29 June,2021 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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On June 29, 2007 Apple launched the first generation iPhone and revolutionised the world. The smartphone device has transformed how users communicate, listen to music, take photos, play games, and so much more. Be it maintaining fitness or creating presentations, endless iOS apps have helped us navigate personal and professional tasks with ease, besides entertaining and educating us in our day to day lives. Fourteen years post its launch, we bring to you a round-up of iOS apps that help improve productivity and make everyday lives much easier.
Splitting expenses without the awkwardness
If you are someone who feels uncomfortable talking about money with your peers or if you are tired of the complex calculations needed for settling monthly bills with your flatmates, Splitwise is the application you urgently need. The app's simple design makes it easy to use and allows you to keep tab of shared bills and expenses. All you need to do is enter expenses - everything from rent to groceries - and Splitwise will come up with adjusted balances for you to settle easily.
No more typos or faulty grammar
We all know how it feels to be autocorrected incorrectly at the worst possible times, whether you're sending a work email or chatting up someone on a dating app. Grammarly is an effective keyboard application that works as a spelling and grammar checker. This sophisticated application works in real-time across other apps and websites, meaning anything you type on your iPhone will be subjected to an instant grammar check and users will receive prompts accordingly.
Content storage and recital
Each day we come across a ton of content which we may want to read later or keep handy. What if you could have one app to save all content you view across various websites or applications, from opinion pieces by reputed news publications to recipes by your favourite chef? Pocket allows users to set aside and curate content that interests them. All you need to do is share the content from your browser to the app. Its customisable display, clean layout, and typography make reading comfortable for longer stretches. The listen feature of the app reads aloud the content and provides users a hands-free and screen-free learning experience making it the ideal accompaniment to your chores or commute.
Time zone conversion in real time
Keeping track of time is hard enough, let alone keeping track of different time zones, especially that of countries like the US which have multiple. If your work requires you to schedule meetings across the globe, or if you have family and friends abroad, Klok will be extremely useful to you. Unlike the iPhone's inbuilt world clock, the app allows users to add preferred time zones to the widget list. With a single swipe, users can not only view the different time zones but also view future time with the help of the hour bar located right below the time zones eliminating the need to bother with any math.
Scanner in your pocket
CamScanner allows users to scan documents, effectively turning smartphone devices into portable scanners. Popular across the globe, this intelligent scanner app enables you to scan, share, and save any document, from contracts to personal identification, on the go in PDF, Word, or JPG formats. Colour correction and noise removing features are useful in editing the scans. Not only does the app save you time and effort but also helps you digitise information and go paperless.
