What's on My iPhone X - 2018 Edition

TL;DR

In this video, the content creator shares the apps and tools on his iPhone that he uses for productivity, organization, communication, and entertainment.

Transcript

• I'm gonna be honest here. When it comes to my work, if I were forced to choose between my laptop and my iPhone, I would absolutely choose my laptop. This is where the majority of my high-quality, high-intensity work gets done. That being said, my iPhone has become a bigger part of my workflow in recent months and it's definitely a big part of my ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 The content creator prefers his laptop for high-quality work, but his iPhone has become a more significant part of his workflow and lifestyle.
• 😀 Notion is an app he recommends as an Evernote replacement, offering features like markdown support and collaborative editing.
• 😘 Google Drive is favored over Dropbox due to its integration with Google Docs and Sheets and its lower cost for students.
• 😀 Slack is considered the best team communication app, and Audible is the content creator's go-to platform for audiobooks.
• 👏 The content creator uses apps like Snapseed and Splice for photo and video editing for Instagram.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the main reason the content creator likes the Notion app?

The content creator likes the Notion app because it offers features that were lacking in Evernote, such as markdown support, real-time collaborative editing, and compatibility with both Windows and Mac devices.

Q: How does the Pocket app make it convenient to read articles offline?

The Pocket app automatically saves articles for offline reading, allowing the content creator to access and read them even without an internet connection.

Q: Why does the content creator prefer Google Drive over Dropbox?

The content creator switched to Google Drive because it offers features similar to Dropbox, but at a lower cost, especially for students. Google Drive also integrates well with Google Docs and Sheets.

Q: What unique features does the Front email app offer?

Front is a team-based email app that allows shared inboxes and comment conversations within email threads, making it useful for team collaboration. It also helps the content creator save time by having someone go through his main email address without giving access or passwords.

Q: How does Habitca gamify habit building?

Habitca is a habit tracking app that gamifies the habit-building process by giving users a little character, experience points, and quests. Users can form parties with friends, where taking damage from not doing habits creates accountability.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator shares his home screen setup, which has remained unchanged for 2.5 years, with four folders categorizing his apps: Work, Play, Go, and Sift.

• He discusses the key apps he uses, such as Notion as his Evernote replacement, Pocket for saving articles, Google Calendar and Google Drive for organization and collaboration, and Tide for implementing the Pomodoro technique.

• He also mentions other apps for productivity, fitness tracking, email management, social media, habit tracking, podcast listening, and music streaming.