The Bottom Line
Working with documents on the iPhone is no easy task, since it doesn't have a user-accessible file system. But, Readdle Docs does an admirable job of filling in the gap. Upload files to your iPhone from any computer. Save email attachments or access online storage accounts.
Readdle Docs is a must for anyone who needs to transport and share documents via the iPhone. Things are even better if you have a document editing program on your iPhone. Readdle Docs will allow you to work on documents from virtually any source.
Readdle Docs is a must for anyone who needs to transport and share documents via the iPhone. Things are even better if you have a document editing program on your iPhone. Readdle Docs will allow you to work on documents from virtually any source.
Pros
- Transfers various file types from computer to iPhone
- Works with WebDAV storage services like MobileMe
- Downloads and saves email attachments
- Works over Wi-Fi or 3G/Edge
- Lets you share documents directly with other Readdle users
Cons
- You must use Readdle Storage if you want to transfer files over 3G/Edge
Description
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents are supported, as are PDF files. iWork '09 documents are also supported.
- Readdle Docs offers password protection for files. When working with sensitive files, you'll want to take advantage of this.
- Readdle Docs works in full-screen mode, which allows for easier viewing of files.
Guide Review - Readdle Docs iPhone App
The iPhone's lack of a user-accessible file system has proven to be a nuissance for many iPhone owners. The inability to upload and download files limits the iPhone's usefulness when it comes to managing documents.
Readdle Docs solves the problem by offering a complete document management solution for the iPhone. Anyone who wants to use their iPhone to transport documents can. And, Readdle Docs finally makes the iPhone a more plausible solution for performing word processing tasks.
Readdle Docs can access documents from a wide variety of sources. Download documents that have been emailed to you. Download documents from the web, including WebDAV storage sites like MobileMe. You can also upload files wirelessly from your computer over Wi-Fi or 3G/Edge. Readdle Docs even lets you share files directly with other iPhones that have the app installed.
Readdle Docs isn't that complicated to use. However, its instruction manual is intimidating to say the least. It is rare to see an iPhone app so carefully documented. Still, it would do you good to read the instructions thoroughly, if only to learn everything Readdle Docs can do!
Readdle Docs solves the problem by offering a complete document management solution for the iPhone. Anyone who wants to use their iPhone to transport documents can. And, Readdle Docs finally makes the iPhone a more plausible solution for performing word processing tasks.
Readdle Docs can access documents from a wide variety of sources. Download documents that have been emailed to you. Download documents from the web, including WebDAV storage sites like MobileMe. You can also upload files wirelessly from your computer over Wi-Fi or 3G/Edge. Readdle Docs even lets you share files directly with other iPhones that have the app installed.
Readdle Docs isn't that complicated to use. However, its instruction manual is intimidating to say the least. It is rare to see an iPhone app so carefully documented. Still, it would do you good to read the instructions thoroughly, if only to learn everything Readdle Docs can do!
