As useful as the iPhone is for staying connected while out and about, being productive while using the iPhone can be a challenge. The keyboard is not ideally suited for extended use and typing out certain terms can take much longer than necessary when compared to using a standard keyboard.

However, it is possible to cut out the time spent typing in your keywords by using Dragon Search. Dragon Search is a revolutionary new way to search using just your voice. When you start the app, you are greeted with a screen that asks you to tap it and then speak. The app then records your voice and analyzes it, performing a search based on the keywords it heard you say. The service is highly accurate when speaking clearly and at normal voice volume.

Aside from being able to say your keywords rather than type them, Dragon Search also remembers your keyword history. If you frequently search for the same set of keywords day after day, this service can be a godsend, since you do not need to type or say the words, but simply tap them on the lower part of the app screen.

Dragon Search is compatible with Google, Yahoo!, YouTube, Twitter, iTunes and Wikipedia, making it a fully featured search aid that allows you to search for your spoken keywords on any of the above engines with just a press of the button. In fact, you could set up multiple searches that you know you will perform frequently and perform them at a tap rather than typing, saving you time throughout the day.

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Holdr is a great iPhone app designed to save you time. The name, short for “holder,” says it all. The app is designed to wait on phone calls that have been placed on hold for you. It saves you time, because you can get back to work while Holdr waits on held phone calls.

Here’s how it works. When you make a call that’s likely to be placed on hold, you do it through the app instead of the regular phone interface. When you are placed on hold, just press * and 7 and then hang up. When someone picks up on the other end, Holdr will call you back. You are free to do whatever you want while on hold, and don’t have to wait. This can save you considerable time and improve productivity.

If the people you are calling hang up, Holdr calls you back and lets you reconnect the call. You don’t have to worry about losing the call with Holdr. Holdr can also call you back on a different phone to the one that you placed the call on. You can make a Holdr call on your iPhone, and have Holdr call you back on your home or office phone when you get off hold.

Holdr is designed to save you time and improve productivity, without worry. If you spend a lot of time on held phone calls, Holdr really can save you time. Whether you are a tech support call worker or if you just have to deal with mail-order companies, then this app can turn hold time into work time.

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With Apple’s latest application for the iPhone, you can eliminate the hassle of finding cheap gas and wasting time searching for the best price. GasBuddy takes the guesswork out of your fill-up by locating the cheapest gas in your vicinity. Simply put, as a professional, spending time driving around looking for cheap gas wastes money. GasBuddy, developed by Bottle Rocket, saves the average consumer between $100 and $400 in fuel costs annually.

Using GPS, GasBuddy will pinpoint your location and point you in the direction of the most affordable gas in your locale. Program the GasBuddy with your work zip code and fill up on your way home from the office. On your way to an important meeting and need gas in a hurry? GasBuddy can find the best gas prices wherever you are. GasBuddy is also a great app to have on your phone to help you locate gas stations in an unfamiliar area. Don’t waste time getting lost and looking for a gas station. With precision and accuracy, Gas Buddy will point you in the direction of the best and cheapest gas around.

The GasBuddy is an essential application for the on-the-go driver who needs to get the best value for their dollar when it comes to gasoline. This app pays for itself many times over, and will save you time, money and hassle. By purchasing this application, you will see the savings pumping into your wallet.

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FileMagnet is an application that can help you transfer files between the iPad, iPhone and desktop. The application facilitates the seamless transfer of documents between the devices in multiple formats. The application can be used in both Windows and Mac environments and can serve as a document sharing and transfer mechanism for the person on the go.

The installation process requires no advance configuration on the user’s end. Just download FileMagnet and the Uploader is immediately available for use. The PC and the phone must both share a connection to allow for syncing capabilities but once the application is downloaded, the features can be used at once.

Multiple file types can be shared using the FileMagnet. Photos, PDFs, Word documents, and movies can all be shared between multiple devices using this application. Other file types are also supported, such as RTF, HTML and text files. The files can also be password-protected to ensure the privacy of the user. The user is also able to conveniently send documents via email with the email feature.

In addition to sharing the files between devices, the application can be used to organize the files. Once the user completes the drag and drop of the files, the items can be organized into multiple folders. The person can then name the folders. The downloaded documents can be added or transferred between the folders within the mobile device. The user can even set up folders with several layers through sub-folders. The documents can also be manipulated in several ways. The reader can zoom and position the documents to meet viewing needs.

FileMagnet is an extremely convenient file transferring application, which really does allow the consumer to effectively manipulate and organize documentation.

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In the interconnected world of Web 2.0, no business can survive without reaching out to its customers and clients through social media. These websites are now as everyday as the laptop computer, and many businesses encourage customers to visit their networking pages rather than their official company websites. Networking sites can allow businesses and entrepreneurs to leverage considerable online clout, creating three-dimensional relationships with thousands of potentially useful contacts.

When operating over different networking platforms, however, it can be very desirable to ensure consistency of identity – cementing a unifying corporate presence. You should ideally be using the same user name for each website joined, because that is what your current and prospective customers and clients will be looking for. This might seem like a daunting and time-consuming task – but with Namechk it can be relatively simple.

David Gosse, the CEO of Vortaloptics, came up with the idea of creating a tool to allow you to simultaneously search available usernames over dozens of different sites – hence Namechk.com was born. It is a fast and easy way to check whether your desired user name is available, and to see a review of the platforms that an identity could sit on. Sites covered include mainstays such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, media specific pages such as Flickr and YouTube as well as sites like Xanga, Disqus and cafemom. Namechk.com features a blog of articles full of tips on all things related to social networking. The tool is also available as a free iPhone app, so you can use it on the go. Namechk will save you considerable time when planning your move into social media, ensuring that you achieve a consistent, universal brand identity and smoothing your business’s journey into the world of online networking.

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