When your business is doing well, but you feel like you could do better, finding the right tools to skyrocket your productivity isn’t as easy as it looks. Sometimes, tools can get in the way and make you even less productive, especially when they aren’t user-friendly and the learning curve is steep. However, some tools can really make a big difference, and one such tool happens to be an iPhone.
If you’re searching for ways to kick your productivity up a notch, you might be surprised to learn just how much the iPhone has evolved into an entrepreneur’s best friend.
Why newer iPhones are productivity tools
For a tool to be considered a productivity booster, it needs to be:
- Easy to learn and use
- Affordable/cost-effective
- Something you’ll use on a regular basis
- Able to solve problems that block or diminish productivity
- Something with features that increase productivity
- Able to work better than other options/methods
The Apple iPhone (especially the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16) fits this bill.
How can an iPhone increase productivity?
At first glance, an iPhone might just look like any other smartphone aside from the higher price tag and popularity. However, it’s actually one of the best business tools you can get. First of all, iPhones are designed to be easy and user-friendly, and apps are intuitive by default. The same can’t be said for many other smartphones.
Intuitive business tools naturally increase productivity because you don’t have to spend much time figuring them out, creating workarounds, and fixing problems. When you use an iPhone for various business purposes, you’ll get more work done because you won’t have to troubleshoot your way through every app you need to use. Everything works right out of the box, including syncing your iPhone with other Apple devices.
The iPhone is basically part of a plug-and-play ecosystem that seamlessly integrates your files and applications across all your Apple devices via the cloud. When you choose Apple, you can work from any device, anywhere, without having to use annoying file transfer or remote access software. That’s a big deal and a game-changer for productivity.
iPhone features that support productivity
In addition to having a smooth and easy user interface along with aesthetically pleasing visuals, the iPhone has several features that make it easier to get things done.
iPhones get security updates for many years.
The more frequently you have to upgrade your device, the harder it is to get back on track. Unfortunately, most phones can only be updated for a few years. iPhones, however, are updated for an average of eight years. Provided you get a durable case for your iPhone 16, it’s a tool that will help you get tasks done faster for many years to come.
The iPhone now comes with AI features.
Although AI has technically been in use for a long time, it’s finally reached a new level that began when Apple released the iPhone 15 in 2023. Now, with every new iPhone, you can access a handful of AI features that will improve your workflow. For instance, you can translate text in any application, AI will assist you in drafting emails and replies to text messages, and will translate your phone calls in real-time in almost any language.
Video editing is easy.
On an iPhone, it’s easy to edit videos before you upload them to YouTube or any other channel. You don’t need to transfer the file to a desktop computer first. If you’re a content creator, this capability will be extremely useful.
Dictation is more accurate.
No matter how fast you are at typing on your phone, you’ll never type as fast as you can speak. The dictation feature on the iPhone is now better than it was in the past.
Standard reminders.
The iPhone has a reminder app that will remind you about whatever you need to remember. You can set the date and time you want to be reminded, and you can also attach an image if needed. You also have the option of receiving location-based reminders when you reach a certain destination or leave a particular area. This particular feature only works when you have Location Services turned on.
Native and automatic ad blocking.
If you don’t like being followed by advertisers, the iPhone is ideal. Unlike other devices, iPhones require you to intentionally opt in to being tracked across the internet. If you don’t allow advertisers to track you, they can’t see what you buy and what sites you visit. However, keep in mind that you’ll still see ads everywhere you go, but they won’t be personalized according to your web browsing and shopping history.
Reminders from Siri.
If you struggle to remember everything on your to-do list, you can ask Siri to remind you about something using your voice. Sure, you can always type tasks into an alarm, but sometimes it’s easier to tell Siri to remind you about something.
Focus mode.
Focus mode on your iPhone makes it easy to eliminate distractions and mute notifications in a granular way. For example, you can mute notifications from specific people or specific apps during certain hours. You can save different settings in separate profiles for work, sleep, and your personal life.
Spotlight search opens apps fast.
Having organized folders on multiple home screens for all of your apps is nice. However, it can take a bit of searching and swiping to access your target app icon. Nothing will open an app faster than Spotlight. Simply start typing in the name of the app and when it appears, tap to open.
Do Not Disturb mode.
Chasing notifications is a productivity killer. With Do Not Disturb, you don’t have to turn on airplane mode or put your phone on silent to avoid hearing or seeing notifications. Unlike Focus mode, Do Not Disturb prevents all notifications from coming through.
The iPhone is a game-changing productivity tool
Whether you’re struggling with getting things done, or you just want to level up your game, you need tools that will solve the problems holding you back. Nothing can do that better than an iPhone that’s set up for productivity and equipped with the right applications.
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Deanna Ritchie
Editor-in-Chief at Calendar. Former Editor-in-Chief and writer at Startup Grind. Freelance editor at Entrepreneur.com. Deanna loves to help build startups, and guide them to discover the business value of their online content and social media marketing.