Tablet Showdown:
Apple vs.
Android
Exclusively for the IAAP TEC13 Conference
March 17-20, Anaheim, California Patrick Allmond, Focus Inc
The top five reasons I love an iOS device:
1. Everything Apple makes is beautiful 2. Every app is created for iOs first
3. Creating your own app is easy with several app makers 4. You can walk into any Apple store for support
5. The app store is kept clean so only safe apps are in there
The top five reasons I love an Android device:
1. The Android OS has Google backing
2. The variety of devices that can run Android
3. It is easy to check and see what has been updated in all apps at once
4. Android is updated frequently. Even more so if you get a Google device
5. Custom layouts and live widgets are built in
The Apps I recommend to stay productive:
These are the apps that I use to manage my time and data effectively when away from my computer. They also help me run my business
Note: I excluded games. Every applications listed is free unless otherwise noted. In most cases I only listed one version of an application that does a certain function i.e. I did not list two applications that perform CRM functions.
This document goes with the live Patrick Allmond presentation at the IAAP TEC 13 conference, March 17th - 20th.
Android Dashboard / Google Now
Always shows next appointments and nearby businesses (must have location tracking and history on. Location information can be kept private.). Bounce app also handle next appointment travel time.
Bounce Application
Looks at your calendar plus traffic to warn you when to leave. More information at needtobounce.com. To take advantage of the features of this application you will have to put in exact addresses for all of your appointments.
DropBox
The first application I install on every computer and mobile device that I set up. The easiest way to share files with remote coworkers, project collaborators, and clients around the world. Even easier than a shared network drive. Files are also accessible via the dropbox.com website. The files are also versioned which makes dropbox an
excellent back up tool. Free for the basic version and then
RingCentral
Allows you to easily answer phone calls via other office numbers. Works with the RingCentral business telephone management system and the RingCentral Windows/Mac application. Tip: Don’t ever use your cell phone as your business number. Get a RingCentral number instead and set up ring forwarding. RingCentral voicemails also come as email attachment. You can do similar things with a free Google Voice number. There are more features with RingCentral.
TripIt
Travel Itinerary Management. You forward all travel (plane, hotel, car) itineraries to your TripIt and it puts them in a standard useable format. Say goodbye to saving and tracking all of the itinerary emails that you receive. Tripit.com also includes a networking element
where you can connect with your friends on TripIt. This makes it easy to see when you are going to be traveling to cities where you know people.
PayPal & PayPal Here
Easily manage money and get notified when clients pay you. Accept payments in person with the PayPal Now free card reader. 2.70% free per transaction. Access your funds the same day with your PayPal debit card.
SquareUp
Similar to PayPal Here. Easily accept credit cards from clients in person. 2.75% fee per transaction. No additional fees. SquareUp has been doing this longer than PayPal. Access your funds next day.
LogMeIn Ignition (Free on iOS, Paid on Android)
Remote control your windows or Mac OSX computer
Starbucks
Coffee, coffee every where. Uses the GPS to help you find the closest location. Can also be used as your payment source to prevent you from always having cash or a credit card.
Evernote
The ultimate note taking and recording application. Syncs between all phone/tablet devices, the cloud, and all of your desktop machines.
AP Mobile
Good source of original news. Several national news stories originate with Associated Press. Skip the middle man.
Skype
The best all-on-one application for voice, video and text
communication. Can also be used for inbound/outbound phone calls via a conventional 10 digit phone number (paid feature).
Podcasts (iOS Only)
Allow you to subscribe to several educational podcasts that you can have with you 24/7. You should strive to always be learning and growing. This application helps with that.
SpeakerTimer
Going over your allocated time for a speaking event, phone call, meeting, etc. should be avoided at all cost. Use this application to remind you of how much time is left. You can also use this application denote and time different sections of your presentation.
EventBrite Entry Manager
Checkin and manage meetings, seminars, training classes, speaking events, etc. Works in conjunction with the online registration service Eventbrite.com
Brain Trainer
Great application to test your brain. Exercises your attention, memory, intelligence and math skills.
Join.me
Free and fast way to view remote desktops from clients and coworkers. Works with the http://join.me website.
FlightTrack Free
Track the progress of a flight from one location to another
SkyScanner
Allows you to easily search several possible flight combinations when trying to get from point A to point B.
YNAB (You Need A Budget) -
Personal and Small Business budget manager. Unlike QuickBooks this software is more budget-centric. It also has a great community that can help you plan and manage your finances.
Additional Resources:
ipadforums.net macrumors.com
androidforums.com androidcentral.com
play.google.com - App Store
What to do next:
1. Install Dropbox 2. Install TripIt
3. Send an email to [email protected] with your favorite application. If we have a chance we will talk about it on the last day of the conference. You can also send him a twitter message at
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