10 Real Emergencies Solved by Your Phone

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Published 31 Jul 2015

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You may not always love your smartphone, but you must admit that its constant, always-watching presence is convenient. It’s always there when you need it, except when it’s out of batteries. When you’re in a bind, it might be the only person, I mean, the thing that comes to your aid. Here are 10 real emergencies, with a disclaimer, not real at all, that your smartphone can solve in seconds.

You Don’t Know which Shirt to Buy

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Blue or gold? I know! Let me post it on Instagram and see what my followers think! Or send a photo to my best friend! Or should I buy a blue shirt or a gold shirt? See what online fashionistas have to say! And yes, this or that. Decisions can be fixed this way.

You’re Starving

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oops, again forgot to eat, the grocery store is closed. Oh wait; there’s GrubHub!

Your Feet Hurt

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Can’t take even one more step? There’s an app for that: Lyft, Curb, Uber

You’re Soooo Tired

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Blue light keeps you awake; that’s not always a bad thing. For example, when you’re trying to keep your eyes open in the middle of a boring meeting.

You’re Completely Lost

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GPS works everywhere, even when you have no cellular connection. And asking for directions is definitely life-threatening.

You’re Bedridden

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If only there were a service that delivered cold medicine to my bedside. What’s that? Amazon same-day delivery?

You Can’t Find Your Car

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Find My Car uses GPS to mark your car’s location, so you never have to look through a giant mall parking lot for three hours. And smartpark remembers your location and tracks when your meter will expire. Perfect!

You Look Terrible

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But I need to take a selfie for my followers; yes, I need it. Oh, I’ll use an app to make myself prettier.

You Have an Actual Emergency

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Your phone is simultaneously a communication tool, GPS, and a fountain of knowledge. Who’s prepared now, Boy Scouts?