In the world of tech support, you can't always play favorites. I support a lot of Apple products and have recently been issued an iPad. It is my first tablet and my first iOS device.
I am used to the flexibility and ability to customize with an android device. I feel limited with Apple's interface and find myself unable to complete tasks the way I want to complete them. My biggest frustration has been the app store. Android has a myriad of free apps to perform just about any function you can think of. You have options. The open source platform encourages people to develop apps for the way they use them. Apple maintains nazi-like control over what is available in the app store. Yes, it weeds out the junk but it also limits your options.
I say all this to point out what I think is my favorite app so far. That app is Evernote. It's available for all mobile devices and pc so you are not limited to using this on an Apple product. At first glance, it is simply a notepad app. You can organize your notes into notebooks. This is perfect for people like me who like to have their digital belongings neatly tucked away in folders as nature intended. It will also tag your notes with your location at the time of composition. You can add tags for easier searching and navigation. You can also take snapshots of documents to store within the notes. For example, I added the syllabus for my Digital Media class (for which this blog is an assignment) to the Evernote notebook I created for the class. You have the ability to add pictures as well as audio recordings to any note. The most convenient feature is the ability to create an account with Evernote and have all your notebooks backed up to the cloud.
So, check it out. Go ahead. I'll wait.
Oh, a link would be helpful?
Evernote
Be sure you come back and let me know what you think. I'd also love to hear from the Apple's out there. What are your favorite apps?
It is ironic that you mentioned Evernote. I just added that to my Samsung Galaxy S3 last night. I think I'm really going to like this app.
ReplyDeleteCan you recommend an Android alarm clock? The factory clock gets the job done, but I am looking for something else. One of the joys of having an Android phone, right? You get to customize it :)
I've been using the stock clock. (hehe, that rhymed)
DeleteI did some quick research and found this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alarmclock.xtreme.free&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hbGFybWNsb2NrLnh0cmVtZS5mcmVlIl0.
You can set it so that you have to solve a math problem so you don't accidentally turn off the alarm. I like that feature. That is something I have done in the past.
As an Android gal myself, I found myself giggling at "Apple maintains nazi-like control over what is available..." - it's so true. Such a myriad of choices in the droid world! :)Thanks for showing me the Evernote last night.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
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