It’s hard to get excited about a clipboard.
I mean, there’s nothing wrong with them. And if you’re a mobile worker, they can do a decent job - stopping your papers from flying away. It’s just a bit drab; not something you’re likely to gaze lovingly at.
But we no longer need to lug clipboards around or folders full of worksheets and job orders and assorted papery stuff - we can store everything on our smartphones.
Not only is this loads less hassle - it also means we’ve finally got a work device that doesn’t force you to stifle a yawn. So here are some of the top ways for mobile workers to pamper their phones:
Otterbox Defender
Cost: £25
Smartphones seem to be obsessed with their weight. For the past decade they’ve been continuing to get lighter and thinner - which is great for everyday use. But when you’re using your phone as a work device, you want something a bit chunkier.
That’s why external cases like the Otterbox Defender are so good. It’s like workwear for your phone - protecting it from drops, dust, rain and scratches. And at the end of the day, you slip off the casing and can enjoy your shiny slimline smartphone.
HERE Maps
Cost: Free
There are lots of quality apps available to help you navigate the roads. Google Maps is the most popular and it does pretty much everything you could possibly want. But there’s another that’s worth checking out for mobile workers.
What makes the HERE Maps app different is that you don’t need an online connection. You download a complete UK road map to your phone, so the only thing it needs is your GPS position. If you’re on a costly or restrictive data plan - it can save you loads.
Ravpower External Battery
Cost: £23.99
This is such a nifty device, especially if you’re a mobile worker who uses lots of different vehicles. Because stick this little box in your pocket and you can pretty much forget about the hassles of low battery life on your phone.
Once this bad boy is charged up, it’s got enough juice to completely recharge your phone around 10 times over. It can recharge two devices at the same time and even has a neat little torch - really handy when you’re searching for something in the glove compartment.
CCleaner
Cost: Free
You know when you get a new phone, and it’s all zingy and super fast. But over the months, it slowly develops a wheeze and starts dragging its feet whenever you ask it to do something. This is what CCleaner sorts out.
It’s a maintenance app that clears out all the digital gunk that builds up on your phone over time and which help clog up the device. It clean things like app caches, temporary files and old browsing histories. It’s really easy to use and doesn’t come with any annoying ads or nags.
Combine all these along with the power of the MyMobileWorkers app and you will have yourself the kind of phone that you’ll just want to spend some quality time with - maybe even introduce to your parents.
