3 Apps I use Nearly Everyday
In a world of hundreds of thousands of Apps, sometimes my iPhone can feel a little overwhelming. So over the past few weeks, I’ve tried to pay attention to the Apps I really use, and the ones that are more occasional in my world.
Here are 3 that I find myself living in, several times a day:
1. Twitter App.
In my opinion, the twitter app is the easiest, most user-friendly way for me to “Read the Newspaper” of my life. Twitter for me is like reading the newspaper and all my friends and heroes are in the headlines. Complete with Pictures, editorials and comments.
Additionally, and honestly, quite surprisingly, when I want to find out some piece of breaking news that I’ve heard about, I don’t go to google, or my internet browser, I actually go to the search feature in the Twitter App. Amazing! I think I like the “bite sized” version of things that Twitter forces you to have.
To hear more on my philosophy of who I follow, don’t follow and why, go here.
2. Hootsuite.
I LOVE Hootsuite for one primary thing: I can time release tweets!!! This is the single greatest feature ever, because inspiration doesn’t always strike at equally spaced times. And I never want to overwhelm followers with 4 or 5 tweets in a row. I know personally, I always skip over those in my news feed.
So the best thing is to input them and time release them for later in the day or even on other days. Seriously, I probably have close to 200 tweets scheduled to release right now. Thank you Hootsuite. Life changing for those of us with a message to share and inspiration to give.
3. Evernote.
The final App that I’m just living in right now is Evernote. I think their mission is to be like a One-stop-shop for Data Collection. I love Evernote for a number of reasons.
1. It’s free. Come on free app lovers!!!
2. It can record audio and saves it in mp3 form.
3. Its SUPER EASY to email audio and other files to others.
4. It sinks with my iPhone, iPad and computer. Like seriously, when I’m done recording something, within a few seconds it shows up on my phone. Unreal.
5. You can share folders, etc.
Honestly, I haven’t even begun to fully utilize Evernote like it has the ability to be utilized. Michael Hyatt did a whole article on it, you can see it here.
? What Apps are changing your world right now?
I would love to hear your thoughts…
#AddingValue
Great minds think alike – those are probably my top 3 as well. Though I must confess I use Hootesuite online versus the app because it's just easier for typing.
Two other apps I couldn't live without:
1. The “Things” app for iphone/ipad. The best app I've found for dealing with to do's and grouping tasks by project, etc.
2. YouVersion. Because what leader is effective long term if they don't have a daily quiet time. I like the devotionals they have there and I also soap using the YouVersion App. And of course it's wonderful now that Next Level has their messages there too!
I'm even planning on putting the outline for my Freedom from Worry Connection group on their that starts next week.
Matt, the hootsuite is a lifesaver! I've recently started blogging – realtalkfromapk.blogspot.com feedback appreciated – and I gotta tell you… It has made it so easy for me! Time releasing tweets is so ssssssweet! Thanks for sharing!
Keeping it real,
Izzy
PS: I went down to visit my brother, Ben Cabrera, in SWFL and was blown away by Next Level Church!