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We all know about YouTube and WhatsApp. There are more apps that are not household names or well-known but are extremely useful. These little-known but life-changing apps are worth sharing.

Best Apps For Everyday Use

Artifact - News

This app is a news platform. It is the brainchild of Kevin Systrom, the mastermind behind Instagram. Artifact makes use of AI in curating content that is customized to the reader's interests and preferences. It summarizes articles, but what really sets it apart is that it goes beyond merely presenting clickbait headlines. Instead, it takes things up a notch by actually fact-checking them and correcting any misleading or inaccurate information before showing the headline!

Artifact has recently introduced a feature known as 'Links' that allows its readers to effortlessly share web links, ranging from the latest purchases that have caught our eye to thought-provoking articles we stumble upon. Artifact is the best current affairs app.

TickTick - Productivity

TickTick is more than just a run-of-the-mill productivity app - it's the ultimate tool for staying organized and on top of your game. With its seamless integration of multiple tools such as a planner, habit tracker, calendar, event reminder and focus timer all in one platform, TickTick takes organization to another level. It has a special feature called the Pomodoro technique that balances work with breaks in between.

Shortwave - Email Client

Shortwave is a kind of virtual assistant that will sort your inbox. It uses AI to organize your inbox. You will have everything in separate folders, from promotions, newsletters, social emails and updates. The past week's emails will be at the top. Everything is well organized without you having to do anything. It also has a voice-to-text feature that helps you compose emails. Subscribing for the premium plan will give you access to your email history for 3 years.

Pocket Casts - Podcast Player

Pocket Casts is the "goodreads" of Podcasts. It has a clean and easy-to-use interface. Its features include the following:

• Silence remover to remove pauses
• Voice Booster to listen to every word clearly
• Ad free for both free and paid versions
• Listening stats that let you know how much you have listened

Ada - Health

If you are feeling down and need a quick health check, then use Ada. This app is handy for minor issues when you can deal with the issue without any medical consultation. Just input your symptoms and answer a few questions to get a solution to your health problems. But take note that this app is suitable only for minor health issues. You still need to consult your physician for serious problems. It is not a substitute for medical advice.

Air Visual - Air Quality

With pollution on the rise everywhere, this is a handy app to have. You get updates in real-time on the air quality in and around your area. It also gives weather forecasts so that you can plan your day accordingly. One of its best features is being able to set alerts for when the air quality is really bad. Stay informed with Air Visual.

Splitwise - Finance

This is quite well known, but it is worth a mention here because of how useful it is. Splitwise helps manage shared expenses. Whether it is your rent, restaurant bill, or even the costs of a group trip, it calculates what each person has to pay and to whom. This is quite handy for roommates or travel mates. The user interface is quite simple, and you also keep getting reminders.

Caffeine

Caffeine is the app for your laptop or phone that keeps it alert and does not allow it to sleep while working. Everyone has faced it at one time or another. You are reading something, and suddenly, the screen dims or locks because of the settings. Rather than go and change the settings every time, caffeine keeps the screen awake with just a tap. It will remain alert for as long as you need without any repeated tappings. And when you are done reading, just tap once more to switch off the screen.

Bundled Notes

Bundled Notes is an intuitive note-taking app that is gaining recognition as being even better than Google Keep. It creates separate notebooks that are known as 'bundles' for different categories. Each bundle can be used to organize notes with the help of tags. This app helps schedule reminders with ease, making it a valuable tool for daily organization. You can set prompts for upcoming tasks and events and also set customized reminders. It syncs seamlessly across multiple devices. It also supports rich text formatting so that you can take notes in style while maintaining clarity and structure.

Beeper

This app is the ultimate communication hub. Beeper is the one-stop for DMs from all social media platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and even iMessage. You stay on top of your conversations without juggling apps. It may be difficult to use it initially since streaming messages from different platforms to one place is not easy. But as you use it, you find it to be very convenient. The learning curve is there but when you understand it, things become easier and convenient.

Conclusion

While some of the above apps are not well-known, others are quite popular. These apps make your life easy. Whether it is getting your daily news or messages in one place or organizing your inbox, these apps enhance productivity. They offer a range of features and benefits that can improve efficiency, organization, and overall well-being.