Beauty Meets Functionality: Well-Designed iOS Applications That Simplify Your Life
files from their smartphone, tablet or PC.
And thanks to its clear, categorized
interface that more closely resembles a messaging interface than a storage structure, locating, moving and deleting files has rarely been easier. Large push buttons, advanced settings and an overall look that meshes well with other popular iPhone apps round out what amounts to an exquisite work application.
Mailbox , a relatively new app, is in many
ways the email counterpart to Dropbox.
Adhering to the philosophy that an inbox
should never be closed before it’s emptied, Mailbox gently encourages its users to do something with every message they receive, whether it’s responding, deleting, archiving or pushing them away. An intuitive swiping feature allows users to delegate messages temporarily out of sight, perfect for those who find their inboxes
encumbered with non-
The app employs a rather simple gesturing
system for most actions. Swipe to the left
and the message is set to snooze; to the right and it is archived. Selecting multiple messages is not supported, but given the rapidity in which emails can be sorted, this generally sought out feature proves less than essential. The interface is succinct and efficient without feeling underwhelming.
Recently redesigned for iOS 7, the new
Evernote exchanges its filing cabinet