BusinessHABApplications folder: Smartphones are simultaneously some of the most useful and unhelpful pieces of technology.
On one hand, they connect us to virtually anyone, anywhere at any time.
They allow us to access almost all of the information we need with just a few taps.
They take photos that would have required an expensive camera and lens setup just a few years ago.
And they’re pocket-sized computers that let you play games or listen to music when you want to escape your real-world surroundings.
On the other hand, smartphones can be extremely unhelpful because they distract us from what’s going on around us, prevent us from learning new things, and almost always put ourselves first above all else.
If you find yourself stuck with a phone that feels more like a burden than a tool, here are eight apps that will make your smartphone more useful in everyday life.
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8 Apps to Make Your Phone More Useful
Today, most people are either glued to their smartphones or tablet. We’ve seen the rise of the “smart” device and now everything is connected, accessible remotely, and even voice-activated. Your phone can now not only make calls, send texts and take photos but also find restaurants, read books, play music and so much more.
If you’re one of those people who has a love-hate relationship with your phone, that’s because it’s probably not as useful as it could be.
Smartphones are great for doing things like locating the nearest coffee shop or streaming music on Spotify.
But for many people, these devices just don’t offer enough functionality – which is why many users resort to putting them in a locked drawer during work hours.
Make Your Phone Even Smarter with These 8 Apps
Google Assistant – If you’re one of the millions of people who use Google’s search engine – or Gmail, YouTube and other services included with a Google account – you already have access to its AI-based virtual assistant. The Google Assistant will help you buy stuff online, set reminders, and even control other devices with your voice.
If you have an iPhone, you can download the Google Assistant app and use it just like its voice-activated counterpart.
Many of the same features are available, including the ability to set reminders and control smart home devices.
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Amazon Alexa – The Amazon Alexa app is another popular virtual assistant available for select smartphones.
The Alexa app can perform many of the same tasks as the Google Assistant, including setting reminders, playing music, and controlling smart home devices.
The Alexa app also allows you to shop for products on Amazon using your voice. To use Alexa, you’ll need an Amazon Echo device.
The app will walk you through the setup process and then you can use the app to activate Alexa and have her perform tasks.
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Automatic – Automatic is a useful app that can track your car mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance history, as well as provide an estimated cost to fill up your car.
Automatic also has an app that can track your phone, so if you lose your device, you can use this app to locate it.
Automatic works with Apple’s CarPlay, so you can use it to track mileage and costs while you’re driving.
The automatic gear app can track your car, so you’ll know how much fuel you use and how much it costs to fill up. It can also track your phone, so if you lose your phone, you can use this app to find it.
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Labrys – If you have a ton of emails that need to be stored and filed away, you’re probably using a clunky desktop application to do so.
Instead of dealing with all that clutter, you can use the Labrys app on your smartphone to manage your emails.
Labrys allows you to label and organize your emails and then archive them when they’re no longer useful. You can even set up a rule to forward certain emails to other accounts.
Remote Pro – If you have a computer that’s always on and connected to the internet, you can use Remote Pro to control it from your phone.
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You can also use Remote Pro to connect to computers that aren’t always on or connected to the internet.
Remote Pro works on both Android and iOS devices. Remote Pro can also be used to control presentations from your phone.
This can be helpful if you’re giving a presentation and don’t have a clicker or if you’re participating in a conference call and don’t have a phone to click the mute button.
Transcribe voice recordings – If you’re a writer who regularly records content, you may have found that transcribing your recordings is a tedious and time-consuming process. Luckily, there are transcription apps, like Rev, that can automatically transcribe your voice recordings.
Rev is an app that lets you transcribe voice recordings on your phone.
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With Rev, you can type up your recordings as you listen to them, or you can transcribe them at a later time.
If you choose to transcribe your recordings at a later time, you can use Rev’s voice recognition software to speed up the process.
Stream music and video – If you have a large collection of music or videos on your computer, you can use a cloud service to access them from your phone.
This way, you don’t have to worry about transferring your files to your phone’s memory because they’re already stored in the cloud.
You can stream music and videos from services like Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix, among others.
These apps usually have a setting that prevents you from using your phone too much, so you don’t get sucked into a binge-watching session at the office.
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Lock down apps during work hours – If you find yourself constantly checking social media or other distracting apps during the workday, you can use Stay Focused to block them.
Stay Focused allows you to block certain apps on your phone during certain times of the day.
You can also set a timer, so after a certain amount of time, the blocking feature will be disabled.
SO! What are you waiting for? Get downloading these apps on your phone right now and make it easier to lead a balanced life!
Now, you can get more done, enjoy life, and check off everything on your to-do list.
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