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One thing which puts many people off switching between cell phone carriers is the belief that they will lose their existing phone number. As more and more people shift their mode of communication from their land line to their cell phone, the thought of having to tell friends, colleagues and acquaintances of a change of number is enough to keep some customers tied to plans and networks which are not necessarily best for them.... Continue reading →
There are a lot of different Android devices out there right now from a variety of Manufacturers. As such getting started can seem intimidating or simply more hassle than it's worth. After going through the process of picking which match of hardware and user interface best suits you how does one set up the device in a way that unlocks its full potential? We've written this handy guide in order to help users get started on Android and figure out how to set their handset up in a way that is preferable.... Continue reading →
Getting started on a new device can be daunting. There are often a multitude of steps during the setup process and even more that need to be completed after the initial setup is done. It’s often difficult to know just what you should set up, what you can set up and how it can all improve your overall user experience.... Continue reading →
With new devices coming out every day in the mobile market it can be difficult deciding when the best time to buy a smartphone will be. Has the device you’re interested in been out too long? Is there a better one right around the corner? Which operating system (OS) is currently the most popular and why?... Continue reading →
Once the sole domain of legal adults with paying jobs and busy schedules, cell phones are becoming increasingly appealing to younger age groups, with more and more parents caving into their child's demands for a phone of their very own. The most obvious and cited reason is the peace of mind it affords parents, knowing that they have an easy means of contacting - and being contacted by - their offspring at any time. Of course, there's no denying that for kids tween-age and upwards, having a phone is as much about fitting in socially as it is about appeasing the needs of overprotective moms and dads.... Continue reading →
There are plenty of handy little tricks one can learn to improve battery life on a mobile device. All kinds of background apps, widgets and operating system (OS) settings can affect the power consumption rate of a handset. Some of these tips work universally across all smartphones and others a more specific. Be sure to keep an eye out for the ones that will be most helpful to you.... Continue reading →
In a world where more and more people are carting around at least one smart device with a high quality screen, the digitization of just about every entertainment medium is becoming commonplace. It then only stands to reason that books would be among the more traditional formats that would make the cross from the physical world to the realm of ones and zeroes.... Continue reading →
Whether you're purchasing it outright or locking yourself into a contract, a cell phone can be an expensive investment. And taking into account its value, the frequency with which you'll use it and how relatively fragile it is compared with the old-school brick phones that preceded smartphone technology, it's something that can be easily damaged, lost or stolen - and all of these events can prove as costly as they are stressful.... Continue reading →
Tethering can refer a lot of things in the tech world so it’s easy to get confused as to just what it means, let alone how to do it. This guide is a how-to regarding mobile internet tethering, specifically how to push your cell phone’s 3G or 4G connection out to other devices, allowing those devices to access the internet via your cell phone - commonly referred to as a personal or mobile hotspot. ... Continue reading →
Near Field Communication, or NFC, is a relatively new piece of smartphone functionality that we’re seeing crop up in the market. In a very basic sense, NFC is essentially a secure short-range method of wireless information transferral. If all of this sounds like a new fancy kind of Blue Tooth then you’re partially correct. Blue Tooth is a fast method for wireless data transfer over small distances as well. You might even be surprised to hear that not only is Blue Tooth faster than NFC, boasting around 2.1Mbps where NFC runs at around 424Kbps, Blue Tooth also has a longer range than NFC; 10 metres compared to 20cm.... Continue reading →
We’ve compiled a list of what you need to know about iPhone plans before you buy, and also a guide to mobile data that should be of some help when working out which plan will best suit your expected data usage. However, one of the best ways to prevent bill shock from data usage is by taking advantage of data monitoring applications available to download from the App Store.... Continue reading →
With the variety of display sizes that are beginning to crop up in the mobile market many folks are finding it difficult to decide between a larger screen and a smaller one. How big is too big and how small can you go before it becomes an inconvenience?... Continue reading →
There’s an increasing trend in the media to compare mobile gaming to the rest of the gaming industry. We don’t really have a huge problem with this, as a video game is still a video game, no matter how simple or complex it may be. However, this trend has begun to lead to confusion with some people having difficulty seeing the pros and cons of buying a mobile gaming console or simply sticking with their mobile device.... Continue reading →