{"id":6131,"date":"2019-12-18T14:57:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T22:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=6131"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:50:00","slug":"smartphone-apps-make-handy-holiday-companions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/smartphone-apps-make-handy-holiday-companions\/","title":{"rendered":"These Smartphone Apps Make Handy Holiday Companions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For anyone who\u2019s ever said \u201cI could sure use some\nhelp with all my holiday tasks\u201d, your smartphone offers almost all the help\nyou\u2019ll ever need! It\u2019s the perfect tool to help you with everything from\nfinding the perfect gift to finding a moment to relax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few smartphone apps that I\u2019ve found to be indispensable holiday companions. You\u2019ll find these available for both <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store?utm_source=na_Med&amp;utm_medium=hasem&amp;utm_content=Mar0519&amp;utm_campaign=Evergreen&amp;pcampaignid=MKT-DR-na-us-1000189-Med-hasem-py-Evergreen-Mar0519-Text_Search_BKWS-id_100566_%7cEXA%7cONSEM_kwid_43700023142507235&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-7GThenaRzTFaKGcmQ8CiIbsfkcjR9zKWaXe3t4ct1i3YgD9tABl0BoCS4oQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\">Android smartphones<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/ios\/app-store\/\" target=\"_blank\">iPhones<\/a>. Each of the apps listed here is free to download and start using, though several also offer additional \u201cpremium\u201d content with paid subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shopping:<\/strong> Nearly every retailer now offers an app or website that lets you directly shop its merchandise without ever leaving home. With just a few clicks, you can browse, order, pay and have your packages delivered right to your door. Among large retailers, checkout <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.target.ui\" target=\"_blank\">Target<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>. Or, for great deals on gently used luxury clothing and accessories, try <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tradesy.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tradesy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holiday Music<\/strong>: Love to have a seasonal soundtrack? If you\u2019re a holiday music fan, then you need to make sure you have <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.pandora.android\">Pandora<\/a> on your phone. It has so many incredible&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pandora.com\/music\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Christmas music stations<\/a>, you\u2019re sure to find a sound and style that fit whatever mood you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel<\/strong>: If your loved ones are flying in for the holidays, consider trying the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.flightradar24free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Flight Tracker<\/a> app to keep tabs on their travel status. You can track their flight from point to point, and know if they\u2019re on-time or delayed. It\u2019s also an amazing way to watch aircraft move all around the world in real-time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.yummly.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Yumly<\/a> app is a terrific way to spice up your holiday table with new dishes and flavors. With a database of more than two million recipes, it offers plenty of great ideas along with step-by-step instructions and even helpful videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time for you<\/strong>. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it\u2019s important to find time for yourself to relax and recharge. I use the guided meditations and helpful tips offered at the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Headspace<\/a> app for a little stress-free \u201cme\u201d time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you dive into the whirl of the holiday season, consider\nadding one (or all) of these apps to your smartphone. They can help make the\nseason bright, in so many ways!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For anyone who\u2019s ever said \u201cI could sure use some help with all my holiday tasks\u201d, your smartphone offers almost all the help you\u2019ll ever need! It\u2019s the perfect tool to help you with everything from finding the perfect gift to finding a moment to relax. 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