You really don’t need another article to tell you why you need a smartphone do you? I’m sure the sales reps at the local cell phone store won’t waste any time telling you why you need a computer in your pocket. But, if you’re looking for the opinion of someone who is not getting paid to sell you on the newest phone, this article may be worth the read.
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably considering a smartphone, so let me tell you a few things I’ve learned from experience.
You’ll never get lost. Some kind of map application comes free with every smartphone on the market. You can pull up turn-by-turn directions, and in some cases the phone will actually read the directions to you while you drive. You will save on gas. Gas buddy is a free application that will tell you where the cheapest gas is in your area. Pics, pics and more pics! If you choose your smartphone carefully, your digital camera will spend more time in your bag than your hand. My smartphone takes some of the best pictures, and they print like professional grade. Own a business? No problem. Smartphones are truly small computers in your pocket. So, you can send mass communications, receive push notifications and sync to all of your PC or Mac programs. Need to keep track of your finances? No problem. Most banks have apps. You no longer need to pull up to an ATM or log on to a computer to check your balance. All you have to do is tap the app. Must love music. If you’re a music lover, go ahead and go crazy downloading and playing music right from your phone. Play satellite radio right through you phone and enjoy hours of the music you love. Travel abroad? I know you hear it a million times, but there is an app for that. Going to Italy, but your Italian is a little rusty? There’s an app that will translate signs and letterings. Also, there are tons of apps to help plan your trip. You can also receive push notifications when tickets to your favorite destinations go on sale. Lose Weight! My fitness pal will not only tell you how many calories you should take in daily based on height and weight, it will also calculate the foods you eat to make sure you stay on task. Simply scan the barcode on the food and choose the servings. It doesn’t get any easier. The Internet. Lastly, you will have the World Wide Web everywhere you go. No need to dial 411. Just look it up online.
I could literally write an eBook on all of the pros of owning a smart phone but it all comes down to what you need in a phone. If you’re looking for a phone to make calls every once in a while then a smart phone would be a huge waste of money for you. But, if you’re looking for a computer in your pocket that happens to make phone calls, a smartphone is perfect for you.