IQTELL
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{{Infobox Software
| name = IQTELL
| developer = IQTELL.COM, LLC
| operating_system = Web, Chrome, Android, iOS
| genre = productivity software & personal task management
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{official url}}
}}
IQTELL was a productivity app that allowed users to manage email, tasks, projects, calendars, contacts, Evernotes and more in a single app. IQTELL was available as a web app, as well as an iOS and Android app. All user information was automatically synced between all devices. iOS and Android apps supported offline access. The app could be used to implement concepts and techniques described in the book Getting Things Done by David Allen.[http://lifehacker.com/iqtell-puts-gtd-notes-and-email-in-a-single-productivi-1539006627 "IQTELL Puts GTD, Notes and Email in a Single Productivity App"]. Lifehacker
History
IQTELL was created by Ran Flam[https://archive.today/20150128195556/http://www.baselinemag.com/careers/slideshows/how-to-deal-with-email-when-youre-on-vacation.html "How to Deal With Email When You're on Vacation"]. Base Line, By Dennis McCafferty | 2014-07-03 and released in 2013.[http://www.itproportal.com/2013/04/16/4-productivity-tools-help-you-get-things-done-iqtell-wunderlist-tracky-basecamp/ "4 Productivity tools to help you get things done: IQTell, Wunderlist, Tracky, Basecamp"]. IT Pro Portal, 16 May 2013 By Kate Russell
In 2014, mobile apps for iOS and Android were released.[http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_google_maps_out_beta_iqtell_amazon_coin_android "Overnight Recap: Google Maps Out of Beta, IQTELL, Amazon Coin on Android"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910002343/http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_google_maps_out_beta_iqtell_amazon_coin_android |date=10 September 2015 }}. Mac Life, February 20, 2014.
In 2015, Premium and Platinum subscription plans were introduced (while maintaining the free user version).{{Cite web |title=Airtel launches Xstream Premium – India’s largest collection of entertainment content in a single app |url=https://www.airtel.in/press-release/02-2022/airtel-launches-xstream-premium-indias-largest-collection-of-entertainment-content-in-a-single-app |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=www.airtel.in}}
In April 2017, a new web app was launched.[https://iqtell.com/2017/04/launching-new-web-app/ "Launching our new web app"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801124628/https://iqtell.com/2017/04/launching-new-web-app/ |date=1 August 2017 }}. IQTell Productivity Blog, April 5, 2017.
On July 31, 2017, all IQTell services have been closed.[https://iqtell.com/2017/06/the-future-of-iqtell/ "The future of IQTell"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801121646/https://iqtell.com/2017/06/the-future-of-iqtell/ |date=1 August 2017 }}. IQTell Productivity Blog, June 29, 2017.
Productivity methods
IQTell was designed to fit in with the Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity methods. Users may have had utilized GTD lists, such as Inbox, Actions, Projects, Someday, Ticklers, and Reference information to process their Inbox items into relevant GTD lists.[http://www.techrepublic.com/article/iqtell-is-ready-to-super-charge-your-mobile-productivity/ "IQTELL is ready to super charge your mobile productivity"]. By Jack Wallen, Tech Republic, February 26, 2014[http://www.techrepublic.com/article/clear-your-head-while-quickly-navigating-your-inbox-with-iqtell-contexts/ "Clear your head while quickly navigating your inbox with IQTELL contexts"].By Jack Wallen. Tech Republic, March 6, 2014
Using the web app, iOS and/or Android apps, users could deploy macros/shortcuts to quickly process their email.[http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/inbox-control-iqtell-might-answer/ "If Your Inbox Is Out of Control, IQTELL Might Be the Answer "] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007133134/https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/inbox-control-iqtell-might-answer/ |date=7 October 2019 }}. MakeUseOf. By Dann Albright on 26 March 2014 Email was turned into tasks (actions), projects, etc. The original email was removed from the email inbox. The email became a part of the items created (e.g. actions, project, etc.) and could also be viewed in the All Mail folder (if Gmail), or the Archive folder (if non-Gmail). Users had flexibility to use the out-of-the-box macros/shortcuts as well as edit/create additional macros.
IQTELL features included email, calendars, contacts, list management, sharing and collaboration with team members. All of the features were compatible with commonly used organization software such as Evernote[http://www.askyourandroid.com/applications/productivity-applications/iqtell-manage-your-emails-tasks-and-projects-the-smart-way/ "IQTELL: Manage your Emails, Projects and Tasks the smart way"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007133113/http://www.askyourandroid.com/applications/productivity-applications/iqtell-manage-your-emails-tasks-and-projects-the-smart-way/ |date=7 October 2019 }}. Ask Your Android. and iCloud.
References
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Further reading
- AndroidGuys, February 20, 2014; [http://www.androidguys.com/2014/02/20/iqtell-marries-inbox-zero-gtd-new-app-app-day/ IQTELL marries ‘inbox zero’ and GTD in new app] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312074446/http://www.androidguys.com/2014/02/20/iqtell-marries-inbox-zero-gtd-new-app-app-day/ |date=12 March 2014 }}
- 148 Apps, February 19, 2014; [https://www.148apps.com/news/iqtell-updated-crossplatform-functionality-email-offline-mode/ IQTELL Updated With Cross-Platform Functionality, Email, an Offline Mode, and More]
- Bitelia, September 12, 2013; [https://hipertextual.com/2013/09/gestion-de-tareas-iqtell Mejora tu productividad uniende Get Things Done con Inbox Zero] {{In lang|es}}