6. Evernote
Price: Free*
Platform:iOS, Android,
Blackberry
Why do I want this: One of
the best notetaking apps
available.
- Takes text, audio and
photo notes.
-Clips web pages.
- Syncs notes to the cloud
- Notes can be shared &
edited with others
7. Google Docs
for mobile
Price: Free
Platform: iOS, Android
Why do I want this:
Google docs access on
your phone.
- Access, edit and share
Google docs from other
computers.
8. Wordpress
Price: Free
Platform: iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Write
& publish on Wordpress
from your phone.
- Works well to publish
brief items or updates.
- Read and manage
comments.
9. Tumblr
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this:
Lightweight blogging
software with social
elements.
- Publish text, photos and
video easily.
- Build social following on a
new platform.
10. RoadNinja
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: A
travel app good for when
you don’t know where you
are.
-Uses GPS and mapping
data to tell you food and
lodging options nearby.
- Handy for highway
driving.
12. “I think something that might be useful
that hasn't been developed yet is some
kind of system that sends you alerts for
certain tags or keywords in the area
you're in. Like a location-specific early
warning system. Heck that could be
useful to more than just reporters.”
- @Antderosa
Anthony DeRosa,
Reuters Social Media Editor
15. foursquare
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android,
Blackberry
Why do I want
this:Geolocation app that is
good for sourcing.
- Foursquare check-ins can be
a good means of finding
contacts for stories about
specific locations, businesses
and buildings.
- Post news content to specific
locales.
16. 5-0 Radio
Police Scanner
Price: Free*
Platform:iOS,
Why do I want this: The
police scanner. On your
phone.
- It’s the police scanner. On
your phone.
17. iTalk
Price: Free
Platform:iOS
Why do I want this:
Higher-quality recording
app.
- Offers different sound
quality levels.
- Send recordings via email
or access in iTunes
18. Dragon
Price: Free
Platform:iOS
Why do I want this:
Dictation software on the
go.
- Quick, hands-free
dictation.
- Send emails or text from
within the app.
- Post to Twitter
&Facebook.
19. Instapaper
Price: $2.99
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this:
Delayed reading app.
- Saves articles and other
web pages for offline
reading.
- Saved pieces are
accessible through apps or
on the web.
20. DocScanner
Price: $3.99
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Snaps
photos of documents.
- Creates electronic copies
of documents as PDF, JPG
or text.
- Allows you to search the
text of scanner documents
22. Google
Translate
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this:
Passable translation app.
-Simple interface to type or
speak words and phrases
to translate.
- Has 60 languages to
translate.
24. “Get a Google Voice account and the app - it can
be a huge asset for reporters. It will transcribe
your voicemails into text and save an mp3 file of
each to your account online - which could really
come in handy the next time you get a
newsworthy call from a source. It also has one-
button access to call recording, which saves to a
.mp3 file you can access online (making for easy
publishing).”
- @Mjenkins
Mandy Jenkins,
Digital Projects Editor, Digital First Media
25. Google Voice
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android*,
Blackberry*
Why do I want this: Access
to Google Voice on your
phone.
-Read your transcribed
voicemails.
- Listen to recorded calls.
- Free text messages over
data plan.
26. GroupMe
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Group
messaging app.
- Create groups
(colleagues, sources) to
chat with.
- Good for keeping in
contact at large events.
- Works over SMS or data
plan.
- Open groups as way of
finding sources/ideas
27. Skype
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Free
video calls over the phone.
-Video calls or regular calls
- chat with contacts
- Can operate as a
livestream video in a pinch
Post news content to
specific locales.
28. ScribbleLive
Price: Free*
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Create
and run liveblogs from
your phone.
-Create, publish and
moderate liveblogs.
- Use video, photos and
audio collected from your
phone.
29. “We’ve also been resourceful in our ability to
connect iPod Touch devices to extended
batteries and set them up atop rooftops in
warzones like Tripoli and Baghdad for
livestreaming and video capture over long
periods and dangerous situations without
risking harm to people standing in plain view
with a camera or expensive equipment that
may be lost or damaged.”
-@Vhernandezcnn
Victor Hernandez,
CNN program manager, editorial systems
30. Qik
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android,
Blackberry
Why do I want this:
Livestream video from
your phone.
-Create livestreaming video
with ease.
- Videos can be pushed to
other social networks.
- Also functions as a video
calling system.
31. iMovie
Price: $4.99
Platform:iOS
Why do I want this: Video
editing program for the
phone.
- Simple, intuitive video
editing controls.
- Easy to share finished
video.
32. PS Express
Price: Free*
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Basic
Photoshop for camera
phone.
- Crop, balance, colorize
photos taken from your
phone.
33. Camera+
Price: 99 cents
Platform:iOS
Why do I want this:
Premium photography
app.
-App brings digital camera
features to phone.
- Ability to use filters,
timer, image stabilizer and
apply filters.
- Share photos on social
media.
35. Instagram
Price: Free
Platform:iOS, Android
Why do I want this: Social
photography app worth $1
billion.
- Shoot, edit and share
photos within the social
network.
- Able to push photos to
other networks.
36. “The key to mobile news gathering? ABC2 =
Always be Connected, Always be Charging.
Mobile is just a tool, it complements not replaces
our current gear and skills. Most mobile tools
(especially apps) are cheap – try as many as you
can until you find the one that works best for
you. In a collaborative environment (newsrooms
etc) look for mobile tools that can be used across
platforms and operating systems.”
-@dkiesow
Damon Kiesow,
Senior project manager in mobile,
Boston Globe
37. (Best) Practices
• Create a mobile
workflow
• Be conscious of your
data plan
• The cloud can be your
friend
• But back-up regularly
• Wifi: Invest in a hotspot
card or device
38. Accessories
• Bluetooth keyboard (Apple:
$69)
• Find the right battery pack
($30 - $130)
• Find the right shooting rig
(Owle Bubo is popular
$150+)
• Audio? Find a good external
mic (Blue Microphone
Mikey line $35 - $99)
• Photos? An external lens
(iPro Lens System $189)
39. Find all the apps:
http://www.slideshare.net/justel
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Find me:
@Justinnxt
Justin@niemanlab.org
Editor's Notes
*Upgrade to premium account for more space/features
Is free with an upgrade $1.99
*mobile web app for Android and Blackberry
* Can buy in-app upgrades and feature packs
Wirecutter recommends Verizon Jetpack Mifi, which is $50 for the card and $50/month for service.
Wirecutter recommends Verizon Jetpack Mifi, which is $50 for the card and $50/month for service.
