The iPhone has thus become rather invaluable in today’s work from home environment as it helps keep one as productive as possible. Now that more and more professionals and businesses are using flexible work schedules, it is high time to get the best out of your iPhone.
Below are some of the best practices through which one can easily turn their iPhone into a work tool that it is and also make it even more effective.
If you are looking for ways in which you can arrange your tasks then these are the top apps you should be using.
Effective remote work requires one to be organized. The iPhone comes with numerous applications which can assist you to carry out the tasks and projects without any hassle. Other apps include Todoist, Trello, Asana through which one can create to do lists, plan projects and set reminders so that one does not miss a deadline. These apps are cross-platform and that means that your task list will always be with you regardless of whether you are at home or on the move.
To help you with the task management you can utilize widgets in iOS to get a glance at the tasks on your home screen. For a more general idea of your week, try MiniCal, a widget application which shows your calendar for the week and month and is ideal for managing several projects.
Streamline Communication Effortlessly
Since remote work is quite common nowadays, communication plays an important role in it. Your iPhone has great features that enable you to get connected. The iPhone’s camera and microphone make Zoom and Google Meet perfect for video calls and virtual meetings. FaceTime is a smooth video calling service within the Apple environment and, the Picture in Picture mode allows screen sharing during the meetings.
For emails, both Spark and Microsoft Outlook has features that are able to sort out messages into smart inboxes and filters. For team communication, Slack is a must have as it provides real-time team communication with the feature of channelizing the conversation.
Manage Documents from Anywhere
Working remotely means that you need to have quick access to your files. With Google Drive and iCloud Drive applications in the iPhone, one is able to save, retrieve and share documents at any given time. The Files app is an in-built app and it supports several cloud services to help in organizing files.
Some of the tools for the collaborative process are Google Docs and Microsoft Office, which enables different people to work on the same document at once, this helps in team work and project appraisal. Also, the Siri, which is present on your iPhone, allows you to control tasks through voice commands; Siri Shortcuts facilitate the execution of monotonous tasks such as sending messages or changing settings. Even the Notes app of iPhone has the feature to scan documents in case you need it on the go.