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Get smarter about your smartphone. Here you’ll find tips, tricks, how-tos, tutorials and much more about getting the most from your phone.

Workout Apps that Actually Work

Posted 10/4/2011 at 1:00 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

The market is filled with apps that make empty promises to take your workout to the next level. If you're interested in an Android workout app that actually works as hard as you do, check out these add-ons for your smartphone:

Cardio Trainer
Cost: Free, with extras for $2.99

The free version of the CardioTrainer adds these features to your Android phone:

GPS-enabled routing superimposed on a satellite-quality map

Android Apps to Help You Plan a Better Vacation

Posted 9/29/2011 at 9:49 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

No traveler worth their frequent flier miles can be tied to a cumbersome laptop or tablet. Smartphones are much more in line with the philosophy of “packling light.” Plus, with a smartphone you can take advantage of cheap ticket rates and make accommodations on the go.

Upgrade Your Life While Downsizing Your Budget

Posted 9/28/2011 at 10:56 AM | Source Cricket Wireless

Cricket has partnered with personal finance and savings expert Robert Pagliarini (@rPagliarini) to offer easy tips to help people stretch already-tight budgets.

“As the economy struggles to recover, people are looking for new ways to save money,” said Pagliarini, author of The Other 8 Hours, Six-Day Financial Makeover and a certified financial planner. “But no one wants to cut all of the fun and entertainment out of their lives, especially with deeply personal devices like cell phones and electronics.”

Complete Guide to Resetting Your Android Phone

Posted 9/26/2011 at 4:44 PM | Source Cricket Wireless

Has your treasured Android smartphone went from lightning fast to slow and glitchy? Much like a standard computer, adding new apps and customizing your settings can eventually cause problems. When this happens, resetting your Android to the factory settings is usually the solution.

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