Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week

This episode of Featured App of the Week  focuses on the new Apple AirTag Bluetooth trackers and how they can be used with any compatible Apple iPhone to find and recover lost items. For more information about Apple AirTags, visit Apple's website at: https://www.apple.com/airtag.Other tracking devices discussed within this episode include:Tile - https://www.thetileapp.com/en-usSamsung SmartTags - https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/samsung-galaxy-smart-tag-1-pack-black-ei-t5300bbegus/T-Mobile SyncUp Tracker - https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/syncup-trackerTo learn all about digital photography using your iPhone, please check out the iPhone  12 Pro Max Digital Photography eBook by author Jason R. Rich. To order your copy, visit: www.iPhoneBookShop.com.  

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively transform your home into a smart home, and then use your smartphone or tablet to control your smart devices and appliances from virtually anywhere in the world via an Internet connection.The products and services mentioned within this episode include:Apple Home Kit - https://www.apple.com/shop/accessories/all/homekitPhilips Hue Smart Lighting - https://www.philips-hue.com/en-usGoogle Nest Thermostats - https://store.google.com/us/magazine/compare_thermostatsIkea Smart Blinds - https://www.ikea.com/us/en/cat/electric-blinds-44531Smith and Noble Smart Blinds - https://www.smithandnoble.comSimpliSafe Home Security System - https://simplisafe.comCanary Pro Home Security System - https://canary.isRing Video Doorbells - https://ring.comTo order an eBook copy of iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography by Jason R. Rich, visit www.iPhoneBookshop.com. It's available from Apple Books and Amazon.com.

This episode of Featured App of the Week offers an introduction to Apple CarPlay (iPhone) and Android Auto (Android-based smartphones), which are features that allow you to safely use your smartphone in your vehicle while you're driving.To learn more about Apple CarPlay and its compatibility with your vehicle, visit: www.apple.com/ios/carplay.To learn more about Android Auto and its compatibility with your vehicle, visit: www.android.com/auto.To discover how to consistently take professional-quality photos on your Apple iPhone, read the iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography eBook. Purchase and download it from Apple Books by visiting: www.SmartphoneBookshop.com.As always, thanks for listening!

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on a selection of mobile apps that you may find useful during the holiday season. The apps featured within this episode include:Christmas Gift List Tracker - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christmas-gift-list-tracker/id1444504033Christmas: Coloring Pages - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christmas-coloring-pages/id1320599828Decorate Your Christmas Tree - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decorate-your-christmas-tree/id1315359929Scout Elf Ideas - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/id909087462Christmas Cards Photo Editor - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/christmas-cards-photo-editor/id950766480PNP - Portable North Pole - https://www.portablenorthpole.com/santa-appPhilips Hue Smart Lighting - https://www.philips-hue.com/en-ca/holiday-lightingBetterHelp - Online Counseling -https://www.betterhelp.comTalkSpace Therapy and Counseling - https://www.talkspace.comDoctor On Demand - https://www.doctorondemand.comTo discover how to take better photos using your Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, please check out Jason Rich's new eBook, called iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography. It's now available from Apple Books (to be read using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac), and Amazon (to be read using any Kindle eBook reader). Visit www.iPhoneBookShop.com or www.JasonRich.com for details.Have a wonderful holiday season!

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on easy strategies for editing and enhancing your digital photos on an iPhone or iPad, using the Apple Photos app, as well as optional third-party apps, like Photoshop Express Photo Editor, Pixelmator, and Touch/Retouch.To purchase, download, and read Jason Rich's new ebook, iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography from Apple Books (to read on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac), please click here.To purchase, download, and read Jason Rich's new eBook, iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography from Amazon (for all Kindle eBook readers), please click here.If you want to follow Jason Rich on Instagram (@JasonRich7) to see examples of the photo editing strategies discussed within this episode, please click here.

This episode focuses on how to use the Camera app that comes preinstalled with iOS 14 to take eye-catching, professional-quality photos using your Apple iPhone or Apple iPad. These quick tips will help you quickly enhance your picture taking skills. If you're a new iPhone 12 Pro or Phone 12 Pro Max user, the information in this episode will be particularly useful.To purchase, download, and install the iPhone 12 Pro Max Digital Photography eBook written by Jason R. Rich from Apple Books (for the iPhone, iPad, or Mac), simply click here.

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on the new Apple iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Discover which smartphone model is right for you if you're thinking about upgrading. As always, the content offered within this podcast is unbiased and independent. For more information about Apple products, including the new Apple iPhone 12 models (and released accessories), visit Apple's website at: https://www.apple.com/iphone.Thanks for listening! Please tell your friends about this podcast, and don't forget to subscribe. To learn more about host Jason R. Rich, please visit www.JasonRich.com, or follow him on social media (@JasonRich7).

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on the new Apple Watch 6 smartwatch, the WatchOS 7 operating system, and what you need to understand about the Apple Watch in general (including how it works in conjunction with the Apple iPhone). This episode also covers the differences between the GPS Only and GPS + Cellular versions of the latest Apple Watch models.Plus, you'll learn about useful features, like Sleep Monitoring, Blood Oxygen Level monitoring, Emergency SOS, and Fall Detection. To view a feature-by-feature comparison of all currently available Apple Watch models (compiled by Apple), visit Apple's website at www.appel.com/watch/compare.To read a text-based transcript of this podcast episode, visit www.FeaturedAppPodcast.com, and to learn more about host Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com.Thanks for listening!

From this podcast episode, you'll discover a collection of optional digital diary mobile apps for your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device that will help you to easily chronicle your life; record your goals, thoughts, and dreams; and/or analyze your feelings and emotions.The mobile apps and services featured within this episode of Featured App of the Week include:Jour: Journal for Mindfulness - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jour-journal-for-mindfulness/id1439590239Day One Journal - https://dayoneapp.comNotebook: Diary / Journal - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notebook-diary-journal/id654645301Daylio Journal - https://daylio.webflow.ioAs always, thank you for listening and subscribing! Please help us out by sharing information about the Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week podcast with your family and friends. 

Discover smartphone and tablet apps that will make managing your busy family a bit easier. Use optional mobile apps to improve communication, stay organized, and more easily juggle a wide range of responsibilities. This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on ways to use your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device as a powerful family management and organizational tool.The apps and services featured within this episode include:Apple Notes, Reminders, Calendar, and Photos. These apps come preinstalled with the iOS 13 and iOS 14 operating systems for the iPhone and iPad (as well as Mac OS for all Mac computers).iCloud Family Sharing - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088Cozi Family Organizer - www.cozi.comFamily Organizer by Sunflower - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/family-organizer-calendar/id978882773Life Sorted Family Organizer - www.lifesorted.comFamily Wall - Family Organizer - www.familywall.com/index.htmlAs always, thanks for listening! Please share information about this podcast to help us grow its audience.

The focus of this episode of Featured App of the Week is on introducing you to some of the most popular (optional) word processing apps available for your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device.The mobile apps and services featured within this episode include:Microsoft Word / Microsoft 365 - www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365Apple Pages / Apple iWork - www.apple.com/pagesGoogle Docs - Google G Suite - www.google.com/docs/aboutOfficeSuite & PDF Editor - www.officesuite.comiA Writer - https://ia.net/writerIf you found this information useful, please tell your friends about the podcast, publish a positive review, and don't forget to subscribe! For more information about host/producer Jason R. Rich, please visit: www.JasonRich.com.As always, thanks for listening! 

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on mobile apps that will teach you how to care for any types of houseplants with ease. You'll discover how to shop for plants online, and then identify and successfully care for them using optional apps for your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device.The mobile apps and websites featured within this episode include:Picture This: Plant Identifier - www.picturethisai.comPlantSnap Plant Identification - www.plantsnap.comNatureID - https://apps.apple.com/ky/app/plants-cats-dogs-scanner/id1476047194Blossom Plant Identification - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blossom-plant-identification/id1487453649Happy Plant: No Water Thirst - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/happy-plant-no-water-thirst/id10541607941-800-FLOWERS - www.1800flowers.comPlants.com - https://shop.plants.comLivelyRoot.com - www.livelyroot.comBloomscape.com - https://bloomscape.comLeon and George - www.leonandgeorge.comPocket Bonsai - www.producthunt.com/posts/pocket-bonsaiIf you found this information useful, please tell your friends about the podcast, post a positive review, and don't forget to subscribe!Thanks for listening!

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on apps that can help you achieve greater success when embarking on any type of home improvement or DIY project. The apps and services featured within this episode include:YouTube - www.YouTube.comHome Depot - www.homedepot.com/c/SF_Mobile_ShoppingAce Hardware - www.acehardware.com/mobileappLowe's Hardware - www.lowes.com/l/download-apps.html Angie's List - www.angieslist.comThumbtack - www.thumbtack.comHomeAdvisor: Find A Contractor - www.homeadvisor.comAsk A Pro - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ask-a-pro/id1508021203Build.com - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shop-build-com/id1053662668Home Depot's Project Color App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/project-color-the-home-depot/id1002417141NIX Mini 2 Color Sensor and NIX Paints App - www.nixsensor.comTo learn more about Jason R. Rich, host of the Featured App of the Week podcast, please visit: www.JasonRich.com. For a text-based transcript of this episode, visit: www.FeaturedAppPodcast.com.Thanks for listening!

Attention pet owners...This episode of the Featured App of the Week podcast has literally gone to the dogs! Its focus is on showcasing a collection mobile apps that canine parents will definately find useful. The apps featured in this episode are available for the Apple iPhone and iPad from the App Store. If you are an Android-based mobile device user, obtain these apps from the Google Play Store.The mobile apps discuss in this episode include:Petfinder Adorable Pets - www.petfinder.com/petfinder-mobile-app-downloadWeRescue - Adopt A Pet - https://werescue.petDog Scanner - https://siwalusoftware.com/dog-scannerGoodPup: Dog Training at Home - www.petcarenow.comAirVet - www.airvet.comPet First Aid - www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Pet-First-Aid-Awareness-Month-Get-the-Red-Cross-App.htmlSafe Pet Treats - https://safepettreats.comChewy - www.chewy.comWAG! Dog Walkers and Sitters -https://app.wagwalking.comPlease be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any upcoming episodes. Also, feel free to listen to the 25 past episodes of the podcast to discover even more ways you can utilize your smartphone or tablet into your personal and professional life. For more info, visit: www.FeaturedAppPodcast.com.Thanks for listening!

The focus of this episode of Jason Rich's Featured App if the Week is on ways to keep track of and remember all of your online account usernames and passwords. While there are many ways to do this, one of the easiest and most secure is to use an optional password manager app in conjunction with your smartphone or tablet.The mobile apps and online services mentioned within this episode include:1Password - https://1password.comDashlane - www.dashlane.comApple's iCloud Keychain - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204085Google Password Manager - https://passwords.google.comAs always, if you find the information offered by this podcast useful, please tell your friends about it, post a positive review, and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening.

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on the GoPro HERO8 Black and the AKASO Brace 7 LE action cameras that both work in conjunction with the Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, and most Android-based mobile devices. These tiny, lightweight action cameras are waterproof, and can be used in a wide range of harsh climates to shoot 4K HD video or high-resolution digital images from a first- or third-person perspective. As you'll discover, both cameras offer similar features and functions, but the AKASO Brace 7 LE has a much lower retail price.To learn more about the GoPro HERO8 Black, visit: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/hero8-black/CHDHX-801-master.html.Additional information about the AKASO Brave 7 LE can be found at the company's website (www.akasotech.com/brave7le), or ordered directly from Amazon.com (www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3MFDQL#ace-2093936695).Thanks for listening!

This episode of Featured App of the Week focuses on a collection of useful mobile apps you can use while operating your car. Whether you're commuting to work, taking a leisurely drive, or experiencing along road trip, the apps featured in this episode will help you save time, save money, and make navigation easier. You'll also learn about Apple CarPlay (for iPhone users) and Android Auto (for Android-based mobile device users).The mobile apps and services featured within this episode include:Apple CarPlay - www.apple.com/ios/carplayAndroid Auto - www.android.com/autoSpotHero - https://spothero.comParkMobile - https://parkmobile.ioAAA Mobile App (iPhone Version) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aaa-mobile/id310730297AAA Mobile App (Android Version) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aaa.android.discounts&hl=en_USiExit RoadTrip Interstate Exit Guide - https://iexitapp.comApple Maps - www.apple.com/ios/mapsGoogle Maps (iPhone Version) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps-transit-food/id585027354Waze - www.waze.comAutomatic - www.Automatic.comFor more information about Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com.

The focus of this episode of Featured App of the Week is on how to find, organize, and utilize free and low cost recipes using mobile apps on your smartphone or tablet. You'll learn all about apps like Yummly, for example.Apple iPhone, iPad, and Android-based mobile apps and online services featured within this episode include:DoorDash - www.DoorDash.comGrubHub - www.GrubHub.comHello Fresh - www.hellofresh.comHome Chef - www.homechef.comMartha Stewart & Marley Spoon - https://marleyspoon.comYummly (Website) - www.yummly.comYummly (iPhone / iPad App) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yummly-recipes-shopping-list/id589625334Yummly (Android App) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yummly.android&hl=en_USYummly Smaret Thermometer ($99.99) - www.kitchenaid.com/major-appliances/ranges/accessories/cooks-tools/p.smart-meat-thermometer-with-wireless-bluetooth-connectivity.yte000w5kw.htmlAlso, look for these recipe manager apps available from the App Store and Google Play Store:Recipe KeeperRecipe BoxOrganize EatCookbook: The Recipe ManagerMy Own Cookbook Recipe ManagerFor more information about Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com.Thanks for listening!

The focus of this episode of Featured App of the Week is on how to easily sell your used stuff (such as clothing, consumer electronics, antiques, furniture, collectibles, or jewelry) using your mobile device.The apps and services featured within this episode include:Facebook Marketplace - www.facebook.com/marketplace (or via the Facebook mobile app for iPhone, iPad, or Android-based mobile devices).Offer Up (iPhone/iPad Version) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/offerup-buy-sell-simple/id468996152OfferUp (Android Version) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.offerup&hl=en_USLetGo (iPhone/iPad Version) - https://apps.apple.com/la/app/letgo-buy-sell-used-stuff/id986339882LetGo (Android Version) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abtnprojects.ambatana&hl=en_USNextdoor: Local Neighborhood (iPhone/iPad Version) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nextdoor-local-neighborhood/id640360962Nextdoor: Local Neighborhood (Android Version) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextdoor&hl=en_US If you'd like to learn about a specific mobile app or app category, and have your idea featured in a future episode of Featured App of the Week, please email Jason Rich at jason@jasonrich.com.Thanks for listening!

This episode of the Featured App of the Week podcast explains how to use optional mobile apps, such as Robinhood or Acorns in order to easily establish and manage an investment portfolio, starting with a very small financial commitment. These apps are ideal for first-time investors who want to learn how to dabble in the stock market, for example.Mobile explains mentioned within this episode include:Robinhood (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/robinhood-invest-save-earn/id938003185Robinhood (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robinhood.androidRobinhood (Website) - https://robinhood.comAcorns (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/acorns-invest-spare-change/id883324671Acorns (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acorns.androidAcorns (Website) - www.acorns.comCharles Schwab Mobile - www.schwab.com/mobileMerrill Lynch MyMerrill App - www.ml.com/articles/keep-tabs-on-your-finances-wherever-you-are.html T. Row Price - www.troweprice.com/personal-investing/help/mobile-apps.htmlFidelity Investments - www.fidelity.com/mobile/overviewFor more information about podcast host and author Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com.

This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week focuses on the free apps developed by Google that can be used with your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device. For more information about all of the optional Google mobile apps, visit: https://get.google.com/apptips/apps.To create and manage a free Google Account, visit this website: https://myaccount.google.com.The following are the apps and services discussed during this episode:Google App for iOS (Features Google Lens and the Google Assistant) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google/id284815942Google App for Android (Features Google Lens and the Google Assistant) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox&hl=en_USYouTube App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube-watch-listen-stream/id544007664YouTube App (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtubeGoogle G-Suite Apps (Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides) - https://gsuite.google.comGoogle Gmail App - https://mail.google.comGoogle Translate App  - https://translate.google.comGoogle Maps App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-maps-transit-food/id585027354Google Maps App (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en_USGoogle Voice - https://voice.google.comGoogle Hangouts - https://hangouts.google.comGoogle Fi Cellular Phone Service - https://fi.google.com/about/Google Tasks App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006Google Tasks App (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tasksGoogle Calendar App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar-time-planner/id909319292Google Calendar App (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendarGoogle News - https://news.google.comGoogle Photos App (iOS) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-photos/id962194608Google Photos App (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos

From this episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week, you'll learn all about the optional mobile apps from Microsoft that can be used to enhance your productivity when using your Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, or Android-based mobile device.The Microsoft mobile apps covered within this episode include:Microsoft OneDriveMicrosoft 365 apps - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.Microsoft TeamsSkypeMicrosoft OneNoteMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft To DoMicrosoft PlannerMicrosoft Office LensMicrosoft NewsTo find, download, and install any of these apps on your Apple iPhone or Apple iPad, visit the App Store, and within the Search field, enter the app's title, or use the keyword "Microsoft." To find, download, and install any of these apps on your Android-based mobile device, visit the Google Play Store, and within the Search field, enter the app's title, or use the keyword "Microsoft."More information about all of Microsoft's mobile apps can also be found on Microsoft's website. Point your favorite web browser to: www.microsoft.com/mobileapps. As always, the information offered within this podcast is unbiased and not sponsored or endorsed by any of the companies, products, or services discussed. For more information about the podcast's host, Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com.

This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week explores some of the ways you can use your smartphone's rear-facing camera, beyond just taking photos. This includes using the Goole Lens feature of the free Google app to identify objects, locations, artwork, or products, for example. From this episode you'll also discover how to use your Apple iPhone or Android-based smartphone's rear-facing camera to identify and read QR codes, as well as how to transform your mobile device into a handheld scanner that can take any paper-based document and create a digital PDF file from it. Finally, you'll learn about ways mobile app developers are utilize augmented reality to enhance your online shopping experience, for example. The following is a listing of apps and services featured within this episode:Google Search  (with the Google Lens feature) - https://get.google.com/apptips/appsScanner Pro - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-pro-pdf-scanner-app/id333710667Microsoft Office Lens - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-office-lens-pdf-scan/id975925059TurboScan - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-document-scanner/id1017559099Adobe Scan Digital PDF Scanner - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-scan-digital-pdf-scanner/id1199564834PDF Expert - https://pdfexpert.comAmazon Mobile App - www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000625601As always, if you find the information within this podcast useful, please share details about it with your friends, post a review, and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening.

This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week focuses on app-based weight loss and fitness apps, from companies including: Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, SlimFast, and Noom. Discover how you can use your Apple iPhone or Android-based smartphone as a powerful weight loss, dieting, and/or fitness tool.Apps and services featured within this episode include:Weight Watchers - www.weightwatchers.com/us/how-it-works/ww-appJenny Craig - www.jennycraig.com/digital-toolsSlimFast - https://slimfast.com/keto-appNoom Website - www.noom.com Noom iPhone App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noom/id634598719Noom Android App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wsl.noom&hl=en_USFor more information about host Jason R. Rich, please visit his website at www.JasonRich.com. As always, thanks for listening!

This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week focuses on apps ideal for use by remote workers (telecommuters). For people working from home, you'll learn about smartphone apps that can help you stay connected with your employer, collaborate with your coworkers, stay organized, manage your time, and become a better communicator.Mobile Apps Featured Within This EpisodeThe mobile apps discussed within this episode are available from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Featured apps include:Zoom - www.zoom.usMicrosoft Teams - www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-softwareSkype - www.skype.comGoogle Meet - https://meet.google.comWorkplace from Facebook - www.facebook.com/workplace/m/get-started-with-workplaceSlack - https://slack.comDropbox - www.dropbox.comGoogle Drive - www.google.com/driveApple iCloud - www.icloud.comMicrosoft OneDrive - www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/compare-onedrive-plansMicrosoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365Scanner Pro - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanner-pro-pdf-scanner-app/id333710667PDF Expert - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdf-expert-pdf-reader-editor/id743974925Do! - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675Any.Do - www.any.doMicrosoft To-Do - https://todo.microsoft.com/tasksGoogle Tasks - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006Evernote - https://evernote.comThings 3 - https://culturedcode.com/thingsSimpleNote - https://simplenote.comTrello - https://trello.comGrammarly Keyboard (App) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grammarly-keyboard/id1158877342Grammarly Service - www.grammarly.comAs always, if you found this information useful, please share details about the podcast with your friends and coworkers, review the podcast, and don't forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening!

Every Fall, Apple introduces as least one new iPhone model, as well as a major update to its iOS operating system. If you're wondering when and if you should upgrade your iPhone, this episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week offers some useful advice and tips. You'll also learn all about the new 5G cellular service networks that are launching around the world, and discover tips for keeping your iPhone's iOS and apps up to date.Meanwhile, thanks to iOS 13 (and later), it's now possible to insert a portable flash drive into the port located at the bottom of your smartphone and use that flash drive as external storage for your apps, data, documents, files, photos, and videos. One company that offers flash drives specifically for the Apple iPhone is SanDisk. Be sure to check out its iXpand lineup of iPhone-compatible flash drives that are available from the company's website (click here), as well as from consumer electronics stores around the world.As always, if you found the information within this podcast useful, please share information about it with your friends, post a review, and don't forget to subscribe! Also, please visit Jason Rich's website (www.JasonRich.com) to learn about his latest books, articles, and other projects.

Discover how to play traditional and classic board games, like Hasbro's Monopoly, UNO, Scrabble, Risk, The Game of Life, Battleship, Yahtzee, Boggle, and Clue; as well as classic board games, like chess, checkers, backgammon, bingo, and dominos; with other people using your smartphone.Many of the board games you know and love have been adapted into multiplayer mobile apps that you can experience against other players who are located anywhere in the world. So if you're home alone (social distancing), but want to play a popular board game with a child, grandchild, or friend who is located somewhere else, this is possible using your Apple iPhone or Android-based smartphone.From this episode, you'll learn about what board games are available to play, and how to get started playing them in order to help overcome loneliness and boredom. As always, if you find this episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week informative and entertaining, please share details about it with your friends, subscribe to the podcast, and post a rating or review! 

To keep up-to-date on the latest news headlines, and to create a personalized news feed that includes only news stories and information you're interested in, consider using the free Apple News app that comes preinstalled on your iPhone. (It also works with the Apple iPad and all Macs.)This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week explains how to use the Apple News app for free, discusses why you might want to pay for the optional Apple News+ service, and mentions a few other optional mobile apps used for following news on your smartphone.To learn more about Apple News and the Apple News+ service, visit: www.apple.com/apple-news. For additional help customizing the Apple News app, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202329.As always, if you found the information in this podcast useful, please share details about it with your friends, write a review, and don't forget to subscribe! 

This episode explains how to find and enjoy your favorite podcasts using your iPhone, iPad, or Android-based mobile device. You'll learn about the Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts mobile apps, as well as optional podcast player apps, such as: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Overcast, and SoundCloud.Using a smartphone or tablet to enjoy your favorite podcasts allow you to listen on-demand, whenever and wherever you want. There are more than 900,000 podcasts available. for free, via the Internet. Find out how to find the ones you should be listening to, based on your personal interests.The following are website links to the podcast player mobile apps and services discussed in this episode:Apple Podcasts (Apple App Store) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029Google Podcasts (Google Play Store) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcastsGoogle Podcasts (Apple App Store) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-podcasts/id1398000105Spotify - www.spotify.comPandora - www.pandora.comStitcher - www.stitcher.comiHeart Radio - www.iheart.comTuneIn - https://tunein.comOvercast - https://overcast.fmSoundCloud - https://soundcloud.comAs always, if you found this information helpful, please subscribe to this podcast and share details about it with your friends. Also, be sure to leave it a positive rating or review. Also, please visit Jason Rich's website at www.JasonRich.com to learn all about his various books and articles.Thanks for listening!

This episode explores the various services you can use to acquire and listen to fiction and non-fiction, full-length audiobooks using your smartphone. In some cases, the audiobooks are available for free. However, in other cases, a purchase or service subscription fee is required.The audiobook services (and related apps) covered within this episode include:Apple Books - www.apple.com/apple-booksBarnes and Noble (Nook Audiobooks) - www.nookaudiobooks.comGoogle Play Books - https://play.google.com/store/books/category/audiobooksAudible (Amazon) - www.audible.comAudiobooks.com - www.audiobooks.comPlayster - www.playster.com/us/en/start#audiobooksOpen Culture - www.openculture.comOverDrive (and the Libby mobile app) - www.overdrive.comIf you found the information in this episode useful, please share it with your friends, review the podcast, and don't forget to subscribe!

Watch TV shows and movies directly from your smartphone or tablet! Discover how to use subscription-based video streaming services, like Quibi, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video from your iPhone, iPad, or Android-based mobile device using specialized apps that are available from the App Store.This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week covers the following video streaming services:Quibi - https://quibi.comNetflix - www.netflix.comHulu - www.hulu.comAmazon Prime Video - www.amazon.comDisney+ - www.disneyplus.comApple TV+ - https://tv.apple.comCBS All-Access - www.cbs.com/all-accessPlus additional premium TV network streaming servicesRemember, if you find this information useful, please subscribe to the podcast, tell your friends, and leave a positive review! 

In this episode, you'll learn about iPhone apps that allow you to lower your prescription medication costs, manage your prescriptions, learn more about the medications you're taking, and get reminders from your smartphone about when to take your various medications.Some of the apps you'll learn about within this episode, and that are available from the iPhone's App Store, include:GoodRx - www.goodrx.comPocketRx - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketrx-refill-medications/id1281037910Pharmacy-Specific Mobile AppsExpress Scripts - www.express-scripts.comWebMD - www.webmd.comDrugs.com Medication Guide - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drugs-com-medication-guide/id599471042Pill Reminder AppsThe HERO Pill Reminder Robot - www.HeroHealth.com

Discover how to use the Credit Karma online service and mobile app to better manage  and potentially improve your overall credit rating and credit stores, plus obtain free weekly credit scores and utilize Credit Karma's credit monitoring service...all for free!During these difficult and uncertain financial times (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the Credit Karma service offers a free toolkit that's both extremely useful and highly informative. It's also easy-to-use, and you don't need to be tech-savvy or a financial wizard to understand that information that's provided.Like all editions of the Featured App of the Week podcast, this edition is neither sponsored by or endorsed by Credit Karma. The goal of this podcast is to offer unbiased information about useful mobile apps for your iPhone.To learn more about Credit Karma, visit www.creditkarma.com. To learn more about this podcast, visit: www.iPhoneAppoftheWeek.com. To access Jason R. Rich's podcast, please visit: www.JasonRich.com.

With so many people working remotely or running a small business from their homes, it's become increasingly more important for people to utilize multiple phone numbers using their single smartphone. From this episode, you'll discover how to easily add a second, fully-functional, virtual phone number to your existing Apple iPhone both quickly and inexpensively. Some of the services you'll learn about from this episode include:Tresta - https://www.tresta.comRing Central - https://www.ringcentral.com/home_u.htmlGoogle Voice - https://voice.google.com/u/0/aboutLine 2 - https://www.line2.comGrasshopper - https://grasshopper.com/remote-work-toolsSkype - https://www.skype.com/enWhatsApp - https://www.whatsapp.comNone of these services are a sponsor or affiliated with the Featured App of the Week podcast. This information is provided to offer you a variety of options when it comes to adding second phone line functionality to your existing iPhone.

In this episode, you'll discover smartphone apps, like Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, and Uber Eats, that have teamed up with restaurants in your community so you can place and pay for your food orders directly from the app, and then have your meals delivered right to your door - often with no contact with the door delivery driver. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a food delivery service offers a safe and convenient way to enjoy food from your favorite restaurants, without having to leave your home.This episode also explores apps that deliver from retail and convenience stores, as well as supermarket delivery apps.

This episode explores some of the apps available for your iPhone that can help you reduce your stress, anxiety, and/or depression as you deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Discover how to use your iPhone to help you learn and practice medication or yoga, for example, plus learn to adopt healthier fitness and dietary routines, even if you're stuck at home.If you're suffering from sever anxiety or depression, don't just rely on an app! Seek out immediate help from a licensed doctor or mental health professional. The apps discussed in this episode are tools that can help to improve your symptoms, but they likely will not eliminate your condition altogether.The goal of this episode is to share information about mobile apps that are available to you right now for your smartphone. This podcast is not intended to offer medical advice. For a list of free resources available from the Calm app, for example, visit: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath.The National Suicide Prevention Hotline can be reached by calling: 1-(800) 273-8255. You can also visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org from your smartphone's web browser.

As we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a good strategy to stay at home as much as possible and to avoid visiting retail stores in person. One solution to this is to shop online. You should definitely continue to support your favorite local retailers by using their respective websites or proprietary mobile apps to do your shopping. When it comes to accessing a selection of literally millions of personal and household products, however, one easy solution is to use the Amazon mobile app from your smartphone to handle a wide range of your online shopping needs.This episode focuses on ways to use the Amazon mobile app from your smartphone. It also discusses how and when to use price comparison services (such as Google Shopping, PriceGrabber, PriceRunner, and ShopSavvy) to find the lowest prices possible for whatever you're shopping for. Future episodes of Featured App of the Week will cover how to save money when shopping online. From this episode, you'll learn about the convenience offered when you shop using the Amazon mobile app.If you have a suggestion about which app(s) you'd like to hear featured on this podcast, please email Jason Rich at jason@iPhoneAppoftheWeek.com. You can also visit Jason Rich's website at www.jasonrich.com, plus follow him on social media by clicking on any of these links: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

This episode explains what a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, what it does, and how to use it with a smartphone. Discover how to enhance your privacy and security using a VPN service, such as NordVPN, Norton Secure VPN, CyberGhost VPN, McAffe Safe VPN, or ExpressVPN when accessing the Internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot. Also learn about optional web browsers, like DuckDuckGo, that offer enhanced privacy features when surfing the Internet using your Apple iPhone or Android-based smartphone, for example.

Being able to communicate with a board certified doctor or licensed therapist without leaving your home is more important than ever during this difficult time, since we're required to self-quarantine in order to stay healthy and avoid the Coronavirus pandemic.This episode of Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week offers information about Apple's new COVID-19 app, as well as a handful of independently operated telemedicine apps that allow you to make virtual face-to-face contact with a doctor or mental health professional whenever you need it - directly from your iPhone.This episode does NOT offer medical advice. It does, however, offers useful information about iPhone apps that can help you stay mentally and physically healthy.

If you're an iPhone user, discover what Jason Rich's Featured App of the Week is all about and why you should be listening to this informative, unbiased, and up-beat podcast.