top 10 google apps for your iphone
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● It is a portal to all your other
things in Google land, as well as
the quickest way to search.
● Voice search was enabled, so
you can now start your query
with “OK, Google…” and then
telling it what to search for.
● The cards at the bottom tell you
stuff about your day, your
commute, and so on.
● Swipe up to access the cards
1) Google App
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2) Google Chrome Browser
● Google Chrome allows you to
have multiple tabs, Incognito
sessions and and even the ability
to pull up tabs that are open on
other devices, just like on the
laptop or home computer.
● It keeps your browsing history for
recall and even the ability to pull
up tabs that are open on other
devices, like on the laptop or home
computer.
● The mobile version looks and feels
just like the desktop/laptop version
Fig 3. - Here’s what a normal blog looks
like - notice the toolbars in the top right
hand corner - just like on your
computer.
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Fig 4. - You can quickly change or
close lots of tabs without too much
problem.
Fig 5. - Swipe right to left, or
vice versa to switch tabs. www.synergyse.com
3) Google Drive
● Google Drive is the home for all your documents. It
makes it easy to access and edit on them on the phone.
● While editing documents on a phone is not ideal, it’s
handy to be able to reference text, or even spreadsheet
data, in a pinch. Maneuvering large documents can be a
real task however, and is best left to your laptop or
desktop.
● Sharing functionality has improved over time, and it’s
pretty straightforward to share from an iPhone. However,
if you want total control and access to some of the more
advanced settings, you’re better off on a non-mobile
platform.
Fig 6. - The basic interface of your folders and files.
Fig 7. - The Grid View functionality gives you a
quick view of the document before opening it.
Fig 8. - The editing screen of a document
is a bit cramped, but works in a pinch if you
need it. Portrait or landscape both work
here, but neither is ideal. You’re better off
on a laptop, or maybe a tablet, as the next
step up.
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4) Google+
● Google+ is Google social media app /
functionality
● It follows the same functionality as the
browser version, and connects to the
iPhone’s media quickly and simply.
● I use the photo backup functionality that
Google+ offers as one place out of many
where I back up everything I shoot on
the phone.
Fig 9. - A post on Google+ - simple to read, simple
to interface with and respond to. Also, the core
functionality of Google+ (known as +1) is front and
center of each post. Once you +1 something you
can share it with your circles.
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Fig 10. - The editing interface of
Google+ on the iPhone is simple,
intuitive, and easy to use.
Fig 11. - The Notification bar
slides in from the right, and gives
you status updates from your
circles, keeps track of mentions,
and gives you peace of mind
regarding your photo backups.
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5) Google Translate
● Google Translate is just as the name suggests.
It translates to the language of your choice.
● Good to the point that you could easily make
your way through a dinner party, or order food at
a restaurant, or find a local landmark - all by
speaking to your phone, and having Google
Translate translate it back, and pronounce it too!
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Fig 13. - The recent languages you
use are kept in a quick list at the top
for easy retrieval.
Fig 14. - Google Translate even
allows you to manually script with
your finger to add words to
translate. www.synergyse.com
6) YouTube
● YouTube used to a default app on
the iPhone when it first came out,
and then disappeared with new
updates. Now it’s back, and better
than ever - especially if you sign in.
● All the videos and functionality you
have online are now in your pocket,
and the interface is easy to use.
Fig 15. - Easy to use browsing, with an easy to
use interface makes finding the video you want
painless.
Fig 16. - Categories makes it easy to view
videos. Nothing beats a solid search query, but
sometimes all you want is some easy
entertainment.
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7) Google Maps● Quickly navigate and find things around
you like a pharmacy or convenience
store, or the nearest gas station.
● A quick search, and then swiping
through the results make finding the
best place easy.
● The voice navigation is better than the
GPS - and, connects to via Bluetooth
Fig 17-If you let Google Maps know where you
are, visiting a new place or a big city isn’t nearly
as scary as it can be.
Fig 18. - Routing trips follows the same, smooth
logic as on a laptop or desktop. You have options
to change routes, modify them, and when you’re
ready, tap start to begin driving. The voice
prompts are smooth, and unobtrusive.
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8) Hangouts● Working via mobile phone can be a
challenge, especially when stepping away
from your desk mid-conversation.
● Hangout allow you to continue your
conversation on the go and even initiate
video Hangouts as well.
● It’s easy to switch between multiple
accounts, and if you allow Google
Hangouts to send you push notifications,
you won’t miss a thing.
Fig 20. - Making a new connection, or starting a
conversation from your mobile device is just as simple
as online - just tap and start!
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9) Gmail● Google’s Gmail app mimics the real version, and is
especially handy for adding and managing labels while on
the go.
● If you only have a Google email account, consider this app
your only choice.
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10) Google Voice
● Google Voice lets you call for minimal rates.
● So if you call abroad, do yourself a favor and set up
your Google Voice account - it really works wonders!
Fig 21. - The Google Voice interface is simple, and lets you keep
Quick Dial numbers for frequent contacts, as well as an inbox for
voice messages, etc.
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