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Tips To Help You Better Understand Cell Phones

A cell phone can be a very useful device, but there is a lot more to these handheld wonders than just making phone calls. Once you know how, you can do a lot with your cell phone. No matter what you need to do, the following advice can be very useful.

Try not to watch too much video on your cell phone. There is probably a cap on how much data you can use for the month. Video rips right through this allowance, so you may end up being charged more rather quickly. When you're going over a lot, consider a bigger plan.

If your cell phone battery dies rather quickly, you may want to look toward your apps. When an app is running, it uses some of your battery. If you are not using an app, be sure to close it. This way, you do not have to worry about a dead battery.

When buying your cellphone, make sure to consider bundles. Many companies offer them, and they can include things like a case or a car charger. It is often less expensive to buy all these items in a bundle than to buy them separately, and there is a good chance you will want some of the accessories.

If you've got a weak signal, consider shutting your cell phone off for a time. Weak signals are notorious battery hogs for your cell phone. You'll lose power very quickly when you're in an area with only a bar or two. If you plan to be out all day, shutting down your phone for a period is your best bet to keep some battery in play later.

Consider cell phone plans that give you a decent amount of data per month. These days, cell phone users use data more than talk minutes. In fact a lot of carriers give away a ton of talk minutes, but charge you a premium on the data you use. Look for the best bang for the buck when it comes to data.

If you are buying a touch screen phone, make sure to play around with the touch screen in the store before making your purchase. Some screens are very intuitive, and others are more difficult to use. You want to make sure that your phone will function easily when you're on the go, and that won't be the case if your screen isn't touch sensitive enough.

If you are looking to upgrade your cell phone and you are told you have to pay a large fee, you should try to negotiate. Companies do not want to lose valuable customers, so they may be willing to waive this. Even if they say no, it will not hurt to ask.

Did you know that you can save money on calls to get information? While most cell phone companies charge up to $1.75 for calling 411, you can still get necessary information by dialing (800)Free411. You will get the same information without incurring any extra charges on your cell phone bill.

Haggle a bit when shopping for your next phone. You generally wouldn't expect haggling to work in a retail setting, but it is often effective in the case of buying a new cell phone. Try it for yourself. It can't hurt, and people often get between 50 and 100 dollars knocked off the price.

Stay very wary of extended warranty offers. These added costs are typically unnecessary. Typically, if your phone messes up, it generally happens during the basic warranty term. Plus, a lot of people buy a new phone ever year, so the warranty that's extended really isn't worth it.

Remember that the cameras on cell phones don't have optical zoom. Walk closer to the image you desire to get a picture of. You can find lenses for a smartphone that you can use to zoom into things.

The zoom lenses on a cell phone camera are not the same as the ones that are found on digital cameras. They make the picture larger, but in many cases they reduce the quality of the image. Your picture will come out a lot better if you moved closer instead of using that feature.

If you have a newer model phone, you probably do not need to waste your money on a fancy case for it. Today's cell phones are made from durable materials that can handle being bumped and dropped. You really only need the case for an attractive appearance, not to keep your phone safe.

You probably do not need to buy an extended warranty or insurance. Surveys indicate that only a small percentage of people buying a new cell phone did so because they broke the old one. Plus, warranties and insurance can be expensive. Instead, simply save your old phone as a backup.

If you do not need a cellphone with internet connection capability, check out one of the several prepaid phones. These cellphones do not require that you sign a contract, and you can have phone service for as little as a few dollars a month. Many seniors prefer these phones since they are not interested in anything other than phone service away from home.

If you own a smartphone, reboot it once in a while. Smartphones are in fact tiny computers and function a lot more efficiently when they have an occasional shut down and restart. This is even more true if you use a lot of apps or do a lot of Internet surfing.

If you don't text, don't have a text plan on your plan. They cost a lot so you can save a ton, too. You can try using an app for texting, and Apple users can use iMessage to send texts to fellow Apple users free.

As you get ready to purchase a new phone, make sure it only has the necessary add-ons. Lots of newer models offer features that few people use. You can save money by purchasing a phone with only the features you need.

If you wanted to know more about cell phones in today's world, then you have just been schooled. The innovation of smart phones and apps is very exciting, and it is only going to get better. Remember all the great advice that has been brought to you today, and go out there and get a new cellphone.

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