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Phone Apps Galore ... How Many Physical Items Do They Replace?

A daily tech segment aired weekdays on KYMN Radio at 8:35am and 12:10pm.

I love my Android smartphone.  And I love "apps" even more.  They're a dream come true.  You can think of some function or needed service, search and download a free app in minutes followed by enjoying its use immediately.  But I have an excuse to download hundreds of apps.  It's to review them and tell you folks all about it ... of course. 

The other day I was looking for one of those little counter clickers that people use to count attendance.  I went to eBay to buy one, then I remembered the app store.   Going there I found many free counters.  Minutes later I was using it.  This free app replaced a physical item that I was going to buy.  Then I went through my apps and counted 31 physical items that I no longer need because of my smart phone.  Things like a calculator, camera, a pad of paper or my calendar no longer reside in my briefcase or office.

In this 2 minute Technology Trends, I discuss this Phenomenon.

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