One reason why I like having (some) new widgets is that they change how I think about what is possible. You could not have figured out modern phones while plugg

One reason why I like having (some) new widgets is that they change how I think about what is possible. You could not have figured out modern phones while plugging away with your old Nokia. Some devices help you see the future, and for me, my ideas are certainly affected by the technology I use. Many apps are productive in nature - notes, reminders, stock trading etc. Kindle is very useful even if it's consumptive. Reading is consumptive, but also productive in the sense of 'doing something useful'. Besides, if you're away from your computer, aching to produce and you only have an iPad...write down what would help and make an app for that.