U.S. Cellular: Offers tips on using phone apps to stay safe

U.S. CELLULAR’S ANDROID-POWERED PHONES ARE A SAFE BET

MILWAUKEE – Today’s Android-powered phones provide users with such a wide variety of apps, it can be difficult to choose which ones to download. U.S. Cellular, which has just released its Samsung Acclaim, suggests some essential applications that would make a good start.

“With the vast array of apps today, Android-powered phones can put critical safety information at your fingertips,” said Chris Rathsack, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales for Wisconsin. “From severe weather updates to assisting with an injury, the endless information available on the Android market is helpful in a variety of situations.”

That’s why U.S. Cellular recommends downloading a few safety-related applications so you can help protect yourself and your friends and family.

Here are some examples of free and low-cost safety apps:

* WeatherBug (Free) – Delivers up-to-date weather forecasts, detailed radar and severe weather warnings based on your location or a location you choose.

* #1 Rated AMBER Alert (Free) – Allows parents to track their children through a map on their phone as well as get updated AMBER alerts in every state.

* Caller ID Reader (Free) – Keeps drivers safe by reading aloud the caller’s name or phone number for all incoming calls. Avoid having to take your eyes off the road or fumble for the phone while driving.

* Personal Safety ($1.99) – Helps your family by providing warnings about allergens, air quality, speed limits and weather conditions.

You never know when there will be an emergency, but with your Android-powered phone, first aid information is at your fingertips. Check out these apps:

* First Aid (Free) – Gives directions on what to do in case someone is injured.

* CPR-Choking (Free) – Demonstrates how to conduct mouth-to-mouth, CPR compressions, and the Heimlich maneuver on adults and children.

* iMobileCare ($1.99) – Provides information and guidance for situations where first aid is needed, such as car accidents, insect bites, and back injuries. The app also holds data about you: your blood type, emergency contact information, and medications.

The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people’s lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. Those features are delivered 10 times faster over U.S. Cellular’s 3G Mobile Broadband network. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company serves 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com . You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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For more information, contact:

Sue Pierman

Zizzo Group

Cell: 414-303-8830

suepierman@zizzogroup.com

LaTrina Blair

U.S. Cellular

Cell: (773) 297-6384