Cellphone Plan

Recently I was at my daughter’s graduation ceremony, as it began I took out my phone to record and within five minutes my phone died. I would have missed the entire thing if I wasn’t prepared. No pictures, no video, no phone. It could have been devastating. Luckily, I followed these steps and had a portable charger in my purse. It seems that the only time a phone battery dies is when it is needed the most. Have you ever experienced this? When you notice your battery is getting low and you don’t have the option to charge or you can’t be tethered to an outlet, there are a few steps you can take to get a little extra life out of that smartphone you desperately rely on. The following can offer you a little extra time before the dreaded dead battery shutdown: Reduce screen brightness - This is one of the easiest ways to conserve your battery life while maintaining functionality. This can be accomplished by going into your settings and then display functions, reducing the brightness of your screen saves… Read more

The best thing a smartphone can do is help you to be your healthiest, best self. It can absolutely do that with the right apps. There’s are so many options out there, so I’ve only listed a few here to get you started on your journey to a better you. Meal Planning There are several options for meal planning apps it would be easy to find one that is just right for you. Meal planning apps help you to plan out meals and snacks ahead of time, saving you from the dreaded fast food fall back, in turn helping you to stay within your caloric budget to bulk up or slim down. Pepperplate is app and meal planning tool that organizes recipes, plans your meals, and puts together your shopping lists.  The app allows you to import recipes using the URL or enter them manually. Pepperplate then generates a shopping list based on your meal plan. You can share your recipes, meal plans, or shopping lists with others if you need to. Calorie Tracking Apps One of the easiest ways to… Read more

Your smartphone can be a great tool when it comes to planning that well-deserved vacation. It can also help you organize the packing process, book a hotel or flight, keep track of your itinerary, airline tickets, and more! If you love to travel, and even if you don’t, these apps are worth checking out! Roadtrippers Roadtrippers is a free app that appeals to those who’d rather drive to their destination than fly. It helps you organize your next road trip, plan your route and book lodging along the way. Never miss another crazy roadside attraction or great eatery, this app shows you what attractions or places of interest are nearby as you go! Trip Advisor Whether you are in the planning phase or you’ve already reached your destination, this app helps you find the best restaurants, bars, hotels, or nightclubs. This app is equipped with reviews, photos, and opinions. Use the apps forum to ask questions or add your own input on the places you visit to help your fellow travelers. This app also has a nearby function to help… Read more

One of the most utilized tools on our smartphones is the camera, but exactly how much do you really know about the features of your phones camera app or the various ways in which you can use it? This article will discuss the capabilities and features of your smartphone camera app and a few pointers to help you take great pictures. Get to Know Your Camera The first and best thing to do is to become acquainted with your phones camera app. Explore the app and try all its different features when you have downtime. Does your default app come with filters, modes, presets and effects? Try them out so that you know how they could be utilized when you’re taking pictures on the run. Learn how to use your flash or lighting filter to help make picture taking in dark spaces a more enjoyable experience. Did you know that on most smartphones the volume button will snap the picture as well as the volume button on your headphones if they have one? This makes taking selfies easier and can… Read more