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14 reasons why I love my smartphones (application screenshot gallery)

Summary: Smartphones are very useful devices that have become an extension of our lives. As we celebrate Valentine's Day, I thought it would be fun to show some of my favorite apps and functions.

By Matthew Miller for Smartphones and Cell Phones | February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

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Reason 9: Words with Friends

I am not a heavy gamer, but I do really enjoy how I can play Words with Friends with people over the Internet on my schedule.

Topics: Mobility, Android, iOS, Smartphones

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Audible

That is the only one on the list I agree with. I find Audible great when doing the housework, walking the dog or driving in the car.

wright_is
14 February, 2013 12:52

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slideshows on zdnet

Love your slideshows, but we are in 2013-- it is ridiculous that the whole page must refresh to go from slide to slide.

Rosh1182
14 February, 2013 18:32

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Better than Google Maps?

If you haven't already done so, check out Waze. This crowd-sourced active live traffic app also gives you audible turn-by-turn directions to your destination, warns you of traffic cops ahead, and even dynamically will suggest an alternate route if an incident is blocking the route ahead of you significantly.

ggraysonlvlv
15 February, 2013 18:58

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY SMART PHONE but there are pros and cons

SMART PHONES ARE DEFINITELY NOT CHEAP BUT THANKS TO MY PHONE SERVICE I AM ON A 4G NETWORK WITH UNLIMITED EVERYTHING EVEN DATA PLUS 2MB. I SAVE 2000 DOLLARS EVER SINCE I SWITCHED PHONE COMPANIES!! IF INTERESTED I RECCOMMEND CHECKING THEM OUT
AT www.solavei.com/ggiles

glfossil
18 February, 2013 07:37

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