{"id":17480,"date":"2016-06-06T13:58:01","date_gmt":"2016-06-06T17:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/checking-out-focus-a-minimalist-task-manager-for-iphone\/"},"modified":"2016-06-06T13:58:01","modified_gmt":"2016-06-06T17:58:01","slug":"checking-out-focus-a-minimalist-task-manager-for-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/checking-out-focus-a-minimalist-task-manager-for-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking out Focus, a minimalist task manager for iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Focus for iPhone, a new task manager by Oslo, Norway-headquartered digital marketing agency Dots Design<\/a>, is a beautifully conceived application with a minimalist user interface which makes creating lists built around your lifestyle a breeze.<\/p>\n

Available at no charge on the App Store<\/a>, Focus, as the name suggests, is all about focusing on the task at hand. The minimal user interface lends itself nicely to keeping the app very easy to use, with gestures-driven actions and a single screen on which everything takes place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simplicity is the name of the game<\/h2>\n

While not as fully-featured as other task managers, Focus will be more than adequate if all you want is a simple to use app that helps you get things done.<\/p>\n

As I mentioned, the app leans heavily on gestures. There are no multiple screens in Focus, no settings, no menus\u2014just the highly focused UI with the tasks at hand.<\/p>\n

Focus comes with built-in task lists that are based around a typical user\u2019s lifestyle, but you can easily edit them, or create your own.<\/p>\n

Gestures, gestures, gestures<\/h2>\n

To open or close a task list, tap its title.<\/p>\n

To create a new task within a list, tap the plus button next to the appropriate task list. I like it that Focus lets me add multiple tasks within a list quickly by tapping the Another<\/strong> button after entering each one.<\/p>\n

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To mark a task as completed, simply swipe over it.<\/p>\n

You can rearrange tasks within a list by tapping and holding, then drag a task to the new location. To edit a task\u2019s title (which can be up to 26 characters), tap it.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s about it when it comes to Focus\u2019s feature set and ease of use, but don\u2019t let the app\u2019s simplicity fool you\u2014if you need a minimal task manager to quickly create and manage shopping lists and other task lists on the go, this is it.<\/p>\n

Final thoughts<\/h2>\n

I have a few smaller quibbles with Focus.<\/p>\n

For starters, I would have most definitely welcomed some sort of settings interface to change the typeface and color scheme. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I like Focus\u2019s minimal UI but also understand that an all-red interface may not suit everyone\u2019s tastes.<\/p>\n

This app also begs for 3D Touch Peek and Pop gestures, which I have no doubt in my mind will be added in a future update.<\/p>\n

Other than that, Focus is a cool app for those who are looking to simplify their productivity with a highly focused task manager for their iPhone. That it\u2019s a completely free of charge app with no In-App Purchases is a plus as well.<\/p>\n

The 26-character limit for task names should be removed, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n

Focus requires an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with iOS 8.1. The app is English-only and lacks a native watchOS 2 component for the Apple Watch.<\/p>\n

Grab Focus for free on the App Store<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Source link: http:\/\/www.idownloadblog.com\/2016\/06\/06\/focus-for-iphone\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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