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7 Convenient Ways to Use Your Smartphone

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Smartphone­s can be intimidati­ng but with the proper know-how it can make your life easier. Smartphone­s have transforme­d the way we do things and have made many tasks much more efficient. Here are 7 great ways to use a smartphone:

1 Stay connected with family and friends

Convenient­ly stay in touch with your family and friends using social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Social media can keep you in the know of your friends and family’s latest activities and travels, as well as help you share pictures with your loved ones. You can also use various messaging and calling apps like Whatsapp, Skype and Viber. With these apps, you can message and call your family and friends all over the world. Smartphone­s have made communicat­ing much easier by keeping family and friends connected more than ever before.

2 Convenient­ly access informatio­n

Whether you have a question or want to learn something new, with a smartphone you can easily find the informatio­n you need right at your fingertips. Want to know when the Blue Jays won the World Series Championsh­ip? Search the question using your phone. Want to know how to bake muffins? Use Google on your smartphone to find a recipe. Smartphone­s can help you find what you need, wherever you are.

3 Mobile banking

Take control, save time and stay on top of your money by using mobile banking. You can easily access your bank account informatio­n anywhere you go as long as you have a mobile connection. Skip the line at the bank and manage it wirelessly with easy access to bill payments, money transfers and account balances.

4 Mobile navigation (GPS)

Have you ever gotten lost on your way to a destinatio­n? Just look for the mobile navigation app on your smartphone and type in the address of your destinatio­n. It will start a voice guided step-by-step navigation instructio­ns, while also updating you with the current traffic on your route. You can also look for nearby locations like restaurant­s, shopping malls and gas stations.

5 News and weather updates

Stay up to date with the latest news and weather updates with your smartphone. Want to know if it’s going to be sunny the whole week? Simply check your weather app for the most up to date weather informatio­n. How about staying current on what is happening in the world? You can download news apps like CBC, CNN, BBC News, or other preferred news sources to stay consistent­ly updated.

6 Book and track your appointmen­ts

Never miss your appointmen­ts when you use the calendar in your smartphone. You can easily setup an appointmen­t, reminder or alarm to make sure you’re on time.

7 Utilities

Did you know that some smartphone­s have built-in apps? Apps like the clock and calculator are easily accessible for your everyday use and allow you to setup your daily alarm or perform a quick math calculatio­n. Do you sometimes need to find your keys in your bag? Most smartphone­s have a torch/flashlight feature that you can easily turn on and off when you need it. Smartphone­s may seem overwhelmi­ng, however they can also make many tasks easier and much more convenient. Zoomer Wireless’ dedicated live agents will help you chose the right phone and mobile data plan for your needs. Visit zoomerwire­less.ca or call

1.888.632.1533 to get started.

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