Android GTD Tips

[timjamesbrennan]

Around 6 weeks ago I switched from using the iphone 3g to an android nexus one. Overall it has been a great move for me, particularly because it helps me to follow Gtd principles with greater ease.

First of all, as a gmail user, the android allows me to archive messages that aren't actionable. On the iphone there's the trash button but no archive so it wasn't any use to me for emptying my inbox. Gmail on the android is snappy and can compose messages of when offline, unlike the gmail iphone webapp.

The next killer feature is the "note to self" voice action. It is the quickest capture device i've ever used especially when a hotkey is assigned such as a long press on the search button.

Calendar snooze application is another really great feature and I often use it as a tickler file.

[PaulK]

I also switched recently to Android (from Nokia) and enjoy better Gmail integration.

Pocket Informant does such a good job displaying/filtering next actions in contexts that I migrated work actions to my personal phone (+ Toodledo for easy entry and review at desk) rather than Notes/Blackberry. It feels more complete to have all next actions in one trusted system rather than two.

There have been a few discussions of Android apps on the forums - worth a look when you feel like tweaking your system.

[timjamesbrennan]

Just installed pocket informant and it seems very interesting. I would love it if I could import my omnifocus data into it so I could try it out properly. I am a long time omnifocus user and have vast amounts of projects in it.

Currently I work primarily from omnifocus on macs. When I really need to access a list away from my desk, I rely on spootnik webapp which costs $3 pm

[TesTeq]

I also switched recently to Android (from Nokia) and enjoy better Gmail integration.

Android (from Nokia)

What is the model number

I thought it was not possible because of the recent Nokia-Microsoft alliance

[PaulK]

Sorry, I meant switched to new phone Motorola Defy (Android 2.1) from old phone Nokia N97 mini.

Didn't think the phone model was relevant but for interest, key features were water resistance and robust so I can have it with me for capture & contexts, even when I am cycling including my daily commute (24 miles) in rainy London.

[TesTeq]

Sorry. I haven't read your message carefully. I am testing Samsung Galaxy Tab. Did you try Gina Trapani's Todo.txt Touch for Android?

[PaulK]

No - I didn't try Todo.txt - looks interesting, but restrictions on my work laptop mean I can't install dropbox.

I'm happy with Toodledo + Pocket Informant for the moment - time to stop tweaking the system and get on with doing.

Weekend was full of context-based doing from my phone which was very helpful.