On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the many relationships in our lives. This special day opens up opportunities to use mobile apps across a variety of categories like finding a restaurant, streaming a romantic comedy, ordering a gift, searching for love or strengthening an existing connection.
“Mobile apps make it easier than ever to find the perfect gift or plan a special experience for a loved one this Valentine’s Day,” says Kyle Burbine, interim director of sales and operations for UScellular in New England. “Whether you’re looking to spark a new connection or strengthen an existing relationship, your wireless device puts all the tools you need right at your fingertips.”
UScellular suggests these apps to help plan activities for this special day:
Find a Love Connection:
Dating apps are still a popular way to meet potential love interests and now offer enhanced features that prioritize safety and help narrow down what you’re looking for in a match. eHarmony is one of the original online dating platforms and uses a detailed compatibility questionnaire to match people based on shared interests and values. Bumble empowers women to be more in control and to specify their interests and dating goals. The Happn app lets users meet local people based on the places they frequently visit.
Keep the Spark Alive:
For couples, apps can help strengthen relationships and deepen connections year-round. The Paired app is backed by relationship experts and offers daily activities and conversations to help couples improve their communication, manage conflict and build habits to deepen their connection. The Gottman Card Decks app uses a research-based approach to relationships from the Gottman Institute with more than 1,000 flashcards with helpful questions, statements and ideas for improving a relationship.
Enjoy the Day in Other Ways:
If dating and couple apps are not hitting the right love note, there are many other popular apps that can help make the day enjoyable. Plan a date with your favorite people and use the Yelp app. It connects people with great local businesses like restaurants and nail salons to local events and museums.
Looking to have a quiet time at home? Movie streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+ are top picks and offer a great selection of romantic movies to enjoy. No food, no problem. Food delivery apps like Doordash or Uber Eats can save the day with dinner or a sweet treat.
Sending flowers is always a great way to show love to someone. The 1-800-Flowers.com app has great options for flowers and other gifts. Teleflora makes it easy to order flowers on the go with a network of over 10,000 florists from across the country.
“UScellular encourages everyone to take time away from their devices and focus on meaningful, in-person connections with loved ones. This builds the strongest relationships of all,” adds Burbine.
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has donated more than $30 million in hotspots and service to help youth connect to reliable internet. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
