Our smartphones and tablets have become parts of our everyday lives now, and it’s rare to find someone using two different devices for work and pleasure. Which means that users have a little more freedom when it comes to selecting the apps and utilities that they use to get work done. Whether you just need to write up some notes, stay organized, edit pictures on the move or send files to people while thousands of miles away from your desk, this Top 10 should have something for you.
1. Google Docs. It goes without saying that for a lot of people, all they need to do away from work is maybe prepare a letter, draft an email or, if you’re a student you need something to write essays and prepare papers with. Google Docs is, no matter if you’re running your own small business or collaborating with a whole team from your firm, one of the best options out there. It’s 100% cross-platform and just needs a web browser to get going elsewhere, and on Android smartphones and tablets, it has a lot on offer. One of the best features however, is the need to never find “Save As…” ever again.
2. Evernote. Evernote has been going for a long time now, and for a lot of people it’s become a way of life. If you’re just getting started at school or running your own business, Evernote can be a great way of staying on top of things, as well as a fantastic research tool, as well. With the ability to bring scanned documents, images, web articles and typed-out notes all together under one roof, Evernote is the one Android app that makes it difficult to forget anything, and like many note apps out there, it’s 100% cross-platform, too.
3. AutoCAD 360 This offering from Autodesk might be a little specialist, but if you work in construction, are an architect or you’re planning to design your own extension or something similar, then AutoCAD 360 is a great little tool. Good for starting from scratch, as well as updating when you’re onsite or have inspiration from similar designs on a research trip, AutoCAD 360 is a good app that enables users to get more done when away from their desks and drawing boards. 
4. Microsoft Excel. While Google Docs has replaced Microsoft Word for a lot of people and businesses, Microsoft Excel is still used by much of the corporate workforce. Which means that if you’re part of the rat race, you’ll probably be dealing with those XLS files a lot. To check in on those macros and pie charts on the move – be it smartphone or tablet – Microsoft’s Excel for Android is free and fairly comprehensive, there’s even an accompanying keyboard app for those hardcore spreadsheet users out there. 
5. Google Drive. Getting any sort of work done while on the move, or on any sort of Android device requires some sort of file organization, and if you’re going mobile you may as well keep all that data somewhere else. Google Drive gives people a lot of free space, has a simple and easy to use Android app, and it doesn’t care what sort of file formats you want to use. Great for organizing and searching through files, Drive is where Google Docs files end up and there’s little reason to try this out as for a lot of people, the free storage space will be more than enough. Cross-platform to the max, there’s even a Linux app available!
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