applications

People might not always remember to bring along their tablets or laptops, but most will most likely be bringing around their smartphones with them wherever they go. The reason is simple: because it’s more convenient, handy, and light. It used to be that only businessmen were into smartphones, but when Apple’s iPhone arrived at the scene, it attracted and gathered millions of new users who use the device not only as a phone, but also as a gaming, academic, and business device.

Let’s take a look at some iPhone apps from the iTunes App Store that was created with the goal of increasing the productivity of its user. We only have twenty-four hours a day to do all of our stuff, so why not spend a little bit of time working on trying to make each second count?

1. Cozi Family Organizer

If you need a hand managing your family, then the Cozi Family Organizer app is there to help you. It’s sort of like an all-in-one app to manage not your time, but also your family’s, while allowing you to create, save, and update to-do and shopping lists.[Read More]

Facebook – you either love it or you hate it. No matter how much some people might hate this social networking site, though, there is no denying that it can be addictive. And, for those who are so into it, there’s no stopping them from being online practically all day.

Even those who are certified Facebook addicts have to admit that the social networking site has its downsides. Its applications, for one – they are so many and more often than not, useless and irritating. I have to say, though, that there are some Facebook apps that are useful and actually make sense. Let’s take a look at three apps – two I would recommend to any friend, and one that I need advice on.

Good Reads
As the name implies, it’s all about books. In this day and age where watching TV shows and movies (or listening to music) is considered more convenient than reading a good old book, it is refreshing to see an app about books. Good Reads helps you keep track of what you have been reading, together with your friends. As with other Facebook apps, the joy is in sharing. You get to rate your books and write your thoughts about them; and then you can share ideas with friends. Call it a virtual book club if you will. There’s a similar Facebook app called Visual Bookshelf, which I actually use more often. The idea is the same, although there are fewer users than Good Reads.

Travel Buddy
For people who like to travel, there is no better app than this. (If you find one, let me know!) Organize trips and share photos, experiences, and more using this app. You can tag your real life travel buddy; reminisce about your past trips; and plan your future adventures together!

Language Exchange
This last app, I am still thinking if I should use or not. The premise is very attractive – meet people who can teach you a foreign language, and share your own language as well. I am unsure about the privacy issues, though. Does anyone use this app?