{"id":2561,"date":"2014-02-03T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T20:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:27:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:27:57","slug":"february-smartphone-apps-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/february-smartphone-apps-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Smartphone Apps of the Month- February"},"content":{"rendered":"

On February 14th many of us will celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day, and we\u2019ll be in good company. According to the Greeting Card Association, 25% of all cards sent each year are valentines. But just in case you\u2019re running behind and forget to send your loved one a card, buy flowers, or make reservations for two at your favorite restaurant, don\u2019t panic.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a smartphone app riding to your rescue. This month I\u2019d like to mention two such apps: one for making restaurant reservations, the other for sending flowers.<\/p>\n

Open Table: <\/strong>Available on Android<\/a> and iPhone <\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Open<\/a><\/p>\n

Open Table<\/a> enables you to quickly find restaurants near you, as well as which restaurants or reservations are available. You can filter your search by a range of variables, including distance, price, star ratings and cuisine, not to mention \u201cMost Romantic.\u201d You can view each restaurant\u2019s menu as well as see photos of their best dishes. And you can read what others are saying about the place. More importantly, the comments you\u2019ll get are not testimonials from the restaurant beating its own drum. You\u2019ll be able to read the most current and sincere reviews from actual guests who dined there.<\/p>\n

Making a dinner reservation couldn\u2019t be easier or faster. Open the app and instantly pick your desired restaurant. Then select the time you want to reserve. Presto. You\u2019re in! You can add special requests, such as telling the restaurant you\u2019ll be celebrating an engagement or mentioning specific food allergies. You can even send an Open Table invitation to others via your phone.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it; the last thing you want during a romantic dinner on the most romantic evening of the year is to find yourself in the wrong restaurant. Open Table helps ensure a memorable dining experience, with more than 20,000 restaurants in at your fingertips.<\/p>\n

Florist One & Florist Now: <\/strong>Available on Android<\/a>: and iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Florist<\/a><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a single stem rose or a full bouquet, nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d more directly or instantly than flowers. That\u2019s why, with Valentine\u2019s Day on the horizon, I\u2019d like to talk about two floral service apps that I think can help you say those special three words magnificently. Florist One, a free smartphone app, enables you to easily order flowers from a local florist by using your Android mobile phone. While Florist Now, another free smartphone app, provides a similar floral delivery service for our iPhone users.<\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you want to send red roses or blue violets, they\u2019ll deliver exactly what you want. And if you don\u2019t know what arrangement you want, rest assured the professional florists can recommend an unforgettable bouquet. These apps automatically contact the best local FTD or Teleflora florists, ensuring you get the freshest flowers, most imaginative designs and quickest deliveries.<\/p>\n

For procrastinators there\u2019s even better news: in some cases, depending on when your order is placed, you can get same day delivery!<\/p>\n

From a simple greeting card to an expensive piece of jewelry, we all celebrate February 14<\/span>th<\/sup> in different ways, shapes and forms. Enjoy your Valentine\u2019s Day this year, no matter where or how you celebrate it.<\/span><\/p>\n

May the apps (and the love) be with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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