Blogger on my smart phone!

My final post of the day is on Google Blogger, well not really, it's on the flexibility that Google not only offers for Blogger but for all it's apps.  The freedom and flexibility to access these apps via any device that is internet accessible.  Posting this from my HTC one right now. Sure there is limited functionality to the Google smart phone version of the Google Blogger app, but convenience is also an added benefit.  The ease of use for all the Google apps even allows my 10 year old to create an account at school, create content and immediately share progress with me when he gets home.  I'm able to monitor progress and give feedback.  At that age to be already using technology thst most current adults are learning late on in life just shows you how important and easy to use these Google apps are to use.

Gmail, the web answer to Outlook

I now have three Gmail account, one for work use, one for my professional handle and one for school.  Gmail is easy to use, convenient, and affordable (free!).  I like the fact that it's right on my smart phone and I get alerts when I get new emails.  The service is fee and high frequency functionality is the same as outlook.  Just as I have mentioned in my other posts, the only differences are the advanced features of Microsoft desktop apps, they've had many more years to refine and develop their products, it will take Google a while to get to that point.

Google Calendar allows you to stay organized

With Google Calendar, stay organized and alerted.  The Google Calendar app allows you to sync your calendar to your phone.  I currently use MS outlook to sync mail, calendar and contacts.  I'm always having issues with my calendar sync.  It will randomly update reoccurring events to random times of the day.  The mail and contact sync is pretty reliable, but the calendar is very annoying.  I'm hoping Google Calendar can help!

Google Voice taking on Skype and other mobile phone apps!

Google voice allows you to consolidate your various phone numbers and voice mails into one app accessible via the web on any internet ready device.  Google voice can take your existing numbers and send them to one single phone number, it also allows you to access online voice mail via text or email.  The app also can be used to customize greetings and call blocking according to the Google voice website.  There are many other features available in this Google app.  Not only does this free app take on Skype, but many other mobile phone apps.

Google Drawing

Google takes another shot at Microsoft with Google Drawings, the web based app that takes aim at Visio.  There are a number of staple features included with Google Drawings, including but not limited to Sharing and real-time chatting while users are viewing your drawings.  Some nice benefits of Google Drawings is the snap in to grid and you can overlay Google Drawings into other Google Apps.  Obvious benefits of this app are the cloud based availability of the app and the collaborative nature of all of Google Apps.  However, like many of the Google apps, this does fall short of the real power you get with Microsoft's Visio desktop application.  Again, like many Google apps, it's really up to what the consumer needs.

Google Wallet, shopping made easier

Google Wallet app make shopping easier, convenient and affordable.  I'm not sure about you, but my wallet is stuffed full of cards, coupons and rewards cards.  Google Wallet takes care of this.  The app allows you to shop in stores on select phone, send money, shop online, all with the safety of 24/7 fraud monitoring.

Shop in the store where contact less transactions are accepted, pulse never forget a rewards card when they are loaded directly on your Google wallet.

Google's answer to Paypal, using your Google wallet to send money.  Using your Google wallet and your gmail account you can send money to friends and family.

Google wallet allows you to check out quickly while online shopping.  I am a regular online shopper though and have not seen the option to pay with my Google wallet yet.  Paypal is having a hard time breaking through that market as well, with only really tech savvy companies offering this service, I don't foresee an immediate market share increase for Google wallet when a long established company like Paypal is having a hard time.

Google Sites!

Google sites is a great way to get a website up and running quickly and best of all is a part of the free Google apps.  Google even has a business solution with a relatively low cost of $5/user/month.  As a family man, one of the constant battles is to get pictures and videos of the kids out to grandparents and other family members.  Google sites allows me to update current family events, photos and movies and allows me to share that with everyone without having to create DVDs and print hard copies of pictures with the added expense of postage.  The additional security measures allows me to control who can access my Google site.

Not only is Google sites great for families, but the business solutions are a nice option for start ups who don't have the cash or infrastructure to build out expensive extra-net and intranet websites for customers and employees.  There are plenty of features that are available for businesses.

You can watch a short demo of Google Sites here.