1. App Speed Dating
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2. Note-taking
The iPad’s software includes a note-taking apps which
can be synced to a one’s Google and iCloud account.
Other note-taking apps such as Evernote includes many
additional features and a large number of apps that work
in conjunction with Evernote. For Microsoft Office users
there is a OneNote version for the iPad that can help
desktop users to continue using the same program for
accessing their notebooks. Notability and Simplenote are
other good choices.

3. Voice Recording
Some note-taking apps such as Evernote and Audionote
allow users to include audio recording within their notes.
Unfortunately, these recording may have a limit of 90
minutes or less depending on one’s product subscription.
There are also advantages to having a separate audio file.
Evernote requires a subscription for greater space. Using a
program such as iTalk (iPhone) or Voice Recorder (iPad)
allows users to record audio in the background for hours
and for audio files to be sync to a cloud storage service.

4. Video Recording
Recording interviews can be a very unique and useful
way in which to use an iOS or other mobile devices.
Apple's iMovie is one of the best and most user-friendly
movie recording programs available in the App Store.
iMovie retains a lot of the functionality of is desktop
counterpart. Other programs such as Pinnacle Studio
allow for a similar level of editing capability and
customization. If videos are recorded for social media
purposes, Vine or Socialcam, among others can be used
to quickly share video snippets.

5. Survey Tools
There are multiple survey tools available for iOS but few
are as powerful as QuickTap Survey. QuickTap allows for
both online and offline data collection. QuickTap is not
web-based and it allows images to be uploaded for
multiple choice questions. While QuickTap is the best
option available other programs such as TouchPoint
Business are good alternatives. If a connection to the
internet is available tools such as a Google Form or
SurveyMonkey, PollDaddy among other web-based
survey tools could be used effectively.

6. Presentation
Various presentation applications are available in the iPad
that allow you to create and share very attractive
presentations. In terms of capabilities, Apple's Keynote is
probably the most powerful presentation tool on the iPad.
It allows you to add 3D graphics and other attractive
features. Prezi is another application that can help deliver
a unique presentation experience for the viewer. Using a
3D landscape Prezi can help zoom into key points in a
presentation

7. Presentation - II
There are multiple powerful presentation apps on the
iPad. CloudOn allows users to access their PowerPoints
and other Office documents, edit them and share them
through its interface. Another presentation tool worth
mentioning is Haiku Deck. Haiku Deck is a free application
that allows users to create a visually stunning presentation
using only Creative Commons images or images available
in your iOS device through its useful search engine for
Creative Commons images.

8. To Do Lists
As mobile devices iOS devices are easy to activate and
accessible in most places. Because of their connectivity
and accessibility they are a great way to stay up to date
on relevant events. iOS applications include a large
number of attractive to do lists, pomodoros and timers to
help increase productivity. These apps help users to
effectively stay up to date with their schedule providing
users with regular reminders. There are many apps
available to fit each organization style including
Toodledo, Any.DO, Clear, List!, among many others.

9. Mindmapping
Among the various apps that can help to map an idea or
a project are iThoughtsHD, Grafio, Popplet, and
Mindnode. These apps can be somewhat more expensive
but they can help their users in brainstorming ideas and
visualizing connections through touch friendly interactions.
Some apps such as iThoughtsHD allow for image importing
and for easy export into other platforms. Grafio provides
for attractive visuals and allows for finger drawing shapes
and intuitive touch formatting. Grafio is visually attractive
and conducive to creativity.

10. Planning
Project planning is a skill that benefits most evaluators
which requires effort to master. As portable, connected
devices, iOS devices can help in the planning process.
Some applications include multiple functions and many of
the tools needed to organize and share a project. Bento 4
and Beesy are two of the best known apps in this
category. These apps include calendars, allow for note-
taking, include to-do lists, audio notes, Evernote exports,
picture imports among many other features that can
simplify the execution of a project.

11. Webinars and Video Conferences
Online conferencing apps such as Adobe Connect, Fuze,
or GoToMeeting allow for meetings to be hosted or
attending via an iPad. This can be helpful when
conducting synchronous online focus groups and online
discussions. These same applications are used for webinars
and some of them include recording features. Adobe
Connect allows for the use of polls, drawing and other
tools to help increase interaction. It also include a live
chat feature.

12. Cloud Storage
Cloud storage is increasingly being provided by many
companies. Two of the highly recommended programs
are Google Drive and Dropbox. Other programs such as
SugarSync, Box.net, or SkyDrive also have large
communities of users. Most of these programs utilize the
“freemium” marketing model. These programs allow you
to maintain copies of files in the cloud across different
computers so your files are always accessible. They also
allow for collaboration in projects as folders and files can
be more easily shared.

13. Pdf Annotation
Two of the most powerful Pdf annotation tools are
Goodreader and iAnnotate. Other free options such as
PaperPort Notes are also available. These programs allow
for various types of edits to be made to Pdf files including
highlighting, marking, and signing. These applications can
also sync to different cloud storage programs to ensure
that the most recent copy is quickly available across
devices. Some of them allow for files to be edited, text to
be added, and for the completion of form.

14. Social Media
Social Media is increasingly an effective way to share and
gather information including possibilities for market
research. There are multiple applications that aggregate
social media information. Some of them aggregate both
a Twitter and a Facebook feed. Flipboard and Tweetbot
are two good examples and different takes in effectively
using and managing social media feeds. Flipboard also
facilitates the management of RSS feeds and other news
sources.