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HEN IT COMES
to productivity, technology is a doubleedged sword. For every
technological time-saver,
there’s a new distraction
that sweeps in to steal
the precious time you just
saved. Unfortunately, our
smartphones may be doing as much harm as good:
A recent British survey
estimated that we spend
roughly 23 days a year
looking at our phones, and
it’s safe to say much of that
time isn’t exactly helping
us get more done.
Although unplugging
can sometimes be the best
way to boost productivity, a smartphone can be
an incredibly helpful tool
for simplifying tasks and
organizing your work and
personal life — if you have
the right tools.
From the note-saving
app that’s been called “last
notebook you’ll ever need”
to a brain-mapping tool to
guide your most productive
brainstorming session ever,
ahead, find seven apps that
will help boost your productivity — and streamline your life.
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09.01-08.13
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Called “The iPhone’s most beautiful to-do list app” by The Verge,
Clear is a productivity app for those who care about aesthetics just
as much — if not more — than functionality. But it’s also incredibly
user-friendly: Just swipe to check an item off the list, and simply
shake your phone for the option to email your list. The user can also
create separate lists for work, shopping, personal goals and more.
Gizmodo deems it “perfect for busy people.”