The same approach that you would take to decluttering your closet can be applied to your smartphone applications. Today, Ed Baig, a contributing writer for AARP and co-author of the book “iPhone for Dummies,” explains why people should want to organize their phone applications and provide us with efficient ways to do it. 

We also provide an update on the shutdown of 3G across the country. If you have a medical device, home alarm system, medical alert bracelet, older cell phone, or a GPS navigating system, you may lose service without realizing it. Or you might have lost it already. 

For more information: 

• Phasing Out of 3G, an online discussion forum led by Senior Planet  
• AARP article: Phone companies to end 3G service 
• AARP article: 6 Tips to help you organize your apps