Many banks today offer several ways of banking while on the go. You can check your balance and transfer money via text message, your mobile browser, and sometimes a dedicated mobile app. Chase bank even lets you deposit checks with your smart phone (Android and iPhone). It’s simple, safe and secure. Other banks are likely to get this feature soon, so be sure to check with your bank and see if they offer it.
If you carry around an expensive smart phone, it’s a good idea to have some sort of security program installed to protect and track it in case of loss or theft.
It’s a good idea to backup your computer, but how about your smartphone? If you send a lot of text messages, take photos on your phone, or have tons of apps, you may want to look into backing it up. Thankfully Gizmodo has a great roundup of backup techniques for most major smartphones.
Just because you don’t have a smart phone doesn’t mean you can’t access the internet. If you can send text messages, you can search Google with your phone.
Text your search query to 466453 (“Google” on most devices) and Google will text you back your results. You may receive multiple messages back, so beware if you have a limited texting plan.
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