Things to do with your cell phone

Remember where you parked: Take a sec to snap a picture when you get out of your car and save minutes (or hours) canvassing a crowded lot later.

Record your shopping list: When you send someone on an errand, pictures show exactly what to pick up.

Google Calendar sends free customized reminders to your phone.

Send a text message to GOOGLE (466453) with a search query, (try “weather” and your ZIP code), and the search company will text you right back with the free results, including business listings and movie times.

Document the hours of your hangouts: You’ll never have to wonder when your favorite restaurant opens and closes again.

Grab that jerk’s license plate: Or document your fender bender. Just wait till you’re safely off the road.