10 Android Tablet Apps for IT Pros on the Go

Do you frequently fly out of town for business meetings or to wine and dine clients? Flight delays, strange hotels and a full itinerary can make it difficult to stay on task while traveling for business. The good news for busy IT professionals is that an Android tablet—along with a few good business apps from Google Play—will help you schedule meetings, find a restaurant in an unfamiliar city or even check in with the office. This list of 10 useful Android tablet apps will help you work smarter, save time and be prepared for any task when you’re on the go.

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Staying organized can be a daunting task under normal circumstances—but nearly impossible when traveling for work. The Due Today task scheduling app from Lakeridge Software offers useful features to keep you focused on the important jobs. You can create and assign tasks, set reminders for important items and pin projects to your Android tablet’s main screen for quick access. Busy professionals will like the option to set tasks to “float” until they are completed. There’s also a handy reminder if you forgot to do something yesterday.

Download Due Today Lite (free) or Due Today ($2.99).

This cloud-sync task manager from6 Wunderkinder is useful for travelers who need to organize tasks and sync them among devices. Wunderlist Task Manager lets you organize to-do lists on the go and synchronize them with your free online Wunderlist account. Any task or list can be shared with co-workers and viewed on a computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. Business professionals on the go will like the easy access to a list of current tasks that can be prioritized.

Download Wunderlist Task Manager (free).

Evernote is a useful app for staying organized and productive on the go. You can take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists and record important voice reminders. All notes can be synced across multiple computers and mobile devices, as Evernote supports numerous devices and operating systems, and notes can also be tagged notes for easier searching. Other handy options include emailing notes to colleagues and connecting Evernote to other Android apps you use.

Download Evernote (free).