I had an unexpected outcome from this program that surprised me. I thought this program would transform the way I viewed my phone and iPad. Not so much. I don't find my phone in particular very intriguing the way other people seem to, based on the way they seem glued to them during every free moment. I guess I thought people were using them with apps, but I'm now guessing that it's mostly texting. I find the apps not as powerful or as easy to use as PC programs. The only reason that I could really see using an app on my phone is if I'm so mobile that a PC is impractical or if the app has a reason to be mobile, like 5K Runner or EverNote at a conference. The iPad I still find surprisingly useful, although none of these apps in particular make it more so. I think Evernote is the best app I've ever found for the iPad.
That said, I found it really useful to try so many apps. I really need a reason to take the time to try apps, and 23 Things provided that reason. Even when I found the app not very useful, I'm glad that I tried it, because now I don't just THINK it might not be useful for me, now I KNOW. I did find Instagram useful and will probably keep using it.
I would participate in another 23 Things program like this in the future. Thanks for organizing it.
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