Using your smartphone to check the exchange rates

If you need to do some currency conversions when you are on the go, and you are nowhere near a computer with internet access, then there is an easy way to do this if you have a smart phone such as a BlackBerry, T-Mobile G1, or a Motorola Q.All you need to do is download one of the following apps, and youre good to go!

Owners of BlackBerries can get an app called Worldmate Live from the BlackBerry App World service. First of all, if you have not done so already, you will need to install BlackBerry App World, which requires the BlackBerry operating system version 4.2 or up, and a trackball, for proper operation. Once you have done this, just open up App World and search for Worldmate Live. The app itself should only take a few minutes to install.

Not only can Worldmate Live keep you abreast of the movements of over 160 world currencies, it can also tell you what the weather is like anywhere in the world, help you organise your itinerary, and compare international clothing sizes!

If you have a phone that runs on the Google Android operating system, such as the T Mobile G1 or the HTC Magic can get an app known as aCurrency, which takes less than a minute to download, and gives you details of over a hundred and sixty currencies.

aCurrency is available direct from the Android Market, simply by entering the word Currency into the search engine, and selecting the aCurrency download. This app is particularly useful in that it is self updating, as long as you are getting reception.

If you have a smartphone, such as a Samsung Blackjack or a Motorola Q, that is powered by the Windows Mobile OS, then you are able to get your own version of Worldmate Live.

You can do this by logging on to the worldmate.com site and choosing to download this app to your phone by opening a link in an SMS message or email. From here, it should take around ten minutes to download and install.

Due to the fact that these programs all obtain their currency information from the internet, it stands to reason that if you are in a part of the world where you cannot get reception, then your currency information is unlikely to be up to date, so if you need accurate information, then make sure that you are connected when you check.

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