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Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« on: October 02, 2011, 08:02:32 PM »
Hello all! I just thought I would share a few things my DF and I use to keep in touch (he has an iPhone and I have a droid).

1. What's app: this is a free way to text each other. It's great, we use it everyday! You can send pics, videos, text, locations, etc.

2. Tango: This app is sort of like Skype. You get free voice and video calls.

3. Skype mobile: just like Skype on the computer, great to use when your on the go and need to have a quick chat!

4. Words with Friends: scrabble game that I play with US and UK friends. Just something fun.

I'm sure a lot of you know about these, but I thought it couldn't hurt to spread the word  :)  I'm always looking for new ways to stay connected with my man! If anyone else has something different that they use please share!
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 09:43:27 PM »
I used to have BBM, but I got rid of my Blackberry and got an Android. I wish BBM was sold to other companies because it was amazing. Whats App isn't the best, loads of message delays, failed new message alerts, ect but I guess it does the job. I love Words with Friends too! I just got my boyfriend playing it against me and its great.
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 07:31:28 AM »
I've been using, or I should say trying to use, viber to stay in contact with DF, but I find that the quality is horrible. Would you say Tango is better?
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2011, 11:50:45 AM »
Rebtel works the best for us.   :)  We didn't really like Viber or Tango.  Skype mobile is OK.  My DH had been using Skype lately since it only uses his minutes.
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2011, 07:46:13 PM »
We use everything listed but Tango.. We love Skype and What's App ;)
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2011, 07:24:58 PM »
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Would you say Tango is better?

I've never used Viber, so I'm not sure if it's better or not. I still prefer Skype to Tango.

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Rebtel works the best for us.

I've never heard of Rebtel, I'll have to look into it! Always love finding new things to bridge that 5,000 mile gap  ;D

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We love Skype and What's App
old faithful for us too  ;)
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2011, 03:20:16 AM »
Been using Viber, but having issues with connection. It cuts out frequently! :-\\\\ Anyone else having this problem? Which app do you like better?
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 02:50:46 PM »
My fiance and I just started using HeyTell.  I'm pretty much in love with it because it's just like a text message but instead of being text it's a voice message so I actually get to hear his voice (and accent!).  And it's free.  I wish we would have found this years ago...might have made the distance a bit easier, not to mention saved a lot of money on phone bills!
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 01:01:17 AM »
Just discovered an app called Voxer, sounds a lot like Heytell.  It is like a walkie talkie. You can record a message and send it. Voxer seems to work great. I agree, its wonderful to hear the accent in a quick message  :)
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Re: Staying in touch with smart phone apps
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2011, 02:17:50 AM »
Yup, sounds the same!  Getting little voice messages totally makes my day!
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