With kids out of school and home for the summer, many families are planning their summer vacations. If staying close to home for vacation is your preference, there are plenty of applications in Google Play that can help you find things to do right here in Maine, including places to stay and the cheapest gas to get there. With the 4G LTE network through U.S. Cellular in the Bangor area, which is the first 4G LTE network in Maine, you can get what you want when you need it while traveling. Cutting-edge 4G LTE devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, allow you to access thousands of cool apps to enhance your trip so you and your family will enjoy the journey.

The following apps are great for vacationing in the state of Maine:

In our constantly-on-the-go society, smartphones and tablets make it easy to navigate through even the busiest days. If you tend to get lost, travel often or strive to be more efficient, rely on your mobile device as a navigation tool. Whether you're embarking on a road trip, driving to your kids' away games, meeting clients in an unfamiliar area or going on a hike, new 4G LTE mobile devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator or Samsung Galaxy S Tab 10.1, and the latest GPS technologies will get you there successfully.

Today's smartphones, tablets and GPS technologies are more sophisticated and user-friendly than ever before. Helpful new features include embedded GPS receivers and mapping services, providing real-time position tracking and voice-guided or text directions.

A smartphone is a device that allows you to take care of your handheld computing and communication needs in a single, small package. Sure, we can use the mobile phone to make phone calls and send text messages, but today’s phones are so much more. Not only do we use them for voice communication, they can now be used for video calls, connecting to the Internet, as music or video players, gaming consoles and photo and video cameras.

Smartphones provide you with all sorts of personal entertainment options while on-the-go. It’s all about the ability to communicate, access information and entertain anytime, anywhere. U.S. Cellular recommends using your smartphone for the following needs.

Your smartphone as a camera: Part of what's made the smartphone such an ideal photography choice is the simple fact that it's the one device people have on them at all times. Smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator, come equipped with an 8MP auto focus camera with an LED flash. Not only does it capture detailed photos, taking a picture with your smartphone allows you to share a photo as soon as you take it, either by email, text, through apps like Instagram or social media sites, such as Facebook.

Imagine filling out your 2011 tax return in the palm of your hand. Whether you’re using a smartphone or mobile tablet, there are several smartphone features and mobile apps that can help you prepare and even file your 2011 taxes, as well as check the status of your refund, from anywhere.

Mobile devices can simplify things for those who want to file their own taxes when and where it’s convenient for them. They are truly all-in-one devices that can help you get things done faster and get what you want when you need it.

U.S. Cellular recommends the following apps available for download from the Android Market:

We’ve all become much more budget-conscious lately, and we know it’s important to set (and stick to!) a budget. Many people think that managing finances is time-consuming, complicated and frustrating, but now your smartphone, along with user-friendly mobile apps, can simplify and organize the process of budget tracking.

In our busy, on-the-go lives, it can be challenging to stay on top of the money we spend. A $4 latte here and a $40 take-out meal there can really add up. There are a variety of cutting-edge smartphones, like the Motorola ELECTRIFY and Samsung Mesmerize, and budget-monitoring apps that let you enter every last expense in real-time, so you can see where your money is really going, cut unnecessary spending and save more money. There are also a variety of money-saving apps that provide quick, easy access to coupons and special deals like locating the cheapest gas prices in your area.