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    App check

    Smartphones and tablets have become key tools for studying and research, and there is a wide range of apps that can be helpful for both.

    We have made a list of useful apps for you. We have limited the selection to iOS and Android apps. Please send us an e-mail if there is an app that you use regularly that is not included here.

    Database Provider

    EBSCOhost

    Description:
    Access to all licensed eBooks
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    4.0.1 or later
    App setup:
    See "Help"
    Help:
    https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/eBooks_Audiobooks/eBooks/eBooks_User_Guide/How_can_I_download_and_read_eBooks_on_my_mobile_device
    Note:
    eBooks can be downloaded to your mobile device and read with the free Bluefire Reader app. You will need an Adobe ID.
    Privacy policy:
    https://www.ebsco.com/company/privacy-policy

    SpringerLink

    Description:
    Access to Springer eBooks and eJournals.
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    4.0 or later
    App setup:
    Please access the university network via the VPN provided by Regional Computer Centre Erlangen (RRZE) to access the database.
    Help:
    http://link.springer.com/contactus
    Privacy policy:
    http://link.springer.com/termsandconditions

    Essentials

    CamScanner

    Description:
    Document scanning and sharing app
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    Varies with device
    Help:
    http://www.intsig.com/en/products/camscanner
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.intsig.com/en/site/statement

    Pearltrees

    Description:
    Collect and share online content
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
    2.3 or later
    Help:
    http://www.pearltrees.com/s/faq/en
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.pearltrees.com/info/privacy

    News

    Flipboard

    Description:
    News reader, personalized social magazine
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    Varies with device
    Help:
    https://about.flipboard.com/help-center/
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.flipboard.com/privacy/

    Reference Management

    colwiz

    Description:
    Search, add and manage publications in your colwiz library on the go
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    3.0 or later
    Help:
    http://help.colwiz.com/
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.colwiz.com/privacy

    Evernote

    Description:
    Cloud-based app for note taking, organizing, and archiving
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 8.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    Varies with device
    Help:
    https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us
    Privacy policy:
    http://evernote.com/legal/privacy.php

    Quiqqa

    Description:
    PDF reader and reference management
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    2.2 or later
    Help:
    http://www.qiqqa.com/Help
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.qiqqa.com/Home/TandCs

    ZotPad

    Description:
    iPad/iPhone client for Zotero reference management software
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 5.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    Help:
    http://zotpad.uservoice.com/knowledgebase
    Privacy policy:
    https://zotpad.uservoice.com/tos

    Technology

    Aldiko Book Reader

    Description:
    Android ebook reader
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 7.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    2.3 or later
    Help:
    https://aldiko.zendesk.com/home

    Bluefire Reader

    Description:
    Read Adobe® Content Server protected eBooks on your Android phone or tablet
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 8.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    4.0.1 or later
    Help:
    http://www.bluefirereader.com/faq.html

    Cisco AnyConnect

    Description:
    Establish a secure connection to the university network
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    4.0 or later
    App setup:
    Server Address: “vpn.rrze.uni-erlangen.de” Please use your IdM credentials for login.
    Help:
    http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html
    Note:
    You can download a preconfigured configuration file under http://www.rrze.de/iphone
    Privacy policy:
    http://www.cisco.com/web/siteassets/legal/privacy.html

    Dropbox

    Description:
    Cloud storage provider
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
    2.2 or later
    Help:
    https://www.dropbox.com/help/category/mobile
    Privacy policy:
    https://www.dropbox.com/privacy?mobile=1

    FAUbox

    Description:
    FAUbox offers you quick access to all your data, anywhere and anytime. You can download your data and view it directly on your phone for later use. FAUbox allows you to easily manage all your data. It supports Sync, Backup, Versioning, Collaboration and Sharing of Files all in one Tool.
    Price:
    free
    Compatibility:
    Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
    5.0 and up

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