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I’ve been playing with testing out the Palm Pre Plus for 2 weeks now and I’m highly impressed. What’s ironic about this 4 week test period is that I think I’ve only made one or two phone calls. The Palm Pre Plus is more like a computer than a phone. And the free and downloadable applications that are available help you customize and personalize the phone for your needs.
This week, I’m going to share with you my favorite apps (so far). The phone has an App Catalog which allows you to search dozens of applications “to make your phone more powerful, more useful, and more fun.” If you aren’t using the applications, you haven’t realized your phone’s full potential. Fortunately, the phone has 16 GB of memory because I’ve downloaded at least a dozen apps and plan on downloading a dozen more!
Staying connected, up-to-date, and informed are important to me as a mom. The Palm Pre Plus offers free social networking applications including Facebook, Pixelpipe, LinkedIn, and weTwit Lite. Downloading them from the App Catalog is quick and easy (once you can find them). The best way (in my opinion) to find the apps you’re looking for is to use the “Explore” function and search by category. It worked much better than using the search function. As an FYI, all the apps in this post are available as free downloads.
I downloaded all four of the social networking applications above, but have really only used Facebook and weTwit Lite. I can update my status and check on my friends’ statuses easily. I even managed to upload a picture and send it via Picture Tweet last week. Here are some screen shots from the phone (a task easily accomplished by pressing the grey button, the Sym button, and “p” at the same time):
More and more I find myself heavily reliant upon technology. I can’t go anywhere without a GPS and a web-enabled phone because I tend to get lost. often. The Palm Pre Plus offers tons of apps that will help you get where you need to go. Google Maps, for example, offers you the ability to get directions to a location and follow traffic on the route to that location.
Looking for a place to eat, shop, drink, or relax? Complete with reviews from those who’ve been there? Check out Yelp. You knew I’d be looking for a coffee shop right?
And while you’re there, download Tip ’em for a no-brainer way to calculate the tip on your bill.
Hubby took me out over the weekend to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Fandango is a great way to check out the latest films, complete with movie times at your local theater.
I could write a book about all of the applications available for the Palm Pre Plus. Are you bored on a plane? Do you need to make a grocery list? Do you want to know what the weather is going to be like in your area? Or breaking news? I guarantee there is an app available for each of the above.
One last thing is worth mentioning. Very often, when we’re at a restaurant or grocery shopping, or otherwise engaged in an activity that my son isn’t particularly fond of, I’ll pull out my phone to entertain him. Now he can watch full-length YouTube videos while I finish my lunch.
Stay tuned for my next post which will highlight multi-tasking features moms will love.
And for another perspective on the Palm Pre Plus, check out these fabulous gals’ reviews:
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I wrote this review while working on a Verizon Palm Pre Plus campaign by TheMotherhood.com on behalf of Verizon Wireless and have been given a Palm Pre Plus (and prizes for giveaways) to facilitate my review.
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Amber G says
I look for a phone with a nice keyboard and I really like how the different apps look on this phone!
jennifer says
I am always looking for a great phone for my husband that has great features, but won’t break easily!
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Michelle says
I look for photo and video quality. I like that there are free down loadable applications for the Palm Pre Plus.
Angie says
I reviewed a Blackberry recently so I look for all of the functionality (especially Twitter and Facebook!) in a smartphone. I love the Tip Em app – that’s really cool!
mickeyfan says
I look for a phone that I can read easily. Too many have print that is WAY too small! Google maps would also be great for me. I prefer to say that I am “directionally challenged”! 🙂
Jeff says
I like the fandango feature on this phone. I look for phone quality as a top priority in any phone.
ron says
i could use the google maps apps!
Adrienne Gordon says
the twitter app for sure.
Zahid says
Pandora is the killer music app. I’d also like to see apps for Grooveshark (another streaming music service) and KenKen (my favorite mind game) but I don’t think they make them for the Palm yet.
Rachel Ewing says
I like to use the qwerty keyboard and the application social beat..
Margaret Smith says
I would love the Mapquest Mobile app. Thanks so much for offering this great prize.
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Nancy S says
i’d like the expense tracker
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Marci says
I like that you can get the weather channel. Because around here you never know if it’s going to be rainy or sunny.
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Merrie L. says
I’d like to try the Facebook app. Then I could really keep up! 🙂
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Clarissa Neiding says
i could see using the yelp app definately. I love that it has the reviews from poeple on it
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Rebecca Graham says
I would use the Google maps app.
Nancy S. says
The Yelp! App would be great. You could be somewhere you’re not very familiar with and look up whatever cuisine you’re in the mood for. Great way to discover new favorites!
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Kristi C says
I would most like to try the Google Maps app because I tend to get lost very, very easily.
Heather S says
The google map apps would be good
Shelley Mitchell says
I just dropped my phone and shattered the screen 🙁 so I need a new phone badly. I would get one this time with the full keyboard!! Thanks!
Jo says
concerts app
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Monique Rizzo says
I love a phone with lots of bells and whistles. Thanks for the chance.
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Steph says
I liked the ESPN MVP app and the Earthworm Jim game app (haven’t heard of that game in forever).
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Allison says
the disney app looks cool
joni says
I’d like the Navigator app–I’m known for getting lost. Now, where am I??
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Cynthia C says
I’d enjoy the Bejeweled Twist game app.
adam says
I like that you can get the weather channel. Because here in michigan you never know if it’s going to be rainy or sunny.
Some Lucky Dog says
I’d love the ToDo Classic app. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made a list and either lost it or left it at home 🙂
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Lauren says
The twitter app.
Sarah Hirsch says
I would use google maps for sure.
Patrice says
My current favorite App is Grocery Manager. Moving from Palm TX, I was seeking something similar to HandyShopper, and Grocery Manager is it! I can add things to the list any time I think of it! Check it out at the App catalog!
Holly W says
I would most enjoy the Google Maps App.!
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Trina says
I would like to try the What’s for Dinner app, it would be great to have recipes handy when I am at the grocery store.
Debbie Jackson says
I look for something that is durable and can stand up to the demands of being outside in all weather.
rod says
A phone is an essential tool for me and I look for durability and function.
Linda says
My first choice would be to get the Face Book app.
Maggie says
Mapquest mobile.
Christie says
I would like the Mapquest Mobile app. I need it, actually.
Julie L. says
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Sarah H says
I think I’d like the Sporting News Pro Baseball App or the Sports Calendar App.
Sarah H says
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cherice says
Tip’em looks great! Thanks for the chance.
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Danielle says
i use yelp constantly so i would have to go with the yelp app!
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Erica C. says
The google maps app would be nice.
katie s. says
The apps I would try out first would be the games like Scrabble, Bejeweled, and Bookworm! I love to use my downtime for casual cell gaming. Thanks!
Chuck Darrah says
Id like to try the calorie counter app.
Janette says
I love yelp!
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Jeanette H. says
I would really like to try the facebook and the google map on this…Both would be used regularly by me.
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Happi Shopr says
Google Maps would be sweet to have!
Brian says
I think the Google App is very useful, but who doesn’t need a flashlight app.
Heather says
I have a palm Pre PLUS and I LOVE IT! I love the Facebook App, The Weather APP,The Today Show APP, and there are bunches of games in the app’s too!
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Amy Delong says
i really like the tip em,because I never know what to give!
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hazel hunt says
Would love to win !!!
Charity S. says
Of course, the twitter app. Thanks
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Auriette says
I don’t play many computer games, but I’d love to have Scrabble on my phone! I love Twitter, so I think I’d enjoy having Twee on my phone, too.
Chrysa says
I want to try the Mapquest app!
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Veronica Garrett says
I would like to try the Family Locator app.
Lily Kwan says
The Pandora app looks very nice!
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