Phonetastic & Tabulous – October Newsletter
Phonetastic & Tabulous
Dear reader,
Phones… Tablets… more and more of us are using smartphones and tablets to do more and more things, from gaming and banking to using social media and reading the news, these portable devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. I realise, to many of you, smartphones haven’t had the same prodigious life changing effect as they have on us millennials, such as myself… However, I’m sure many of you still use them and appreciate the convenience of having mini super computers in your pockets, so in this month’s newsletter, we wanted to point out a few ways you could get more use out of your devices.
Over the past few months’ phones have certainly been making the headlines, on September 7th Apple launched its latest iPhone 7 and caused a bit of a debate having opted to remove the traditional headphone jack. On the 4th of October Google announced its first fully google build phone the ‘Pixel’ and of course I’m sure many of you have heard about Samsung’s disastrous launch of its ‘Note 7’ (exploding phone) that has since been subject to a worldwide recall, and bans from use on aircraft.
Here are three tips to get more out of your devices.
1. Use App’s
So many times, we see people using the inbuilt web browsers to do things on their phones or tablets, either looking at and sending email, or going to Facebook via the mobile web. Despite it working ok for the most part, the mobile web is nowhere near as user-friendly as a dedicated purpose build App, designed to do one sole function well. With apps, you get a much easier experience with than the mobile web, especially if it’s something you use a lot. Sometimes the App’s do need configuring and user account info adding, however, this is normally once only.
2. Try a Keyboard
Many people are using their tablets as laptop and desktop replacements these days, and although they are often capable of doing the job, one common gripe is when used for typing long documents or emails. That’s why buying a simple Bluetooth keyboards attachment can work wonders in helping eliminate some of the frustration in using tablets. This not only saves screen space by eliminating the virtual keyboard, it also giving some all-important tactile feedback from actual keys…!
3. Update!
If you have read any of our other emails or blog posts, you will know that updating PC’s is very important and is just as important on tablets and phones. Updating, more often than not fixes bugs and adds better functionality to a device. This also applies to app’s, if you ever find a particular app or game freezing, or behaving strangely, you should check to see that there is not an update available. These updates usually install automatically, however not always. If you want to check, go to the ‘App Store’ on Apple Devices or ‘Google Play’ Store on android and search for the updates section. How can I improve?
How can I improve?
We feel so many people are not getting the most out of their smartphones and tablets, or are struggling to get to grips with all the advanced features they include. That’s why we would like to remind you of our range of training and support sessions available here in the shop.
We try to remain flexible in our training sessions and do our best to adapts to your individual request for help, after all, we are all different. Our needs, wants and expectations are so often on a spectrum unique to us as individuals. So no matter how small or large your question, we’re happy to help. Still, if you only have a few questions, but would still like to learn, we offer a few broad learning categories. In which we can guide you through the subject area, with our introductions and favourite top tips, as well as answering your questions along the way. These sessions aim to help you get the most out of your devices, feel more confident and stay safe.
Training Categories include
- Tablet Training and using apps (iOS & Android)
- Introduction to Apple MacOS
- Security Review and Online Safety
- Sort it Out Session
In our, “Sort, it Out Session’s” you can come along with a list, and time permitting work our way through it with you.
So, whether your new iPad is still in its cellophane wrap or your Samsung Galaxy is driving you mad, your passwords are giving you a headache, we could help you get started or just ‘Sort it Out!’
In Store Training sessions start at £29.99 for 45 minutes, Home Sessions are £59.99 for 1 hour
To book or enquire about training and support call on: 01442 800126 or get in touch here LINK
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