Home'scool Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 For those of you who do have a smart phone, what do you use it for? My daugher has an iphone and she has that thing maxed out with all sorts of apps for scheduling, gps, lists, games, etc. She uses it to run her whole schedule/life basically, so for her it is worth it. I'm kinda a paper-n-pencil gal, so I'm not sure it would be worth it for me. The only thing I keep on my phone now is a list of books I am interested in just in case I find myself at a book store or library. I would like a better camera, so that would be a plus ..... So, if I were to get an iphone, what are some things I could do with it that would make it worth it for me? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My dh has one. I'm a big techno-phobe, so I really don't get the whole iCulture. But it sure does come in handy with maps and directions when we're lost! It's also nice to be able to access the internet for information when we're out and about. Our 6 year old is also an Angry Birds genius too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyinND Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I love my Droid, but when the contract is up I'll switch to an Iphone. I want to be able to use Itunes. I use: facebook twitter google (surprised at how much I do this) nook (when I've forgotten mine at home & I'm desperate enough to use that small screen) you tube yellow pages App All recipes app bar code scanner is neat. (shopping around was never so easy) Amazon app the shopping list app is handy also I use the camera alot & then upload to facebook, twitter & messaging Pandora radio (Love) I have a couple of weather apps that I love & so does my daughter Flashlight app (uses my camera flash as a flashlight) I do have some games on it too, but I don't use them as much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I use calengoo synced with google calendar. It holds my calendar, to do list, appts., kids activities, etc. I have my audible books on there. I spend so much time driving kids places and waiting that it is nice to listen to a book. I have the Bible on there. I am trying to ready daily and that makes it very convenient. The camera on my iphone is really good. I use it all the time, email to dh, and he uploads to fb. I keep my music on there. It has a calculator, timer, stopwatch, and level. I can check email, call or text my contacts, use gps or search maps, plan my menu, and keep track of my low carb diet on my carb diet app. Lastly, I have just started playing angry birds. LOL I have never been a gadget girl, but having this iphone has been wonderful. I am able to keep organized, and have all my tools right at my fingertips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Facebook Camera Banking (can even take a Pic of a check and it will deposit it) Google Maps Games to keep my 4 year old entertained while I fix her hair Internet (right now I am posting from my iPhone!) I don't know what I'd do without it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDweller Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 email-have an aol and gmail account weather-Weather Channel; use it to check temps and radar zillow-used it to find our current house; still check rentals and homes for sale out of milk-use if for a master grocery list when shopping angry birds-fun game words with friends-fun game camera-always taking pictures to upload to FB Facebook-so easy to check from my phone notes-keep track of little bits of info ebay-use it to track things I'm buying or wanting to buy kindle-all my kindle books can b read on my phone redbox-use this quite frequently when trying to find a certain movie places-give locations of restaurants, atms, etc. in your current area plus reviews points counter-give me WW points for foods calorie counter-can track my daily calories internet-can access things on internet; I've used this to look up the location and hours of places when we were out driving texting-do this now for quick questions or things I don't need to have a whole conversation about I've never been about gadgets and really don't like phones. I don't like to talk on the phone and went for quite awhile without a cell phone. BUT, I. love. my. phone. now. I accidentally got it wet a few months age and had to wait a couple days for a replacement. I felt like someone had cut off my hand. I use it so much now. It makes things very convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 So' date=' if I were to get an iphone, what are some things I could do with it that would make it worth it for me? :bigear:[/quote'] I'm like you. Even with my iPhone, I still write down everything and carry around a dinosaur dayrunner LOL. I only have the phone because the people who love me insisted I get one because I "didn't know what I was missing out on" -- and they gave it to me for my birthday. I don't use it nearly to its capabilities, but I use it more than I thought I would. I use the calendar (even in conjunction with my paper one) because we can sync them to each others; that's handy. I use the voice recorder and video and camera functions more than I thought I would. I'm carry a regular camera with me at all times, but sometimes it's just easier to use the phone's camera - especially for instant sharing (via text or email). I like the various maps. The GPS is helpful, and so are the apps that let you know what's around you. We travel for sports and I travel for work so we're often in less familiar territory and finding the nearest Sonic or Starbucks is much easier with the phone :blush:. I have very few apps on my phone, and no games. I'm accused of way underutilizing it, but it still works for me and I'm glad I have it. I have six apps, and four of those are work-related (airports and airline information). The other two are iBooks and TuneIn Radio. iBooks allows me to save attachments from emails and keep them handy on my phone in one area -without having to go back through my emails (it's great for book lists for homeschooling and stuff from extracurriculars). You can also download books to it. We have about 50 books on there, classic and new, but I never use them as I don't like to read on the phone. TuneIn Radio lets me listen to radio stations all over the country, including my local stations while I'm out of state working. I like it especially for talk radio. Once upon a time I had an Amazon app, and the camera function allowed me to upload IRL books into my amazon wishlist (or to compare IRL prices to Amazon prices). It was handy to have, but I deleted it when Amazon deleted my wish list. I know there are other apps that do that, with more than books to more than just Amazon. Both apps were free, and many there are many. My son's phone has a rosary app on it, and the church readings for the day. They have some games, too. There are apps for recipes, stores/coupons, and so much more. I don't use any of them LOL but I'm still happy to have my phone. It's been very convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 In addition to what others have posted I have a master list of library books to check out. We use BSFU and CHOLL so I look at the book list for those on our computer and then check if our library has the books I want. I cut and paste the book location and title into a google doc that is divided by week. When we are at the library I just pull up the google doc on my phone and get the books we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I use my iPhone for: Email Calendar listen to music and audiobooks banking (I can even deposit checks remotely with it) GPS notes, info in Evernote calculator watch Netflix, YouTube camera Facebook games books internet comparison shopping practicing my hiragana and kanji track dh's flight when he travels editing videos etc. etc. I use it a lot! Oh, I also make and receive phone calls on the iPhone. :D Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 For those who use it for audiobooks and radio: are the speakers really loud enough to hear things? Or do you route it through your car speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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