On the quest to find more iOS7 specific apps, I came across Begin, a to-do manager made specifically for iOS7. That means that this app only works for those running Apple’s latest iOS and features design elements to match that of iOS7, flat, minimalistic, and straight to the point. Begin is touted as a to-do list for real people with only 3 simple options – do it today, do it tomorrow, or it’s done. Begin makes it easy to keep track of your day with daily reminders to keep you on point.
I’ll start off with how Begin looks as it was one of the main reason why I downloaded it to give it a try. Like I said, Begin is built for iOS7 so graphically, it’s very simple and elegant looking. It’s made up mostly of white and light grays but is broken up with a splash of red and green here and there. It makes for a rather clean design that keep distractions to a minimum. Of course there is also a dark them you can use that changes everything to black, but I don’t like it as much as the regular light theme.
Using Begin is very simple and mainly just requires simple swipes to use. If you’ve used the app Clear before, it’s very similar to that in a way. To enter a new task, swipe down on the screen and a “New Task” field opens up on the top in red. Enter what you want and tap the + button or done on the keyboard. That task gets added for Today. Keep adding tasks in that manner until you are done. To clear a completed task, swipe that item to the right and it will get crossed out but still appear at the bottom for today. If you didn’t mean to cross it out, swipe right again on it to undo. If you want to delete the task you completed, swipe left and it will be completed deleted from view. If you want to move a task to tomorrow, swipe left on it and it will move to the next day.
If you don’t complete the task within two days, it will get moved to an uncompleted menu which you can view on the main screen by swiping up on it. You can decide if you want to move it back into the main tasks screen or just delete it completely.
If you’re looking for an iOS7 specific to-do list maker, Begin is a great app for you to try out. It’s simple to use, easy on the eyes, and is made to have the same look and feel as iOS7. Not only that, it does exactly what it says it does and it does it well.
App Store Link: Begin
Version: 1.02
Developer: Applause Code
Price: Free
In-App Purchasing: Yes
Compatible Devices: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Description
To-dos made easy.
Begin is a to-do list for real people. It works how you’d expect. It’s fast, it’s simple and it’s beautiful.
Each to-do item has just three options: do it today, do it tomorrow, or it’s done.
At the start of each day Begin clears out old to-dos, so you can start fresh.Follow on Twitter and App.net at @beginapp.
**Features:**
– Old to-dos are automatically cleared out each day.
– Uncompleted to-dos for the past two days are saved, giving you the option to delete them forever or bring them back to today.
– One handed, swipe based interactions.
– Add multiple to-dos at once.
– Daily alarm to remind you of uncompleted tasks.
– Easily share your list through Email, Text, Facebook, or Twitter.
– Themes can switch from dark to light automatically based on sunrise and sunset times.
– Additional themes are available via in-app purchase.
– URL Scheme support (with x-callback-url) for compatibility with apps like Drafts and Launch Center Pro.Abraham Lincoln once said: “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” Begin embraces the march of time, helping you make the most of every day.
[via App Store]
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