5 Free Apps for Managing Documents

Read on for ways to send/ receive faxes, scan documents, sign documents and more from your iPhone and iPad.

1. Attachments.me for Gmail Email Account
Developer: attachments.me


This app gives a quick way to manage attachments from Gmail. All of the pictures, documents, videos, presentations and more received from Gmail are presented in a convenient list to save, download, forward and view. You can also set up automatic filters to organize attachments as you receive them . Syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox.

Click here to get the app

2. Faxburner
Developer: Networx Online, Inc.

This app is for Faxburner.com, an Internet-based faxing service. For free, you can receive faxes on your mobile device at a number given for 24 hour use. You must get a new number after that time in order to use the service for free. Fax up to 5 pages for free or choose a paid plan that will fit your needs.

Click here to get the app

3. PC-fax.com Communication Center
Developer:

Fax one page for free daily and buy optional credits to fax more pages if needed. You can fax from photo scan or opening the document using the app. It also syncs with Google Docs and Dropbox.

Click here to get the app

4. Sign Now- Sign and Fill PDF Word Documents
Developer: SignNow

Open a document using this app to sign it. The signature comes out neat and handwritten looking, although you are using your touch screen to create it. You can also insert regular typed words for dates, notes, etc. There's an option to email the document out from within the app.

Click here to get the app

5. Scan Pages
Developer: Ricoh Innovations

Use your iPhone or iPad as a scanner to email documents. Simply take a photo and edit it to adjust the brightness. You can send the document to Dropbox, Evernote or Google Docs as well as regular email. It will be sent as a PDF.

Click here to get the app

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5 Alternatives to Maps App for iOS 6

For the most part, I enjoy the maps upgrade in iOS 6, although I was sad to see the end of Google's tied in search.

Without Google, it has happened to me a couple of times that I searched and drove to a place of business, only to find it is closed.

Here are some alternatives you can use to avoid problems and add more tools to your device's mapping ability.

1. Motion X GPS Drive
Developer: Motion X
99 cents

Long before Apple introduced voice turn-by turn directions, I began using this app. It's just about as functional as a Garmin or similar navigation system. There are lots of search options including Bing, Wikipedia, Facebook, contact list, gas stations, address book and more.

Your 99 cents will get you all the features except for Voice and automatic turn by turn. For a yearly subscription around $10 today, you'll get those too.

Click here to get the app

2. Google Search
Developer: Google, Inc.
Free

I have found that the 'voice' option provides a quick way to get directions, much like Siri. Say "Directions to 123 Apple St." and google will quickly find the directions for you. You will be directed to the Google maps web app.

Of course you can also search for the address for the business by searching by typing or voice and inputting the address into regular iOS maps.

Click here to get the app

3. Where
Developer: Where, Inc.
Free

A simple way to search for places of business. Once you find the place, tap "get directions" and you are given the option to open with iOS maps. Also, there's info about the business such as hours and phone number.

Click here to get the app

4. Bing
Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Free

Similar to the Google Search app, this app will allow you to search for a place of business using voice or typing. There are turn by turn directions presented inside the app.

Click here to get the app

5. Beat the Traffic
Developer: Triangle Software
Free

This app makes it possible to route out alternate paths to your destination. You can choose which major highway you would like to take which is useful for big accidents and other heavy traffic.

Click here to get the app