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MOBILE DEVICES DOUBLE AS HALLOWEEN SAFETY HUBS

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U.S. Cellular Highlights Smartphone Tricks for Keeping Kids Safe While Out Trekking for Treats Halloween is synonymous with costumes and the over-consumption of candy, but it can also be a real fright fest for parents concerned about the safety of their miniature monsters, ghosts and goblins. Fortunately, today’s smartphones have a variety of built-in features that, with a little advanced planning, can be combined to create a Halloween hub to help trick-or-treaters stay safe and give parents peace-of-mind. “Today’s cutting-edge devices keep people connected and offer a variety of features that promote safety, so it isn’t surprising that a recent survey from U.S. Cellular found 62 percent of parents citing safety as a reason for getting their child their first phone.” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “It comes down to knowing how to utilize even the most basic, built-in functions to your advantage.” With Halloween night fast approachin