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Discover the Cool Features  Hiding in Your Smartphone

These days, making calls is a small part of what you do on your smartphone. The computer in your pocket can help you buy groceries, monitor your health, snap a picture and share it with friends, work at home — even find your car in a crowded lot. Scores of surprising features are tucked inside your phone.

In This Personal Tech Series

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THE LIST

These 50 Smartphone Features Can Make Your Life a Lot Easier

Androids, iPhones race to be the first with innovations

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THE ORIGINAL LIST, UPDATED

19 Cool Things That You Didn’t Know Your Smartphone Could Do

‘Swiss Army knife’ of technology offers amazing tools

the first generation model of iphone released in two thousand seven and the first google powered android phone the tmobile g one h t c dream released in two thousand eight

SWEET 16

In 2007, You Couldn’t Take Your Selfie Nor Download An App From The Store

Debut of first iPhone didn’t hint at the things to come

TEXTING ETIQUETTE

13 Things You Should (Almost) Never Type in a Text Message

Always read over your missive before hitting ‘Send’

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HOW-TO

You Can Print Quickly, Easily From Your iPhone or Android Smartphone

The paper copy that you crave is just a few steps away

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HOW-TO

Lost in a Parking Lot? Here Are 8 Ways to Find Your Car

Get help from your smartphone, your key fob, your body

HOW-TO

Bring Smartphone Videos and Photos to Life on Your Big-Screen TV

A step-by-step guide to communicating among devices

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LEARN MORE

Senior Planet, AARP’s Virtual Community Center Offer Free Classes

Ask questions about your smartphone in real time

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

How Much Do You Know About the Treasures Buried in Your Smartphone?

Dozens of fun features are included without extra cost

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