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12 THE APP SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY FOR ON-THE-GO DEFAULT SERVICING PROFESSIONALS Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus While people think of installing antivirus software on their computers, they often leave their phones vulnerable. Avast Mobile Security is a free antivirus app for Android that alerts you when you install spyware and adware apps that violate your privacy. With Avast, you'll protect yourself against phishing attacks from email, phone calls, and infected websites or SMS messages. e app also removes junk files that slow down your phone and provides an app lock feature. Android, free DayCount If you have a big meeting or project coming up, make sure you are planning accordingly with DayCount—a handy app for iOS that can count down the days until an event, or help with your productivity by keeping a record of your longest streak completing key tasks. Clean, simple, and easy to use, DayCount is a constant reminder of the tasks that you need to buckle down on, ensuring that you can adequately plan ahead. iOS, free ColorNote Not all lists apps are alike—something that becomes clear after using ColorNote. ColorNote allows you to keep your short notes and longer documents in one place with an easy-to-use interface that makes jotting messages to yourself a breeze. As the app name implies, your notes can be color coordinated to better group like tasks and make your most important notes stand out. For notes that have an upcoming deadline, the app will send you reminders so necessary tasks don't slip through the cracks. Android, free Rocket Alarm From grueling commutes to 9 a.m. meetings it's no wonder so many of us have trouble getting out of bed each morning. If you need more than the nudge of a typical alarm to get yourself out of bed, try out Rocket Alarm. While the typical phone or bedside alarm will let you hit the snooze button to get a few more z's, Rocket Alarm requires you to complete a mini-game to turn it off, which can range from solving a simple math problem to blowing into the microphone to move a spacecraft. iOS, Android, free Zoho CRM Turn sales leads into long-time customers with Zoho—a customer relationship management tool available on the web and through the companion app Zoho CRM. Containing the record keeping tools of the web version, the app further allows your team to work on the move and access client phone numbers, email addresses, contact information, and past conversation notes anytime, anywhere. Other unique features of the app include the ability to find your location on maps—a necessary feature when you are out on sales visits. iOS, Android free