This week I thought I’d feature my own home screen. So here you go.
Some Apps of Note
Apple Maps
I know Apple Maps is the whipping boy but it’s got a lot better over the last few years. It’s no longer “Apple Maps Bad”. Also, I like using Siri with Maps. (“Hey Siri, Get directions home.”)
Tweetbot
My love of Tweetbot on iPhone just barely exceeds my disdain for the iPad version. I’ve been using it for years and occasionally look for something new and I always come back.
Slack
I’ve just recently started participating in some Slack channels and I’m hooked. The Slack app keeps evolving and that’s a good thing.
This app on my home screen is aspirational. I’ve never been much of an Instagram user but am trying again. (I’m “MacSparky” on Instagram if you’re interested.)
The Audio Row
Music, Overcast, Beats, and Sonos for my audio needs. I’m hooked on Overcast for podcasts. Before Apple bought Beats, they had a promotional price through AT&T. I tried it and it stuck. I have a lot of great playlists and like the way it works so easily with the Sonos at home.
The Productivity Row
I’ve written about MindNode, OmniOutliner, Editorial, and Soulver at length. I’d just add that I find it surprising how often I work on mind maps and outlines on my iPhone.
Unread
RSS feeds are my guilty pleasure. I read through feeds every day and for awhile now, I’ve been doing it in Unread.
I’ve been using Pocket as my read-it-later service for a few years and am getting ready to embark on an Instapaper experiment but for now Pocket is still on my home screen.
1Password
1Password is a great password management tool but it also has the ability to store secure notes behind a separate wall on my phone. I use those all the time.
Photos
I guess there’s no secret that I really like the new Photos. Now it’s on my home screen.
Fantastical
Fantastical really pushes all my buttons as an iOS calendar application. The list view of data connects with my brain and new event entry is also a breeze.
OmniFocus
Workflow
I also really like having Workflow on my iPhone. Are you keeping up with the updates to Workflow? You should.
Drafts
There is no faster way to get words from my brain to my phone than Drafts.
After all these years, I still love my iPhone. It is probably my most important piece of technology.
Want to See my Apple Watch Face?
Here you go. I’m definitely a “Utility” man. I keep turning the numbers on the face on and off. (Currently off.) I’ve tried several other faces and none of them have stuck. For complications I’m using fitness, weather, and next event.