The answer lies in using apps more responsibly. After all, they aim to make our lives easier by performing tasks faster, providing more convenient access and offering entertaining experiences. Developers are increasingly striving to make apps functional, enjoyable and genuinely useful.
A good app is a fun, knowledgeable and practical digital companion
When it comes to apps, users expect them to do the job they are designed for. With a banking app, you can handle your banking tasks, and with a telecom app, you can manage things related to your mobile subscription. However, popular apps can offer an even greater experience and usefulness by providing extra content beyond the expected features.
Yettel’s official app doesn’t just focus on telecom tasks – it’s increasingly becoming an active part of users’ digital lifestyles. One of the new features is a game called TelóNinja, available in the ÉlményTér (ExperienceSpace) from 10 October. Drawing on the popular Fruit Ninja mechanics, the game highlights the importance of recycling electronic waste. So, there is a serious environmental message behind this fun game. The ÉlményTér is easiest to reach from the quick access bar, making the game and other experience-based content easily accessible.
In addition to sustainability, the focus is also on responsible internet use. In line with October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the NetPajzs quiz will help users navigate the online world, offering valuable prizes to motivate them. The gamification approach is further strengthened by games such as Quiz and Netville, which introduce the world of telecommunications in a playful way. There is also the Yettel App Nap lucky wheel, where users can spin for prizes provided by Yettel on Tuesdays or access coupons from partners on any day of the week. This encourages active use of the app.
The social experience is rounded out by the “Flip a Gig!” feature, which enables users to gift 1 GB of data to their prepaid friends once a month. The app also offers practical services: users can pay for e-tolls or mobile parking and use the AI-powered HelyKereső (SpotLocator) feature to help them find empty parking spots in Budapest. The Speedtest feature measures network quality and encourages active participation through prize games.
How can you organise your apps so that they don't take over your phone?
To avoid digital overload, it’s important to manage your apps consciously. Here are a few tips:
- Organise your apps into folders – separate apps related to work, entertainment, transport or finances.
- Use widgets – put your most frequently used functions on the home screen so that you don’t have to open so many apps. The Yettel app offers widgets that can display key information and functions, such as your remaining data allowance and Mobile Parking, separately.
- Delete what you don’t use – once a month, browse your phone and delete any unnecessary apps.
- Set notification rules – don’t allow every app to interrupt you; only allow important ones to send notifications.
- Use digital wellbeing features – many phones let you track how much time you spend using each app. This will help you use the internet more responsibly.