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Table of Contents
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Chapter 1: Introduction
Why did I Write This Book?
Consciously Traveling With Your Smartphone or Tablet
About the Products in This Book
How to use this book
Chapter 2: Powering Your Device
Introduction
A Warning about Third-Party Power Accessories
Your Smartphone, Tablet and World Travel
Quickly Charging Your Device
Travel Charging Accessories
Your Smartphone and Tablet’s Internal Batteries
External Batteries to Recharge your Smartphone or Tablet
Chapter 3: Managing Your Data Usage
Understanding Your Data Usage
Monitoring Your Data Usage as You Travel
Strategies for Conserving Data as You Travel
What to do when Your Device is Running Low on Space
Chapter 4: Protecting Your Device
Physical Protection
Data Protection
Network Protection
Insurance
Chapter 5: Travel Planning
Practical Information
Accessories for Packing Your Gadgets
Packing Lists
Itinerary Management Apps
Travel Planning with Evernote
Travel Guide eBooks
City Guide Apps
Chapter 6: Preparing Your Device for Travel
Introduction
A Week in Advance
The Day Prior to Travel
Day of Travel
My Travel Apps Workflow
Chapter 7: Finance Apps for Travel
Banking Related Apps
Other Finance Apps
Expense Management Apps
Currency Conversion Apps
Chapter 8: Flights
Introduction
Flight Booking Apps
The Shortcomings of Flight Meta-Search Engines and How to Overcome
Them
How to Find Which Airlines Fly a Particular Route
Airline Apps
Choosing a Seat on your Flight
Getting To and From the Airport
Airport Related Apps
Flight Status Apps
Other Flight Related Apps
Chapter 9: Accommodation
Introduction
Chain Hotel Apps
Booking Aggregators
Last Minute Reservations
Hostel Booking Apps
Other Accommodation Listing Options
Chapter 10: Food
Food Apps and Services
Popular Restaurant Apps
Chapter 11: Navigation
Introduction
Online Maps
Offline Mapping Apps
Other Mapping Apps
Limitations of Mapping Services
Conclusion
Getting Around: Transportation
Rental Cars
Taxis
Chapter 12: Communications
Introduction
Tools for Communicating over Wi-Fi and 3G
Making Calls, SMS, and Accessing Data Overseas With Your Phone: SIM
Cards
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot Databases
How to Find Wi-Fi
The Dangers of Joining ‘Free’ Unprotected Wi-Fi Networks
Skype Wi-Fi
Boingo
Testing Your Wi-Fi Connection
Maintaining a Good Wi-Fi Connection
Tethering (Sharing) Your Internet Connection
Portable Wi-Fi Routers
MiFi Devices (‘Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots’)
Chapter 14: Translation
Introduction
Voice & Typed Text Translation
Other Voice & Text Translation Apps
Getting the Most from Your Translation App
Translating Web Pages
Translating Printed Text
Other Translation Tools
Chapter 15: Entertainment
Reading Books
Reading Magazines
Other Magazine or News Reading Options
Read It Later Services & Saving Pages Offline
Newspapers
Chapter 16: Utility Apps
Email
Printing Documents
Time
International Weather
Flashlights
Postcard Apps
Conversion Apps
Chapter 17: Your Smartphone or Tablet as a Laptop Replacement
Health Issues of Smartphone and Tablet Usage
Chapter 18: Conclusion
Thank You
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Rory from iMazing, Kelvin from Sanho Corporation and all of the
developers that answered my many questions. Thanks Phi and the other
reviewers who gave feedback on the draft.
Thank you to all of the companies who granted permission for me to use their
images in this book, in particular Phonefreaks for the damaged smartphone
image.
Finally, a big thanks to all of the people that allowed me to ‘transit’ through their
homes and have otherwise supported me while I was writing these books
including The Juniors; Kali and Adrian; Sandra; Joshua; and my parents.
Dedication
I want to dedicate this book to the people everywhere that go out of their way
with their not so random acts of kindness that make travel the magical
experience it is.
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