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  1. redstar

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    Anyone know of some good ones to suggest that cost NOTHING. Have my new Iphone now, so can load some, but as the cell belongs to work, I cannot load any cost ones. thanks. I have already some local stores etc. for sales.
     
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    What kind of apps are you after?

    Games?
    Lifestyle?
    Gardening?
    Social media?
    Tv?
     
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    I have an Android phone and tablet . You download the apps on Google store . There are thousands of free ones . Presume Apple iphone apps will be the same . I download lots of games for the grandkids , which are far too fast for me ! I like card games , so I have cribbage and hearts . I also have "Track My .... " which uses the GPS to track your walk or cycle ride or run etc etc , its amazingly accurate. Basically there is an app nowadays for anything you can think off :dbgrtmb:
     
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      Don't know if its available on the Apple platform, but I use Out Of Milk - fantastic app for managing shopping lists and to do lists, and if you add a partners phone to the same account it synchronises the two.

      Another one that I love is TuneIn Radio - I plug my phone into a pair of active speakers at work and can happily listen to Radio 2 - a DAB or FM radio doesn't work at all in my office due to the thickness of the walls and a load of metalwork in the building.
       
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        not sure what apps I want. A little bit of all that list I guess.
         
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        I've got a Windows phone so don't know if these are free on iPhone, anyway I use these the most: Accuweather (reliable local forecast), a password manager (Keepass), Microsoft Word & Excel & Outlook (email & Calendar) and a Sat Nav app (Nokia Drive+).
         
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        Im absolutely addicted to "Hayday" its a free farming game :thumbsup: its not fast n frantic like some games, i find it very relaxing as you can go at your own pace and i love the quirky animation :thumbsup: ive tried quite a few games but tbh not one of them can hold a candle to Hayday :love30:
         
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          thanks all. still exploring this phone and all it offers.
           
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          Be VERY careful about the in app purchases on Hay Day (and probably loads of other apps like it) - I know of someone who managed to blow £600 in a week on Hay Day!
           
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            Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole!

            Must admit, I've spent a little bit more time on Candy Crush Soda than is probably good for me :redface: :whistle: :heehee: (I *will* get all those Honey Bears: I will, I will, I *will* :th scifD36: )
             
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              In fairness, the person that spent the money was vulnerable and did not have the capacity to know what they were doing, but nonetheless my friend was left with a hefty bill to settle. Apparently once credit card details are associated with the phone/app, there is no safeguards on expenditure.
               
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                Another good reason to keep rein on just which devices you use for online purchases (of *any* kind).
                Sorry to hear about your friend, FC - an unexpected bill like that can be crippling!
                 
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                  I downloaded it after you recommendation. Love it. But I can't add friends because I can't use facebook. But it's fun Nevertheless


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                    Games - super monkey ball and peggle and sevens and solitaire

                    Just eat app is always handy to have

                    Tv - bbc iplayer, 4od, the box, itv player, tv guide

                    Social media - Instagram is the one esp for pics of gardens and plants

                    Whats app for free messaging
                     
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                    delighted to hear you tried it and love it too :yes:dont worry about adding friends via facebook its not all that helpfull tbh and once you reach about level 34 (i think its level 34 :scratch:) you unlock the option to join a little chat group so you will have plenty of people to help you should you need it :blue thumb: love this awesome little game :imphrt:
                     
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