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10 interesting and free mobile applications for work

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10 interesting and free mobile applications for work



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    1. CloudOn allows you to run Microsoft Office on iPad and Android.
    Support: Android and iOS



    Support for editing documents and presentations. Sync with Box, Dropbox, Google Drive. The ability to send documents to mail.

    2. Roambi Analytics visualizes data.
    Support: iOS



    If you are faced with large amounts of data, then Roambi Analytics may come in handy. This application allows you to turn reading-heavy data into charts and graphs for easier reading.

    3. CardMunch turns business cards into contacts on LinkedIn.
    Support: iOS . Not available in Russian AppStore.



    In this digital age, the exchange of paper business cards seems like complete madness, but still we do. Using this business card recognition application created by LinkedIn, you can convert business cards into a LinkedIn contact list.

    4. HootSuite is a dashboard for all your social media accounts.
    Support: Android and iOS

    Almost all of us use social networks to work including, HootSuite is an application to manage all our accounts. It can work with several Twitter and Facebook accounts, LinkedIn, Foursquare and many others. Teams can use it to manage corporate accounts on social networks.

    5. Asana helps your team complete tasks.
    Support: Android and iOS . Alternative to Trello



    Asana is a common task list, a team tool for project management. The mobile application allows you to see what your colleagues have done or transferred to you while you are not in the office. This allows you to be aware of all the tasks. Attach files from Dropbox, place images in tasks. The application is synchronized in real time with the web version. The application is free for groups of up to 15 people.

    6. LogMeIn allows you to connect to a computer remotely.
    Support: iOS . Android paid :( Alternatives to TeamViewer, 2X



    Need a file that is on your computer at work? LogMeIn allows you to access your PC from your smartphone. The application allows you to remotely run many business applications, such as Salesforce, SAP and Microsoft Office, and others.

    7. Blue Jeans provides a video chat service.
    Support: iOS



    Blue Jeans is a service that allows companies to conduct video conferences, even if everyone uses different accounts: Skype, Polycom, Cisco, TelePresence LifeSize, Microsoft Lync, etc. The mobile application allows you to join the conference from your iPhone.

    8. CamScanner turns your phone into a scanner.
    Support: Android and iOS



    CamScanner turns your phone into a scanner, so you can destroy another ton of paper by transferring it all to your phone: receipts, notes, price tags, checks, business cards, and so on.

    9. Hotspot Shield VPN protects you while using public WiFi.
    Support: Android , iOS , Mac and Windows

    When you work on public Wi-Fi, hackers can spy on you. To avoid this, use Hotspot Shield, the application provides encryption of the mobile connection via WiFi. The application can also help you unblock sites that are sometimes blocked on public WiFi networks, for example, Vkontakte, YouTube, Facebook, Netflix and others.

    10. TigerText - chat for work.
    Support: Android and iOS



    TigerText was originally conceived as a business application for corporate users. The mobile version allows you to send text messages, images or files that will automatically self-destruct.

    The author of the post does not claim that these applications are the best in the world, but only that they are interesting, free and may be useful for Habr’s readers, and tried for you, collecting all the links for downloading. Good luck with optimizing your workflow!

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