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

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  • Reason 1: Google Now on Android devices

    Reason 1: Google Now on Android devices

    I have a wife and three daughters and love them more than anything in the world. I obviously don't have "real" love for my inanimate smartphones, but they have become very useful tools in my life. While the screenshots in this gallery were created on the Galaxy Note II, many of these applications and integrated apps are present on other platforms and help define why I "love" my smartphones. FYI, these reasons I love my smartphones are not in an order of importance.

    Google updates Google Now on a regular basis and the service presents data applicable to you. It is a real assistant and one of the reasons I enjoy using my Galaxy Note II.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 2: Multi-page mode on the Galaxy Note II

    Reason 2: Multi-page mode on the Galaxy Note II

    It's great to view and use two apps at once on the large Galaxy Note II.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 3: Twitter (Tweetings shown)

    Reason 3: Twitter (Tweetings shown)

    Social networking is one of the most popular reasons to use smartphones today and Twitter is one of my favorite.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 4: Wunderlist

    Reason 4: Wunderlist

    I have a lot of things going on and Wunderlist is my ultimate favorite application for keeping track of things I have to do, including my honey-do list.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 5: Fitbit

    Reason 5: Fitbit

    Staying fit is important to me and my smartphone helps keep me motivated.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 6: Audio books

    Reason 6: Audio books

    I recently discovered Audible and am enjoying books during my commute and business travel.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 7: Magazines

    Reason 7: Magazines

    I read magazines on my smartphones and tablets, including using the Google Play Magazines app.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 8: TV shows and movies

    Reason 8: TV shows and movies

    I enjoy TV shows and movies on my smartphones and find something like the 5.5 inch display of the Note II is perfect for video on the go.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 9: Words with Friends

    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.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 10: Angry Birds Star Wars

    Reason 10: Angry Birds Star Wars

    As a major Star Wars fan, I am really enjoying the world of Star Wars in Angry Birds.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 11: Streaming music services

    Reason 11: Streaming music services

    I enjoy discovering music and apps like Slacker let me do that on my smartphones.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 12: Email

    Reason 12: Email

    Email is important to me and I personally find the experience on smartphones to be even better than on a PC.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 13: Mapping and navigation

    Reason 13: Mapping and navigation

    I NEVER print out paper maps and rely fully on my smartphones to get me to new places and help manage my trips.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reason 14: Reading my Bible

    Reason 14: Reading my Bible

    The Bible is a huge book and I am pleased that I can take multiple translations to read and study on large colorful smartphone displays.

    Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

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Matthew Miller

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

  • Reason 1: Google Now on Android devices
  • Reason 2: Multi-page mode on the Galaxy Note II
  • Reason 3: Twitter (Tweetings shown)
  • Reason 4: Wunderlist
  • Reason 5: Fitbit
  • Reason 6: Audio books
  • Reason 7: Magazines
  • Reason 8: TV shows and movies
  • Reason 9: Words with Friends
  • Reason 10: Angry Birds Star Wars
  • Reason 11: Streaming music services
  • Reason 12: Email
  • Reason 13: Mapping and navigation
  • Reason 14: Reading my Bible

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.

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Reason 1: Google Now on Android devices

I have a wife and three daughters and love them more than anything in the world. I obviously don't have "real" love for my inanimate smartphones, but they have become very useful tools in my life. While the screenshots in this gallery were created on the Galaxy Note II, many of these applications and integrated apps are present on other platforms and help define why I "love" my smartphones. FYI, these reasons I love my smartphones are not in an order of importance.

Google updates Google Now on a regular basis and the service presents data applicable to you. It is a real assistant and one of the reasons I enjoy using my Galaxy Note II.

Published: February 14, 2013 -- 11:00 GMT (03:00 PST)

Caption by: Matthew Miller

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

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