I recently got a new Galaxy 4S to try out. I like the phone - and the photo options are honestly AMAZING (more on that another time). Without changing any of the options yet, I noticed on the home screen it says "Life Companion" which at first I thought was cute and sort of funny. But the mroe I take a bit of time to think about it - I realize that it is kind of true.
I would not know how to reach my parents, sister or even my own kids if I didn't have this phone. And what would I do if I was wating in an office for my appointment or at the Starbucks before my friend arrived? What would I listen to when I am bored, in the car, or on a run? How would I even know how to GET to the Starbucks without the map? Ok, so that one might be taking it a little too far! I know how to get to Starbucks SHEESH!
Beyond the basic uses of a phone these days - calls, texts, photos, calendar...I was thinking about the kajillion apps that I have downloaded because at one time I thought I would need them (or they were free). I really only use a couple apps pretty regularly. I am wondering if anyone else is the same? Here are the ones I use REGULARLY:
Facebook AND Twitter - while I know that I can update using technology like Hootsuite, there is something to be said about really saying where you are when you are there. Posting a photo or even using that time to catch up on what other are doing (I don't spend hours on it like I used to at home - it's usually just in a time-waster thing).
MapMyFitness (most specifically MapMyHike) - I love love love this app as it tells me where I have hiked and how many miles. It even pits me against others who have taken the same path or are my "friends". They have also integrated music and photos.
Pandora - When I am at the pool, when I am cleaning and I don't want to listen to my kids about having to clean alongside me. When I want to get in a mood - or out of a mood. (I have like 20+ stations so depends on my mood what I will listen to).
While there are others that I play occasionally (solitare, DrawSomething, WordsWithFriends, SongPop)...the ones above seem to stand the test of time.
What is on your Life Companion?
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