Also, a very handy app is Flashlight, which does just what the app is named. I use this one much more than I expected.

With data we switched from our unlimited to 4G shared. Using wifi at home and work our combined data usage is pretty minimal. (of course Madzie toasted her smart phone so she's on her old dinosaur one that doesn't use much anyway cause it can't).

The Flashlight app is one of the only ones I still use regularly. When I'm traveling, I use a couple more. But more and more, the apps were just fun toys that have little usefulness. (Admittedly, I'm glad I have some when they come in handy once a year or so.) I don't even use my phone much for music or pictures or video anymore. I mostly use it as a phone. 80% texting. 20% voice. Email once in a blue. Internet only if I'm not near a connected computer (5% of my existence).

Money's tight right now - so with that realization of my meager smart phone needs - I'm putting off my iPhone 5 purchase till at least mid-2013.

Evernote is an app I'm loving. You can use it on your computer or phone and they synch up. Great for shopping lists. I've put in recipes so I have them when I'm at the store. Gift ideas when I see things. You can type in or put in photos. Very handy.

Okay, I'm assimilated now. I'm hating the teeny keyboard, as I expected.

It's clear I'm really an idiot, I can't get a ringtone from iTunes! :)

This is an extravagance, but I know I will use it.

Using the keyboard in landscape mode gives you a tad more room. Try it, see if that's a worthwhile compromise.

Ja! Thanks I saw that. Also got the ringtone of choice now that I remembered my Apple password. Will be playing with it all weekend, I am sure

You should see if there is a per-app data usage screen. I think on mine it's under settings > data (but I have an Android).

Do you or Susan play any _____ with friends games (or games in general)? Those suck data like no tomorrow.

Nothing I can find easily. But I don't want to give up my unlimited plan so, it's a moot point.Nope. I was worried that Siri sucked up a lot of data, but she doesn't.

If you ever forget your password again, it is: ******** . At least that's what mine looks like when I type it in....