The iPhone is a revolutionary device that can do many things that previously only a computer could do. This article will give you some tips on how you can take advantage of the functionality of your iPhone to save money.
1. Replace that dedicated GPS device
A very popular gadget for cars at the moment is a GPS navigator. Tomtom and Garmin are probably the best known companies that make them. They can be mounted to your vehicle’s dashboard and provide step-by-step instructions to get you where you need to go. These browsers are great, but unfortunately they often cost hundreds of dollars.
In the iPhone App Store, there are programs you can buy that duplicate the functionality of these GPS devices. Perhaps the most affordable is MotionX GPS Drive. For just $2.99, this will completely replace the GPS navigator in your car. If you want the voice feature, you have to pay $25 per year, but this still represents a significant savings.
2. Cheap phone calls
If you have an iPhone, then you should seriously consider installing the Skype app. Skype is a program that allows you to make phone calls through your Internet connection. Previously, this program was only available for full computers, but now there is a version for iPhone. If you’re on a Wi-Fi hotspot, why waste your precious cell phone minutes when you can call on Skype? This is definitely something you can’t do on most cell phones.
3. Free Books
Digital book readers like Kindle have gotten a lot of attention lately, but did you know you can read books on your iPhone too? There’s even a Kindle app that gives you access to Amazon’s wide selection of Kindle books. Many of these books are free, especially the classics. Why pay for a physical copy of Moby Dick when you can download it for free on your iPhone?
4. Free Games
If you like to play on the go, you used to need to buy a Nintendo Game Boy or a Sony PSP. Sure, you could play simple games on your old cell phone, but those were much lower-quality games than you can play on a full-color, full-touch screen. Whether you like word games, card games, puzzles or action games; there are plenty of free titles in the iPhone App Store.