My first iPhone: Starter apps for new smart phone owners.

Facebook

Facebook is way more fun/useful now that you have access to it on your phone. Some things you may not know/I wish I had discovered earlier on…

– You can change the look and what’s on your home page by holding your finger on the screen until the icons start to move. Drag and drop!

– Use the plus sign in the upper right corner to bookmark your favorite people!

– Slide your finger over updates to like or comment.

– You cannot see if a message is addressed to multiple people (and therefore cannot reply individually). Not necessarily a big deal, but just keep in mind in replying.

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Shazam – Discover music, artists, videos & lyrics

Shazam (or SoundHound) can recognize that song on the radio you can’t remember the name to. Seriously, one of the most wonderful apps you can have!

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Pandora – Free Music & Radio

Listen to Pandora on your run, in your car, on the go!

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State Farm Pocket Agent®

Or whomever your insurance provider is, they probably have an app. Hope to never have to use it, but really glad to have!

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Chase Mobile

Mobile banking, so great. Most (all?!) banks now have mobile applications, making being able to check balances, transfers, etc much easier. Can also use to find locations nearby.

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PayPal – Send money quickly, safely and internationally

This came in handy for me when I was buying a rooftop carrier off of Craigslist. Wasn’t able to get to an ATM before, and he didn’t want a check. Was able to PayPal him on the spot!

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