Emoji Keyboard for iPhone

Did you know that getting those super cute smiley faces and other emoji icons are now super easy to install on your iPhone? And that it's free? No more paying for an app or following crazy instructions. If you've recently updated your iOS then you are ready!

Go to this super quick tutorial to install your Emoji keyboard now! http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4976

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Conference Calling using your iPhone

Have you ever needed to call more than one person at once using your iPhone? I have! This is what I did so I could talk to all of my friends at once!

1. Call the first person
2. Select "add call"

3. Your contacts will appear... Choose the second person to call. 

4. Then your phone will appear again showing the 1st person on hold. Connect with the 2nd person, then press Merge Calls.

Wah lah! Enjoy and happy Friday!
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Filter Mail Items Automatically in Gmail

It seems like every time you go shopping these days they ask you for your email address to add you to their distribution list. Sometimes I really enjoy their email deals and coupons, but most of the time they are so annoying that I instantly delete!

Instead of having to manually delete these emails, you can create a filter in Gmail and send it to a folder, archive it, mark it as read, delete it, etc! 

• If you use Outlook for your work email, you probably already know how easy it is to create rules. Creating filters is very similar!

Here's how to:

1. Check the box next to the email you wish to filter on. 
• I have chosen to create a filter on my email from Smoothie King.

2. Next, on the top menu, click More, and then choose Filter messages like these

3. Now, set the filter. You can choose many things for your Filter: the sender, subject, words, has attachment, etc! 
•  I want my Filter to be based on if an email comes FROM the Smoothie King email address.
• The from text box is normally populated automatically.

4. Click "Create filter with this search >>"
5. Once you have chosen your filter options, you will be able to chose what actions Gmail should take for that filter. There are so many options available here like mark as read, delete it, apply the label, etc. 
• I want to move all emails from the Smoothie King email address to my Shopping folder in Gmail automatically. 
 
• I checked:
• Skip the Inbox (Archive It)
• Apply the label: 
• I clicked the drop down box and chose Shopping. 
• If you do not have any labels created and you would like to create one, click on the Drop Down then choose "New Label..."
• Also apply filter to __ matching conversation.
6. Click "Create Filter"

I use these filters for almost every sender of email that I get. I just love how it automatically moves to my category of choice. Enjoy!


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My Favorite iOS 6 update so far: Do Not Disturb

You can set your iPhone to "do not disturb" at certain hours!

I got here by going to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb

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Free Forwarding Phone Number using Google Voice

Have you ever needed to give your personal phone number to someone that you wish you didn't have to? I can think of a really good example: a salesmen!

Google Voice can create a free phone number for you that will forward to your personal phone(s)! The phone number is given to you, so you can use it with multiple devices.

You will need a Google account to get this feature. 

If you don't already have one, sign up now!

My favorite feature of Google Voice is that you can access all of your voice mails and text messages sent to this Google Voice number online. I can even respond to text messages from my PC! More on that later :)

How to sign up and get your free phone number!

1. Go to voice.google.com
2. Sign into your Google account
3. Click Continue
4. Choose "I want a new number"

• Are you wondering what would happen if you chose "use my mobile number?" If you chose that, Google Voice would monitor your voicemails/texts on your current personal number. 
5. Now, choose your number! 

• How cool is this that you can choose a number? You could choose a word or phrase for your business and see if it is available!
6. I decided I wanted to have a New York City number so I entered New York into the "Area, zip code or city" Text box and clicked search numbers.

• They have so many options! Make sure to click "Next 5 >" to find a number that is good for you.
7. Then click on the radio button next to the number you would like and click Continue >>
8. Next, create a PIN for your voice mail access. Accept the terms and click Continue >>

9. Now, the forwarding portion... You will enter your personal phone number here so that this new Google Phone number will forward to your personal phone.

10. Click Continue >>
11. Now, have your personal phone ready for this step! You're going to verify your personal phone number is yours. The red box with (###) ###-#### I have below should display your personal phone number. Also, take note of your verification code. Mine was 32. Then click "Call me now" and enter the verification code that is given to you.

12. Once you have entered your verification code from your personal phone, the following will pop up:

13. Take note of your new phone number and start using it! 

Now I would definitely take a few minutes to check out the settings for your new Google voice number.

Especially for this reason: Google Voice will automatically screen all phone calls to your Google Voice number. So if someone calls your Google Voice number, they will need to state their name, in order to get to you. So, if you want to modify this feature or turn it off, do this under "Calls":

There's tons of advantages to having this Google Voice number! You've gotta check it out!

Don't forget to download the Google Voice app for your mobile device to use more features on the go!
Apple | Android

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Songza

One of my girlfriends told me about this new free music app, Songza, and I have to say I'm pretty obsessed with it! They have pre made playlists for the time of day and for certain activities! This morning I listened to Pop Wake-up Call and it really has been the perfect pick me up!

Check it out!!!

App downloads:
Apple | Android | Kindle Fire

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Have you made your personal QR code?

Follow up to last week's post! Who out there has made a personal QR code? You could put the image on the back of your business card or on your resume! I have one linked to my LinkedIn page. How are you using yours?

How to Make a QR Code

Don't forget to check out Norton Snap QR Code Reader!

iOS Download | Android Download

Test our your QR Code Reader by scanning this: 

Enjoy!

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