Smartphone Basics

Appy Seniors is a new age-friendly community project to help seniors engage in the digital world using apps on their smartphones, tablets and computers.

Learn how to use WhatsApp - a free messaging app for smartphones that allows users to text, chat, video chat, and share media, including voice messages and video, with individuals or groups.

Zoom is a free service that lets you video chat with small or large groups of people on your computer or mobile device. While mainly used by businesses, it is just as effective for small groups e.g. families; creating a platform where people can see, hear and talk face to face in real-time.

TradeMe is the largest Internet-auction website operating in New Zealand. TradeMe's website is the most visited in New Zealand before Google New Zealand. Buyers and Sellers can list any item i.e. cars, houses, clothing, furniture and much more.

SuperGold or the 'gold card' as some people know it provides opportunities to stretch your money further. there are thousands of instant discounts and special offers. You'll find all sorts of ways to make instant savings everyday - near you, across New Zealand and in Australia

Libby is a free app where you can borrow ebooks and digital audiobooks from your public library. You can stream books with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them foroine use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.

Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It oers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for travelling by foot, car, bicycle and air, or public transportation.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide knowledge and condence to people moving into online banking. No personal financial information is required to participate.

Stuff is New Zealand's largest and most popular news site. With more than 500 journalists spread from Northland to Southland, they cover the stories of the day and specialise in investigative journalism, opinion and analysis, long-form writing and visual storytelling. You can visit their website or use their app to keep up to date with current affairs.

Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people who want to rent out their homes with people who are looking for accommodations in that locale. Hosts and travellers can create a free Airbnb account so they can list their space and book unique accommodation anywhere in the world.

All major supermarket chains in New Zealand offer an online shopping facility. You can order online and then collect your order from the store or for delivery to your home. Delivery costs a little more but the convenience is certainly worth it. Some supermarkets have created their own app to place orders using a phone/tablet while others require you to use an internet browser on a computer to complete your order. This module will concentrate on the Countdown app but others have a very similar layout.