Free Entertainment!

Let's face it, sometimes you just wanna unwind and be entertained; but, apps like Netflix and Disney+ can start to get expensive month after month. Well, fear not, there are actually a bunch of entertainment solutions to keep you entertained and occupied that won't cost a cent. And they're all available right there on your phone!

Books, books, books...

Do you enjoy reading classic literature? Wanting to read or re-read a book that you'll love? Well, head over to Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/

Here you'll find thousands of books that you can read for free. From Austen, Bronte, Wilde, and Shakespeare to Dickens, Twain and Arthur Conan Doyle, hundreds of authors are listed and available to read at no charge. And if you like the service that Project Gutenberg offers, maybe consider leaving a donation. Happy reading!

Listen well, all of you...

Have you listened to podcasts yet? If not, what're you waiting for!? Podcasts are millions of short audio files that you can access from your phone that cover a variety of topics that might interest you. These can be news programs, sporting shows, true crime stories or even discussions of your favourite tv shows and movies. Podcasts are usually housed on apps like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Use any of these apps to search for a topic that interests you and start listening right away. Happy listening!

Games...

Mobile gaming has been popular for years, but if you're like me, you haven't really played a new game since Angry Birds and Candy Crush Saga. Well, we should change that. There are literally thousands of free to play games on both the App Store and the Google Play Store. From racing/driving games to puzzle and card games, your options are practically endless. So, don't wait for me to finish this sentence, get yourself to the store and check out the latest offerings, you won't be disappointed. Happy gaming!

DIY Movies...

Don't forget one of the biggest places on the web to watch free content--YouTube! With over 800 million free videos, there's certainly something here for you. But wait, you say, I've been on YouTube before, isn't it just blurry videos of cats and dogs doing tricks? Well, yes, but it's also got non-blurry videos too and millions of other videos covering a range of topics and interests. If you haven't been on YouTube for a while, it might be the best time to come back and check it out again.

Free to air TV...

Something that people always forget is that you have access to all the content from channels 7, 9, 10, ABC and SBS on your phone whenever and wherever you want it. Don't sleep on these free apps! Yes, you still have to watch ads, but it means that you can watch as many episodes of Australian Idol, Married at First Sight and The Young and the Restless at you want at any time you want. Just download the free apps from the Google Play Store or the App Store and sign up with an email address and you'll be ready to go