi-purpose travel app
 Helps you find and purchase flights, hotels, car rentals, etc. (FREE for iPad , iPhone, & Android)

 Will help you navigate airports, anticipate wait times, find the freshest food
 Features user-submitted reviews of services in the airport
 Has airport maps and checkpoint wait times
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& Android)

 Intuitive and fun photo editing
 Auto enhance & detailed image controls
 Filters, Tilt-shift, Frames, etc.
 Share to social networks
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 Loaded with tools to help you take the best photos
 Easy sharing to Facebook,
Instagram and Flickr
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& $2.99 for Android)

 Enhanced picture taking for iPhone
 Manually tweak settings such as focus, shutter speed, white balance and exposure compensation
 Share with Facebook and
Instagram
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& Android)

BUDGETING/FINANCES

 Losing track of all your bills and important documents? FileThis is a mobile digital service that makes it easier to organize all your paperwork
 Take pictures or import your bills from major service providers
 Documents are searchable so you can look for the receipt of specific items by typing in keywords rather than scanning through countless documents
 (FREE for iPad & iPhone)

 Track, budget, and manage your finances all in one place so you can see where you're spending and where you can save
 Keep track of your savings, checking accounts, and credit or debit cards, input transactions, and set reminders for things like bill payments to avoid late fees
 Puts your budget and spending information in clear and readable graphs and charts
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Looks at how much money you take in each month, how much you spend on rent and bills, how much you want to save, and then gives you an amount you’re allowed to spend each day
 App plots out how well you stick to that daily budget, and if you’re under that amount at the end of the week or month
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Drink recipes
 Tell it what odds and ends you've got lurking in the cupboard under the sink, and then ask it to suggest drinks
 Comes with a library of popular cocktails, with additional packs that can be downloaded for a small fee
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 For beer enthusiasts/hobbyists
 Keep track of the brews you drink and tasting notes
 Save beers you'd like to try, see reviews from other beer fans, look up nearby craft beers & bars, and more
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

 Scan any document -anywhere -- with a tap on your smartphone
 Easily export to Dropbox or send an email
 Enhance the scans with blackand-white or photo options, crop easily and share
 (FREE version for iPad , iPhone, & Android/Genuis
Scan + for all is $6.99)

 Allows you to create custom app icons on your iPhone for all of your software
 Make home-screen shortcuts for your apps
 ($1.99 for iPad & iPhone)

 Wish you could record horizontal videos in
!
portrait mode on your iPhone? Horizon lets you
 Share your horizontal videos via Instagram,
Facebook and Twitter
 (FREE for Android, $1.99 for iPad & iPhone)

 Provides ambient sounds from various places in nature and industry
 Blocks out annoying sounds…aids sleep
 Noise options include oscillating fan, extreme rain and beach waves
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone,
& Android)

 Allows your phone to act as a scanner
 You can add watermarks, fill out forms, and even fax the document (for a nominal fee).
Comes with built in optimizations to make your documents legible and sharp when scanned in
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

SUPER-BRIGHT LED
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 Install, sign in, and the app will locate any of your devices that have been approved for use on the service
 If your device is lost, Find My iPhone gives you a chance of locating it, in part by sending a fullvolume sound for up to two minutes, even if the device is set to silent
 As a worst-case scenario, you can use the app to remote-wipe your device
 (FREE for iPad & iPhone)

 Need some wallpapers or ringtones but you don’t want to pay for them? Get Zedge
 Features hundreds of thousands of ringtones and wallpapers that you can surf through and use
 (FREE for iPad, iPhone &
Android)

 Have doubts that you are using your time wisely?
App will send you weekly reports to indicate your time thieves
 Will illuminate your time wasting habits
 (FREE for Android)

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 Stitch different images together into one collage quickly and easily
 Has photo editing tools
 Share via your favorite social media
 (FREE for iPad & iPhone)

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 Take a photo of your Pet or choose from your photo gallery
 Speak into the microphone and My Talking Pet app will get your Pet to realistically talk back to you!
 Share as a video on Facebook,
YouTube, Instagram and other social networks
 ($1.99 for iPad , iPhone, &
Android )

 A fun, addictive and very simple puzzle game. Join the numbers and get to the 2048 tile!
 Swipe (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one.
When 2048 tile is created, the player wins!

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 Hear a song and don't know what it is or who sings it?
 Hold it as close as you can to the speakers, then within a few seconds, the app will tell you the title, artist, and sometimes even find the album art, too.
 Locates most radio-play songs
(new and old, originals and covers) but it occasionally gets stumped by obscure b-sides
 (FREE for iPad , iPhone, &
Android)

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