Name: Cool tricks your phone can do
Uploaded: 2009-03-25T01:00:00Z
Duration: 26 min 41 s
Description: In this engaging talk from the EG'08 conference, New York Times tech columnist David Pogue rounds up some handy cell phone tools and services that can boost your productivity and lower your bills (and your blood pressure).

David Pogue: Cool tricks your phone can do

Cool tricks your phone can do

In this engaging talk from the EG'08 conference, New York Times tech columnist David Pogue rounds up some handy cell phone tools and services that can boost your productivity and lower your bills (and your blood pressure).

The fusion of cell phones and the Internet has upended everything from global calling to daily convenience. Internet-based calling has slashed landline use by 30 percent in just three years, while features like free Wi-Fi calling and app-driven tools have made old barriers obsolete. Even major carriers, once resistant to change, now allow more freedom with device choice and network access. Humor and real-world examples reveal how quickly these advances are reshaping daily habits and expectations.