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U.S. Cellular will host hiring events on Wed., Sept. 16 and Wed., Sept. 30 in an effort to fill 10 job openings in Knoxville.

Today’s outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of their smartphones and top-rated mobile apps to make their next adventure more enjoyable and safer.

Smartphones and tablets can generate quite a bit of heat, especially when in use, but they can only tolerate so much before issues may occur. When temperatures rise in the summertime, the added heat can be harsh on our beloved iPhones and iPads. Not to mention, summertime often brings opportunities for your smartphone to be around water, whether at the pool, the lake or the beach, which could be hazardous to the device.

Millions of Americans have never traveled or even left the state they grew up in. Many have dreamed of taking a special trip but lacked the time or opportunity to do so. For example, nearly one in 10 Tennesseans (9 percent) say they have never left their hometown and two in five have never traveled across the country (37 percent).

There are now more wireless devices in the world than there are humans. July is National Cellphone Courtesy month and people, in all walks of life, have strong opinions when it comes to appropriate cellphone use.

The days of digging through tattered cookbooks to find a new recipe or an old standby may be coming to an end. Today, top-rated apps for smartphones and tablets can help you plan and follow recipes, seek advice, build grocery lists and share favorite dishes. With so many great apps available, it’s no surprise that a recent U.S. Cellular survey found that 45 percent of smartphone users looked up recipes or planned a meal on their device, and 65 percent used their smartphone at the grocery store at least once a month to ensure they had everything needed for recipes¹.

The image of a red battery bar indicating a smartphone is rapidly dying induces a universal feeling of helplessness in every user.

Summer vacation is a time to relax and enjoy the sunshine outdoors, but unfortunately it is also a prime time for home burglaries. According to a U.S. Department of Justice study, crime rates increase more than 10 percent in the summer months.

As kids seem to grow up faster in today’s digital age, parents are embracing wireless technology to help them feel secure and stay connected to their families throughout the day.

For the second year in a row, U.S. Cellular is hosting casting calls for the hit ABC show “Shark Tank” in three cities, providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the country three new opportunities to achieve their business aspirations in the upcoming seventh season of the Emmy Award-winning show. One of these casting calls is taking place in Knoxville on April 30 at The Standard, 416 West Jackson Ave.