5  iPad Apps That Can Change Your Life

Getting an iPad is a very exciting thing, but an iPad will be of no use to you if you don't have some great apps to liven it up. If this is your first encounter with an iPad and you have no idea about apps that can make your life great and are too shy to ask your friends, this is just the read for you! We are here with a comprehensive list of the best trending apps. Follow this great guide and your iPad is bound to be your best friend!

Evernote (Free App)

A gadget essentially has to be something that can be an extension of the brain so to say. Evernote is an incredible app that does just that. This is a syncing and note taking service that lets you do practically everything from creating a work list or a to-do list, keeping voice reminders for yourself, capturing photos and jotting down notes. This app has been just refreshed for the iOS, and with this app at your fingertips you are sure to be at your efficient best.

YouTube (Free App)

One does lose count of the number of times one logs on to YouTube in a day! Whether it is just for a quick laugh or some quick recipe you want to check out, there is no match for YouTube. What better therefore than to have a sleek YouTube app for your iPad? With its new interface, you can also scroll for videos on the right side of the screen while you are watching a video simultaneously on the left. It also comes with the feature to share a video instantly on any social media platform.

Quickoffice (Free App)

Are you looking for an app that can turn your iPad into a workstation? Get the Quickoffice app then. Whether it is PowerPoint, Word or Excel that you are working on, you can store anything on Google Drive and have access to it whenever you need. This app is very handy when you need to make that quick change to a PowerPoint presentation just before a big meeting.

Kindle (Free App)

Can't do without books and you think that the Amazon Kindle is a must have? Not anymore, if you have the iPad! Amazon is offering the iOS 7 version of its app for you to access its humungous e-library. Want to be abreast with the latest works of your favourite author or a classics fan; you can have it all with the Kindle app.

Netflix ($8.99 monthly subscription)

Did you say you do not have the time to watch your favourite TV shows and are just too lazy to make it to the movies on the weekend? No problem at all, for you can have the Netflix app on your iPad and watch all the episodes of your favourite TV shows back-to-back, when you are free. Even the movie buffs have enough movies both old and new that are bound to give them sleepless nights!

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Protect Your Cell Phone Screen

Your cell phone is intended to be a mobile device, so they should make it indestructible, right? Instead, one of the leading reasons why people sell old cell phones is because of a cracked or broken screen.

Get a Screen Cover

With the expansion of touch-screen technology, many people stop putting their phones in a case or any kind of protection because they wanted to have easy access to the screen. Many people fear that a screen cover will make it harder to use their phones, so they avoid purchasing these protective devices. Then, the phones end up with a scratched, cracked, or broken screen that makes the phone useless and makes them wonder if they can sell their old cell phones.

If you are always careful with your phone and never shove it in your pocket or purse with change, you might not need a screen protector. If you have a tendency to shove your phone in a bag, toss it on the car seat next to you, or simply leave it lying around where children or pets can find it, a screen protector is one way to reduce the need to sell old cell phones.

Consider Buying an Otterbox or Other Hard Case

The primary way screens get damaged is when the phone is dropped, or thrown when someone gets angry, but most people won't admit to that. Knocking your cell phone off the counter and watching the screen shatter after you tried to grab it and missed is extremely frustrating, but it can be avoided.

Otterbox and other manufacturers make specialty cases for your iPhone and other smartphones that are nearly indestructible, reducing the need to sell old cell phones. A good case isn't cheap, but then again, neither was your phone. Replacing the phone often comes with the extension of your cell phone contract and the cost of a new phone.

Break Bad Habits

In addition to buying a protective case, you should also consider changing how you handle your phone. Instead of leaving it on the couch or edge of a table, find a safe place to store your phone. You should make sure that it stays out of the reach of children and pets. This will make it easier to keep your devices safe from damage and accidental breakage.

To avoid the misery of having to sell your old phone and pay through the nose for a new one, invest in a hard, protective case. Many cases will include a protective screen cover to help prevent scratches and if you, your child, or your pet knocks the phone to floor, you should just have to pick it up and breathe a sigh of relief.

If you forgot to protect your phone, or if it somehow ended up with a broken screen anyway, don't worry. You can sell old cell phones, even the broken ones, to help make the down payment on your new one.

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