Simple Like a Banana. Cool iOS Apps For Journalists

25 Sep
September 25, 2013

We live in a strange time when everyone can write: in social networks, personal blogs or magazines. Become a journalist or blogger is not difficult. The most important thing - the desire and the right thoughts, that would be of interest to readers. Moreover, that create content is now much easier than ever. Any information is available and you can find all the necessary sources for writing your own articles. It is worth to mention the various applications that can simplify the process of generating your literary creations. Today we talk about the most interesting apps for iOS..

What does good journalist need?

- Utilities to record video and audio to create custom reports and write articles;

- Text editors and notepads;

- Newsreaders for reading and information searching.

1) Audio and Video;

Sky Recorder

A journalist’s work is somehow related with the interviews and conversations. But to write an article based on the interview, it should be recorded.For this purpose, we recommend Sky Recorder - a mobile application that allows you to record calls in Skype.

Requirements:

iOS 4.03

Size: 0,7 MB

Tout

Saw something extraordinary on the street and want to share it with the world? Then you need Tout. Free app for video recording. In addition, you can immediately put your videos to the network. So your report will be the first.

Requirements:

iOS 6.0

Size: 15,5 MB

Videolicious

Convenient editor that will be useful in working with video and audio formats. By the way, this application is widely used by reporters from the Washington Post.

Requirements:

iOS 6.0

Size: 41,5 MB

2) Text editors and note creators;

Evernote

Of course, you can use a classic Word document and write there all that is needed. Or you can store all your notes in one convenient place where you can organize a logical structure of everything that comes to your mind. For example, you can store your ideas for new articles, plans, scripts, etc.

Requirements:

iOS 7.0

Size: 26,6 MB

3) Read or search for information;

Zite

Popular solution, which is often used by both journalists and marketers. The main advantage - the ability to quickly find the desired content and news on the basis of relevant topics and sections. Thus, you are always aware of the latest developments and keep abreast of the industry.

Requirements:

iOS 7.0

Size: 18,6 MB

Neatly

It really is a powerful application that have to be in the arsenal of a good journalist. With this application you can organize your Twitter timeline. This way, you can create lists of followers, filter them by keywords, etc. This is a very valuable feature, especially when you regularly communicate with hundreds, maybe even thousands of people every day.

Requirements:

iOS 5.0

Size: 14,5 MB

Banjo

This is another tool that is to look for important information on the network. Unlike many other applications, Banjo can search and find information about where the user has made his post or where it is located. This is especially important if you want to visit this place at once, to interview or write a report.

Requirements:

iOS 5.01

Size: 18,2 MB

Yes, the tools that can simplify the craft journalist - not a little. However, this does not mean that you are not required professionalism and the ability to use word. In the end, it’s just a tool. And here is how you will be able to take advantage of these tools is up to you.

 



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