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Introduction: The modern smartphone is more accurately described as a small computer with a cell phone as one of the features. Even the average cellphone has extraordinary capabilities when compared with phones of the past. Many of these apps and features have free options available. For example, with a cell phone's camera feature, it can be hard to imagine anyone ever paying several dollars for a background image again. There are now thousands of free apps, wallpapers, ringtones and other cool free stuff for cell phones.
Free Mortgage Payments [new window][broken link] (NEW) Adzookie is a company that runs a smartphone advertising network. Anyone who owns their home can submit a short form to apply for Adzookie's "paint my house" program. If a house is approved, Adzookie will turn the house into a painted advertisement and pay the mortgage of the homeowner. After three months to a year, they then repaint the house in the original colors. (Any Country)
Text for Free [new window][broken link] This article from Popular Mechanics explains how to email and instant message texts to your friends' mobile phones for free. I've tried this myself and it works great. (Any Country)
Free Cell Phone & 250 Minutes per Month [new window][broken link] Assurance Wireless, a part of Virgin Mobile, offers a free Lifeline cell phone government program for low-income individuals. The program is available in specific states and has no contract or sign up fees. Simply fill out a form or call a toll-free number to see if you qualify. Eligible individuals receive a free cell phone and 250 minutes of call time each month. (US only)
Free Lifeline Cell Phone [new window][broken link] TracFone is another participant in the federal Lifeline phone program for income-eligible citizens. The program, called SafeLink, provides a free cell phone and minutes to qualifying individuals. Number of free minutes and eligibility requirements vary by state. (US only)
Free Cell Phone Recycling [new window][broken link] How many of us have old cell phones collecting dust somewhere in our homes? We know throwing them away is bad for the enviroment. Apple will take any used cell phone or iPod and recycle it at no cost to you. Shipping is also free. Bring your used iPod to an Apple retail store and receive a 10% discount on a new iPod. (US and many other countries)
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