Useful iPhone / iPod productivity apps
1. Evernote (Free)
Evernote is, like the name suggests, a memo – and notes kinds of applications that allows you to jot down quick reminders on the go. Recently the ability to retain and sync notes offline has been added. What really sets it apart from others or even the built in applications is the fact that your notes can be accessed everywhere, as the app is basically a front-end for the web based service. Take screenshots of websites, make sketches, or type down some quick to do list and have it ready at the go at all times. Cool and helpful.
2. RssRunner (Free)
Don’t know what to do on your commute? How about keeping up to speed with the world’s latest happenings? This is where this handy little app comes in. It allows you to download RSS feeds from websites you specify for later offline viewing. While it is not as feature-rich as the excellent Newsstand app ($2.99) it still gets the job done and makes lengthy commutes a lot more worthwile.
3. FileAid (Free)
Want to copy that PDF or Word document for later reading or even editing on your iPod or iPhone? No problem with FileAid, which lets you copy and open all kinds of files on your device without resorting to hacking. Simply start the app, put it into transfer mode, and access your device via FTP and get copying. Then you can edit or view all supported files on the go and even copy them back to your computer later. Not as smooth as Apple’s own implementation could have been, but worthwhile none the less.
4. MonoSpace ($0.99)
Well… Okay I said productivity apps – and this is obviously a game. But, but this is not only a relaxing puzzle game, but it is also a very good one at that! Twist a cube that contains a subset of smaller cubes in three dimensions and condense them down into two dimensions to make pathways for you to follow. The levels get more and more mind-bending as the game progresses. Great puzzle fun. Still in the dark? Check out this video.
