Apps for Research, Study, & Learning: Productivity

IFTTT (Android & iOS)

With IFTTT (If this, then that) you can create new possibilities by connecting popular web services.

Example 1: Automatically save new Gmail attachments to Google Drive.

Example 2: Automatically save Instagram photos to Microsoft OneDrive

For more information, visit the IFTTT website.

Google Drive (Android & iOS)

Quickly store, access and view your files from anywhere. You can also scan and add paper documents to your drive using the camera on your device.

Microsoft OneDrive (Android & iOS)

Dropbox (Android & iOS)

Access your files from any device. You will need to create a Dropbox account to use this app.

Google Keep (Android & iOS)

Microsoft To-Do (Android & iOS)

Dashlane (Android & iOS)

QR Droid Code Scanner (Android)

QR Reader for iPhone (iOS)

Pomodoro Timer Lite (Android)

This ad-free Pomodoro timer app will help you stay productive. The app is based on the Pomodoro Technique, a time management strategy that was developed in the late '80s. iOS users can try the Be Focused app, which includes an interval timer.

Here's how it works:

• Pick a task
• Set the timer for 25 minutes and start working
• When the timer rings, take a 3 to 5 minute break
• Every fourth break should be 15 to 25 minutes.