5 Apps To Get You Started With Your New Smartphone

Christmas has come and gone and many people are likely spending their boxing day wrestling with their new smartphone or tablet and trying to figure out the best way to join the world of tech savvy individuals, or at least pretend to. Well you're in luck below is a list of some of the basic apps one should download to be a part of the smartphone community, courtesy of TheAge.

Spotify: Music is everything. Although it's a wise choice to upload your personal collection to your iPhone, you can skip a lot of that hassle simply by downloading the Spotify app. This lets you stream the app's extensive library of songs. You can choose to pay $10 a month for unlimited streaming or you can simply create your playlists on you computer and listen to them via the app that way. Sing along in your car this winter with your new smartphone and the Spotify app, available for Android and iOS.

YouTube: There are a lot of ways to waste time, so why not skip all the bad ones and look at the best. The YouTube app lets you watch tons of video content on-the-go. If you've got a long wait in an airport or doctor's office, what better way to pass the time than by watching your favorite YouTube videos? Available on iOS, Windows Phones and Android

Instagram: Obviously you're going to get your hands on Facebook and Twitter, because you understand social media and its two biggest focal points. However, now that you own a smartphone, you can get involved with some of the best app-only social media sites. Instagram lets you take, edit and share all of your best photos amongst your friends. In addition, you can browse some of the best cell phone photography on the Internet from some of your favorite friends, celebrities and artists. Why get Instagram? Why not? Available on iOS, Android and Windows Phones

SnapChat: OK, I'll be the first to admit that on paper this app seems like a bit much. It allows you to send pictures and video to your friends. However, the app will delete the videos and pictures up to ten second after you open them. I know it sounds asinine to those above the age of 25 but it's theory can't even compare to the fun of its practice. Give Snapchat a try and if you don't fall in love... Just delete it, it's your smartphone after all. Available for iOS and Android.

Angry Birds: Even if you just got a smartphone, this can't be the first you've heard about Angry Birds. This has become the most popular mobile gaming franchise. Angry Birds, Angry Birds Star Wars and more recently, Angry Birds Go (a racing game) have been blowing up the charts on all Android and iOS devices. Clearly it's a fun game, and if you end up loving it, there's plenty more to download and enjoy. Get started with Angry Birds and see if you don't get addicted.

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