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Andrew Baisden
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45 useful mobile apps that I use as a developer

These days everyone owns a smartphone and we all have our preferences when it comes to operating system and the apps that we use. I currently have an Android phone. Here are 45 mobile apps which are installed on my phone that I find are useful for productivity and day to day work. I have included links to both the Android and iOS versions.

E-commerce

Amazon Shopping

For buying internal and external storage as well as other computer related stuff

Android

iOS

eBay

For buying internal and external storage as well as other computer related stuff

Android

iOS

Food

Deliveroo

For buying lunch/dinner as we need energy to work

Android

iOS

Domino's

For buying lunch/dinner as we need energy to work

Android

iOS

Just Eat

For buying lunch/dinner as we need energy to work

Android

iOS

Uber Eats

For buying lunch/dinner as we need energy to work

Android

iOS

Cloud Storage

Google Drive

For storing media assets and documents online

Android

iOS

Dropbox

For storing media assets and documents online

Android

iOS

OneDrive

For storing media assets and documents online

Android

iOS

Mindfulness/Health

Calm

For meditation and mindfulness

Android

iOS

Daylio

For tracking daily, monthly and yearly moods and habits

Android

iOS

Headspace

For meditation and mindfulness

Android

iOS

Motivation

For getting daily motivational quotes and affirmations which push you forward

Android

iOS

Nike Training

For doing exercise

Android

iOS

Travel

Citymapper

For travelling to different locations

Android

iOS

Google Maps

For travelling to different locations

Android

iOS

Communication

Discord

For communicating in different developer groups

Android

iOS

Slack

For communicating in different developer groups

Android

iOS

Zoom

For communicating with different teams and interviews

Android

iOS

Productivity

Calculator

For doing calculations

N/A because its preinstalled

Google Calendar

For managing events and meetings

Android

iOS

Chrome

For searching and testing apps locally on a device

Android

iOS

Google Docs

For writing and managing online documents

Android

iOS

Gmail

For communicating with people

Android

iOS

Notion

For overall project management

Android

iOS

Dropbox Paper

For writing and managing online documents in markdown

Android

iOS

Pocket

For managing website bookmarks

Android

iOS

Google Sheets

For writing and managing online spreadsheets

Android

iOS

TickTick

For managing to do lists

Android

iOS

Trello

For managing projects and communicating with teams

Android

iOS

Entertainment/Learning

Apple Music

For listening to music while I work

Android

iOS

Audible

For listening to books

Android

iOS

Pocket Casts

For listening to developer podcasts

Android

iOS

Spotify

For listening to music while I work

Android

iOS

YouTube

For watching developer related videos and entertainment

Android

iOS

Social Media

Instagram

For developer marketing and content management

Android

iOS

Linkedin

For looking for work and connecting with developers and recruiters

Android

iOS

Reddit

For communicating with the developer community and finding resources and help

Android

iOS

Twitter

For communicating with the developer community and finding resources and help

Android

iOS

Security

Authy

For using two-factor authentication (2FA) to login to apps

Android

iOS

Bitwarden

For managing the passwords to all of my accounts

Android

iOS

Developer

DEV Community

For communicating with the developer community and finding resources and help

Android

iOS

Expo Go

For testing React Native Apps

Android

iOS

GitHub

For looking for repos and managing my own repo

Android

iOS

Udemy

For finding and doing developer related courses

Android

iOS

Final Thoughts

I really hope that you enjoyed reading this article and learned something from it. As a content creator and technical writer I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping other people reach their goals. Let's connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and GitHub.

You can also check out my website https://andrewbaisden.com/

I will just leave you one last easter egg 🥚. These are lyrics from a song lets see if you can find it 😉

"If we'll be united
We're stronger together
We always have the high hope
Not all for one but one for all"

Peace ✌️

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UPT34

Checked out toosim.com/ and I'm officially hooked on the eSIM concept! The freedom to switch carriers without swapping cards is revolutionary. Plus, the eco-friendly angle is a big win. No more plastic waste from those old-school SIM cards!

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Daisy71223 • Edited

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Cepearre

For optimal results with mobile apps, it's crucial to choose the best mobile network available. A reliable network ensures seamless connectivity, fast data speeds, and minimal latency, all essential for smooth app performance. Whether it's streaming videos, gaming, or simply browsing, a top-tier mobile network guarantees a consistent user experience, enhancing productivity and satisfaction. Therefore, selecting the right mobile network is paramount to unlocking the full potential of mobile applications.

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subhanali675

"Scarlet App revolutionizes organization and collaboration with its sleek design and powerful features. This intuitive platform seamlessly integrates task management, communication, and file sharing, streamlining productivity. Users can create, assign, and track tasks effortlessly, ensuring teams stay connected and projects on track.