8 must-have apps for your new iPhone

Smartphones are often the ultimate companions in today’s times. They are used for calling, texting, social media, and other purposes. Over the last few years, iPhones have become increasingly popular among consumers in India. They come with top-notch hardware, superior cameras, brilliant displays, and more. However, it is essential to have the right apps installed to maximise its potential.

Apple’s App Store has thousands of excellent apps catering to a variety of needs and interests. The options across a diverse array of categories can make it challenging to pick the best ones. However, there’s no need to worry. If you have purchased a new iPhone, here are 8 essential apps that you should install on your brand-new device.

Must-have apps on your new iPhone

The must-have apps listed below for iPhone will enhance your everyday usage experience. They will offer convenience, unlock hidden abilities, and also improve your productivity. Let’s dive into the list.

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1. Shortcuts

2. Notion

3. Microsoft Copilot

4. Halide Mark II

5. Neend

6. 1Password

7. DigiLocker

8. Pocket

1. Shortcuts

The number one app in this list is free to use and also comes pre-installed on today’s iPhones unless you’ve deleted it. Shortcuts is a powerful tool that can perform actions triggered by a single tap or voice command. It works with various third-party as well as native apps with over 300 built-in actions.

The app is also capable of automating some tasks that get triggered by a certain event instead of doing it manually. For instance, the iPhone can switch to silent mode when you arrive at work. It opens up possibilities to automate things you do regularly on your iPhone.

2. Notion

While Evernote is a widely popular note-taking app, Notion is its silent competitor and is free to use. It is an all-in-one workspace where you can take notes and organise information. You can also create customised databases, project boards, and more. This makes collaboration with others as well as knowledge management a breeze.

3. Microsoft Copilot

We prefer Microsoft Copilot over ChatGPT because it offers access to advanced capabilities. You can ask queries, generate images, and get written content all in one place. This makes everything a breeze. Microsoft Copilot is powered by the latest OpenAI models including GPT-4 and DALL-E3.

4. Halide Mark II

If you’re a photography enthusiast, the iPhone’s stock camera app won’t likely suffice as you will wish for more control.

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The Halide Mark II packs professional manual mode that let you have complete control over shutter speed, ISO, focus modes, and more. The app isn’t free and has three subscription tiers – $2.99 monthly, $11.99 annually, or a one-time $59.99 purchase.

5. Neend

There are plenty of wellness apps for those struggling with a proper night’s sleep. Out of those, we would pick Neend which is a homegrown app. It offers guided meditations, bedtime stories, white noise, and relaxing music. The bedtime stories are yoga-nidra inspired with ASMR that too in regional languages. The Neend app is free-to-use and it is not riddled with ads that otherwise dampen the experience while using.

6. 1Password

Keeping your smartphone secure is paramount. And this is not only limited to the lock screen of the iPhone. Many apps and websites contain personal data that require login credentials. This is where 1Password comes in. The app can store a host of information and it can be accessed with the iPhone’s biometric login – Face ID. The unique feature of 1Password is that you can create multiple vaults for storing your data like a family vault for accessing Netflix passwords and a personal vault for keeping sensitive information.

7. DigiLocker

As a part of Digital India initiative, DigiLocker is an app where you can securely store all your legal documents on the cloud. It is a platform for the issuance and verification of documents and certificates in a digital way.

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This eliminates the need for physical copies. Various documents like Aadhar card, PAN card, mark sheets, and driving licence can be accessed and stored in a digital format through a cloud account.

8. Pocket

Ever been in a situation where you came across a great content piece – be it text-based articles or videos but unfortunately missed out on checking it due to an unforeseen circumstance? Pocket app will ensure that doesn’t happen again. It lets you save articles, videos, and webpages that can be accessed later at your own convenience and can even be viewed offline.

We hope the above list of essential apps will help you unlock the potential of your new iPhone and come in handy in day-to-day usage.