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**Your App Lady**

Do you love apps and technology? Or are you a little intimidated by them? Your App Lady is here to help! This podcast delivers easy to digest, small chunks of tech information and incredibly usable apps that will improve your life.

This podcast is archived. Please join me on my new podcast – For All Abilities. For All Abilities -The Podcast is meant to inform the world of the amazing people out there who are succeeding in HUGE ways with brains who don’t find into the imaginary norm. While developing software to help businesses support their employees with , dyslexia, autism and learning differences, I was continually shocked to find out how many people were ashamed or felt less than due to these conditions. I vowed to change the way the world sees cognitive differences and the podcast was born.
Join me, your host – Betsy Furler, as I interview people living great lives with ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Differences, Autism and other cognitive differences.

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013 - Apps for Young Children: Toca Birthday Party, Finding That Game Manual, and Sprint for Students Feb 28, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 13

Welcome to series 1 episode 13 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

All about apps and tech that I love and use every day.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

I recently saw some local news that Sprint, the cellphone carrier, provided hotspots to high school students here in Houston that don't have access to WiFi at home. This is such a big deal! Students in 2018 must have access to the internet in order to get their homework done. If they don't have WiFi access at home, they are at a huge disadvantage.

The Houston hotspots are a part of Sprint's 1Million Project. They announced in late 2016 that the Sprint Foundation will provide internet access to one million high school students in order to bridge the digital divide.

Kudos to Sprint!

For more information:

http://newsroom.sprint.com/sprint-provides-free-wireless-devices-and-service-to-1-million-disadvantaged-students.htm

App of the Week: Toca Birthday Party by TocaBoca

For iOS.

I love Toca Boca Apps! They all have great graphics and are well designed. The Toca Boca Apps encourage pretend play and creation. They focus on active screen time rather than passive screen time. Active screen time encourages a child to think, create and problem solve.

This app is wonderful for language skills as well as social skills. It is also fun! I love to use Toca Birthday Party for pretend play and conversation. I also use it to work on following simple commands and answering simple questions. When playing the app with a child, I will ask for a certain plate - "Please give me a purple plate". I may ask "What do you want to eat?" or "Where are you sitting?". The child has to sequence the steps to the party. I also work on prepositions with this app - "Can I eat your cake?", "Hey, that's my tea!". Up to 3 players can play with this app. You can also play with 2 players and a stuffed animal or an imaginary friend.

Tech Tip

Who knows where the manual went?

Enabling the Board Game Answers skill lets Alexa remind you of how to play tons of your favorite games, including Monopoly and Pandemic. Simply say, "Alexa, ask Board Games who goes first in Scrabble." Debate over.

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012 - Apps for Young Children: Will Apple Give You a Rebate, Freeze Dance the Kids and ToDo Math Feb 23, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 12

Welcome to series 1 episode 12 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

All about apps and tech that I love and use every day.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

Apple says it's "exploring" offering rebates to customers who paid full price for a replacement battery to improve the performance of an older iPhone.

The tech giant noted that possibility in a letter to Sen. John Thune, in response to questions about the company's practice of slowing down older iPhones as their batteries age.

In the letter, dated Feb. 2, Apple provided a timeline of events surrounding the issue, some technical details, and answers to eight questions Thune had asked early last month. The senator is a Republican from South Dakota and chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

The last question was about whether the company had considered allowing customers who'd paid full price for a new battery "to seek a rebate for some of the purchase price." Apple said in December it would replace batteries on iPhone 6 and later models for $29. The company normally charges $79 to replace a battery for a phone not under warranty.

Responding to Thune's question, Apple said, "Yes, we are exploring this and will update you accordingly."

For more information:

https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-owners-who-paid-full-price-for-new-battery-may-get-rebate/

App: Todo Math

Todo Math is an interactive and fun way to practice math skills from pre-K to second grade. The app contains almost 30 different games that match to over 60 educational standards.

Todo Math is the fun, research-based, kid-tested, educator-approved alternative to supplementary math workbooks.

Why use an antiquated method for practicing math when you're nurturing and preparing your child for the 21st century? Whether your child is skilled or struggling, Todo Math provides a no pressure, no penalty, self-paced learning environment that builds the confidence and ability to solve challenging problems.

They offer 28+ multi-level engaging games, 60+ standards-aligned missions, and oodles of learning to help your children master PreK-2nd grade math skills

Tech Tip

Here is another tip for your Amazon Echo. We have several Echo Dots at our house and we love the Crazy version of the classic Freeze Dance!

Alexa tells your kids to dance in various funny ways and freeze when the music stops. If they're on a sugar rush or just having a crazy indoor day, open Freeze Dancers and let them go on and on and on. This game doesn't stop until the last kid drops!

This skill is from www.pretzellabs.co.

Alexa can also play music on your Echo. Music is available from Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora, and SiriusXM. Prime Music from Amazon is included in your Amazon Prime membership and gives you access to over 2 million tracks. You can request specific songs or a genre.

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011 - You Can't Park and Talk in France, Jump Numbers (An App for Young Children) and Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? Feb 21, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 11

Welcome to series 1 episode 11 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

All about apps and tech that I love and use every day.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

France's highest court has ruled that drivers can no longer simply pull over to use their phones. Instead, they will have to park in a designated area, such as a garage or a private driveway, and turn off the vehicle's engine, according to Gizmodo.

The ruling came after a 2017 appeal where a driver protested a fine he received for using a phone while he was parked at a roundabout with hazard lights on. Under the new law, those who text in non-approved areas while in a vehicle will receive a fine of 135 euros ($166) and will receive three points on their driving license that will stay for three years. This is the same punishment currently given to those who use their phone while driving. The law does not apply to hands-free devices (but does restrict wireless headsets), and it makes exceptions for emergency calls, like being stranded on the side of the road.

For more information:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/6/16979342/france-bans-texting-driving-pulled-over

App of the Week: Jump Numbers by Artgig Studios

Jump Numbers is an engaging math app. This app grows with your child and will be challenging from preschool to elementary school. The app starts with counting by ones and twos and then continues to get more challenging, counting by higher numbers. It teaches the concepts of calculation, number sense and multiplication and division.

Tech Tip

Here is another tip about using your Amazon Echo.

If you want to use the kid skills with Alexa and the Echo, go to amazon.com and enable each app you want to use.

A great example is Sesame Street.

Hello, it's Elmo! When children ask to "Open Sesame Street," they'll be able to speak directly to their furry red friend.

Elmo's so excited! He can't wait to share all the fun things he knows about the letter of the day. And Elmo's always up for a good game of Hide & Seek, with silly sounds as clues to where he's hiding.

Sesame Street encourages kids to engage in imaginative play, learn new words, and just be giggly together with the voice of a familiar, fun-loving friend.

We hope your preschoolers have fun playing and learning with Elmo. We're learning all the time, too, and really welcome the input of families like yours.

Please get in touch with any suggestions or questions about this skill and how we can make it even better for you: sesameworkshopapps@sesame.org

Try Saying Things like:

"Alexa, open Sesame Street"

"Alexa, ask Sesame Street to call Elmo"

"Alexa, ask Sesame Street to play Hide & Seek"

"Alexa, ask Sesame Street to find Elmo"

Alexa can also keep a shopping list for her. Just say "Alexa, add milk to the shopping list" The list can be found in your Amazon Alexa app on your phone.

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010 - Apps for Young Children: Bill Gates Predicts, Sound Touch, and Amazon Echo StoryTime for Kids Feb 16, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 10

Welcome to series 1 episode 10 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

All about apps and tech that I love and use every day.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

The tech news this week is about the smart predictions that Bill Gates made in 1999.

The two predictions I am featuring today are about smart advertisements and online home monitoring.

Gates' prediction: "Devices will have smart advertising. They will know your purchasing trends, and will display advertisements that are tailored toward your preferences."

Today, I frequently see the shoes that are sitting in my Nordstrom shopping cart as a Facebook ad. There are now so many metrics for advertising that even a small business can easily target their ads.

Gates' prediction: "Constant video feeds of your house will become common, which inform you when somebody visits while you are not home."

For more information:

http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-15-predictions-in-1999-come-true-2017-6?op=1/#no-5-online-home-monitoring-5

With Ring, Nest and other devices, this has definitely come true. This is very apparent on my Facebook feed too. At least weekly, I see a video or photo of a package being stolen off a porch!

App of the Week: Sound Touch

For iOS, Android and Fire OS.

Sound Touch is a great app for babies and toddlers that will also grow with your child. The screen opens to a group of 6 - 12 cartoon icons. There are five different categories. When the child taps the icon, a photo opens up. With each tap, a different photo shows and a sound or word is played. This is a great app for vocabulary development, cause and effect, and eventually, categorization.

Tech Tip

My tech tip of the day is about using your Amazon Echo.

We have several Echo Dots at our house and I have been researching their uses. My assistant, Jessica, also uses an Echo and has been sharing with me how.

If you want to use the kid skills with Alexa and the Echo, go to amazon.com and enable each of the apps you want to use.

For example, one skill is called StoryTime. When you say "Alexa, ask Amazon Storytime to read me a story", the Storytime skill offers a growing collection of professionally narrated short stories for kids aged 5 - 12 years old. This collection contains curated stories from the Amazon Rapids app library as well as a selection of Audible short stories.

Alexa will also read books from your Audible library! To get her to read from your Audible library, just say "Alexa read" and mention the title of the book.

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Your App Lady - The Podcast Episode 9: My PlayHome, Bill Gates the Fortune Teller, and Troubleshooting your Smartphone Feb 14, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 7

Welcome to series 1 episode 7 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

I am Betsy Furler and I am Your App Lady.

I am a wife, mother to two boys, a Product Designer, business owner and speech pathologist. I'm also an app addict.

Join me as I talk about my favorite subject: Apps. And I may also occasionally talk about my kids, my work and the rest of my life.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

Today I am featuring an article from Business Insider.

I call it "That Bill Gates: He is a Smart One" It's actually titled Bill Gates: 15 Predictions in 1999.

I had a one year old in 1999 so I remember distinctly what the world was like. It is amazing how accurate Bill Gates' predictions were. I will discuss a couple of them today.

1. Price comparison sites. Gates' prediction: "Automated price comparison services will be developed, allowing people to see prices across multiple websites, making it effortless to find the cheapest product for all industries."

What we see now: You can easily search for a product on Google or Amazon and get different prices. Sites like NexTag, PriceGrabber, and even Microsoft's own Bing Shopping are built specifically to compare prices.

Remember in 1999, we barely had the Internet. We were emailing but we weren't purchasing online. I was on bed rest during my pregnancy in 1998 and I ordered all my baby stuff on the phone via catalogs.

2. Mobile devices. Gates' prediction: "People will carry around small devices that allow them to constantly stay in touch and do electronic business from wherever they are. They will be able to check the news, see flights they have booked, get information from financial markets, and do just about anything else on these devices."

What we see now: Smartphones, smartwatches, speakers like the Amazon Echo, and even headsets like the Microsoft HoloLens give users a way to have all of their information on hand at all times.

We had cell phones but all we could do with them was call people. I had a cellphone and a pager in 1999. I also had a laptop but with no WiFi, it was basically a word processor. Now I use my Apple Watch all the time!

For more information:

http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-15-predictions-in-1999-come-true-2017-6?op=1/#no-9-smart-advertising-9

App of the Week: MyPlayhome

My PlayHome Hospital by Playhome Software - iOS, Android, Fire OS and Windows

My PlayHome School by PlayHome Software - iOS, Android and FireOS

My PlayHome Stores by PlayHome Software -iOS, Android and FireOS

This is another one of my favorite apps. This app is a virtual dollhouse.

You choose the members of the family and then can move the dolls around the house. Many actions can be done with the dolls including jumping, eating, bathing and sitting. You can use it to practice scrolling as you move the dolls around the house.

It is also great for vocabulary development.

The app can be used to follow directions and for prepositions and action words.

My PlayHome Hospital, Stores and School apps can be played alone or in tandem with My PlayHome. If the apps are loaded on the same device, the dolls can be moved from the home to the school or stores or hospital. Or through all four environments. All four apps are fantastic for children in the preschool ages through elementary school. These apps are excellent bang for your buck!

Tech Tip

How to trouble shoot your phone.

The first thing you should do is to simply turn the device all the way off and back on. This often gets rid of a glitch in the device. Then, go to the storage on the device. Your device needs storage for processing. Delete what you can. Close all the apps that are running in the background. Then turn the phone off and on again. If your phone still isn't working, go to the Apple Store if you have an iPhone or your cellular carrier, ATT, Verizon, etc for more help.

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Your App Lady - The Podcast Episode 8: Scanners for your Smartphone, Duck Robots for Kids with Cancer, and How to Easily Identify the Song You're Listening To Feb 09, 2018

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Series 1 Episode 8

Welcome to series 1 episode 8 of the Your App Lady Podcast!

I am Betsy Furler and I am Your App Lady.

I am a wife, mother to two boys, a Product Designer, business owner and speech pathologist. I'm also an app addict.

Join me as I talk about my favorite subject: Apps. And I may also occasionally talk about my kids, my work and the rest of my life.

On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News

AFLAC's toy robot for kids facing cancer is the smartest toy of all!

For more information:

https://www.theverge.com/ces/2018/1/11/16874724/aflac-special-duck-robot-toy-children-cancer-therapy-ces-2018

I love this duck robot that is made specifically for kids who are battling cancer.

AFLAC designed the duck to help kids cope. The duck has emoji patches that change the duck's expression and the child can give the duck an IV.

The duck will also quack and cuddle with the child. One of the emoji patches is a rocket ship. It will take the child to their "happy place" making the environmental sounds from that environment such as a rainforest, garden or amusement park.

App of the Week: Scanner Pro by Readdle

Available for iPhone and iPad.

Also: Tiny Scanner by Appxy

A scanner app on your phone is one of the most convenient apps you can have. I use Scanner Pro but know many people who are happy with Tiny Scanner - Tiny Scanner is available for Android and iPhones/iPads.

I use Scanner Pro frequently to get paperwork into a digital form and on to my phone.

I use this for business papers, handouts at conferences, medical records, baseball schedules, class lists etc. These papers are then stored on my phone and I can find them easily. I always scan my son's school schedule with his locker number and combination at the beginning of each year. Then I have the schedule if I need to get him out of class or need to put something in his locker. It is also convenient when you need to sign and return a form.

School permission forms can be scanned and then signed in an app like PDFExpert and emailed right back to the teacher. If you want a copy of a friend's recipe or photo, it's easy to scan it.

A scan is much clearer than a photo and the corners can be squared so if you then print it, it will look like a copy and not like a photo.

Tech Tip

Identify Songs In An Instant.

You no longer need an app like Shazam to identify songs.

Siri, Google Now or Cortana can identify songs for you.

Just activate your virtual assistant and ask her to name the song.

For example, I said "Siri, what song is playing?" And she answered correctly. It was "Come Alive" from The Greatest Showman. I'm still obsessed!

For more information:

https://www.t3.com/news/23-smartphone-tricks-to-impress-your-friends

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007 - Apps I Use Everyday: App Seven - Notes Feb 07, 2018

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Welcome to series 1 episode 7 of the Your App Lady Podcast! I am Betsy Furler and I am Your App Lady. I am a wife, mother to two boys, a Product Designer, business owner and speech pathologist. I'm also an app addict. Join me as I talk about my favorite subject: Apps. And I may also occasionally talk about my kids, my work and the rest of my life. On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip.

Tech News What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? WIRED explains: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/internet-of-things-what-is-explained-iot Have you wonder what people are talking about when they say "The Internet of Things", often abbreviated as IoT? This article states that the Internet of Things is made up of devices such as objects with sensors, smartphones and wearables that are connected together. The devices, the network communication and the data form the Internet of Things. It's interesting to think about how many "smart" devices that are now available. I have thermometers and blood pressure cuffs that connect to apps on my phone. Scales, coffee pots, slow cookers and thermostats can also connect to apps. We can install doorbells and cameras that allow us to answer our door at home when we are physically across the world. Tweet me @yourapplady and let me know about your favorite smart device.

App of the Week: Notes The Notes app on my iPhone and iPads is one of the apps I use daily to stay organized. Notes is preloaded onto all Apple products.The app is a virtual notepad. You can type, write, draw, save links, photos and videos into the app. You can add to existing notes or start new notes. I title each note but titles are not required. Notes is searchable by keyword. The search function finds the word within the body of the note. For example, if I search for the name "Henry", every note about my son, Henry, shows up. I use Notes to collect those little bits of information that used to be on post-its or on a scrap piece of paper. And then lost. Even with a paper notebook, I would write notes and then wouldn't be able to find them when I needed them. With Notes, I don't lose the pieces of paper or forget where in the notebook it was written. Google Keep is a similar app for Android devices. It is also available as a Google Extension. https://www.google.com/keep/

Tech Tip How to turn your old iPhone or Smartphone into an iPod Touch, MP3 player or small tablet. You can use your old phone as an iPod, MP3 player or as a tablet. This is a great alternative to getting a child a new phone. Without paying for a cellular plan, you can still connect the old phone to WiFi. You will be able to play music, games and videos. You can search the Internet and check your email. You can also use Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp or one of the many other messaging apps to make calls and send text messages. For more information: https://www.popsugar.com/tech/Turn-iPhone-iPod-Touch-31915752 https://www.androidcentral.com/ask-ac-can-i-use-my-phone-just-wifi-without-carrier

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006 - Apps I Use Everyday: App Six - CareSync, Smart Kitchen Applicances and a Tech Tip Feb 02, 2018

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Welcome to series 1 episode 6 of the Your App Lady Podcast! I am Betsy Furler and I am Your App Lady. I am a wife, mother to two boys, a Product Designer, business owner and speech pathologist. I'm also an app addict. Join me as I talk about my favorite subject: Apps. And I may also occasionally talk about my kids, my work and the rest of my life. On each episode, I'll talk about recent tech news, recommend apps that I use myself and leave you with a great tech tip. On today's show: one of my favorite apps that helps keep track of medical records, appointments and medications.

Tech News The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances of 2018 For more information: https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/352512/the-best-smart-kitchen-appliances The Perfect Bake Pro and Perfect Drink Pro scales and apps allow you to precisely follow recipes and measure ingredients. There are smart refrigerators like the LG SmartThinQ Fridge that lets you see inside your refrigerator from your phone! There are smart coffee makers, thermometers, ice makers and more. To see all the reviews, go to this article.

App of the Week: CareSync By CareSync Available for iPhone, iPad, Android and on the web. CareSync is one of my very favorite apps, which helps you organize your family's medical records. The app is free, but I choose to pay for some of the premium features to manage my son's medical information. The paid version allows CareSync to gather, summarize, and organize records and make these records accessible from any device or computer. My son has a life-threatening medical condition and has been hospitalized over 100 times. It is vital he has his medical history and records with him at all times. He's now in college and lives in a dorm. CareSync has allowed him to be this independent! He simply pulls up the app and hands it to the EMTs or doctor, which enables them to treat him appropriately. The app also stores medication names and dosages and has a medication reminder feature. All records are searchable and are arranged in an easy-to-read timeline.

Tech Tip How to charge your phone faster. Your phone will charge much faster if it is not searching for WiFi or receiving texts, notifications and phone calls. Do this by turning your phone all the way off. If you don't want to turn off the phone, put it on airplane mode. For more great tips: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a38725/secret-iphone-tips-and-tricks/

Bonus App I use the AMC app and iPic app to buy movie tickets. It's so easy to buy tickets and choose seats via the apps! Go find the app for your favorite theater and go to see The Greatest Showman!

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005 - Apps I Use Everyday: App Five -Waze - An App That Helps Me Avoid Traffic Jan 31, 2018

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M"Welcome to Episode Number 5 a part of series number 5. This series is all about my favorite apps.

Today on the podcast, I will talk about one of my favorite apps but first, here is a little tech news for you.

Tech News: Neutrogena's iPhone 'SkinScanner' Analyzes Pores, Moisture, Wrinkles

https://www.pcmag.com/news/358329/neutrogenas-iphone-skinscanner-analyzes-pores-moisture

"Neutrogena unveiled a new device called SkinScanner, which attaches to your iPhone and uses 12 LED lights, sensors, and a 30x magnification lens to analyze the health of your skin. The device, created in partnership with a startup called FitSkin, works in conjunction with a new app called Skin360.

Together, the Skin360 app and SkinScanner device can "give users an in-depth understanding of their skin's condition and needs, customized advice to address those needs, plus a clear way to track and assess skin's progress over time,"

App: Waze Navigation & Live Traffic By Waze Inc

Waze is available for iPhone and Android phone

Waze is a navigation/GPS and traffic app. It uses crowd sourcing to distribute real time traffic data. This means that other drivers report wrecks, construction and other traffic issues. The apps will map your drive based on the fasted route at that exact moment. While driving on the route, the app will continue to check for shorter and faster routes. This app can save you much time and frustration. While using the app, you can also provide information about traffic issues you witness for other users.

Tech Tip: Clearing the Cache

Android: https://www.techspot.com/article/1407-android-performance-tweaks/

Most experts recommend that you keep 10-15 percent of your phone's storage available at all times. Even if you have plenty of storage on your phone, you can improve the performance by removing junk and unused apps. To free up space, delete apps you do not use. You should also delete any videos and photos you do not want to save and move other photos and videos to cloud storage. After removing apps, photos and videos, if you need additional space, you can also clear the cache data from your phone.

On an Android phone:

Go to the storage section of your phone's settings menu. From there, tap cached data and click clear or OK to wipe away the cache for every app. Often this can free several gigabytes of storage space.

iPhone/iPad:

On an iPad or iPhone, open the settings app. Scroll down to the fifth set of topics. Find "Safari" and tap it. Scroll down and tap "Clear History and Website Data" and then click "Clear History and Data".

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004 - Apps I Use Everyday: App Four - Audible - An App That Lets Me Listen To Books Jan 26, 2018

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Welcome to Episode Number 4 a part of series number 1 all about apps that I use everyday.

Today on the podcast, I will talk about one of my favorite apps.

But first, here is a little tech news for you.

Tech News: Google Maps will now alert you when it's time to get off the bus or subway

https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16763340/google-maps-train-bus-stop-transfer-alerts

Google Maps has added a new feature. Now, when you use Google Maps for bus or subway directions, the app will alert you when you need to get off the bus or subway. These push notifications will help if you doze off or become engrossed in your book or music. It will also be a very helpful feature for people with cognitive impairments.

App: Audible by Audible Inc. Audible is an Amazon product and is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Kindle Fire and web platforms.

Audible allows you to purchase and download audiobooks to listen to. Audible has high quality audiobooks and has a large variety.

Audible is similar to the Kindle app in that you have to purchase the audiobooks from www.audible.com or www.amazon.com. You cannot buy the audiobooks directly from the app.

When you open the app, you will see a button that will show your library. Within the library, you can choose "Device"or "Cloud". If you choose "Device", you will only see the audiobooks that you have downloaded onto your device. If you choose "Cloud", you will see all the audiobooks you have purchased.

To list only what you have downloaded, go to the Library and click on Device. This helps if you have multiple members of your family using the account.

You will get a free trial w two free books!

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Tech Tip: Parental Controls: How to Lock Down Kids' iOS Devices By David Matthews for TechSpot

https://www.techspot.com/article/1483-iphone-parental-controls/

Under Settings > General > Restrictions, you can place controls on almost every aspect of the device

You can allow/disallow Safari, FaceTime, Camera, and even Siri

You are also able to allow or disallow downloading app or other media depending on the rating AND prevent them from deleting apps.

If you allow Safari (the web browser on the iPhone and iPad), you can restrict types of websites or allow only certain websites.

David also discusses the app OurPact. This is a subscription app that puts even more controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet. See the article for more info.

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