Apps+and+Smart+Phones

= Apps and Smart Phones =

New apps come out everyday and it is a challenge to keep up with them all.
If you come across an app that you wonder about, here are some strategies you can use to explore it components and inner workings.


 * Download the app (if it's free) and explore it, check the settings, try it out, see what all it does.
 * If there's a 'Lite' version of the app, download that and explore it, check the settings, try it out, see what all it does.
 * Check to see if there is a website for the app ~ look for an 'FAQ' (frequently asked questions) link on the site, go through the questions and check details.
 * If there is not a website ~ try iTunes to look up the app and explore the details there.
 * Check YouTube for a video about the app.

Free app alerts
There are several ways to keep up with new apps that go free every day.

Apps
 * AppsGoneFree (iTunes)
 * Free download - sends an alert about 1:00 daily of several apps that are free that day only
 * AppGratis
 * Free download - announces one free app for the day - generally this app is not on the AppsGoneFree list

Sites & Notifications via Email

In app purchases can cost you lots!