Stitchnripper

I love my iPhone. I didn't think I would when I got my first one, the iPhone 3. I now have a 6. I use it instead of a paper calendar and paper address book. This is backed up to my iMac and the cloud. I am not scared of the cloud. I don't keep passwords memorized on it, so I'm not really worried about security. I just don't want to lose the phone. I am a grandma, so I was surprised to be so into this new technology. There is an app called Cozi which you can use as a calendar/reminder and if you have anyone else to share this with (I share with Mr. Stitchnripper) you can both see what each of you enters and the reminders will go to both. I don't usually talk when I am in line at a store, because whoever I would talk to is at work. But, I do play my games while I am waiting. Nothing that can't be put down when it is my turn. I text with my children and grandchildren. We also talk to each other, so this isn't "instead of" but "in addition to". I put my camera away and only use the phone.

Some people don't want a smart phone and that is fine - personal choice, etc. But it doesn't make the rest of us who do want one less polite, less interested in personal contact, etc. To each his own and there will be rude people with or without a smart phone.

My apps are Cozi, Yahoo Weather, Words With Friends, Scramble with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Temple Run 2, JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, Facebook, ones of the airlines we use, Kindle, Overdrive, some radio stations I listen to on wifi, some TV apps I can watch shows on, on wifi, although I don't do this very often. I have an icon for the quilting board, although there isn't an app, but it is on my screen so I can just tap it. And various miscellaneous ones.

rjwilder

iPhones have built in security, other smart phones can download MacAfee or other software just as you would use on your computer. I love my iPhone and use it for so many things, I do not talk while shopping, checking out etc. I use JoAnn's app, scrabble to keep my brain exercised. I have fitbit, and an RV campground app.

Edie

I don't worry about it because I don't use it unless I am on a trip and I have a flat tire or an accident (which I never have, but it is there in case I do) I just don't need or want any of that stuff. If I have to worry about security, then for sure I don't want it. If I need my bank, I go to it. If I am going to a store that I am going to charge at, I take my card
with me. I don't care about reward card - It is just a way for the companies to make you spend more money to get a reward of a few cents. Don't need that. If my bank check is not good enough for somebody, I just say, "then I'm not either." And go! I love to go to the bank and deposit cash or write out a check or whatever I have to do. I go through the drive through. They know me, and they give Bess a dog treat and she loves that. Pretty soon we won't have to talk to anyone for anything for any reason. That's sad!

I found a smart phone in the street a couple of years ago. I didn't know how to use it, but I did manage to find a name and call. He said he was glad I found it because it had a lot of business stuff in it. I told him he was lucky because I didn't know how they worked, and I just lucked out with his name. My work came when I had to find his telephone number. It was in the telephone book. Edie

PS - What really blew me out of the water one day is when a neighbor called me and asked if his garage door was shut. He thought he left it open. He uses his phone to shut the garage door. I use a garage door opener/closer.
He didn't leave it open. All that for that!

GrandmaNewt

I use an android smart phone. One of the most handy apps I have on it is my shopping list. I use MyShoppi, but there are a lot of different shopping list apps so find one that works best for you. Its so easy to add things as I think of them, and my list is always with me when I happen to stop by the grocery store. I also have the Joann app for the coupons (helpful hint here, Joanns will also scan the website coupons right off your phone (pull up the website in your phone browser and there is a link on the front page to their coupons) and these coupons are often different than the app coupons.) I have a quilt calculator app, but honestly, I mostly calculate using paper and pen before going shopping. I have a few game apps but hardly ever use them. Occasionally use facebook and google maps.

bjacole

I have an iPhone 5 and my favorite apps are TVGuide, Netflix, and for weather I like Intellicast. My family is all over the US and this weather app is good for keeping track of all of them. And for quilting I have 2 faves- I put a link to Missouri Star Quilt Company on my phone so I can see their daily deals easily. And for quilting my favorite is QuiltSandwich. I think the journal and the piece calculators are my favorite features of the app. Oh yeah- and scrabble!

Elise1

Thank you for all of your responses. I am trying out your app suggestions.

I appreciate your response to using an app to deposit a check. I didn't know this was available.

Elise

Hartllk

Hobby Lobby also has an app with coupons, etc.

JENNR8R

I use some of the ones already listed, and YouTube. I used to have to go to my computer to watch how to bind a quilt. (I have a mental block on this, I need to watch it every single time!) Now I can watch it on YouTube on my phone in my sewing room.

busygranny

Love all the replys. Have a lot to check out. Keep up the reply's, learning a lot.

Seaside gal

It's good to find out what apps others find useful.