I've been on a kick recently about owning things "on purpose". Whether it is a nice pair of boots, a kitchenaid mixer I got for my fiance, or anything else that will last pretty much forever, I want to be more selective about the things that exist inside my living space.
I think this philosophy could translate into the digital world as well. I tend to download lots of apps, some of which stick and some of which just rot away, and I'd like to sort of cultivate a premium vibe on my iPhone, sticking with apps that do something I specifically need and do their job damn well.
Some recommendations I'd make to start things off:
Simplenote - Very clean interface and an easy way to keep track of different lists without any clutter what-so-ever
Overcast - This is a podcast app that, again, has a very clean UI here. My favorite feature is called "Smart speed" which shortens any dead time so that it still sounds natural. It keeps track of how much time you've saved by doing that (not even counting speeding up the podcasts) and I've saved 31 hours so far.
Tiny Scanner - This thing was a life saver when I've had to upload family photos or documents for work. It works incredibly well.
Charity miles - Any time you go for a run or bike ride, just turn on this app and it will donate a specific amount to a charity of your choice depending on how far you go. It reminds me of Jump Rope for Heart when I was a kid.
What apps do you think really deliver on their promise? What apps would you recommend to almost anyone?
I think this philosophy could translate into the digital world as well. I tend to download lots of apps, some of which stick and some of which just rot away, and I'd like to sort of cultivate a premium vibe on my iPhone, sticking with apps that do something I specifically need and do their job damn well.
Some recommendations I'd make to start things off:
Simplenote - Very clean interface and an easy way to keep track of different lists without any clutter what-so-ever
Overcast - This is a podcast app that, again, has a very clean UI here. My favorite feature is called "Smart speed" which shortens any dead time so that it still sounds natural. It keeps track of how much time you've saved by doing that (not even counting speeding up the podcasts) and I've saved 31 hours so far.
Tiny Scanner - This thing was a life saver when I've had to upload family photos or documents for work. It works incredibly well.
Charity miles - Any time you go for a run or bike ride, just turn on this app and it will donate a specific amount to a charity of your choice depending on how far you go. It reminds me of Jump Rope for Heart when I was a kid.
What apps do you think really deliver on their promise? What apps would you recommend to almost anyone?