6 Must-Have Apps For Everyone - Both iOS And Android Users

Posted: 4/25/2013

I recently read somewhere that an average smartphone user cannot leave his phone alone for six minutes and check it up to 150 times a day. Researches have also revealed the fact that apart from using the smartphone for making and answering calls, users use them for almost 90 minutes a day, this includes browsing the internet and using various smartphone apps. Another eye-opening fact that has been revealed is that users spend more time using smartphone apps than browsing the internet.

According to an article, that I recently read on hbr.org, "Users spend, on average, 82% of their mobile minutes with apps and just 18% with web browsers. They download about 40 apps to their phones (out of more than a million available) and regularly use about 15."

We all use smartphones and most of us do admit the fact that they download at least 10 apps a day. The downloaded apps range from social media apps to photo-editing apps, location-sharing apps to data-sharing apps.

For all of us, it's very important to stay connected and up-to-date with everything happening around us; therefore, we decided to compile a list of 6 must-have apps for all. This list features all sorts of apps from file sharing to job searching. These apps are easy to use and are available for both iPhone and Android users.

Bump

Bump is an easy to use file sharing app. Users can share anything and everything from contact information to documents, photos to videos by just bumping two phones together (both the phones must have this app installed). You can also share contacts, photos and files with others and sync with your computer.

Bump is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

DocuSign Ink

DocuSign Ink lets users create their signature and sign important documents, store or send them. Users can create their signature in different colors and formats.

A must-have app that will save you time and eliminate the need to print, fax or mail documents and forms for signature.

DocuSign Ink is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Highlight

Highlight is a must-have apps for users who want to stay connected with friends and family. Highlight notifies you whenever your friends and family are nearby. Highlight gives you a sixth sense, showing you hidden connections and making your day more fun.

Highlight is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Job Search

Find jobs using Indeed, the most comprehensive search engine for jobs. In a single search, Indeed offers free access to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards.

This app lets access information from company websites, recruitment agencies and job boards in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, India, South Africa, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore and Australia.

Job Search is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

TED

The TED app lets users easily access the amazing world of TED. Enjoy talks from some of the world's most fascinating people: education radicals, tech geniuses, medical mavericks, business gurus, and music legends.

TED is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

WiFi Finder

The WiFi Finder app lets you locate the closest WiFi hotspot and how to get there. The app features over 550,000 free and paid locations in 144 countries worldwide.

WiFi Finder is a free app and is available in both iTunes and Google Play.

iOS users please note - This app is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

In case, we missed out your favorite app in this list, then make sure to let us know in the comment section below.

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