The majority of people who choose to buy a refurbished or used cell phone do it so that they can make and receive phone calls whenever and wherever. Technology is always changing and with society getting more used to the wireless options, cell phone companies and designers are developing fresh and ingenious ways that you are able to use that cell phone. Here are seven ways of how your Blackberry and modern technology are making your life just a bit easier.
Way 1 ” Audio Recorder To Keep A Record Of Important Calls
While you can use your cell phone’s recorder to get the professor’s memos and lectures in your class, that recorder is also great for current calls. For instance, your significant other calls to give you a list of items needed from the store. Instead of talking while you’re shopping, record the message during the call and play it back while you’re going around the store. This way you won’t forget anything. This is certainly easier than having to access the voicemail (plus you may end up wasting cell phones minutes). Before you go nuts with this recording feature, you need to know what your laws are about recording someone on the phone; it may be a state that requires the person have knowledge about the recording.
Way 2 ” Have Notes? Take Pictures and Get Digital Copies.
Many people have another way to get notes from the professor or classmates; use the phone’s camera option to get a picture of them. However, a free online service allows you to change those whiteboard pictures into a “pdf” or “jpg” and store it in the online account you have. Not only that but it will clean up the image to make it highly legible. The option called Qipit definitely beats having to scan the documents.
Way 3 ” A 411 Alternative That’s Free
Many people don’t realize it but there is a free option to the 411-directory assistance number. Instead of paying for your assistance call, use the 1-800-FREE-411 number on your used Blackberry.
Way 4 ” Flashlight/Camera Flash
Many people use their refurbished cellular phones backlight for a flashlight when they need to see in the dark. Yet, when you’re in need of a light that’s just a bit more powerful, you want something that will stay on longer than five or 10 seconds and don’t require you to keep pressing a button. This is when you can use the phone’s camera flash to give you light. Read through the phone’s manual to determine if the camera has a “steady” light option that you can enable. If you notice there is no option such as this, you can record video with the flash to give you steady light for a minute amount of time.
Way 5 ” Google Can Text You
Believe it or not, you don’t need Internet access on your used Blackberry to use the Google service. All you need to do is text in 466453 (spells Google in numeric code) and get a text message that gives you results. Discover the things you need quickly, all without having to use the Internet to do so.
Way 6 – Instant Tracking Notifications For Free
Again, you don’t need Internet access to get great SMS texting service that will let you know where your packages are in real-time. This is wonderful when you’re running errands and need to know if an important package or letter arrived at the home or office. Be sure you sign up with TrackThis (at www.usetrackthis.com); you’ll need to create yourself a free account and enter your entire package tracking information. Once you do this, you’ll receive the tracking data including where it’s at, when it’s out for delivery, if it’s been delayed or delivered.
Way 7 – Send Friend’s Voicemails Without Disturbing
When you have a refurbished Verizon blackberry and you’ve got a friend using the same refurbished Verizon blackberry, you may need to call them but don’t want to bother them at a bad time; send a message right to their voicemail without ever having their phone ring. You may need to speak with your provider’s customer service to understand how this works.
As you can see, these are seven simple ways to use your cell phone beyond how you do now. Use these options to make your life run a little smoother.