THIS IS A FREE APPLICATION!
(There is also a paid Pro option.)
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Android
iOS
Chrome Extension
Firefox Extension
Opera Extension
Safari Extension
Windows
"Pushbullet bridges the gap between your phone, tablet, and computer, enabling them to work better together. From seeing your phone's notifications on your computer, to easily transferring links, files, and more between devices, Pushbullet saves you time by making what used to be difficult or impossible, easy." ~The Pushbullet Team
(There is also a paid Pro option.)
Click to Download or add as an extension!
Android
iOS
Chrome Extension
Firefox Extension
Opera Extension
Safari Extension
Windows
"Pushbullet bridges the gap between your phone, tablet, and computer, enabling them to work better together. From seeing your phone's notifications on your computer, to easily transferring links, files, and more between devices, Pushbullet saves you time by making what used to be difficult or impossible, easy." ~The Pushbullet Team
It is difficult to compare Pushbullet to other applications on the market because this application has a multitude of functions in diverse settings and for the low, low price of free, is a perfect fit for a majority of users. For iOS users, Pushbullet may seem redundant since Apple graces you with Handoff and Continuity, but for the rest of the world, Pushbullet has many purposes. By itself, Pushbullet syncs between devices, allowing content to be seamlessly "pushed" to another personal device, an email, or using the SMS feature, a phone number. Pushbullet is versatile in that it is not only a mobile application - the developers have created an Extension for Chrome and Firefox (linked above) and a Desktop Version for Windows (also linked above). I have way too many devices in my house, three tablets, 5 computers, a phone, and more. Pushbullet is on all of the computers, tablets, and phones. Now a practical example of my usage: Let's say that I take a picture on my iPad at school and I want to transfer it to my Windows laptop... I could email it, or if I elected to use the deplorable iCloud Photos application I could find the photo there... Better yet, I could just push it from the iPad to my computer! Time for pushing files varies of course, but I have seen times from instantaneous to 10-15 seconds for large files.
My favorite feature by far is cross-platform notification syncing. If I get a text message on my phone, I have the option to reply on my computer or dismiss/mute the notification. The amount of time saved by dismissing pointless notifications allows me to focus on my coursework and get to bed earlier (relatively speaking).
Pushbullet for Education?
Yes and no... Will it ever be used in the classroom? Probably not. However, getting students to utilize Pushbullet will result in their increased productivity. They will spend less time on their phones since they can see any IMPORTANT notifications on their computer screen!
Take a look at some of the screenshots below to check out the Windows Desktop aesthetics as well as screenshots from the Android and iOS applications.
Windows
Android
iOS
Features of the App |
Description |
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Usability |
App is intuitive, easy to navigate, and students/teachers can use it independently. Can be used on multiple devices. |
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Support |
Instructions on how to use and/or tutorials are included within the app and are helpful to the student. |
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Motivation |
App is highly engaging for students & would be selected often if students were given the choice to use it. |
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Export/Sharing |
The finished product can be shared through e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, messaging, saved to camera roll, exported to YouTube, embedded, etc. |
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Customization |
Students are able to modify the content and settings of the app to meet their individual needs. |
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Collaboration |
App allows students the ability to collaborate with their classmates through the cloud. |
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Import |
Students can import files, images, videos, sound, etc. into the app. |
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Overall Rating: ✭✭✭✭✭ = Superior
This app is a timesaver and is a must for any non-iOS user. It has increased my productivity at least 20% and for the low price of free, how can you go wrong?
This app is a timesaver and is a must for any non-iOS user. It has increased my productivity at least 20% and for the low price of free, how can you go wrong?
External References
CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF PUSHBULLET HERE!!!
CHECK OUT A PLAYLIST OF ALL OF THEIR VIDEOS HERE!!!