Applications (apps) There are many applications available on iPhone and other android phones that can really help you with your studying and organisational skills. Some of the most helpful ones for students are listed below: iPhone applications: -
The iPhone keyboard: This accelerates your typing because it tracks what you type then suggests words, corrects spelling and inserts punctuation for you. The trick is to just type away and trust the intelligence of the keyboard.
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Maps and compass (e.g. Googlemaps): Say you’re in an unfamiliar area and looking for a restaurant. With iPhone, you can pinpoint your location on a map so you can figure out how to get there from where you are. And when you arrive, you can drop a pin to mark your location and share it with others via e-mail or MMS.
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Phone car parking application: This application makes sure that you never forget where you parked. After you find a parking place, just tap ‘Park Me!’ Then when it’s time to head back, tap ‘Where Did I Park?’ and follow the turn-by-turn directions back to your car.
Android Phones The newest generation of mobile phones features a brand new operating system that goes by the name Android. An Android phone has lots of useful applications such as: -
‘To-do’ lists: This application encourages and nags you into staying organised. Features tagging, reminders, Remember-the-Milk sync, adding to calendar, and more!
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Note pads: The notepad applications allow you to write anything you want e.g. shopping list etc. Set a quick reminder for your note or share it with others by SMS or e-mail.
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Voice recorder: This application is a handy voice recorder where the data are recorded to a SD card.
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File manager: The file manager allows you to browse your SD card, create directories, rename, move, and delete files. It also acts as an extension to other applications to display ‘Open’ and ‘Save’ dialogues.