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Originally Posted by dirkronk
I don't want to overload on apps. But I do want to make sure I embed true "must haves" on this thing. So your input and advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Dirk
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As said, follow up when there's more time.
The music apps in my screen shot have been helpful. One nice simple circle of fifths app I used is no longer supported so I have to delete that icon in the screen shot. It's just there from the transfer to my new phone.
Notes apps are wonderful. You get Apple's. A key idea to remember is the iCloud or similar synchronization you can have with others and other computers you use. Microsoft, Google, Dropbox and more give you that all over concept.
Something I really value is the Office 365 subscription and how useful it is to have Excel and other apps data there and the same all over.
A password and private data manager like LastPass is tremendous. It helps managed private data via encryption and filling in user names and passwords. You remember your one strong master password. Your face or finger print helps depending on which phone you got.
Google Maps is a biggie for many but Apple's own Maps is much improved and tied to an Apple Watch for navigation if you have one. I find it's less distracting to have your watch vibrate than to look away from driving.
Reading is another to look into. If you've used Kindle the phone app is great. The Wall St. Journal and New York Times apps are great. I'm not a TV person so I'm at those apps when there's time pretty much every day.
How much are you willing to spend? Some $10 - $20 purchases might seem crazy but Gaia GPS for mapping and Drafts give me a lot of utility in my life.
We use the Find Friends app within the family. It helps with the elderly having independence or the kids knowing where their parents are.
Get the apps for your bank(s) and credit cards. Those are great to manage matters in a hurry or to deposit checks.
Third party camera apps are worth checking out. They can save raw files that hold more info and have camera and video control the standards ones don't have. For video Filmic is superb. You can control where the focus and exposure are independently.
Remember backing up is not just for truck drivers. Make sure your phone is backed up by the iCloud account and on occasion the cable to your computer.