The Upgrade: 3 Apps to Help You Stay Focused and Productive

Stay on top of your to-do list with these helpful apps.

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By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020

With so much going on in our lives between work, family, friends and more, it can be hard to keep all of the to-dos in check and stay productive. Pick up some groceries. Sign and send that important document. Set an alarm to remember that thing you need to remember. Before you know it, the entire day has passed and you’ve accomplished nothing at all. These three apps will help you get focused and stay productive so you can get the most out of your 24 hours a day. After all, if Beyoncé can do it, so can you!

Edison Assistant

Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant to keep you on top of life? Well with the Edison Assistant app, now you do. This pocket assistant can merge duplicate contacts, check traffic so you know when to leave for a meeting, identify emails you may have forgotten to respond to, add meetings committed to in emails that are not yet on your calendar, add flights to calendars and notify you of delays or cancellations. All without you lifting a finger!

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Flow

If staying on top of work projects has you stressed out, this project management app is for you. Flow helps creative teams stay productive and organized by bringing simple, repeatable structure to their work. Collaborate, create workspaces, private projects, due dates, group chats, and even set a focus mode to tune out notifications and distractions and get some  serious work done. All for as little as $4.79 a month.

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FamCal: Shared Family Calendar

For families that need to stay organized FamCal is a dream. Create color-coded events, share lists and assign tasks, and even a share notes. The best part, it’s free!

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TOPICS: Apps Tech The Upgrade