tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137118581210936562012-02-23T13:30:00.805-08:00Mobile-Technologymmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.comBlogger4541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-17852954728432091052012-02-23T13:30:00.000-08:002012-02-23T13:30:00.807-08:00Orange San Francisco: Version 1 Vs Version 2 <P>The original Orange San Francisco was launched in 2010, and hailed as a welcome budget option for those in the UK who wanted a smartphone, but didnt want to spend a fortune. For its £99 price tag (on Pay As You Go), the San Francisco was many people's first choice when it came to choosing an Android smartphone. Modders liked it because you could remove all the Orange branding and run your own software over the top. Developers liked it because it was a cheap way to get a dummy phone to test the Android apps they were working on. And first time smartphone buyers liked it because it was a cheap way to get your first Android phone.</P><P>With the announcement of the San Francisco 2, Orange want to keep this segment of the market. Their Director of Products and Devices has said</P><P>"The Orange San Francisco II is a fitting successor to the award-winning first model, and offers the latest developments in data, voice and design. We are delighted to be following up on the success of the award winning original with such a full-featured product we expect it to be really popular with consumers in the run up to Christmas"</P><P>So what has changed between the original San Francisco and this new update?</P><P><STRONG>1) Hardware</STRONG></P><P>Both versions of the San Francisco are exclusively available on Orange. The manufacturer behind them both is ZTE, with the original San Francisco also known as the ZTE Blade.</P><P>In looks, there isn't too much to tell the San Fran 2 apart from the original. More or less in the same in width and length, the only real improvement for the San Fran 2 is its depth. At over a millimetre skinner than the original, ZTE have given Orange a phone that has been manufactured with precision to fit the latest hardware technology into a slimmer chassis. The second version is also 10 grams heavier than the original.</P><P>This extra weight is definitely the result of newer, better hardware being packed into the San Fran 2. It sports a decent 800 MHz processor, far beating the 600 MHz processor of the original. Although smartphones have now reached dual core levels, 800 MHz is still pretty good for a budget offering.</P><P>Next on the list of improvements is the camera. The original San Francisco sported an average 3MP camera. This has been booted up to 5MP on the newer model, and now comes with an LED flash. There is now also a forwards-facing camera on the front, so you can make video calls on it.</P><P>Aside from the few points above, there is little difference between version 1 and version 2 of the San Francisco. The new one still has a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen, and still has touch sensitive buttons along the bottom of the screen. The bulk of the differences come from the software.</P><P><STRONG>2) Software</STRONG></P><P>Smartphone technology moves quickly, and in the space of a year Android 2.3 has become the Android platform of choice for the most up to date samrtphones. Thankfully, the San Francisco sports this exact version of Android, a vast improvement on the version that came with the original. The original San Francisco ran Android 2.1 (or Eclair, as it is also known), a version of Android that is around 2 years old and definitely ready to be forgotten.</P><P>Along with Android 2.3, the San Fran 2 sports a suite of software improvements that make the new version a better prospect than the original. The first one is an integrated Application Manager. The App manager allows you to control the apps that are running on the phone. If an app is selfishly hogging all your 800 MHz of processing power, you can nip it in the bud right away to make the San Fran 2 start working smoothly once again.</P><P>It is of course possible to use a task manager on the original San Francisco, but is wasnt available straight out of the box. Its smaller processor means that you are far more likely to need an App manager for the original!</P><P>Orange have also added Signal Boost technology to the San Francisco 2. The original lacked this functionality, which is a shame because it really is powerful stuff. Using UMA, it allows the phone to use your Wi-Fi connection in order to boost the signal used for phone calls and text messages. This means that, provided you have Wi-Fi in your house, you can guarantee good signal for calls and texts when you're in your own home.</P><P>Not content with UMA technology, Orange have also peppered the San Fran 2 with HD Voice technology. This uses a different sound band to encode more data with the voice call, making it sound crisper and clearer. Phone calls will never be the same again.</P><P>With this whole set of features to make the San Fran 2 stand out from the original, is there any software that has remained the same?</P><P>The San Fran 2 still has all the Orange apps that came with the original, which will please some and frustrate others. Of course, it will be possible to root the San Fran 2 in the same way that you could purge the original of its Orange-branded software. But for those who like it, you'll still get Orange Wednesday apps and a contacts back up app.</P><P><STRONG>The Price</STRONG></P><P>Price is all-important for Orange if they are hoping to maintain the success of their San Francisco brand, despite its substantial upgrade to both hardware and software.</P><P>And the good news is that this updated Orange San Francisco 2 is available on Pay As You Go for £99, or on Pay monthly for £10.50 a month. It looks like Orange got it right this time!</P><P>The San Francisco 2 is available on a Pay Monthly Orange Contract as well as Pay As You Go.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6709968" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1785295472843209105?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-34739594748332326032012-02-22T20:55:00.000-08:002012-02-22T20:55:00.633-08:00'Graphene earns its stripes': New nanoscale electronic state discovered on graphene sheetsResearchers from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) have discovered electronic stripes, called 'charge density waves', on the surface of the graphene sheets that make up a graphitic superconductor. This is the first time these stripes have been seen on graphene, and the finding is likely to have profound implications for the exploitation of this recently discovered material, which scientists believe will play a key role in the future of nanotechnology. The discovery is reported in Nature Communications</EM>, 29th November.<br /><P></P><br /><P>Graphene is a material made up of a single sheet of carbon atoms just one atom thick, and is found in the marks made by a graphite pencil. Graphene has remarkable physical properties and therefore has great technological potential, for example, in transparent electrodes for flat screen TVs, in fast energy-efficient transistors, and in ultra-strong composite materials. Scientists are now devoting huge efforts to understand and control the properties of this material.</P><br /><P>The LCN team donated extra electrons to a graphene surface by sliding calcium metal atoms underneath it. One would normally expect these additional electrons to spread out evenly on the graphene surface, just as oil spreads out on water. But by using an instrument known as a scanning tunneling microscope, which can image individual atoms, the researchers have found that the extra electrons arrange themselves spontaneously into nanometer-scale stripes. This unexpected behavior demonstrates that the electrons can have a life of their own which is not connected directly to the underlying atoms. The results inspire many new directions for both science and technology. For example, they suggest a new method for manipulating and encoding information, where binary zeros and ones correspond to stripes running from north to south and running from east to west respectively.</P><br /><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><br /><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><br /><BLOCKQUOTE readability="9"><br /><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>University College London - UCL</STRONG>, via AlphaGalileo. </P><br /><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><br /><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>K.C. Rahnejat, C.A. Howard, N.E. Shuttleworth, S.R. Schofield, K. Iwaya, C.F. Hirjibehedin, Ch. Renner, G. Aeppli, M. Ellerby. <STRONG>Charge density waves in the graphene sheets of the superconductor CaC6</STRONG>. Nature Communications</EM>, 2011; 2: 558 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms1574<br /><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><P><A href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111129112125.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</A></P><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3473959474833232603?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-20003014438518569132012-02-21T23:32:00.000-08:002012-02-21T23:32:00.514-08:00GPS Cell Phone Tracker for Tracking Apps <P>When you think of GPS, what usually comes to mind? Most likely, you think about getting directions to your destination, finding the shortest routes, avoiding closed roads and escaping gridlock traffic. GPS, or Global Positioning System, is a satellite-based system that provides location and time information globally.</P><P>However, GPS can be used for much more. A cell phone tracker can be used to track various phone apps to always stay on top of the latest happenings of the most important people in your life and even those that aren't so important. The tracker not only lets you keep track of family and friends, but you can know exactly where they are, when they get there and you can do it all in real-time, so there's no delay.</P><P>With applications such as People Finder, Loopt and Find My Friends becoming increasingly popular, people are essentially obsessed with what others are doing, where they're doing it at and when they're doing it. GPS essentially determines their location and help you stay in the loop by keeping you current of their coming and going. On the reverse side, you can also keep others aware of where you are and what you're up to with a cell phone tracker.</P><P>GPS cell phone trackers can not only be used to keep tabs on your loved ones, but can also be a great safety measure. A concerned parent wants to know where the kids are, what they're up to and who they're with; they need to make sure they're where they say are and aren't getting into any trouble. If a loved one is on a trip, you want to know that they are safe. A cell phone tracker is the perfect solution for all these scenarios.</P><P>Have a roving eyed partner? You might want to keep an eye on him or her. Have an employee who says they couldn't come in because they're sick, but you have a sneaking suspicion they're at the baseball game? Yes, a mobile tracking will be quite useful for those situations as well. The tracking apps are great for finding information you normally wouldn't be able to access and gather on your own. Let your phone do the work for you.</P><P>A mobile tracking is a great means of keeping track of loved ones and to always know what's going on with them. It can be a matter of safety and even spying on people. The possibilities are endless.</P><P>You will always be able to find what you're looking for with the Cell Phone Tracker.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6721025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2000301443851856913?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-16581335118606204532012-02-21T04:24:00.000-08:002012-02-21T04:24:00.159-08:00Changing Your iPhone Color Yourself? 3 Tips To Tip The Scales Toward Your Success <P>Yes, the most beautiful red, yellow, and especially electric blue colors are available for the iPhone 4 and 4S (among other colors). Yes, you can mix and match colors. Parts are readily available for anyone to buy. No, your chances of successfully getting the parts installed without damaging your iPhone are slim. However, if you must do it yourself, you'll find the following tips will help you up the odds of your success.</P><P><STRONG>TIP #1:</STRONG></P><P>If you get cold feet, but you already have the parts, find help. Find a reputable repair (brick and mortar) iPhone shop (a shop which just fixes iPhones, iPods, and iPads) and ask how much it would cost to install your parts. Be aware that all parts are not made equal. The possibility exist that your parts won't fit correctly, or may have a finger print on the screen which can't be removed (this would have been put there in China on the assembly line). BEFORE you let the shop change the parts for you, ask the tech to examine them and see if they think your parts will work.</P><P><STRONG>TIP #2:</STRONG></P><P>You probably believe you can watch a video on You Tube and you'll be able to change the parts on your own. Don't watch just one video. Find six and watch them all. Re-watch the best video over and over before you start on your phone. THEN, watch that video in segments as you actually spread your iPhone pieces all over the table.</P><P><STRONG>TIP #3:</STRONG></P><P>Determine right now, to have the lightest touch you have ever had in your life while fixing anything. The iPhone 4 is delicate, and it is really easy to rip a ribbon from its' connection or to simply knock a resister off its' connection. As you remove the mother board (logic board in Apple speak) don't put your hand on the three tiny (really tiny) resisters which just sort of hang out the back edge of the mother board because it isn't hard to knock one or more off.</P><P><STRONG>You're reading this and thinking, "this guy just doesn't want people saving money doing their own repairs."</STRONG> That's not true. This is true: There is no such thing as Apple Certification for iPhone, iPod or iPad repair. iPhone shops repair iPhones, iPods and iPads which are owned by certified Apple technicians (who are certified to fix Apple computers), all the time. Ask any shop that specializes in iPhone repair, and they'll tell you it is true. It takes time and critical practice to get good at repairing these tiny devices.</P><P>By all means, if your goal is to be good or great at repairing them, start today with your own phone. Just take a deep breath, work slowly and lightly and remember where each of the 18 screws goes, because if you get the screws wrong, your iPhone won't work.</P><P><STRONG>What should you do next?</STRONG></P><P>We'll gladly answer any question you have about any Apple device. It is our pleasure to answer it for you, for free and without any obligation of any kind. We have done thousands of repairs. We are a family run business with two locations in Southern California. You can contact Kort, Julie or Scott Linden at http://www.itechrepairplus.com/</P><P>Thanks for reading this - Scott R. Linden</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6723791" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1658133511860620453?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-86554407210224982842012-02-20T07:35:00.000-08:002012-02-20T07:35:01.053-08:00Best Mobile Phones Offers On Christmas - For A Sparking Christmas <P>Christmas is finally at your doorsteps once again. The festivities of this most awaited festival get doubled with numerous deals and offers available in the markets. People aim to make most of these offers and deals while buying exceptional gifts for their near and dear ones. cheap phones, in today's times are considered to be one of the most appreciated Christmas gifts. The latest handset, glittering in the lights of Christmas is sure to open a new world of enjoyment and entertainment in the life of your loved ones.</P><P>Christmas is the most appropriate time of the year for the potential buyers to select their preferred phones without worrying about the price tags attached to them. We at contractmobiletariff.co.uk present our customers with some of the best phone offers on Christmas. At our website your shopping experience will be thrilling and delightful. We also offer several attractive gifts such as iPods, laptops, LCD Tv, ipad, mobile accessories, free texts, gaming consoles, discounted line rentals, free talk times and many more. Apart from these gifts we also offer our customers with a variety of discounts, deals and cash back offers.</P><P>The arena of mobile telephony has exalted to higher standards and new dimensions. With our best mobile phones offers on Christmas, the potential buyers can easily afford some of the latest handsets by well-known market players such as Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, LG, HTC, Sony Ericsson and Blackberry. You can also go for reasonable contract phone deals that allow you to choose from the latest releases without worrying about their prices. You can also visit our catalogues to get an exact idea of different kinds of handsets and the contract mobile phone deals associated with them.</P><P>We help our customers in getting hold of high-end technology mobile phones at the most lucrative prices with the help of our best mobile phones offers on Christmas. These lucrative offers are available on almost all the leading brands. We assist you in comparing different mobile phones in terms of prices, looks, features, performance, technology, functionalities and compatibility so that you get the nest product for yourself as well as your near and dear ones. We also deal with sim free mobile phones, contract deals and pay as you go mobile so that we can cater to all kinds of users and budgets. We well understand the UK market trends and hence will make all possible efforts to add to your celebrations this Christmas.</P><P>About Author<BR>carlodanie is a well-known writer and an expert in the mobile industry. Dealing in various types of writings like articles, blogs, Press releases and more, he has an expertise in the language. You can find updates and other information on various mobile phone offers at contract mobile tariff website.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6717630" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8655440721022498284?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-12399740116255948022012-02-19T14:38:00.000-08:002012-02-19T14:38:00.094-08:00International SIM Card - 6 Key Attributes to Look for While Buying One <P>International SIM Card also referred to as Travel SIM Card provides seamless connectivity across the globe thus enabling the traveler to make and receive international and local calls from almost all countries. It mostly works on the GSM platform and automatically connects to the GSM operator of the country of travel. For example, if you are traveling to the USA, your phone is most likely to connect to AT&T or T-Mobile which are the largest GSM networks in the USA.</P><P>International SIM Cards reduce your cost of roaming by as much as 90% depending on the provider you use. These cards also allow you to receive free incoming calls in many countries. Several providers also provide enhanced features like voicemail, data services and more.</P><P>There are many companies which provide International SIM Cards and you can buy one of them online. Here below, I am listing 6 key attributes that you should look for while buying one.</P><P>1. Calling rates: Calling rates to make local and international calls should be checked in detail, particularly for the country of travel. Many a times, a connection charge is also applicable. Also, check if the billing is done on per minute basis or per second basis.</P><P>2. Incoming charges: Incoming is not always free and you should check for the list of countries where you would receive calls for free without any charges. Many a times, a connection charge also applies on incoming call which is worth paying attention to.</P><P>3. Recharge options (adding credit to your account): If you choose to go for a Prepaid account, you should check the recharging options. It may not be possible at all the times for you to connect to the internet and recharge. A good provider should provide you the facility to add credit to your account by using phone menu options.</P><P>4. Customer Service: How will you be assisted in case of any problem in your country of travel? Will you be able to speak to the Customer Service in your choice of language? A good provider should provide you with local access numbers for different countries which you can dial and speak to the customer service in your choice of language.</P><P>5. Expiry terms: You should check the conditions relating to the expiry of your account. What if you have not used your phone for 3 months? Will your SIM Card and talk-time expire?</P><P>6. Price: Always buy talk-time along with SIM Card. It usually costs less than buying them separately.</P><P>P. Priya invites you to read more about International SIM Cards at http://www.hireasim.com/<BR>Please drop a line at http://www.hireasim.com/contact.php for any specific questions you might have regarding International SIM Cards. Thanks</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6719007" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1239974011625594802?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-13128968259962810582012-02-18T19:16:00.000-08:002012-02-18T19:16:00.984-08:00New Blackberry Bold 9900 White Edition Lands on T-Mobile Deals <P>The latest colour scheme for the new Blackberry Bold 9900 has now been released on a small range of T-Mobile deals, the recently introduced white edition of the Blackberry Bold 9900 replicates the advanced features and technology found in the original black model but packs them into a new white casing.</P><P>Originally launched on Vodafone, Orange and O2 contract deals the Blackberry Bold 9900 in white can now be connected to the T-Mobile network, there are only currently two deals available for the phone on T-Mobile as this is still an exclusive model to the Phones4U Group who are dictating how they sell the phone.</P><P>These two deals are on the 'T-Mobile 20 and 25' tariffs and both include Blackberry services for email and instant messaging, the cheaper of the two is offered at £25.53 line rental per month but does require an upfront price of £179.00 for the handset.</P><P>Included in this deal are 300 minutes of calls, 300 text messages and 500MB of internet access to use each and every month, this is extended with the second deal which costs £30.64 per month and allocates double the amount of minutes at 600, 500 text messages and the same 500MB of inclusive data but with a discounted upfront cost of £49.00.</P><P>These two deals for the new white Blackberry Bold 9900 are not the cheapest available, these are offered by Vodafone for a free phone at £31 per month and the cheapest of all is from O2 at £21.50 per month with a £69.00 upfront cost equating to £585.00 over the minimum term contract period of 24 months.</P><P>This latest Blackberry Bold 9900 in white and black colour schemes is the most advanced smart phone from the Bold series to be released so far, powered by a 1.2GHz processor and offering both a touch screen and physical qwerty keypad it is the ultimate in messaging devices.</P><P>On the reverse of the phone is a 5 mega pixel camera which can capture video at 720p HD quality and uniquely the Bold 9900 can play back video at the same resolution, for internet usage there is built-in Wi-Fi and 3.5G support for fast connections plus GPS with Blackberry Maps for satellite navigation.</P><P>The Blackberry 9900 also features the latest operating system; BBOS7 which is also found in other new models such as the Blackberry Curve 9360, Curve 9380, Torch 9810 and Torch 9860, this has further improved on previous editions with faster and smoother handling of operations as well as extra support for multiple file formats.</P><P>It is not currently known just how long the Phones4U Group have the exclusive launch period for this new Blackberry phone but once it has finished other independent retailers and the UK networks will be able to offer the phone which will expand the number of deals available on the T-Mobile network.</P><P>If you would like to see the latest deals for the new White Blackberry 9900 or check out Blackberry 9900 deals for the black edition then please feel free to visit our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6723575" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1312896825996281058?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-72508284392992098322012-02-18T02:11:00.000-08:002012-02-18T02:11:00.268-08:00iPhone Repair: When Is It NOT Worth Fixing? <P>iPhones are reliable devices. However, we use them a lot. Buttons wear out. Charging and earphone jacks get messed up. Speakers and mics just quit. Software issues happen. Some phones like to swim in funny places (and not so funny places). Obviously, broken glass in the most common problem. Here's a simple guide to when NOT to repair:</P><P>Few repair places specialize in Apple devices (other than the Apple Store) and they are unlikely to bother with crushed devices or devices which have been swimming (alone, or in your pocket). Few repair shops are willing to take a look at your device without charging for their opinion.</P><P>If you find a reputable brick and mortar repair shop which specializes in Apple devices, and is willing to open it up and give you an estimate for free, go there, you have nothing to lose. If you can't find such a shop, please follow the guide below.</P><P><STRONG>2G:</STRONG></P><P>The 2G is the first iPhone and they are getting old. They are the best built of the iPhones. However, they are difficult to repair, and the parts are expensive. Virtually any repair will cost more than the phone is worth. Older Apple devices can become valuable. An early Apple computer recently sold for $250,000 at auction. If you can, just keep the 2G and move on, SIRI is waiting!</P><P><STRONG>3G and 3GS:</STRONG></P><P>These two are relatively easy to repair, parts are cheap, and they are still viable as phones (the 3GS is still in production as of this writing). However, if you have a 3G which needs more than one repair, you may want to sell it for parts at an online auction, or Craigslist. If you have a 3GS that needs more than two repairs, the same advise holds true.</P><P><STRONG>Generation 4 and 4S:</STRONG></P><P>The 4 and the 4S are likely to have very long lives. This is because the technology is reaching a point of maximum practical viability. The introduction of SIRI (which can be loaded on a 4) is the true beginning of all of us talking to all devices. The iPhone 4 and 4S can go from looking like junk to looking like new in an hour and at a cost which is roughly equal to 1/3 the cash value of the phone.</P><P><STRONG>iPod generation 1, 2, 3, 4:</STRONG></P><P>The first generation is not worth repairing. (keep it as an antique). The gen 2, 3, and 4 can be worth repairing. However, the Generation 4 device is among the most difficult of all Apple devices to repair. Here's the rub: If you 1,000 songs on it, you have a lot of money invested, so yes, if it is repairable, repair it.</P><P><STRONG>iPad 1 and 2:</STRONG></P><P>Many people have a crush on the iPad. However, a crushed iPad is worth just about zero and is just about impossible to bring back to life. If the glass is cracked, it is a reasonable repair, and should be done. If it is crushed because a car ran over it, you're done.</P><P><STRONG>Swimmers:</STRONG></P><P>If your Apple device has been submerged, find a shop which charges nothing if they cannot save it. Otherwise, the odds are against you. Yes, the device should go into Minute Rice right away, but it needs to be opened or you're kidding yourself, so find a shop, and they'll get it in rice for 24 to 48 hours before they try to revive it. Also, be aware that is common for a wet device which is resurrected to work for weeks or months and then fail.</P><P>No matter how badly damaged your iPhone, iPad or iPod, consider its' value. Even crushed or submerged, it probably is still worth something to someone, so put it up for sale and turn it to cash, even if it can't be repaired. Be honest about the condition and say it is just for parts.</P><P>What should you do next?</P><P>Please, ask questions. We'll answer any question you have about any Apple device. It is our pleasure to answer it for you, for free and without any obligation of any kind. We have done thousands of repairs. We are a family run business with two locations in Southern California. You can contact Kort, Julie or Scott Linden at: http://www.itechrepairplus.com/ Thanks for reading this - Scott R. Linden</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6721653" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7250828439299209832?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-55722399005219054932012-02-17T05:49:00.000-08:002012-02-17T05:49:00.121-08:00iPhone Repair: The Way to Replace a Verizon iPhone Screen <P>There are many tools needed to perform this repair. You may want a flathead, Phillips, and petalobe screwdrivers. You are going to also need to have a plastic and metal soft pry tools</P><P>Step One.</P><P>You are going to need to have to make use of the phi lips or the petalobe screwdriver (depends upon the model of the iPhone) to get rid of the two screws situated on the bottom of the iPhone. They're next to the charging port and speakers.</P><P>Step Two.</P><P>As soon as the screws are removed, you're ready to take the back cover off the iPhone. Simply slide the cover up and lift it out of the telephone. Ensure not to press down on the glass cover due to the fact it could simply break.</P><P>Step Three.</P><P>The subsequent step would be to remove the battery from the iPhone housing. In order to do this, you are going to must take away the screw holding the battery terminal in location. When this really is carried out, you can eliminate the terminal from the logic board and lift the battery out of the housing. Use the clear tab plus a plastic pry tool to help lift the battery out.</P><P>Step Four.</P><P>The subsequent step demands you to remove the two screws that hold the charging port flex cable in place together with the metal tab on best of it.</P><P>Step Five.</P><P>Subsequent, you may must get rid of all of the screws holding the black metal cover and 1 screw from a metal clip that's subsequent to it. These metal clips be sure that the connections don't come of the motherboard from vibration or dropage. As soon as the screws are removed, take the metal covers off the motherboard.</P><P>Step Six.</P><P>Next, take away all of the flex cable connectors from the logic board. The following connectors will need to be removed; digitizer screen, camera, antenna, charging dock, volume button, energy button, headphone jack.</P><P>Step Seven.</P><P>Soon after the connectors are removed, you may must get rid of the rest of the screws inside the iPhone. 3 of these screws call for the flat head screwdriver to get rid of. Also, among the screws is situated in the corner underneath a black sticker exactly where the camera was located.</P><P>Step Eight.</P><P>As soon as all the screws are removed, you might be now ready to remove the motherboard. Lift the board out of the housing by lifting the back finish very first and making sure that you clear all of the flex cables with out damaging them inside the method.</P><P>Step Nine.</P><P>The subsequent move is to take the speakerphone and antenna assembly out of the iPhone.</P><P>Step Ten.</P><P>Subsequent, remove the vibration module by making use of your dull blade and sliding it underneath the motor. Attempt to keep the adhesive intact.</P><P>Step Eleven.</P><P>You'll find ten more screws which you will must handle. The 4 screws located in the four corners of the iPhone will need to be removed. The six wider screws with washers situated on the sides of the housing will have to be lightly loosened.</P><P>Step Twelve.</P><P>Lastly, we can now begin to get rid of the screen from the iPhone. Use your dull blade to separate the screen from the aluminum housing and start off from the bottom of the screen close to the home button. Do this until the screen is out of the iPhone.</P><P>Step Thirteen.</P><P>You are going to need to eliminate the metal grill along with the plastic camera holder from the old screen assembly to ensure that you'll be able to use it again with your replacement screen.</P><P>So that you can reassemble the iPhone, just follow these methods inside the reverse order. Please use our detailed repair videos which have detailed instructions and tips. If this seems like a difficult repair to perform, please pay a visit to our iPhone repair section for our skilled iPhone repair service.</P><P>iRepair Solutions is a proud contributing article writer and produces articles on several subject areas which includes how to deal with iPhone repair and has more information at http://www.irepairsolutions.net/.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6707848" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5572239900521905493?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-45987596038594866802012-02-16T14:26:00.000-08:002012-02-16T14:26:00.673-08:00A Slew of Extra Powerful Apps Baked Into Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich <P>Android is not just an operating system that runs underneath a user interface. It is also a suite of well-integrated apps that make it possible for users to use the various hardware capabilities of their Android smartphones and Android tablets.</P><P>In the latest version recently released--Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich--Google has further fortified not just the operating system but also the apps that come along with it. In this post, you will get an overview of some of the most important apps that Google drastically revamped in Android 4.0.</P><P><STRONG>Better Web Browsing</STRONG></P><P>For faster browsing, Android 4.0 includes a tabbed browser, which offers you quick previews of Web pages and allows you to swiftly switch from one open tab to another.</P><P>The browser can save up to 16 tabs and you can remove unused tabs with a simple flick gesture. Plus, it can also automatically sync Chrome bookmarks on your desktop with your Android phone. No need to install additional apps to sync your bookmarks on your device.</P><P>By default, the new browser in Android 4.0 opens mobile versions of Web pages. But, it also gives you the option to switch to the full desktop versions of the same Web pages.</P><P>The browser also now includes the option for saving Web pages for offline reading, as well as accessibility features, a history of most visited pages, and an incognito mode for private browsing.</P><P><STRONG>Next-level Gmail</STRONG></P><P>The new Gmail in Android 4.0 displays two-line previews of each email--so you'll get a quick preview of what each email contains.</P><P>The new Gmail app also includes an action bar below each message. The action bar provides quick access to the most common actions that you perform on your messages. The app allows you to swiftly browse through your emails by swiping from left to right.</P><P>Another interesting feature is Gmail's offline search. The new Gmail app allows you to search within emails within the last 30 days without your having to go online.</P><P><STRONG>Easier Calendar App</STRONG></P><P>The new Calendar app features a simpler and more readable design, which makes it easy for you to follow your everyday schedules.</P><P>It also features pinch-to-zoom functions, which allows you to display more details or just the overview of each day just by pinching the screen with your thumb and forefinger.</P><P><STRONG>Photo Snapping and Editing Made Better</STRONG></P><P>Android 4.0 features a drastically revamped Camera app that has zero shutter lag, which allows you to capture precious moments faster.</P><P>Users can also now enjoy panoramic photo shooting. Such camera mode allows you to sweep the camera in one smooth motion to capture a subject in panorama mode.</P><P>The new Photos app in Android 4.0 also makes photo sharing much easier. Just click on a photo and choose where to share it--either on Facebook, Google+, or Twitter.</P><P>The Camera app now includes built-in photo editing tools never before seen in any previous build of Android. So, with Android 4.0, you can now directly edit, crop, or filter your photos right on your Android phone or Android tablet.</P><P>The Gallery app has also been given a total makeover. It has been redesigned to display big pictures, with labels rendered in the Roboto font. The layout this time is more magazine-like. Photos are also automatically sorted not just by album but also by geo-location or by custom tags.</P><P>Other cool new features in the Camera app are Continuous Focus, Zoom While Recording, Time Lapse, and Video Snapshots--all of which make your Android phone's camera more powerful than ever.</P><P><STRONG>People App Centered on People</STRONG></P><P>The heavily redesigned People app now, more than ever, places stronger emphasis on improved communication, interaction, and faster sharing of information.</P><P>The People app goes beyond a mere list of contacts. The People app now shows a wider range of information about your contacts--phone numbers, addresses, social networking sites that they hang out in, and much more</P><P>Just like the photos in the Gallery, your contacts are now shown in the People app in a magazine-style layout. Each contact's page displays a high-quality photo of the contact and the contact's most recent social networking updates.</P><P>The People app also supports voice mail retrieval much better, and also provides a non-offensive way to reject incoming calls from your contacts.</P><P>With this new and heavily improved suite of apps in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, one can be sure that using an Android smartphone or an Android tablet with Android 4.0 will be nothing less than pleasurable and convenient.</P><P>Eager to know more about Android smartphones and Android tablets? Or, perhaps, you already own one and want to know what else that intelligent device can do to make your life just a little bit short of paradise? Get some TidBits of Android reviews and news at AndroidTidBits.com</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6720832" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4598759603859486680?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-71350540697573081652012-02-15T17:20:00.000-08:002012-02-15T17:20:00.158-08:00Free Cell Phone Number Tracker <P>Many people do not realize that there are ways to track a cell phone. A cell phone tracker can come in handy in many situations, and the service can usually be found for free. All one must do is search the web for an internet or phone application that can be used to track cell phone numbers using GPS.</P><P>It is very simple, really. Phones are required to emit a signal that can be located on GPS whenever they make a 911 call. However, most mobile today are designed so that this GPS signal is constantly being emitted. This means that your phone, or nearly any other cell phone, can be tracked using GPS and the right application.</P><P>There are many cases in which a mobile tracker might be useful. If you lose your phone, or leave it somewhere and you don't know where because you have been so many places in one day, you can track the phone by the number for free and know where to go pick up your phone. If your phone is stolen, you can track the phone to its location and notify the authorities.</P><P>However, there are many other uses for a free mobile tracker. You can use the cell phone number tracker to keep tabs on your children, for example. If you want to see if they are where they said they would be, just type in their number into the application and see where they are located at that point in time. You could potentially also use this to keep track of where your spouse is. For example, if your spouse says they are working late, you can track their cell phone to see if they are really at the office or not. This can be a huge help in determining if your spouse is being faithful. In addition, you can use the application to track your friends and see where they are hanging out. You might be able to surprise them by showing up when you are least expected.</P><P>Overall, a free mobile tracker has many uses, and should not be ignored. You should locate a free cell phone number tracker well in advance of needing one so that you are familiar with the site and how it works. Some sites require you to register phone numbers and respond to an SMS message in order to make sure that you have permission to track the phone. This prevents privacy violation issues.</P><P>You will always be able to find what you're looking for with the Cell Phone Tracker.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6720958" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7135054069757308165?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-75323656272244770402012-02-14T23:43:00.000-08:002012-02-14T23:43:00.400-08:00Efficiency metrics for energy storage devices need standardizationSolving the mystery of prematurely dead cell phone and laptop batteries may prove to be a vital step toward creating a sustainable energy grid according to Drexel researcher Dr. Yury Gogotsi. In a piece published in the November 18 edition of Science, </EM>Gogotsi, who is the head of the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, calls for a new, standardized gauge of performance measurement for energy storage devices that are as small as those used in cell phones to as large as those used in the national energy grid.<br /><P></P><br /><P>Gogotsi is one of the featured experts, along with Bill Gates, tapped by Science </EM>to address problems that must be solved en route to the widespread use of renewable energy. His piece, co-authored with Dr. Patrice Simon of the Université Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, France, is entitled "True Performance Metrics in Electrochemical Energy Storage."</P><br /><P>"A dramatic expansion of research in the area of electrochemical energy storage has occurred over the past due to an ever increasing variety of handheld electronic devices that we all use," Gogotsi said. "This has expanded use of electrical energy in transportation, and the need to store renewable energy efficiently at the grid level. This process has been accompanied by the chase for glory with the arrival of new materials and technologies that leads to unrealistic expectations for batteries and supercapacitors and may hurt the entire energy storage field."</P><br /><P>The main type of energy storage device addressed in the article is the supercapacitor. Supercapacators, which are built from relatively inexpensive natural materials such as carbon, aluminum and polymers, are found in devices, ranging from mobile phones and laptop batteries to trams, buses and solar cells. While supercapacitors tend to store less energy compared to standard lithium-ion batteries, they have the ability to charge and discharge energy more quickly than batteries and can be recharged a near infinite number of times, and operate in a wider temperature range with a high efficiency.</P><br /><P>Typically, the performance of both, batteries and supercapacitors, is presented using Ragone plots, graphs that show a relation between the energy density and the power density. For example, a Rangone plot for the battery used in an electric car shows both how far it can travel on a single charge -energy density- and how fast the car can travel -power density. An ideal energy storage device is expected to store plenty of energy and do it quickly.</P><br /><P>The issue that Gogotsi and Simon bring to light is the idea that current metrics for grading energy storage devices, including the Ragone plot, may not provide a complete picture of the devices' capability. According to the researchers, other metrics, such as a device's cycle lifetime, energy efficiency, self-discharge, temperature range of operation and cost, must also be reported.</P><br /><P>"This paper calls upon the community of scientists and engineers who work on supercapacitors to present data on material performance using metrics beyond the traditional Ragone plot," Simon said. "Although such plots are useful for comparing fully packaged commercial devices, they might predict unrealistic performance for packaged cells from extrapolation of small amounts of materials."</P><br /><P>Gogotsi and Simon have a longtime research collaboration, investigating materials for supercapacitors. Their joint work has received global coverage and various awards and distinctions. Funding for the collaboration between Gogotsi and Simon is sponsored by the Partner University Fund (PUF) which supports innovative and sustainable partnerships between French and US institutions of research and higher education.</P><br /><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><br /><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><br /><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><br /><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>Drexel University</STRONG>. </P><br /><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><br /><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Y. Gogotsi, P. Simon. <STRONG>True Performance Metrics in Electrochemical Energy Storage</STRONG>. Science</EM>, 2011; 334 (6058): 917 DOI: 10.1126/science.1213003<br /><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><P><A href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111129185929.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</A></P><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7532365627224477040?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-38063201928946578142012-02-14T03:11:00.000-08:002012-02-14T03:11:00.621-08:00The Samsung Epic 4G <P>When the Samsung Epic was released on August 31st, it was proclaimed to be one of the fastest phones in history and that's quite a thing to say. With its vast memory and Gingerbread operating system, this phone is clearly one of the greatest handsets around and is one you should be proud to own.</P><P>This is one of the best phones I have ever come across and I could talk all day about it; but you need to see for yourself how good it is and that's why I've decided to let you have a look at a list of the Samsung Epic's specifications.</P><P><STRONG>Features and Specifications</STRONG></P><P>· Length: 4.6 inches; Width: 2.5 inches; Depth 0.6 inches.</P><P>· The battery power lets you have 300 hours of standby time and 6 hours of continuous talk time.</P><P>· Built-in Gingerbread operating system (Android 2.3)</P><P>· 1GHz processing speed</P><P>· Hummingbird Application Processor</P><P>· Front-facing and rear-facing camera; the rear-facing camera consists of 5 Mega Pixels and takes clear shots even on the sunniest of days.</P><P>· Downloadable content including wallpapers and more</P><P>· Compatible with most types of music files</P><P>· 16 GB in-built memory and 1 GB of RAM</P><P>· 'Swype' technology which makes texting so much easier</P><P>· Bluetooth enabled</P><P>· Wi-Fi enabled</P><P>· Capable of playing movies without much buffering</P><P>If you are looking for a phone that stands out from the crowd then the Samsung Epic is for you; I have never had the pleasure of seeing a phone work as quickly as this one does and you aren't left waiting for apps and menus to load as you often are with other newer phones.</P><P>Despite the fact that there is not a slot for an SD card, you will find that 16GB of memory and 1GB of RAM sufficient to keep you going for a very long time and you will have no need to worry about fitting a boat load of music, pictures and more onto the system.</P><P>This phone is incredibly thin and it means you don't have to put up with its bulk and sheer size as you have to with many of the newer phones out on the market at the moment. Big can be beautiful but when it comes to your handset it can also be rather inconvenient and easy to get in the way. The Samsung Epic may work faster than other phones and it may be able to do so much more, but it is not big and bulky, it is a humble smaller phone that will work wonders for you every single time you use it.</P><P>Stop settling for less and get your hands on the Samsung Epic, it's the fastest handset around and promises to make using it so much easier.</P><P>Hi I'm Mark Francis I hope that you found this article helpful. If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.</P><P>PS. Don't forget that it's always cheaper for you to get your phone online than going directly to your local Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile store. Click on the link below to view a quick video explaining how you too can benefit.</P><P>http://www.cellphonedoc.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6723457" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3806320192894657814?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-34290691854958339602012-02-13T06:08:00.000-08:002012-02-13T06:08:00.098-08:00Some smartphone models more vulnerable to attackNew research from North Carolina State University shows that some smartphones specifically designed to support the Android mobile platform have incorporated additional features that can be used by hackers to bypass Android's security features, making them more vulnerable to attack. Android has the largest share of the smartphone market in the U.S.<br /><P></P><br /><P>"Some of these pre-loaded applications, or features, are designed to make the smartphones more user-friendly, such as features that notify you of missed calls or text messages," says Dr. Xuxian Jiang, an assistant professor of computer science at NC State and co-author of a paper describing the research. "The problem is that these pre-loaded apps are built on top of the existing Android architecture in such a way as to create potential 'backdoors' that can be used to give third-parties direct access to personal information or other phone features."</P><br /><P>In essence, these pre-loaded apps can be easily tricked by hackers. For example, these "backdoors" can be used to record your phone calls, send text messages to premium numbers that will charge your account or even completely wipe out all of your settings.</P><br /><P>The researchers have tested eight different smartphone models, including two "reference implementations" that were loaded only with Google's baseline Android software. "Google's reference implementations and the Motorola Droid were basically clean," Jiang says. "No real problems there."</P><br /><P>However, five other models did not fare as well. HTC's Legend, EVO 4G and Wildfire S, Motorola's Droid X and Samsung's Epic 4G all had significant vulnerabilities -- with the EVO 4G displaying the most vulnerabilities.</P><br /><P>The researchers notified manufacturers of the vulnerabilities as soon as they were discovered, earlier this year.</P><br /><P>"If you have one of these phones, your best bet to protect yourself moving forward is to make sure you accept security updates from your vendor," Jiang says. "And avoid installing any apps that you don't trust completely."</P><br /><P>Researchers now plan to test these vulnerabilities in other smartphone models and determine whether third-party firmware has similar vulnerabilities.</P><br /><P>The paper, "Systematic Detection of Capability Leaks in Stock Android Smartphones," will be presented Feb. 7, 2012, at the 19th Network and Distributed System Security Symposium in San Diego, Calif. The paper was co-authored by Jiang and NC State Ph.D. students Michael Grace, Yajin Zhou and Zhi Wang. The research was supported by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Army Research Office.</P><br /><P>The full paper, with technical details, is available here.</P><br /><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><br /><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><br /><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><br /><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>North Carolina State University</STRONG>. </P><br /><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><br /><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><br /><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><P><A href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111130100228.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</A></P><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3429069185495833960?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-20542608900784990712012-02-12T09:26:00.000-08:002012-02-12T09:26:00.124-08:00How To Do a Free Reverse Cell Phone Number Lookup Search! <P>Are you looking to track a telephone or cell phone number down using a reverse phone lookup for free? Then read on to know how you can do that!</P><P>Reverse phone number lookup service on the internet is the most demanded service by people nowadays. One would want to run a reverse cell phone number lookup for various reasons, it may be that you want to get details about someone who concerns you, for example someone that keeps harassing you by annoying calls, or you may need to trace a phone number of a person for business purposes. Whatever reason you may have that requires you to do phone number search, the good news is that you can do such lookup online without the need to touch any phone book and waste your time and even get no results in the end. Reverse phone lookup may refer to reverse landline telephone number lookup, or reverse cell phone number lookup, now is it possible to run free reverse lookups that would reveal the name and address in search results in both cases?</P><P><B>Running a free reverse phone lookup for landline phone numbers!</B></P><P>There are some methods to reverse lookup landline numbers, but to do a free reverse cell phone number lookup of a number with name and address you may do it differently.</P><P><B>1) Use a telephone or reverse phone directory</B></P><P>The most prevalent method for doing that would be to run a reverse lookup of the number using the public listings of telephone companies</P><P><B>2) Google that landline number!</B></P><P>Google used to offer a phonebook lookup service but unfortunately this service has been discontinued recently. However, Google search can still reverse lookup a land line number. One way would be that Google will find the page for you If that number is published on any website on the internet. So you can track the number down easily if the owner of it has listed it on his own website.</P><P><B>3) Use free reverse phone number lookup websites</B></P><P>You may use various websites which offer free reverse phone number lookup for landlines, Some websites offering that service are "White pages", "Yellow pages", " Phonelookup". These websites allow you to do free reverse lookups which include the name and address of searched numbers in the results.</P><P><B>Running a free reverse phone lookup for cell phone numbers!</B></P><P>Can you make a a free cell phone number lookup to reveal name and address? The answer is 'NO', even if you read on various websites on the internet that you can do that but the truth is you cannot do it free. Yes you can certainly do a reverse cell phone lookup with these websites and they would reveal you some other information such as the cellular company name and city name of the subscriber, but to reveal the name and address then you will need to pay a little fee, some fee ranges from paying for a single reverse lookup on a single number, and other fee type would be as a subscription fees so you can use the service for unlimited searches/lookups.</P><P><B>Which reverse cell phone number lookup service offering cell phone and landline lookups</B></P><P>Be aware that there are so may reverse lookup websites on the internet offering this kind of service, but there are some important considerations when trying any service such as how accurate their database is, how often it is updated, how much information they provide on a requested lookup, how much fees they charge and can still deliver the best results, and how user feedbacks are on that specific service.</P><P>To read more information on how to do a free reverse lookup, visit this free cell phone number lookup website, or you may visit this free reverse cell phone lookup services website which includes a comparison list of the most popular reverse lookup services you may use to find owner's information of any landline, cell phone or even unlisted numbers.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6725369" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2054260890078499071?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-62965223244141214632012-02-11T13:06:00.000-08:002012-02-11T13:06:00.118-08:00The iPhone 4S Achieves Superb Sales For October But Android May Dominate November <P>In October we saw the launch of the eagerly awaited iPhone 4S. This new dual core handset offers users a host of great features including the impressive Siri voice recognition system. We take a look at how sales of this model have compared against Android, the current market leader.</P><P>Apple increased their market share in the UK in October to 27.9% thanks to the launch of this exciting new model. In that month alone Apple handsets accounted for 42.8% of UK sales for all mobile platforms. This figure eclipses the 35% share achieved by Android, the current market leader and nearest rivals to the Apple brand. Data research company Kantar Worldpanel Comtech released the figures which also illustrate that a massive 44.8% of the UK public currently own a smartphone. Dominic Summeno, a spokesperson for the company commented "The October launch of the hugely anticipated iPhone 4S has catapulted Apple into second place among operating systems based on the last 12 weeks of sales. However, if you just look at the month of October, Apple took a whopping 42.8% share of all smartphone sales, giving it a significant lead over Android". Another figure that has emerged is that of all of the new iPhone 4S purchases 75% were by people who had previously owned an iPhone. This illustrates that the company have established tremendous brand loyalty and this bodes well for future handset releases such as the anticipated iPhone 5 in 2012.</P><P>Although October was a huge month for Apple and the iPhone 4S we can expect November to be a much more balanced month with several manufacturers choosing to release key Android handsets in this period. Samsung look likely to achieve great success with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The previous flagship model released by the company, the Galaxy S2, proved an international success and quickly became the best selling handset of 2011. The improved specification of the Galaxy Nexus should see this model quickly become one of the leading phones available. HTC have also impressed with their efforts over the past month. With the Sensation XL and XE models the company have not only developed two superb smartphones but also ones which offer audio facilities that surpass all of their rivals thanks to the incorporation of Beats Audio technology. With a huge proportion of the UK public using their phone as a portable audio player we can also expect these two models to be challenging the market leaders.</P><P>The iPhone 4S has been a massive success since its release. The UK figures for October surpass what industry experts predicted but we should see Android fight back over the next two months thanks to the excellent releases from Samsung and HTC.</P><P>The iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are available now</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6725319" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6296522324414121463?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-59404457205204996522012-02-10T22:01:00.000-08:002012-02-10T22:01:00.184-08:00Why SIM Only Contracts Are The Way To Go <P>No matter how much certain people have tried to avoid the fact that times are changing a huge percentage of the western population now own a mobile phone. They have many different functions which to some are great but to others who just want to stick a simple phone or the one that came with their last one not the latest there is something new giving them the option to do so and be rewarded by way of saving on their outlay each month. This is by choosing SIM only contracts instead.</P><P>The great savings you can make are down to being able to use your existing mobile or purchasing another that is better suited to your budget and needs.</P><P>If you have a mobile that is able to accept cards from different networks you have the ability to swap the contract as much as would with a credit card if the offer became more appealing at the time. The reason for this is not being held to a lengthy contract as you would if you were to include the phone in the deal.</P><P>It has been said that the customer is right and of course by setting those standards they are showing that without keeping the customer happy they will not keep them, therefore cannot make a profit. Everyone wants to make more and the way to do so is offering more choice to people from all walks of life. Try out this method for 30 days and if you are not happy either terminate or swap to another without obligation. If all is well keep it rolling or extend if you so wish.</P><P>You can request a contract that lasts longer for convenience and you will be rewarded by companies who are sure to definitely have your custom over the time you have agreed to keep to the agreement for.</P><P>It is becoming a scary place out there and when you have children or someone vulnerable that goes out without you from time to time you want to be able to reach them and for them to phone home should they be late. What you need to avoid though is them running up bills that cost more than a monthly shop for a family of four. You can cap your limit at a certain amount to be sure there are no nasty surprises keeping every bill under a certain level.</P><P>If you like to have more than one number for example one for business and another for personal use you can change over the cards as required and ensure you are not disturbed by either work while at home or the other way around and never again forget to take the right phone or too many handsets with you.</P><P>Because so many people are now offering the service of getting SIM cards yet using a phone you already have or outside the usual choice range the difficult part can be choosing the best for your needs. The easiest way is to think of whether you like to text, talk or browse more and what allowances are most valuable to you. With this in mind you can use the internet to look for most cost effective deal from one site saving you hours of looking around.</P><P>Check out our article to learn more about SIM Only Contracts and their benefits. You can also get information and compare sim only deals with ease by using our site:- http://www.bestsimonlydeals.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6723840" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5940445720520499652?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-69537691684047339192012-02-10T03:17:00.000-08:002012-02-10T03:17:01.059-08:00iPhone Repairs and iPad Repair <P>There are countless ways that an iPhone or an iPad can get damaged and while these are great devices that have become practically ubiquitous for anyone who uses them, they are also very prone to damage and it is very important to have the number of iPhone or iPad repairs handy. Here are some common ways that they can get damaged.</P><P>In the pocket</P><P>This is a classic way for the iPhone to get damaged. The problem is that the iPhone is constantly being carried on us and that therefore means that it's easy for it to get destroyed. It may be in your pocket, but that doesn't mean that it's free from damage. If you have your iPhone in your pocket and you walk into the corner of a table then this will mean that you're likely to crack the screen and need iPhone screen replacement.</P><P>Drinks</P><P>Drinks are not friends of electrical appliances or computers or digital devices and are probably responsible for a very large proportion of broken iPhones and iPads as well as laptops and things. For iPhones it's all too easy to fumble the phone into a hot cup of coffee or a pint of beer, while for iPads that are often left casually on coffee tables due to their ease of use are prone to having drinks spilled all of them. In either case the device may just be repairable if it properly dried out.</P><P>Dropped</P><P>iPhones are dropped perhaps more commonly than iPads and that's because they are constantly being carried. People also have an unhealthy tendency to use iPhones in difficult situations. For instance people will hold the phone with one hand while trying to find the camera button and pose for photographs, or they will get it out in the middle of a rock concert to write a text. This then results in the phone getting dropped which can either shake up the internal mechanisms or shatter the screen. In any case you are going to need replacements.</P><P>iPads get dropped less often but it still happens and because they are so easy to use it's easy to forget just how valuable they are and how easy it is to break them as well. There's more screen, so sadly there's more to break.</P><P>Thrown</P><P>You might be questioning why anyone would ever throw an iPhone, and of course this isn't something that anyone does on purpose but it can happen and people accidentally throw their iPhones often when they are playing games that use the motion controls. Games like golf often require you to swing the phone and this can then sometimes mean that you end up just launching it as it slides from your grip. Don't play this game unless you have a good grip on the device.</P><P>Software</P><P>It's easy to forget that iPhones or iPads are essentially computers, and like the best technology they tend to disappear in your hands. However there's still a lot that can go wrong and if you clog up the device or don't use it wisely you can cause software problems that stop them from working.</P><P>iPad Repairs are always necessary to make sure that it is repaired and working properly. iPhone Repairs are also necessary, as you use your phone constantly.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6717659" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6953769168404733919?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-3024733556342737642012-02-09T07:20:00.000-08:002012-02-09T07:20:00.082-08:00Cell Phones With the Senior Citizen in Mind <P>There are many cell phones being offered that have senior citizens in mind. These phones have large keypads, bright screens that are easy to read and are hearing aid and TTY compatible. For those who want the simplest operation possible there are phones that do not include more complicated options such as texting. If you are comfortable with technology and would like texting, camera functions, etc. there are phones that will provide these as well. In addition there are many cell phone plans that are affordable yet provide a reasonable amount of minutes.</P><P>There are even some Pay-As-You-Go plans that allow flexibility to meet changing needs. With the growing number of senior citizens mobile providers will continue to expand the products and services available. The internet is a great place to find out about these products and services but with the number of dealers offering cell phones and plans it can be a bit intimidating, so it may be wise to start your search by going to the websites of the main providers, such as Verizon or AT&T and go from there. It is also advisable to check the websites of cell phone providers from time to time to see about new cell phones and plan options being offered.</P><P>Some seniors might be more comfortable on the computer than using a cell phone. In that case there is text to phone, which allows a senior citizen to send a text message to any cell phone. This is a very handy method to keep in touch with friends and family that are comfortable using the text function of their cell phones. Many companies offer this service at no charge and the best way to find out more about this is to visit any search engine, such as Google and type text to phone in the search field. One website we looked at, txt2day.com, was very easy to use and sent the text message promptly. When you use the txt2day service be sure that you enter the complete phone number, including area code and be sure not to use spaces or dashes in-between the numbers. They allow 140 characters, which should be more than enough for the type of message most people wish to send. Another free site, textem.net allows 155 characters and is also very user friendly. Neither txt2day nor textem seemed to set a limit on free text messages and when checking for other free texting sites you want to be sure that they are not just offering a few free text messages before asking you to sign up and charge for them. If money is not too much of an issue and you would rather sign up for a low cost texting service one that we looked at is ipipi ( http://www.ipipi.com ). They offered testing as low as 10 cents per text. If you are going to sign up for a texting service you may want to shop around and if so Google ask and ask.com would be good places to go to get information about low cost texting service.</P><P>Timothy Johnson<BR>There are many great cell phones and inexpensive cell phone plans for seniors. Learn about these products and services by visiting the following site.<BR>http://cellphones4seniorsrwise.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6708064" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-302473355634273764?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-43316899617761413612012-02-08T14:30:00.000-08:002012-02-08T14:30:01.732-08:00O2 iPhone 4S Deals Finally Launched for Non Existing Customers <P>The brand new iPhone 4S has now been on sale since the early part of October 2011 but one mobile network has been missing from the portfolio of deals on offer for this latest iPhone.</P><P>Up until today, consumers have been able to order iPhone 4S deals on Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile and 3 Mobile but the O2 network took a very different decision with their limited stocks of this latest Apple phone, instead of offering deals to everyone as with the other networks they decided to only offer the new iPhone 4S to their existing customers as an upgrade.</P><P>This has been the case since the launch of the iPhone 4S with many disgruntled and mystified consumers unable to understand why they could not order a brand new iPhone on the O2 network, well the day has now come where this has all changed and surprisingly it is not offered directly from the operator.</P><P>An independent mobile phones retailer is the first to break cover with new O2 deals for the iPhone 4S, although not as competitive when it comes to owning the phone free of charge with a contract deal there are some lower line rental options that do compete well with the other networks.</P><P>One in particular is on the O2 100 tariff which for £21.50 per month provides 100 minutes of calls, 500 text messages and 500MB of internet access every month and demands an upfront fee for the iPhone 4S of £299.99, equated of the minimum term contract period of 24 months this totals £815.99 making it the third cheapest deal available for the latest iPhone.</P><P>For those not wanting to pay an upfront price for the latest Apple phone there is an O2 contract deal with a line rental charge of £47 per month with 1200 minutes of calls, unlimited SMS and the same 500MB of data on offer but total this deal up over the 24 months and the consumer is looking at spending a staggering £1128, that is a whole £312.01 more expensive.</P><P>That said, the lower line rental deal may not be suitable for some users as the lower 100 minutes of calls offered may be exceeded before the end of the month, when choosing a deal for the new iPhone 4S consumers need to try to match their usage requirements as closely as possible to negate any extra charges for exceeding their allocated calls, text and data volumes.</P><P>It is also expected that the white edition of the iPhone 4S as well as the 32GB and 64GB models will also soon be offered on the O2 network as the independent retailers start to collate their deals.</P><P>To see the new O2 iPhone 4S deals or to take a look at the recently discounted iPhone 4 deals please feel free to browse our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6716769" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4331689961776141361?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-50592406379349987002012-02-07T22:57:00.000-08:002012-02-07T22:57:00.048-08:00The Motorola Atrix 2 Review <P>It can often be difficult to keep track of so many new electronic gadgets that crop up on the market every year especially when their capabilities don't change that much. This can be said about the new Motorola Atrix 2. It's predecessor, the Motorola Atrix 4G, was released 10 months earlier. Is it time already for an Atrix 2? Does this make the first Atrix already obsolete? Does the new Atrix 2 live up to the Atrix name though? Is it a marginal refresh or update or an entirely new powerful smart phone?</P><P>First, you can rest assured that the Moto Atrix 4G, released in Febraury 2011, is not obsolete. If you own a Atrix 4G and have been satisfied with using it, there's no need to discard it and buy an Atrix 2 The essential functions are still the same. There are some differences in the design of the device, for example the Atrix 4G has a 4 inch screen and the new Atrix 2 has an upgraded 4.3 inch screen which is exactly what all the top smart phones have today. The Atrix 2 capabilities are still the same. However, as with any new product that's introduced, the Atrix 2 does feature a few weaks over the Atrix 4G. The viewing screen appears to have less glare from sunlight over the original smaller screen.</P><P>Because social networking communication channels such as Twitter and Facebook have become part of our daily lives, the Atrix 2 includes an application known as Social Location. While it was possible to make use of these social networks with the earlier 4G, because of increased usage of these social network sites, the new version has a more centralized location with Social Location for easier accessibility.</P><P>Before you ditch your Moto Atrix 4G and run out to buy the Moto Atrix 2, realize that some of the features in the new design doesn't necessarily mean "better." The camera in the Atrix 2 can take wonderful pictures in normal sunlight. However, the quality of the pictures are poor if the sun is too bright.</P><P>Another advantage found in the Atrix 2 is that battery life is an hour longer for the Atrx 4G's five hours and 10 minutes. As users of such products, we are always hoping for a product that will offer close to eternal battery power. But should an hour longer make you buy a new version?</P><P>Todd loves new smart phones and you can view all the new Galaxy Nexus covers and Atrix 2 cases at his site.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6710956" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5059240637934998700?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-40844525317138132692012-02-07T03:52:00.000-08:002012-02-07T03:52:00.034-08:00Talk Mobile Releases Samsung Galaxy Note on Full Range of Deals <P>Larger than your average smart phone, the new Samsung Galaxy Note offers the biggest touch screen display of any current smart phone on the market with many describing the device as a cross between a phone and a tablet.</P><P>This new Android powered handset has now been released by Talk Mobile, a virtual network operator in the UK who have made Samsung Galaxy Note deals available across their entire range of pay monthly contract offers, these include 12 month tariffs which so many consumers look for these days.</P><P>Talk Mobile offer one of the cheapest line rental deals available in the UK and have made the Samsung Galaxy Note available on this affordable monthly offer, with a line rental of just £7.99 per month this is officially the cheapest deal available for the new Galaxy Note and is known as the 'Talk Mobile Saver £7.99' tariff.</P><P>Although this is the cheapest current deal it is not ideal for many consumers due to the low volume of inclusive calls and text plus no data allocation on offer which will need to be paid as an extra, with just 50 minutes of calls and 150 text messages this Samsung Galaxy Note deal is for very light users.</P><P>When calculated over the minimum term 24 month contract period with an upfront price for the Galaxy Note of £459.99 this deal is only £5.24 cheaper than the next best deal offered by the O2 network which includes 200 minutes of calls and unlimited text messages although again the consumer will need to add data to their tariff using 'Bolt-Ons' offered by the operator.</P><P>Where these new Samsung Galaxy Note deals from Talk Mobile do come into their own is when we look at 12 month contract deals which although cost more per month with the cheapest at £12 line rental they do include good amounts of minutes, text and data.</P><P>The 'Talk Mobile Smart 12' tariff includes a very generous 1GB of inclusive internet access (data) which this Android phone will use to connect to the internet via 3.5G data support to facilitate browsing, email, social networking, watching online content and downloading new applications from the Android Market.</P><P>Also included in this £12 per month Samsung Galaxy Note deal are 200 minutes of calls which can be used at any time of the day and to call other mobile networks including landlines as well as 200 text messages every month.</P><P>For the average user the 'Smart 12' tariff will cover their daily needs and for those that love to use their smart phone on the internet will more than suffice with that 1GB of allocated data.</P><P>To see the latest Samsung Galaxy Note deals or to take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus deals please feel free to visit our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6712470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4084452531713813269?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-70110271181728343962012-02-06T09:59:00.000-08:002012-02-06T09:59:00.054-08:00HTC Wildfire S - A Small Pocket-Friendly Phone <P>H.T.C.'s Wildfire S is already available on the market and was released in May 2011; since then it's been selling very well. Although this phone cannot compete with 4G dual core handsets, it is giving a tough time to handsets that have similar specifications. The H.T.C. Wildfire S has a good combination of hardware and software; both the hardware and software support each other quite well making it a fast processing device despite its 600 MHz processor.</P><P>Here is a list of some of the phones Specifications:</P><P>· It works on the 3G network</P><P>· Is only 101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4 mm</P><P>· Has a 600 MHz single core processor</P><P>· Has 512 MB of RAM</P><P>·Has 512 MB of hard drive memory</P><P>· Has a 418 MB user available memory</P><P>· A five MP back camera with LED Flash and auto-focus</P><P>· A Touch screen facility</P><P>· Comes with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system with H.T.C Sense 2.1 UI</P><P>·A Lithium battery which gives you 6.5 hours of talk time</P><P>· Has Bluetooth and WiFi</P><P>· and last but not least a Micro SD card that can store up to 32GB of memory</P><P>As you can see this phone has all the main features that are required in a phone these days, but it is missing out on some rather superb ones; for instance, it doesn't support the 4G network while most of the other handsets in the market are 4G supportive. It has a 600 MHz processor which is not very much as compared to the other Android handsets that have a 1 GHz dual core processor. When we look at its price; the H.T.C. Wildfire S seems to be very cheap as it is around $200 which is quite reasonable a while every other handset is pretty expensive. The Wildfire S seems to be a good option for those who are looking for the latest Android phone that costs a lot less. Although it has a small processor and is running on Android Gingerbread 2.3; its processing speed will never be a problem as this phone is a particularly fast and smooth runner.</P><P>This handset does lack a front camera;· 4G support and Memory (It only has a 418 MB memory).</P><P>Despite its shortcomings, the H.T.C. Wildfire S is still a very good phone with regards to price, call connectivity, size, weight, the latest operating system and battery use.</P><P>Hi I'm Mark Francis I hope that you found this article helpful. If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.</P><P>PS. Don't forget that it's always cheaper for you to get your phone online than going directly to your local Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile store. Click on the link below to view a quick video explaining how you too can benefit.<BR>http://www.cellphonedoc.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6700330" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7011027118172834396?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-79888017217075803842012-02-05T17:02:00.000-08:002012-02-05T17:02:00.345-08:00Blackberry Curve Range Expands With New Blackberry Curve 9380 <P>Blackberry have now released their latest smart phone in the UK, the new Blackberry Curve 9380 joins the recently released Curve 9360 but offers a very different design format to the majority of models from the best-selling Curve range.</P><P>Renowned for their qwerty keypad toting smart phones, Blackberry have now released their second all touch screen handset in a year, the Blackberry Curve 9380 joins the Torch 9860 in offering a full touch screen experience with no qwerty keypad in sight and is the first ever from the Curve series of handsets.</P><P>Packing a 3.2 inch touch screen the new Curve 9380 could be viewed as a smaller version of the Torch 9860, the phone offers a 5.0 mega pixel camera with geo-tagging capabilities, face detection and image stabilisation as well as the very latest Blackberry 7 operating system.</P><P>This new operating software is found in other recent releases such as the Blackberry Bold 9900, Blackberry Curve 9380 and Blackberry Torch 9810, it offers NFC technology for mobile payments and vastly improves on the previous version with applications running far more smoothly and a new user interface.</P><P>Users can use the 3.5G and Wi-Fi connections of the Curve 9380 to connect to the internet whilst out and about for sending and receiving emails, browsing the internet or communicating via Blackberry's instant messenger service, GPS is also available for satellite navigation with Blackberry Maps.</P><P>This is also a very compact handset measuring 109 x 60 x 11.2 mm and weighing just 98g making for a very pocket friendly device, the exterior design closely follows the Curve range on the rear of the phone, however the front is now dominated by the touch screen and some touch sensitive navigation buttons.</P><P>Before these two most recent releases of touch screen phones the manufacturers last attempt was the Blackberry Storm 2 which never really made any inroads into the market, poor touch screen performance was mostly to blame but they have vastly improved in this area so take up of these new handsets should not be effected.</P><P>For those looking for a reasonably priced Blackberry phone with a full touch screen experience the new Curve 9380 is a great choice, the on board technology matches many mid range handsets on the market and the advantages of good email services along with instant messaging facilities further bolster this new phones desirability for both business and pleasure.</P><P>If you would like to see the new Blackberry 9380 deals or take a look at the higher specification Blackberry 9900 deals then please visit our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6721125" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7988801721707580384?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-69946877993271613802012-02-04T23:14:00.000-08:002012-02-04T23:14:00.233-08:00Insect cyborgs may become first responders: Search and monitor hazardous places ScienceDaily (Nov. 23, 2011) — Research conducted at the University of Michigan College of Engineering may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans.</P><P>Professor Khalil Najafi, the chair of electrical and computer engineering, and doctoral student Erkan Aktakka are finding ways to harvest energy from insects, and take the utility of the miniature cyborgs to the next level.</P><P>"Through energy scavenging, we could potentially power cameras, microphones and other sensors and communications equipment that an insect could carry aboard a tiny backpack," Najafi said. "We could then send these 'bugged' bugs into dangerous or enclosed environments where we would not want humans to go."</P><P>The principal idea is to harvest the insect's biological energy from either its body heat or movements. The device converts the kinetic energy from wing movements of the insect into electricity, thus prolonging the battery life. The battery can be used to power small sensors implanted on the insect (such as a small camera, a microphone or a gas sensor) in order to gather vital information from hazardous environments.</P><P>A spiral piezoelectric generator was designed to maximize the power output by employing a compliant structure in a limited area. The technology developed to fabricate this prototype includes a process to machine high-aspect ratio devices from bulk piezoelectric substrates with minimum damage to the material using a femtosecond laser.</P><P>In a paper called "Energy scavenging from insect flight" (recently published in the Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering</EM>), the team describes several techniques to scavenge energy from wing motion and presents data on measured power from beetles.</P><P>This research was funded by the Hybrid Insect Micro Electromechanical Systems program of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under grant No. N66001-07-1-2006. The facilities used for this research include U-M's Lurie Nanofabrication Facility.</P><P>The university is pursuing patent protection for the intellectual property, and is seeking commercialization partners to help bring the technology to market.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>University of Michigan</STRONG>. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Ethem Erkan Aktakka, Hanseup Kim, Khalil Najafi. <STRONG>Energy scavenging from insect flight</STRONG>. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering</EM>, 2011; 21 (9): 095016 DOI: 10.1088/0960-1317/21/9/095016<P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111123133510.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6994687799327161380?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-57457588988297706482012-02-04T07:31:00.000-08:002012-02-04T07:31:00.455-08:00Comparison of The Long-Awaited Droid 4 and Droid 3 - Motorola on the Go! <P>In 2011, Motorola hit the market with their Droid 3 handset and now they have another fantastic handset they are planning to launch at the end of 2011. The Droid 4 is waiting to be released and is currently in the testing process but the stage has already been set for the Motorola Droid 4 cell phone so get ready for the launch!</P><P>You might be wondering why Motorola are releasing two similar handsets in the space of 6 months. Well, this is a much-debated topic these days on cell phone-related blogs and forums. There is a valid reason as to why Motorola is releasing two handsets of the same type and this can be easily understood by looking at a detailed overview of the specs of both the models.</P><P><STRONG>Motorola Droid 3</STRONG></P><P>Specs of this particular handset are:</P><P>· 1 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor</P><P>· GSM and CDMA</P><P>· Android 2.3</P><P>· QWERTY keyboard</P><P>· 4 inch wide-screen</P><P>· 8 megapixel camera</P><P><STRONG>Motorola Droid 4</STRONG></P><P>The all new Droid 4 is set to be released with the following features and specs:</P><P>· 1.2 GHz dual-core OMAP 4430 processor</P><P>· 4G LTE</P><P>· Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread</P><P>· 8 megapixel camera</P><P>· 4 inches wide-screen</P><P>· QWERTY keyboard</P><P>As you can see the core difference between the two models is their operating network. The Droid 3 supports the GSM and CDMA networks only, while the Droid 4 is 4G supportive. Today, where 4G technology is on the rise, you will find all the new cell phones are operated on the 4G LTE network. In such a 4G boom period, the Droid 3 is really facing a setback. Although you might see a lot of people still using the Droid 3 and loving it, it is not considered to be a cell phone that people will be using in the future. While thinking about the current market trend, Motorola has decided to launch the Droid 4 with 4G connectivity. Both these handsets belong to different categories, one competing with the GSM and CDMA phones while the other one is planning to give a tough time to other 4G handsets.</P><P>The processing speed is another difference between the two; the Droid 4 has a 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor while the Droid 3 has a 1 GHz dual core processor. Both the handsets have an 8 megapixel camera and both have a fully fledged QWERTY keyboard. However, the Droid 4 keyboard is much better than the Droid 3;the Droid 4 has a complete keyboard similar to that of notebooks and also has the latest Android version which is the 2.3.5 Gingerbread system.</P><P>It is said that the Droid 4 will give all the other 4G handsets a tough time on the market and people are already waiting desperately for this superb cell phone. However, no one knows the exact release date of the Motorola Droid 4, but it will be with us pretty soon.</P><P>Hi I'm Mark Francis I hope that you found this article helpful.<BR>If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.</P><P>PS. Don't forget that it's always cheaper for you to get your phone online than going directly to your local Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile store.<BR>Click on the link below to view a quick video explaining how you too can benefit.<BR>http://www.cellphonedoc.com/verizon-androids/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6694106" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5745758898829770648?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-45574886845890177812012-02-03T16:25:00.000-08:002012-02-03T16:25:00.772-08:00Jitterbug, One of the Best Cell Phones for Seniors <P>One of the top rated cell phones for seniors is the Jitterbug. Some of the features include a large keypad that is back lit for easy viewing at night, a bright, clear, color screen, enhanced sound quality as well as noise suppression (to eliminate unwanted background noise) and simple to use menus that only require a yes or no command. You can also store up to 50 frequently used phone numbers, easily retrieve voice mail messages and you will hear the familiar sound of a dial tone when the phone is ready to make a call. In addition the Jitterbug is blue tooth and hearing aid compatible, has a mistake proof volume control and easy to recognize on/off buttons for speaker phone and power. Another nice feature of this phone is that there is no service contract and nationwide plans start at $14.99 per month (plan price subject to change).</P><P>The Jitterbug phone is pre-programmed at the factory so it is ready to use right out of the box, with no setup necessary. As with all cell phones it comes with an AC charger for the battery and there quite a few handy accessories that can be purchased separately. These include:</P>A car charger, which no one should be without.Red and clear beaded lanyards if you prefer not to use a carrying case.Spare battery packs, which come in red, graphite and white in order to match the color of your phone.Horizontal leather case, which provides protection to the phone as well as easy access from your belt or purse.Vertical leather case, which provides protection to the phone as well as easy access from your belt or purse.<P>The Jitterbug phone is a very well thought out product and is a good value, especially considering the fact that you won't be tied to a service contract and it has one of the most reasonable plans around.</P><P>In addition to the AT&T and Jitterbug phones there are other options for cell phones for seniors. Verizon offers the Samsung Haven that not only has a large, easy to use keypad but also features one touch access to emergency numbers, voice commands, reminder alarms and a fitness guide. You can even change the font size, which is a great option. Another important feature that is definitely worth mentioning is that you can store medical information, such as allergies and medication that you are taking. The largest keypad is offered by Just5 whose phones also include short message service (SMS), call log, a one press SOS button and FM radio tuner. In order to get the large keypad and still keep the phone from being too bulky to carry Just5 had to sacrifice display size, but having said that the display window is dedicated to showing the most important thing, the number you are dialing and that is done with nice, large numerals that are very easy to read. Another very handy feature is that the Just5 phone is unlocked so you can use it with any service provider. Not all big button cell phones that we looked at mentioned a backlit key pad, which may be a critical feature. If this is something that is essential to you it would be a good idea to go to the providers or manufacturers website ( http://www.verizon.com, for example) and post a question asking about this feature. Sometimes if enough customers ask about something that is not presently available, or only on limited products it causes them to upgrade their product line to include the requested item. At the very least asking about a backlit key pad will help you make the right product decision.</P><P>Timothy Johnson<BR>The Jitterbug is one of the top rated cell phones for seniors. To find out more about this phone, its features and accessories please visit the following site.<BR>http://www.cellphones4seniorsrwise.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6708119" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4557488684589017781?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-2759253202288414032012-02-03T00:41:00.000-08:002012-02-03T00:41:00.033-08:00Catch a Cheating Spouse With Your Cell Phone <P>Want to catch your spouse with your cell to see if he/she is cheating on you? Here are a few simple steps in which you can do so.</P><P>Flexispy:</P><P>Flexispy is the best tool that can be used to spy on a cheating spouse. It is a spying software which works on symbian devices, windows mobile phones, Android mobile phones and iPhone. It is free for Android and provides the user (SPY) with a web account where all the information can be stored plus retrieved later. It is a user-friendly application with a lot of features. The length of product line is six i.e. Pro-X, Pro, Lite, Bug, Record and shield. Included below are the features that give it a competitive edge in the market.</P><P>Remote listening:</P><P>You can listen to the live calls on the mobile phone in which Flexispy is installed. These calls can be recorded in PC too. This feature is available in its Pro-X, Pro, Bug and record editions. </P><P>Control Phone by SMS:</P><P>The above term is enough to explain the feature but for further elaboration, calls, SMS, phone tools can be controlled by another cell. You can make a call with a single message, block any unwanted number, delete the SMS inbox, forward SMS or MMS to any other mobile device etc. This feature is available in all the three versions of flexispy i.e. Pro-X, Pro, Lite, Bug and record.</P><P>SMS or email logging:</P><P>This feature helps the spy to forward all the emails and text messages to flexispy web account. Again this feature is available in three versions of flexispy (Pro-X, Pro, and Lite).</P><P>Call history logging:</P><P>With this feature the spy can find the call durations, phone numbers, and the names of contact if available in the phone book. The data is sent to web account provided by the flexispy. This feature is available in the 3 versions of flexispy.i.e. Pro-X, Pro, Lite.</P><P>Location Tracking:</P><P>Spy can track the mobile phone location on the map by providing the phone id and cell phone name. This feature is also available all the three aforementioned versions i.e. Pro-X, Pro, Lite.</P><P>Call Interception:</P><P>Interception is the ability to listen in to live phone calls going on the target device. You specify the numbers you are interested in and when any calls to or from these numbers occur on the target; Flexispy PRO-X will send a secret SMS to your mobile.</P><P>Blackberry and whatsapp messenger chats:</P><P>The conversations present in the blackberry messenger and whatsapp messenger in the target mobile phone will be sent directly to the flexispy web account. </P><P>Check out the official website of mSpy if you want to know more about how to catch a cheating spouse, they have the solution to all your problems.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6713055" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-275925320228841403?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-10705477537539274252012-02-02T05:57:00.000-08:002012-02-02T05:57:00.069-08:00iPhone 4S - A Quick Review <P>The iPhone 4S is currently the most powerful mobile phone that Apple has ever made. But it has been criticized by many because it looks very identical to the iPhone 4. However, once you switch it on, you will see that it is completely different. The iPhone 4S uses the latest iOS 5 operating system by Apple. This mobile phone does not need a computer to be activated. The iPhone 4S also includes the iCloud software that allows you to store apps, photos, calendars, and contacts to and from your iPhone 4S mobile phone.</P><P>Setting up the iPhone 4S is very easy and will take less than 5 minutes. Because the iPhone 4S uses the same case and design as the iPhone 4, you can simply swap over your SIM card. If you owned a previous version of the iPhone such as the iPhone 4, you might ask yourself why you need the iPhone 4S mobile phone when you can just upgrade your old iPhone's operating system to the new iOS 5 operating system and get almost all the new features.</P><P>The new iPhone 4S has a faster A5 dual-core processor that makes everything quicker. The new processor makes web pages load up faster, makes iPhone applications launch quicker, and makes multi-tasking more fluid than before. You will also notice that resource-hungry applications such as the Pages app do not lag anymore when you edit your documents. The iPhone 4S A5 dual-core processor also increases the graphical prowess of this mobile phone. You will notice smoother visuals when playing graphics-heavy games such as Real Racing 2 HD.</P><P>The iPhone 4S also has an improved antenna that allows for faster 3G connections and quicker loading of web pages. You will also experience less call dropouts compared to the previous iPhone 4 mobile phone. The iPhone 4S camera is capable of taking 8-megapixel photos and 1080p video. The best feature of the iPhone 4S is obviously Siri - a voice-controlled app that acts as your own personal assistant. You can ask Siri to send a message, dial a number, check the weather, and a lot more. You can even have a conversation with it and you will get some interesting responses. The iPhone 4S mobile phone battery was also improved, resulting in a longer battery life compared to the iPhone 4. All in all, the improvements on the iPhone 4S is enough to warrant a purchase. It is not the iPhone 5, but a faster and better version of the iPhone 4.</P><P>You Can Also Stand A Chance To Test & Keep the New iPhone 5 by Clicking Here</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6705409" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1070547753753927425?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-27229449525727194972012-02-01T13:15:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:15:00.235-08:00Get Cash for a Smartphone to Help in Tough Times <P>The global economic recession is still affecting people a lot, even though the experts claim it is technically over. Numbers may have turned around in some areas of the economy, but most Americans still feel as though money is tight and as though there isn't a lot of financial stability. Consequently, people are still looking extra for ways to save money and earn money, and one of the best ways to do that is by getting rid of old things you no longer need. For example, people upgrade their cellphones so frequently, that they can sell their old models and receive cash for a smartphone.</P><P>These days, most people upgrade to a better cellphone every two years because that's what their cellphone carriers require of them. People get big discounts on the phones they want as long as they agree to a two year contract with a particular carrier, which encourages everyone to get a new phone once every two years. All of these phones are very well made these days though, which means that they typically still function whenever people decide to upgrade. That's why it's really not difficult to get cash for the smartphone that you no longer use. The amount of cash for a smartphone that you can earn will depend on several factors, but you'll always be earning money, which can help you survive this economic recession. If your old phone is in nearly brand new condition and comes will all of the original packaging and accessories that you received when you bought it, you'll get a lot of money back. If your old phone is missing some accessories or packaging, or if it doesn't work exactly as it should, you'll receive a little less money. Still, you will get a favorable amount of cash for the smartphone that was simply lying around your house taking up space. By getting rid of your old gadget in this way, you'll have less clutter in your house and you won't have to pay someone to recycle it for you.</P><P>Times are tough, and when you get cash for the smartphone that you don't want anymore, you'll find that there is a high demand for that old phone. Many people can no longer afford to buy a brand new phone, so they are looking for used phones that are in great condition. By selling your old cellphone, you're not only making some extra money for yourself, but you're also making it possible for someone else to fulfill their need for an affordable technological gadget. Everyone should have access to today's best technologies, and you can help make that a reality. When you opt to earn cash for a smartphone that you didn't really want any more anyway, you're opening up new possibilities for other people, who wouldn't otherwise have those opportunities. Getting rid of your old phone is really a win-win situation for everyone, but most importantly, it can help you and your fellow Americans weather the recession more easily.</P><P>sell phones</P><P>TRUSTED SmartPhone Buyer. Sell your iPhone, Laptop, Smartphone, or Blackberry, to the ORIGINAL online buyer. Founded in 2002, we are the FIRST company where you can sell items like your iPhone & laptop online!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6711324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2722944952572719497?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-5954113944302865572012-01-31T17:23:00.000-08:002012-01-31T17:23:00.364-08:00Parental Mobile Tracking Ensures Cell Phone Safety <P>Parental Mobile Tracking ensures cell phone safety for busy teens on the go. Parents decide to use this program for a number of different reasons. This software, for instance, gives its users the ability to limit teen cell phone use to certain hours of the day or for certain lengths of time.</P><P>Parental Mobile Tracking provides other capabilities. For example, this program allows the user to block calls or text messages from certain senders. In addition, parents can use this program's GPS capability to monitor their child's location at all times. With this software, parents can constantly monitor text messages and call information on phones equipped with this software.</P><P>Parental Mobile Tracking prevents teens from too much cell phone usage. The software will let the user know when their teens are using their cell phones instead of doing their homework. The software will also help parents to turn off phones when teens cut themselves off from the rest of the family. Also, teens may be using their phones at school and getting into trouble. This software gives parents the freedom to restrict cell phone usage with the many features of this program.</P><P>With this software, the user has a couple of options for curbing cell phone use. The user may utilize the software to restrict certain functions at certain times of day. With the program in use, the entire phone may be blocked, or parents may simply block the calling function while allowing other programs to continue operating.</P><P>Parental Mobile Tracking can be used to block certain callers. The software can block calls from bullies, and calls from unsavory people. In addition to using the software to block calls, parents may use another one of the software's features to block text messages from harmful or suspicious people.</P><P>With Parental Mobile Tracking, parents can track their child using the software's GPS locator feature. This software will ensure that parents know where their teens are at all times. The program protects teens during those unsupervised outings, and this program helps parents to ensure that their teens are telling the truth about their location.</P><P>Parental Mobile Tracking will let parents know when teens send text messages or make inappropriate calls. The software will monitor every text message that is either sent or received on a cell phone that is equipped with it, and it works even if teens delete messages from their phones. Thanks to this software, parents will know quickly if their children are "sexting", or receiving inappropriate text messages on a phone equipped with this software.</P><P>Even if parents are out of town visiting family or on a business trip, this program allows them to monitor their children's cell phone activity. Also, parents using Parental Mobile Tracking software have the flexibility to use any device with a web browser to check in on their children by logging in to the software's secure website to view their logs and see just what their children are up to.</P><P>Parents cannot prevent teens from using cell phones. However, Parental Mobile Tracking software will give the parents easy-to-use tools that they need to keep teens safe. The software can be used to control the amount of time that teens spend talking on their phones and the software can be used to block suspicious contacts. This software will ensure that teens do not involve themselves in harmful situations that can be prevented.</P><P>Parents will love the constant monitoring from Parental Mobile Tracking and the GPS locating ability provided by Parental Mobile Tracking. Parents will know where their teens are and what they are doing with their smart phones that have the software installed on it. For parents, Parental Mobile Tracking provides peace of mind. For teens, Parental Mobile Tracking provides safety and boundaries.</P><P>If you would like to find out more information on how to make sure your teen is safe at all times, please visit http://www.parentalmobiletracking.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6710699" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-595411394430286557?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-36127334791008644352012-01-30T20:00:00.000-08:002012-01-30T20:00:00.519-08:00What's New in Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich <P>Android's latest version, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), has been out just over a month now. Since this version will be available on mobile phones as well as tablets, the market has seen a lot of great devices that are ready to take advantage of the new features that are available in 4.0. Many of these updates are simply upgrades to some of the already existing features in the operating system. This article talks about what these new features are all about.</P><P><STRONG>New Typeface</STRONG></P><P>The old font, "Droid Sans" is out and a new font, "Roboto" is in. Roboto is a typeface designed for the small, high-resolution screens that mobile phone and tablet users have and brings a slick, updated feel to the interface.</P><P><STRONG>Spell-Checker</STRONG></P><P>In ICS, the dictionary and spell-checking have been updated for better error correction and word suggestion. They have tried to improve the identification of double-typed characters, missing spaces and skipped letters. Word suggestion will now only show three words at a time in the suggestion strip. Spell-checker is probably the best improvement in this group since it will now underline misspelled words and suggest replacement words. You can also add words to the dictionary if it is not recognized.</P><P><STRONG>Screenshots</STRONG></P><P>Taking screenshots is often an important feature for some users and now you do not need to tamper with your Android device or install third-party apps in order to take them. You can now take a screenshot by holding down the volume down key and the power button. This will capture the screen and put it in your photos.</P><P><STRONG>Voice Commands</STRONG></P><P>Android 4.0 now has the capability to receive voice commands. You can use the talk-to-text feature to give your phone commands or dictate text messages.</P><P><STRONG>Updated Camera</STRONG></P><P>While previous versions of Android's camera were lacking, there have been some great improvements with 4.0 that were gained with some help from Samsung. The camera was also the area where the most upgrades are happening. ICS devices will now have 1080p video, the shutter lag has been removed, easier photo and video sharing, tap-to-focus, face detection, photo filters, and a photo-stitching panorama mode that allows you to move the camera to take one continuous picture.</P><P>Many of these features have been long-awaited by Android fans. There is even various photo editing tools to clean up your pictures and easier ways to share with Google+, text message, Bluetooth, Email and Picasa.</P><P><STRONG>Better Browser</STRONG></P><P>The standard browser is the new Chrome mobile Web browser that syncs bookmarks with other versions of Chrome that you have on your desktop or laptop as well as other mobile/tablet devices. The browser can now save pages for offline reading which is great when you are on the road and unsure of your signal availability. Chrome mobile has been updated greatly for speed and now has the capability to open up to 16 tabs for your multi-tasking pleasure.</P><P><STRONG>Android Bump</STRONG></P><P>Sharing information with other Android devices has become a lot easier with a secure Near Field Communication (NFC) app called Android Bump. Based on the NDEF Push technology, this application will allow two Android devices to share websites, maps, contacts, applications and play games together.</P><P><STRONG>Copy and Paste</STRONG></P><P>Copy and paste functionality got a re-vamp and is much easier to use. You can now move around whole blocks of text.</P><P>This update only shows how committed Google is to making Android the top mobile operating system. As you can see, there are many great new features in Ice Cream Sandwich that make it a top contender in the mobile and tablet market. This also shows that we can expect many more great new things from Android in the future.</P><P>Michael Dorf teaches at LearnComputer (learncomputer.com), which offers instructor-led local, online and onsite Android training for companies and public. Our flagship Android Bootcamp course will get you writing Android apps in just FOUR days! There is simply no better way to learn Android!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6713372" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3612733479100864435?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-69881633550079112342012-01-30T00:52:00.000-08:002012-01-30T00:52:00.945-08:00Smart phone power consumption cut by more than 70 percent ScienceDaily (Nov. 25, 2011) — Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have designed a network proxy that can cut the power consumption of 3G smart phones up to 74 percent. This device enhances performance and significantly reduces power usage by serving as a middleman for mobile devices to connect to the Internet and handling the majority of the data transfer for the smart phone. Historically, the high energy requirements of mobile phones have slowed the adoption of mobile Internet services in developing countries.</P><P>-- This new solution is particularly valuable in developing countries because it provides significantly more effective Internet access to a much larger number of people. At the moment, only a small percent can access the Internet from a wired connection, but 90 percent of the African population lives in areas with mobile phone network coverage. Mobile phone usage is increasing rapidly, however the use of mobile Internet services is hindered by users not having access to the power grid to recharge their phones," says Professor Jukka Manner from Aalto University.</P><P>The case study conducted at Aalto University examined Internet usage in three East African countries: Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. Researchers developed energy-saving solutions for smart phones that could be easily deployed across a mobile network and in particular in areas without reliable sources of electricity. In addition to the new, optimized proxy solution, the researchers found that the power consumption of smart phones could also be significantly reduced by mobile optimized websites, HTTP compression and more efficient use of data caching.</P><P>The study was published at the scientific conference Africomm 2011. The research began in the Future Internet research program of TIVIT and funded by Tekes -- the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation. The work has been continued in the ECEWA project funded by Tekes, with partners from European Communications Engineering Ltd, Efore Plc, Ericsson, Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="9"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>Aalto University</STRONG>, via AlphaGalileo. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111125161025.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6988163355007911234?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-77000206608009775342012-01-29T07:55:00.000-08:002012-01-29T07:55:00.650-08:00Smart phone power consumption cut by more than 70 percent ScienceDaily (Nov. 25, 2011) — Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have designed a network proxy that can cut the power consumption of 3G smart phones up to 74 percent. This device enhances performance and significantly reduces power usage by serving as a middleman for mobile devices to connect to the Internet and handling the majority of the data transfer for the smart phone. Historically, the high energy requirements of mobile phones have slowed the adoption of mobile Internet services in developing countries.</P><P>-- This new solution is particularly valuable in developing countries because it provides significantly more effective Internet access to a much larger number of people. At the moment, only a small percent can access the Internet from a wired connection, but 90 percent of the African population lives in areas with mobile phone network coverage. Mobile phone usage is increasing rapidly, however the use of mobile Internet services is hindered by users not having access to the power grid to recharge their phones," says Professor Jukka Manner from Aalto University.</P><P>The case study conducted at Aalto University examined Internet usage in three East African countries: Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. Researchers developed energy-saving solutions for smart phones that could be easily deployed across a mobile network and in particular in areas without reliable sources of electricity. In addition to the new, optimized proxy solution, the researchers found that the power consumption of smart phones could also be significantly reduced by mobile optimized websites, HTTP compression and more efficient use of data caching.</P><P>The study was published at the scientific conference Africomm 2011. The research began in the Future Internet research program of TIVIT and funded by Tekes -- the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation. The work has been continued in the ECEWA project funded by Tekes, with partners from European Communications Engineering Ltd, Efore Plc, Ericsson, Aalto University and Tampere University of Technology.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="9"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>Aalto University</STRONG>, via AlphaGalileo. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111125161025.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7700020660800977534?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-27307653594565267982012-01-28T12:23:00.000-08:002012-01-28T12:23:00.518-08:00How Many Cell Phones Are There in the US and the World? <P>There are like a billion of cellphones in the world as there are around 8 billion total population globally speaking. You can see cellphones everywhere. Cellphones are manufactured, displayed and sold in stores, and used by people. Cellphones are no longer a luxury but a necessity. That is why people can have as many cellphones with them. There are those who prefer to have one cellphone alone especially those who can't afford to buy an extra unit but just resort to phone recycling. Sometimes, those who have extra and old units rather look for booths that offer cash for phones. As for my experience, I used to have 2 cellphones and I sometimes sell my cell too, especially during times when I have nothing to grab in my pocket yet I want to buy something I badly like.</P><P>Based on statistics, the number of mobile phone users in the US alone has reached to over 303 Million and 4.6 Billion worldwide - and approximately more than 1,000 new subscribers added every minute. The survey of wireless carriers revealed that 96% of Americans are mobile subscribers and continues to grow and is expected to increase to five billion this year. The increase of mobile phone industry is due to people dropping their house phones and shifted to mobile for it is more convenient that you can carry it with you and sometimes cheaper than fixed house phones.</P><P>The spread of mobile phones has aided millions of Americans and billions of people around the world in a modern age of convenience. On average, one person in the US buys mobile phone once in every 18 months, every 15 months in Europe and every 13 months in Asia. The mobile survey revealed that more than 257 million "data-capable" phones are active on most wireless provider in the US and roughly 50 million of those are smartphones.</P><P>Mobile growth is fueled by demand developing countries - the most populous nations have the most mobile subscriptions are led by China and India. In the same time, these countries contributed over 300 million new mobile users which is more than the total number of mobile users in the US. However, AT&T Mobility CEO and current CTIA chairman Ralph de la Vega stated that US still tops globally in different categories, including 3G users, number of smartphones activated and number of mobile applications purchased.</P><P>National Bureau of Statistics of China survey released in February 2011shows China has a total of 859 million subscribers or 64% of the population. 47 million of these users own 3G mobile phones. Telecom subscription data by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released in July 2011 states that India now has over 840 million subscribers or 70% of the total population.</P><P>Mobile annual average growth worldwide is up at 22% over the same time last year, according to surveys. It shows that even in the face of global economic recession, wireless industry continues to grow. International Data Corporation believes that mobile phone market around the world will be driven by smartphones through the end of 2014.</P><P>Richard Xrystiann Fernandez is a writer and writes a lot about his passion. He has written a number of articles about sell my cell, phone recycling and cash for phones.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6707522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2730765359456526798?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-76935955183376425992012-01-27T17:14:00.000-08:002012-01-27T17:14:00.764-08:00Emerging new properties at oxide interfaces ScienceDaily (Nov. 25, 2011) — Dr. Ariando of the National University of Singapore discovered a collective electronic state not seen before in the bulk of either two individual insulating oxides, thus demonstrating that electrons at their interface can now exhibit ferromagnetism.</P><P>In many ionic materials, including the oxides, surfaces created along specific directions can become electrically charged. By the same token, such electronic charging, or 'polarisation', can also occur at the interface of two connecting materials.</P><P>Theoretically, this could lead to the build-up of an ever increasing voltage in the materials in certain systems, a situation known as a 'polarity catastrophe'. Certainly this cannot occur in practical systems, for energy sake, and Nature deals with this situation by reconstructing the electronic configuration of the interface via a shifting of charges across the interface, or by structural reconstructions, namely, the displacement of atoms.</P><P>With oxide materials, a unique consequence of these reconstructions is that it provides a means to create novel electronic phases, stabilised by the interface, and which cannot exist in the bulk.</P><P>Dr. Ariando from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Department of Physics and NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-NanoCore, along with his co-workers, showed that at this interface, a remarkable combination of strong diamagnetism (superconductor like), paramagnetism and ferromagnetism can co-exist with the quasi two-dimensional electron gas when prepared under a more oxidising condition.</P><P>Past studies had shown that two-dimensional conducting planes, in the form of quasi two-dimensional electron gas, could emerge between otherwise non-magnetic insulating oxide, Lanthanum Alumniate (LaAlO3) and Strontium Titanate (SrTiO3).</P><P>Interestingly, Dr. Ariando's team had also shown that the ferromagnetic phase was stable even above room temperature and the diamagnetism below a relatively high temperature of 60 K.</P><P><STRONG>Industrial applications</STRONG></P><P>The results also indicate that the free surface of SrTiO3 could well be responsible for all these fascinating phenomena. The SrTiO3 resembles Silicon. This will have a significant impact on industry since Silicon has been used in semiconductor technology -- silicon has been the workhorse for oxide-based devices and electronics.</P><P>These multiple electronic and magnetic phases at oxide interfaces could yield interesting technological applications. That a variety of magnetic states can be produced close to the surface (< 10 nm) by changing the external stimulus to the SrTiO3 or the interface of LaAlO3/SrTiO3, be it change in oxygen pressure or magnetic field, thus proves that this is a very active interface, and that it can yield strong responses to external stimuli.</P><P>One could well consider building novel sensors out of these interfaces that could be used as, say, oxygen sensors, or even magnetic sensors. Still, where these applications are concerned, there is a need to further understand these phenomena and optimise the device configuration.</P><P>The research of Dr. Ariando and his co-workers in the oxide interface field is reminiscent of the times when two-dimensional electron gas in the semiconductor heterostructures first became available, and the quantum Hall effect and fractional quantum Hall effect were discovered, both resulting in Nobel prizes.</P><P>The physics of the oxide material systems is however richer, involving much stronger interaction between the electrons, mutually and within the crystal lattice. There is great interest in exploring these interfaces in the quest for new nano-electronic devices.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="9"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>National University of Singapore</STRONG>, via AlphaGalileo. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Ariando, X. Wang, G. Baskaran, Z. Q. Liu, J. Huijben, J. B. Yi, A. Annadi, A. Roy Barman, A. Rusydi, S. Dhar, Y. P. Feng, J. Ding, H. Hilgenkamp, T. Venkatesan. <STRONG>Electronic phase separation at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interface</STRONG>. Nature Communications</EM>, 2011; 2: 188 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms1192<P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111125160906.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7693595518337642599?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-45642466501682137112012-01-27T01:52:00.000-08:002012-01-27T01:52:00.256-08:00The iPhone 4S Versus The BlackBerry 9900 - Which Is Better? <P>The market has been engrossed with the release of BlackBerry phones, but with the recent launch of the Apple iPhone 4s, which of the two smartphones will the market prefer? Stating the features of each smart phone will determine which will appeal most to the crowd.</P><P>The BlackBerry 9900 already has an advantage over iPhone 4s because of its QWERTY keypad. Though equipped with this keypad, the BlackBerry 9900 also included a touch screen feature in their 2.8-inch screen that displays multimedia graphics in a 640x480 frame. This feature may be a turn-off to the crowd because of the small screen and low graphic pixel now that iPhone 4s has the Retina Display which offers its users a full HD view of the graphics in 960x480 pixels.</P><P>The iPhone's processor is in theory more superior than that of the BlackBerry but even with a dual-core A5 chip, 1GHz processor, and 512MB RAM, the BlackBerry still runs faster. Though the latter doesn't have a dual-core A5 chip, it runs faster because of its 1.2GHz processor and 768MB RAM. It has not yet been tested which of the two performs better because of its leveling race to being the best. In terms of memory storage, the iPhone 4s offers three varieties: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. The BlackBerry, on the other hand, can handle 8GB worth of media files in its internal memory but can still be enhanced when slotted with a 32GB microSD card.</P><P>When it comes to the number of networks supported, the iPhone has the advantage because it handles both CDMA and GSM support. The BlackBerry 9900 is only an improved version of BlackBerry Bold which only supports GSM networks but the BlackBerry 9930 is the one which handles CDMA networks out of the three BlackBerry smartphones. However, both the iPhone 4s and BlackBerry 9900 possess an HSPA receiver that lets its users utilize a 14.4MBPS downlink. Both also have the Bluetooth function but when it comes to Wi-Fi connectivity, it is only attainable through the iPhone. The iPhone's version of Bluetooth is a specialized type v4.0 receiver while the BlackBerry 9900 has the common v2.1.</P><P>The latest version of the iPhone boasts an iOS 5 (operating system) update and it can handle more applications like Twitter integration, iMessages, iReminder, Notification Center, and photo-editing applications. In fact, both the BlackBerry 9900 and iPhone 4s can have the iOS 5 update. However, the advantage of iPhone 4s over BlackBerry 9900 when it comes to hardware is its Siri, the voice recognition personal assistant.</P><P>What the BlackBerry 9900 can boast is its BlackBerry Operating System 7 which enables the phone to have a touchscreen feature, the BlackBerry browser, the BlackBerry Messenger 6, Liquid Graphics, and applications support for the BlackBerry App World storefront. If you want more secure Internet browsing, using the BlackBerry is more advisable because of its BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS).</P><P>The iPhone 4s's price has been revealed recently as $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB. With the BlackBerry 9900 price at $349.99, there is a price difference between the two mobile phone products of at least 16%.</P><P>Since the two models have been released the most popular have been the iPhone 4S White and the BlackBerry Bold 9900.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6710356" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4564246650168213711?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-54895529521079479722012-01-26T07:12:00.000-08:002012-01-26T07:12:00.422-08:00Apple iPhone 4S 16GB in Black Currently Cheaper Than iPhone 4S White Edition <P>It is a well known fact that the demand for the latest iPhone 4S has well outstripped supply in many countries with over one million handsets sold in the first 24 hours of its release and a further 3 million over the next 48 hours.</P><P>This now seem to be effecting the prices and deals on offer for the iPhone 4S 16GB in both its black and white colour schemes as different retailers and networks have varying stock levels of each model, this is best reflected in the latest news that the black edition iPhone 4S is currently has cheaper deals than those for the iPhone 4S in white.</P><P>Although there is not a massive amount between the overall costs of the two colour schemes at £20 over the minimum term contract of 24 months the deals themselves are very different and offer significantly different volumes of inclusive data, minutes and text.</P><P>The current cheapest deal for the iPhone 4S in black is offered on the Orange network at £25 per month on a tariff called 'Orange iPhone 25', this deal includes 250MB of internet usage, 75 minutes of calls and 125 text messages to use every month and demands an upfront cost of £169.99 for the black iPhone 4S phone.</P><P>This equates to £769.99 over the minimum term contract period and as we mentioned the best deal for the iPhone 4S in white is £20 more at £789.99, however the tariff that the white edition is available on is a £20 per month package which only includes 100MB of inclusive data, 50 minutes of calls and 50 text messages with an upfront cost of £309.99 for the phone.</P><P>As you can see from comparing these two iPhone 4S deals the black edition certainly offers far more minutes, text and data than the deal for the iPhone 4S in white meaning those consumers opting for the lighter coloured handset are not getting as good value for money.</P><P>That said, neither of these deal are really well suited to the average smart phone user, this is proven by the best-selling deal for both colour schemes being offered by the 3 Mobile network, this includes a free iPhone 4S in either colour, 500 minutes of calls, 5000 text messages and a very generous 1GB of internet access every month for just £35 per month.</P><P>In conclusion, whether opting for the white or the black edition of the new iPhone 4S consumers should always try to match their usage requirements or expect to end up paying far more for exceeding their monthly limits.</P><P>If you would like to browse the latest iPhone 4S deals or take a look at the now heavily discounted iPhone 4 deals then please feel free to visit our website: Phones Limited</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6714932" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5489552952107947972?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-10702511948389052482012-01-25T09:33:00.000-08:002012-01-25T09:33:00.062-08:00Bold 9900 Vs 9930 - Difference and Similarities <P>Among the many BlackBerry handsets that are available on the market these days, the BlackBerry Bold is in a league of its own and those who love using a BlackBerry cannot help but want to get their hands on the all new BlackBerry Bold. The BlackBerry Bold has many sub models which are well-known among the BlackBerry user's community and these are the Bold 9900 and the Bold 9930 which are the two best-selling models in this category because they have the touch screen facility. RIM launched the Bold 9900 and 9930 models in August 2011 and since then these two handsets have sold so much better than all the other BlackBerry models.</P><P>The Bold 9900 vs. The 9930</P><P>Comparing both these models isn't easy because they both interestingly carry the same features, but if this is the case, then why does RIM have two different models with same features? Well, we will discuss it later on, but before we do, let us have a look at some of the basic common features of both models.</P><P>Here is a list of common features of the Bold 9900 and the 9930.</P><P>· Dual band Wi-Fi</P><P>· Bluetooth</P><P>· 1.2 GHz Processor</P><P>· GPS</P><P>· 5 Mega-pixel camera</P><P>· Touch screen</P><P>· QWERTY keyboard</P><P>This is a limited list of some of the features of both the models which are pretty common in all the Bold series handsets. As well as the above features, the hardware and software specs are exactly the same in both the models except for one difference.</P><P>Now let's have a look at the real difference between both the models. These models operate on different bands. The Bold 9900 operates on a simple GSM network as most of their handsets usually do; however, the Bold 9900 from T-Mobile operates on T-Mobile's 4G network giving it an edge over Sprint and Verizon's 9930 that operate on the 3G Network. Verizon's network in particular has more consistent coverage; hence, there is a trade-off of having a less consistent and faster 4G T-Mobile network or the more consistent Verizon 3G network. When comparing the models, I opened web pages at the same time in the New York region on the 9900 from T-Mobile on 4G and the 9930 from Verizon on 3G, and I found the speed to be very similar. The 9900 was marginally faster, however, but not by enough to offset the sometimes inconsistent T-Mobile coverage in New York. As a result, I would recommend the 9930 from Verizon and as a second option the 9900 from T-Mobile. Sprint's 9930 is a reliable option though does not have an impressive browsing speed. In last place is AT&T's 9900, due to AT&T's spotty network coverage which is prone to dropping calls, plus it comes at the highest price.</P><P>The Bold 9930 operates on both GSM and CDMA networks so you can switch the networks from CDMA to GSM and vice versa. It also supports the CDMA 800/1900 networks and the GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 networks.</P><P>It can therefore be said that the Bold 9930 is the better among the two as it supports both GSM and CDMA while the Bold 9900 only supports the GSM network. However, CDMA is not very commonly used while the GSM network is extensively used around the globe. So if you are in a mood to buy the Bold 9900 or the Bold 9930, do keep their features and network options in mind.</P><P>Where you can buy the Bold 9900 or 9930</P><P>It's wise to buy 9900 handsets from T-Mobile, or 9930 from Verizon. These operators own their own networks (For instance T-Mobile has its own network running at 1900 MHz), you can however experience top class downloading and uploading speeds from both these networks. Among different US cellular companies, T-Mobile and Verizon are the best networks with the quickest browsing speed and wide network coverage all over the US. Don't miss the chance to grab your favorite BlackBerry Bold 9900 or Bold 9930!</P><P>Hi I'm Mark Francis I hope that you found this article helpful.<BR>If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.</P><P>PS. Don't forget that it's always cheaper for you to get your phone online than going directly to your local Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile store.<BR>Click on the link below to view a quick video explaining how you too can benefit.<BR>http://www.cellphonedoc.com/t-mobile-blackberrys/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6682988" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1070251194838905248?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-10810531209811561632012-01-24T16:08:00.000-08:002012-01-24T16:08:00.089-08:00Sell Your Mobile With Envirofone or Cash4Phone <P>There is nothing wrong with ditching your old mobile for a newer model, but learning more about how to sell your mobile will not hurt you either. If you are feeling guilty about getting rid of your old mobile phone because it is still perfectly usable, mobile phone recycling is certainly worth a try. Aside from saving yourself from the guilt of adding to the increasing amount of toxic wastes in landfills, companies that sell your mobile will also help you earn a bit cash on the side.</P><P>Cash4Phones</P><P>Launched in 2010, Cash4Phones is a relatively new player in the field of mobile phone recycling. Although they have already been around for a year, they immediately cemented their status as a reliable recycling company because of their excellent service and customer guarantees. They also promise to give every client as much as 35% of the original price of their old mobile phones. Once they have received your old mobile, they will recycle it in compliance with the WEEECARE Directive because they see to it that all phones they get are properly disposed.</P><P>To earn a little cash from your old mobile phone, all you need to do is visit the official website of Cash4Phone and choose the model of your device. They will post you an envelope so that you can send your mobile free of charge. They will also assure you that you will receive your payment after one to three working days. They also promise to send the payment on the same day they have verified your device. Cash4Phone immediately became popular because of their fast turnaround time as well as their simple procedure for buying old mobiles.</P><P>Envirofone</P><P>When compared to other recycling companies, Envirofone stands out because of its highly efficient customer service. It is also one of the first recycling companies in the industry so they have already paid out over 50 to thousands of satisfied customers. While they do not always offer the best price, they can guarantee you with professional services from start to finish. Other than this small shortcoming, Envirofone will easily find a new home for your old phone because it is still the leading mobile phone recycling company in the United Kingdom.</P><P>Envirofone will give you cash for your unwanted mobile phone in three easy steps. All you need to do is to visit their website and check the price they offer for the particular model of your phone. After sending them your phone through their free post service, they will verify its condition in order to make sure that it passes the pricing range of the company. Once your phone has passed their requirements, you can expect to receive the payment within 28 to 48 hours.</P><P>Cash4Phones and Envirofone are only two of the best companies that reward those who decide to recycle their old mobile phone instead of throwing it into the garbage. Whether you are planning to buy a new phone or you just want to earn extra cash from your old mobile, always remember that you have the option to sell your mobile if you want to dispose them properly.</P><P>Have a look on how to sell your mobile or check out one of the leading brands Envirofone.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6651082" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1081053120981156163?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-4746308848920186042012-01-24T15:56:00.000-08:002012-01-24T15:56:00.154-08:00Android 101: Tips On How To Use Your Android Phone <P>That Android operating system on your phone can carry out numerous tasks but it's important to know where to start. Unlike iPhone's cut-and-dried IU, the Android OS affords you ample space to organize and customize. Here's a guide to getting the most out of your Android phone's many included features.</P><P><STRONG>The Desktop</STRONG></P><P>Android's desktop differs slightly compared to other smartphone platforms. With android you command a lot of freedom to customize your Android desktop-and without any limitations to four simple rows of flawlessly aligned square icons. Hence, Android lets you customize your desktop to mirror your likes, including making it as full and dynamic as you'd want it to be.</P><P>The Android desktop runs multiple homescreen panels. Although if your handset has a particular overlay such as MotoBlur, or rather a different version of Android, you could have 5-7 home-screen panels.</P><P>The first time you power up your phone, what you see is the main homescreen panel. The panel is normally centered, plus you can access extra panels on any side of the main panel through dragging your finger either left or right. You can customize the homescreen according to your preferences. You can make use of the available space with any combination of shortcuts, folders and widgets.</P><P>Of course, short-cuts are tiny icons that allow you load apps including other functions on your android phone; they work the same as the ones you'd see on a computer desktop. These shortcut options could do anything (according to your preference settings) from opening a program to connecting to a particular Web page or even initiating a phone call.</P><P>To create a shortcut, long press your finger on any open space on your handset's home screen, and choose Shortcuts from the resulting turn-up menu. This is where you should select Applications, for example (to add an app), Direct message or Direct dial (creating a shortcut for texting or calling a friend), Bookmark (to connect to a Web page), and Directions (to activate navigation to a particular destination).</P><P>Widgets include dynamic programs that carry out activities right on your homescreen. They carry out various functions-including giving you the latest weather forecast, or letting you play music from your personal stored collection or streaming from the Internet. If you want to accommodate more, you can download extra widgets available on the Android Market.</P><P>To add a widget, press and hold your finger on an open space, similar to creating shortcut (above). Although, this time, choose the Widgets option availed from the pop-up menu. Whether you've downloaded anything or not from the Android Market, of course there must be a handful of options included in your phone. Begin by including the Power Control widget; it forms a lovely one-touch toggle management system for you android phone's Bluetooth, WI-Fi, GPS, screen brightness, and data syncing.</P><P><STRONG>Notifications</STRONG></P><P>Android's notification panel places real-time incoming information at your fingertips, regardless which activity you may be undertaking at the moment. Notifications come from different places: voicemail, text messaging, e-mail, social network notifications and news apps. As soon as you receive a new notification, an icon will emerge at the top-left of your phone's screen. Dragging down the panel you'll be able to see detailed information on the notification received.</P><P>Try out settings of various apps on your Android phone to see what sort of notifications they provide, and then customize them according to your needs.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6706543" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-474630884892018604?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-15957931719017400482012-01-23T19:24:00.000-08:002012-01-23T19:24:00.713-08:00The White Edition of the iPhone 4S Lands on O2 Deals <P>The black edition of the new iPhone 4S was released yesterday on O2 deals for the first time since its initial launch back in October of this year and now the white model has also now been made available on O2 with exactly the same deals.</P><P>This may not sound like ground-breaking news but up until now both of these colour schemes of the iPhone 4S were only available to existing customers already on the O2 network as an upgrade to their existing handset.</P><P>Because of initial stock shortages that have effected all suppliers of the new iPhone 4S, O2 took the unique decision to only sell the phone to its own loyal customer base rather than deplete stocks by allowing everyone to own the phone on their network.</P><P>This has obviously upset many consumers who are currently on a rival network but wanting the iPhone 4S on O2, this has all now changed although it is not the network itself that has made these iPhone 4S deals available but an independent retailer.</P><P>Consumers can now connect either the black or white edition of the iPhone 4S to a large selection of O2 deals which start with line rental costs of just £21.50 per month and an upfront price for the phone of £299.99, this is currently the cheapest deal available for the phone on O2 with an overall expenditure of £815.99 over the minimum contract period of 24 months.</P><P>There are also now deals available on O2 that offer a free phone, however these start at £47 per month which means spending an extra £312.01 over the 24 months, that said customers do get plenty more inclusive minutes and text for their money.</P><P>The cheapest deal only includes 100 minutes of calls and 500 text messages with a monthly data allocation of 500MB whilst the more expensive deal that includes a free iPhone 4S provides 1200 minutes and unlimited text messaging with the same 500MB of internet access.</P><P>Consumers can add 'Bolt Ons' to both of these deals to boost up the data allocation with an extra 500MB on offer for those that use their phone for data hungry activities such as watching streaming media like video clips or downloading lots of content such as music and games.</P><P>Now that the iPhone 4S 16GB is available in both black and white colour schemes on O2 it is widely expected that the larger memory editions will also follow suit, this means that both the 32GB and 64GB iPhone 4S models should be available soon in both colour schemes.</P><P>If you would like to see the new iPhone 4S White deals on O2 or take a look at the black edition iPhone 4S deals then please feel free to head over to our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6718143" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1595793171901740048?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-51617403270310882892012-01-23T18:44:00.000-08:002012-01-23T18:44:00.887-08:00Mobile - A Boon or A Bane? <P>Technology is one of the best wonders in our lives. We are living in the world of changing technology. As days are passing by the technology is developing and growing at an alarming rate. And we need to get accompanied with this changing technology. As it makes our lives faster, easier and saves our valuable time. One of the best gifts by technology is telecommunication, and that too wire free telecommunication. Yes, I'm talking about the very commonly and largely used telecommunication device called mobile.</P><P>One of the most common word & communicative electronic device that most of us have heard & seen is, 'Mobile Phone / Mobile / Cell Phone / Hand Phone, used for voice, text & data communication. Can be easily carried in our pockets to any corner of the world, easy to use, not only but also communication can take place anywhere in the Universe with the help of this wonder gadget. In the modern era, this is commonly observed with youngsters. It has become a part of living for most of us.</P><P>Everything has its own advantage(s) and disadvantage(s). Scientists invent or discover things for a good reason. But, as time passes by people start utilizing it in negative ways. Then it turns out to be a disadvantage instead of an advantage. Similarly mobile has many advantages than disadvantages. If we start using it for good reasons, then there would be lest disadvantage(s).</P><P>As in it help us to communicate with any one from anywhere wirelessly. We can carry this device anywhere very easily due to its light weight; it is easy to use & cost effective too. We can do text messaging from this device, which is not possible from a telephone. Not only this but also, we can send pictures, videos, shoot pictures and videos and surf internet via mobile. It can also be used for entertainment purpose, as we can listen to songs and radio, watch videos etc.</P><P>It turns out to be disadvantage when people try to use it for spreading vulgar, or try to use it for monkey business, or try to cause privacy problems and so on. Symptoms caused by the radiation of mobile phones are one of the most argued problems. Many scientists believe that the radiation from the mobile phones may cause the users to have different symptoms such as headache, earaches, blurring of vision and even causing cancer. Though, these problems can be reduced. If we reduce the usage of mobile phones if it is possible.</P><P>Because of the developing technology in the field of telecommunication there has been ample of job opportunities throughout the globe. As many companies are spreading their telecommunication business making doors open for jobs in various segments. Thus, due to some people and few incidents we cannot say the device is of disadvantage or it has more disadvantages in comparison to its advantages. I believe each one of us should think from a positive aspect and take what is good. Also make use of technology for a better life and not to create nuisance.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6656664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5161740327031088289?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-10025734938258171312012-01-22T23:26:00.001-08:002012-01-22T23:26:00.039-08:00The Top 5 Android Apps <P>Everyone is always after the 5 Top Android Apps. There are vexed birds, hi-tech video players and even an air guitar app to make you think</EM> that people think that you're cool. Well, you're not! Instead of wasting time trying to learn stairway to heaven on a smartphone or downloading a video game that puts you in the driver's seat of a zombie hunter, why don't you fill some of that valuable memory space on some Android apps that will actually do some good!</P><P><STRONG>Here are the Top 5 Android Apps to make everyone's life a little easier to deal with.</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>1. Pandora Internet Radio:</STRONG> Yes, I'm going with this one first-don't be shocked. Limited commercials, fully-customizable channels by artist and genre, and never ending rocking tunes! This simple app can save you frayed nerves in long car rides and long dentist office waits. Not to mention that you can hook your phone up to humongous speakers and rock out around the house as well!</P><P><STRONG>2. Fooducate</STRONG>: Ths app has over 250,000 stored UPCs in its database. Here's how it works: You walk through a grocery store trying to find something healthy to feed the family. The nutritional panel on the back is full of ancient, Sumerian writing and is more confusing than a codex from the Davinci Code. What do you do? You scan the UPC and Fooducate tells you precise, easy to understand nutritional information.</P><P><STRONG>3. Shazam</STRONG>: You can be the cool guy or girl who can always tell you what song your hearing but can never quite remember the name of. Shazam will recognize the song and even give you an opportunity to purchase the song through Amazon MP3. Hey, and tag the song where you heard for nostalgia!</P><P><STRONG>4. Yahoo! Mail:</STRONG> Again, keeping it simple. Do you have multiple email accounts or just one important one? Having Yahoo! mail at your fingertips is more convenient than you know. Get all of your important messages from friends, family and customers right away! This is a huge plus for freelancers of all types!</P><P><STRONG>5. Google Maps</STRONG>: Never get lost again. Use Google Maps to get you out of any bad neighborhood or to help you find some local Italian food. This is a staple of all smartphones. It's why we have them in the first place; necessary knowledge and reference within immediate reach.</P><P>As you can see, there's no reason to get out of the ordinary with your Android app selections. Of course, we'll all have our preferences but having these basic apps will make your life a lot easier.</P><P>Ken Muise is a blogger, father, parrot, Android geek and an active-duty Soldier. Check out his Android Market blog blog or find catch up with him at his mother-ship, Blogging For Dads</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6704792" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1002573493825817131?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-5020968499611782262012-01-22T23:26:00.000-08:002012-01-22T23:26:00.261-08:00Jailbreaking Your iPhone <P>Do you own an iPhone or any other iOS devices such as the iPad and iPod Touch? Sure, you can use those devices right out of the box, but you're severely limited because of Apple's restrictive business model. If you want to get the most out of your iPhone, you can jailbreak it or purchase one that's been jailbroken. Don't worry -- jailbreaking your phone is legal according to the US Copyright Office and federal regulators.</P><P>Why would you want to jailbreak your phone in the first place? The most common purpose is to allow you to install applications of your own choosing on the iPhone. However, people often confuse jailbreaking with unlocking. Unlocking is simply making it so a phone can be used with the carrier of your own choosing. You need to be aware that jailbreaking your iPhone may limit the services you're eligible to receive from Apple and will void your Apple iPhone warranty. Many people will tell you that an iPhone that hasn't been jailbroken isn't worth using because it lacks the full functionality you'd expect from a cellphone.</P><P>Popular Uses of Jailbroken iPhones</P><P>If you want to do high-quality video recordings, you will be able to run one of the better applications for video recording on your iPhone if it's jailbroken. For instance, Cycorder App is one of the many good video recording applications available for jailbroken iPhones. Then there's the iPhone Video Recorder which lets you upload videos directly to YouTube. Want to stream live videos on your phone? There's FlixWagon and Qik.</P><P>Modem functions are another popular use of jailbroken iPhones. Many people enjoy tethering their phones to their laptops for wireless broadband. If you are on an unlimited data plan, any tethering software will do. If you've got a limited amount of monthly data available, you will want to use tethering software that keeps track of data usage.</P><P>Find a Tutorial and Start the Process</P><P>Different versions of the iPhone will require slightly different jailbreaking procedures. Do an online search for your iPhone and software version. Understand that there are risks involved before you begin the process. If you succeed, iPhone jailbreaking will be a very worthwhile experience for you.</P><P>For more information on how to jailbreak your phone, visit MobileAppDevelopments.com.</P><P>Copyright © Sherry Ann Smith</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6654606" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-502096849961178226?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-61681286877614564282012-01-22T08:21:00.000-08:002012-01-22T08:21:00.639-08:00iPhone Repair: How Can You Avoid A Disaster? <P><STRONG>How good is the insurance you may have with your iPhone?</STRONG></P><P>It may be very good. However, in 99% of cases, the insurance will not cover broken screen-glass which is the most common repair needed. If you find yourself with a broken glass, and now you're using your iPhone through the cracks, and you have just been quoted an almost obscene price to repair it, please stop, take a deep breath and consider some options.</P><P><STRONG>1. You can simply pay the price being asked by the manufacturer. </STRONG></P><P>If you take this route, you will be paying an amount of money roughly equal to the value of your used phone, in many cases. A better option may be to simply buy a used iPhone from someone who deals in used phones. Be sure to get a warranty covering parts and labor of at least 10 days, if you do this.</P><P>How will find a used iPhone? Your best bet is to search Craigslist. It may be tempting to buy from an individual. If you do, meet them in a very public place with good lighting, such as in front of a police station. A safer option may be to find a reputable iPhone repair shop which has a used iPhone for sale. A real shop will offer a real warranty including parts and labor for a period of at least 10 days, and up to 90 days.</P><P>How will you know the shop is reputable? Google the shop. Check Yelp and Yahoo. Ask the shop for 3 references. You should find over-whelming positive results. If you come across a negative review or two, remember, no one is perfect (provided there are a lot of positive reviews with the negatives). Once you find the right shop, they should give you a credit for your old phone.</P><P><STRONG>2. You can fix it yourself. </STRONG></P><P>How? You'll find instructional videos online. Please be very careful. In many cases, the person who made the video of the repair would like to sell you the parts for a lot more than they are worth. For example, the glass for the 3G and 3GS is less than $5 at true wholesale prices. Should you pay $25 or $35 for the same part, probably not. In the case of the iPhone 4, some people are selling the glass alone. They don't tell you the glass (which is the digitizer) is normally bonded to the LCD. Even if you can get the broken glass off your LCD, you cannot make a proper repair. The only way is by buying the iPhone 4 or 4S digitizer and LCD as one unit.</P><P>Very few people are able to repair the iPhone 4 after watching a video. New technicians learn while being watched by an experienced technician for eight weeks. The iPhone 4 interior is packed with delicate connectors. Make one wrong move and you no longer have a phone - you'll have a paper weight because it is so easy to damage the mother board, which is the heart of the phone. There are 18 screws to remove. Each must go back in the right place. If one screw is placed wrong, the phone won't work. The 3G and the 3GS models are easier, but you can still destroy your iPhone with one false move.</P><P><STRONG>3. You can probably find a local or mail-away independent repair person or shop.</STRONG></P><P>If you take the precautions mentioned earlier, chances are good you'll find a reputable person who is interested in your repeat and referral business. Be bold. Ask questions like, how many repairs have you done? Go to the shop. If, upon seeing the shop in person and talking in person, you get cold feet, run. Your intuition is probably right. The consequences of letting the wrong person into your phone are too big.</P><P>If there is not a real and reliable shop close to you, consider mailing your iPhone to a reliable shop for repair. Be sure to use a shop who's mail service is predictable, fast, affordable, and guaranteed. How long will you have to be without your phone? The shop you select should be able to guarantee your repaired phone to be back in your hands in five days from the day you put it in the mail, provided the shop is in the same state, and they should guarantee this by using first class mail. Watch out for large fees for fast shipping.</P><P><STRONG>Is it worth it to be careful?</STRONG></P><P>You know it is. Your phone is so much more than just a phone these days. It is worth the time it takes to send your iPhone to the right place. Be aware of games. Some shops may appear to have a low labor price while charging too much for parts. Another may seem to have a low total price, only to overcharge for shipping.</P><P><STRONG>What should you do next?</STRONG></P><P>If you have specific questions, you can email it through our http://www.freehelpfast.com/ website. It is our pleasure to give you our professional opinion at no charge or obligation of any kind. You'll find many questions answered at our blog: http://www.iphoneanddroidrepair.com/. We have two shops in Southern California where we repair iPhones, iPods, and iPads (and the top 10 android phones) everyday. Thanks for reading! - Scott Linden</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6679642" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6168128687761456428?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-34046678751281009862012-01-22T04:08:00.000-08:002012-01-22T04:08:00.546-08:00Have You Washed Your Phones Lately? <P>The thing that you held really close to your mouth and ear may be the one that will make you sick. A research made by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine which collaborates with Queen Mary, University of London found out that 1 out of 6 mobile phones is infected by E. coli. Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacterium that may cause diseases like food poisoning, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and gastroenteritis.</P><P>This research was conducted by taking 400 samples from cell phones in 12 English cities and the result is truly terrifying. Even though 400 samples may be a little bit too low to represent all mobile phone users in the world, the result is really accurate. By saying that, this means that some traces of your own faeces may be present on your mobile phones. However, it must be pointed out here that most E. coli bacteria is not harmful to the body. Only a small type of E. coli bacteria is responsible for all the bad diseases.</P><P>Therefore, you must be more careful on where you put your mobile phones. Make sure that your mobile phones are covered with tissues if you ever need to put it around the toilet. Putting your phones on the toilet cover will be a no-no even though they look clean. Who knows how many millions E. coli bacteria are living on top of that toilet cover.</P><P>Washing your hand phones may not be practical but at least wash your hands after using the toilet. You may wash your hands using water only but it would be extra clean if it is accompanies with a soap. After the research made, the researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine came out with more reliable techniques to make sure that you come out of the toilet clean.</P><P>One of them will be using RFID tags to observe the condition of the bathroom. These RFID tags will help remind you whenever you forgot to wash your hands after using the toilet. This is still a basic thing that can be accomplished by the RFID tags. Further development of the RFID tags will include on tracking the cleanliness of your hands and detect any bad bacteria that are lingering on your skin. However, this technology will not be available in the meantime. For now, just make sure that you kept your mobile phones inside your pocket while you are in the toilet.</P><P>Alvin is a Tech enthusiast who has many good stuff to share with his readers through his technology blog - Techiesmo.com.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6650127" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3404667875128100986?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-90693330552580410632012-01-21T15:20:00.000-08:002012-01-21T15:20:00.854-08:00HTC Sensation Contract Deals Launched by Tesco Mobile <P>The original edition of the HTC Sensation has now been available on the market for over 6 months and has since been joined by two new models in the range; the HTC Sensation XE and XL smart phones.</P><P>Since its release the HTC Sensation has had contract deals available from all of the leading mobile phone networks including O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Orange and 3 Mobile as well as the virtual network; Talk Mobile and now a seventh operator has finally released pay monthly offers for this popular Android phone.</P><P>Tesco Mobile are another virtual operator who use a main network for their signal but offer in-house customer services, although there are a number of contract tariffs supplied by the network they have only currently released one deal today for the HTC Sensation.</P><P>They are expected to release the rest of their contract deals for this phone very soon but for now the offer they have available is good value for money and available on the 'Tesco Mobile 750 tariff', this costs £25 line rental per month and provides the phone free in the package.</P><P>Also included in this Tesco Mobile deal are 750 minutes of calls which the user can make to any mobile network at any time, 5000 text messages and a generous 500MB of allocated monthly data which the HTC Sensation will make good use of, for heavier internet users this inclusive data can be doubled to a large 1GB allocation per month by simply paying an extra £2.50.</P><P>For those that like to watch online videos, download films and large files or stream services such as music and radio the extra 500MB of data could prove to be a real money saver, although the average UK monthly usage of data is currently around 300MB these previously mentioned activities are all heavy on data usage.</P><P>If the consumer is simply using their Sensation smart phone for web browsing, checking emails and social networking then the 500MB should be more than enough.</P><P>What does the HTC Sensation offer in terms of features?</P><P>Even though the phone has been superseded by the new HTC Sensation XE with a faster processor and the HTC Sensation XL with a larger screen this original model still competes with many rival, best-selling smart phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 and iPhone 4.</P><P>Offering a large 4.3 inch SLCD touch screen with a vivid display, a fast 1.2GHz processor, expandable memory, an 8 mega pixel camera which can record full HD quality 1080p video clips, the latest Android 2.3 operating system with access to the Android Market and the HTC Sense user interface the Sensation is a very desirable, fast and sleek phone.</P><P>This latest release on the Tesco Mobile network is the last launch of the phone on UK networks, the phone is also now available on Pay As You Go deals as well as available as a SIM free and unlocked handset with no network locks or branding for those that prefer not to take out contract deals.</P><P>If you would like to see the latest HTC Sensation deals or check out the new HTC Sensation XL then please feel free to browse our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6712307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-9069333055258041063?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-29106377596085161692012-01-21T07:24:00.000-08:002012-01-21T07:24:01.179-08:00HTC Sensation XE Deals on O2 <P>The new HTC Sensation XE has now been released in the UK on the full range of O2 pay monthly contract deals which allow for consumers to order this latest Sensation smart phone from HTC without having to pay any upfront costs.</P><P>O2 tariffs start at just £10.50 line rental per month and although the lower charge packages do require an upfront payment for the phone can still work out more cost-effective over their minimum term contract period, however many consumer look for deals that include the phone free of charge and O2 provides this at only £21.50 per month.</P><P>This is one of the lowest tariffs currently available from any of the UK network operators that provides a free HTC Sensation XE phone, the tariff is called 'O2 100' and it includes 100 minutes of calls that can be used to call any network at any time.</P><P>Also included are 500 text messages for those that like to send SMS to their friends and family and a generous 500MB of data which provides for internet access, email, downloading new applications and updating of many of the phones features.</P><P>The HTC Sensation XE is an Android phone which means that it heavily relies on an internet connection for updating things like news, weather and applications, this can be performed either via Wi-Fi or when this is not available via a 3G connection which is why the inclusive data that O2 offers is so important.</P><P>The user can also add extra data to their O2 tariff with 'Bolt Ons', these extra packages offer up to 1GB of inclusive internet access every month for an extra £10 fee, this particular tariff already has a 500MB 'Bolt On' included so an extra 500MB would cost just £4 extra.</P><P>Aside from the data 'Bolt On' there are also a selection of other services that can also be added to the users account with their HTC Sensation XE, these include extra MMS, 'Data Abroad', Insurance, Calls to Abroad and Calls back to the UK.</P><P>Further to this, O2 categorises their customers based on their monthly expenditure and then offers them 'O2 Rewards', this means that they always give anything they offer to new customers to their existing customers as well as letting bigger spend customers upgrade early and receive handset discounts when upgrading.</P><P>The HTC Sensation XE is available across a number of the UK networks, these currently include Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and 3 Mobile as well as now being offered as a Pay As You Go and SIM free phone.</P><P>If you are looking for the very latest HTC Sensation XE deals or even the new iPhone 4S deals as they are launched then please feel free to have a look at our website.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6646308" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2910637759608516169?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-45370557810084656202012-01-20T20:17:00.000-08:002012-01-20T20:17:00.489-08:007 Mobile Marketing Things to Watch in 2012 <P>As I write this article there are 39 days to go before we usher in the next leap year. The year 2011 has been a tremendous year in mobile marketing. We saw an increase in the use of smart phones, text messages, mobile money transfers and advertising. The number of business people paying a keen attention to mobile marketing saw a sharp rise. In addition, this was the year legendary founder of Apple Steve Jobs passed on. As we prepare to enter 2012, here are seven things mobile marketers can expect.</P><P>1. <STRONG>Mobile text messages</STRONG>. According to Portio Research</EM> 6.9 trillion SMS were sent in 2010 while this is expected to rise to 8 trillion in 2011. The year 2012 will see consumers showing strong demand for SMS in addition to MMS and mobile instant messages (IM).</P><P>2. <STRONG>Mobile smartphones</STRONG>. According to IDC</EM> 302 million mobile handsets were shipped in 2010 which represents 21.8% of total mobile shipments. In 2012 the number of smartphones will sharply rise. In addition, smartphones that come to the market will get smarter with more functionality and ease of use.</P><P>3. <STRONG>Mobile advertising expenditure</STRONG>. According to Gartner</EM> mobile advertising expenditure was $1.6 billion in 2010 and this number is expected to rise to $3.3 billion in 2011. The year 2012 will certainly see a sharp rise in mobile advertising, possibly double the 2011 figure. And as expected Asia will continue to dominate the global ad spending; a whopping 77% of mobile users, according to the International Telecommunication Union</EM>, are in this region.</P><P>4. <STRONG>Google moves</STRONG>. Google earns in excess of a billion dollars in a year from mobile advertising. It is expected that in 2012 the company will position itself to generate more revenue from this source. Key adjustments are expected in the mobile search results, and localization of mobile searches. Apparently, locally targeted ads constitute 51% of total US ad spending.</P><P>5. <STRONG>Mobile money transfers</STRONG>. According to Gartner</EM> there will be 141.1 million m-payments with a total value of $86.1 billion in 2011. The year 2012 will see global giants like EBay, Google, PayPal, and Skype enhancing their mobile payment systems. In addition, developing countries where there is a low banking penetration will witness a bigger reliance on mobile payments.</P><P>6. <STRONG>Mobile handsets</STRONG>. Mobile subscribers will grow from the current 5.3 billion. We expect the USA to come closer to 100% penetration rate as more people get connected especially in Africa where penetration averages 50%.</P><P>7. <STRONG>Facebook access.</STRONG> According to Facebook official page, there are currently 350 million active users that access Facebook on their mobile phones. My prediction is that in the year 2012 this number is expected to rise. In addition, Facebook use is expected to spread to other parts of the developing countries that currently have low mobile penetration.</P><P>Final thought...</P><P>As the Google CEO, Eric Schmidt said in 2010 the future is mobile. And any marketer, business owner out there who hasn't yet though of mobile marketing should reconsider his position. This mobile marketing wave is not about to stop.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://marywilhiteblog.com/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6711099" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4537055781008465620?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-10308962835022354802012-01-20T12:22:00.000-08:002012-01-20T12:22:00.189-08:00A Look At Zune And iTunes For The HTC Radar And The iPhone 4S <P>We have recently seen the release of new mobile handsets that incorporate the latest versions of some established operating systems. The Apple iPhone 4S is one such release whilst HTC have released a range of new Windows 7 handsets including the new HTC Radar. Rather than focus on the handsets we thought it would be useful to take a look at the PC based software that these models use and see which is best for synchronisation and for general media player usage.</P><P>The iPhone 4S uses the iTunes software package and the Radar uses the lesser known but equally as impressive Zune software. When it comes to the design of these two packages then the Zune software catches the eye slightly more than Apples offering. The iTunes software uses a very familiar layout that is more about the ease of use that it offers rather than its visual impact. The platform has hardly changed over the past four years so although it is simple to pick up the layout does look slightly dated. The Zune software offers a layout which catches the eye thanks to impressive wallpapers and its great Metro user interface. There are some lovely touches on Zune which iTunes would really benefit from. If you are listening to a particular artist for example the software loads a background which is made up of all of the album covers ever released by the performer. Although this serves not practical use it does make the software stand out from its rival.</P><P>When it comes to synchronisation then the Zune software on the HTC Radar is a joy to use. When you download tracks or albums on your PC they are automatically added to your Zune library. This is in contrast to iTunes for the iPhone 4S where you have to manually add any tracks that were not downloaded using that program. Individual tracks can also be easily added directly to your Radar handset by dragging and dropping the desired track onto the phone symbol at the bottom of the screen. Both of these platforms support WiFi synchronisation which is great as it eliminates the need to have your phone hooked up to your PC or laptop with a USB cable. Another area where Zune seems to have the edge over iTunes is when it comes to obtaining album artwork. With iTunes if the artwork was missing you could search for it using a web browser and then copy it onto your iTunes but this process is quite time consuming. Zune will search for the artwork automatically and when we have tested the system there has not been one occasion where it has failed to find the image that we required.</P><P>There is no question that the iPhone 4S is technically a superior phone to the HTC Radar but the HTC certainly has the upper hand when it comes to the software that is needed to keep your phone up to date with all of your favourite music.</P><P>The HTC Radar and the iPhone 4S are available now.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6668796" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1030896283502235480?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-51866521061978676782012-01-20T00:20:00.000-08:002012-01-20T00:20:00.571-08:00Physicists move one step closer to quantum computer ScienceDaily (Oct. 4, 2011) — Rice University physicists have created a tiny "electron superhighway" that could one day be useful for building a quantum computer, a new type of computer that will use quantum particles in place of the digital transistors found in today's microchips.</P><P>In a recent paper in Physical Review Letters</EM>, Rice physicists Rui-Rui Du and Ivan Knez describe a new method for making a tiny device called a "quantum spin Hall topological insulator." The device, which acts as an electron superhighway, is one of the building blocks needed to create quantum particles that store and manipulate data.</P><P>Today's computers use binary bits of data that are either ones or zeros. Quantum computers would use quantum bits, or "qubits," which can be both ones and zeros at the same time, thanks to the quirks of quantum mechanics.</P><P>This quirk gives quantum computers a huge edge in performing particular types of calculations, said Du, professor of physics and astronomy at Rice. For example, intense computing tasks like code-breaking, climate modeling and biomedical simulation could be completed thousands of times faster with quantum computers.</P><P>"In principle, we don't need many qubits to create a powerful computer," he said. "In terms of information density, a silicon microprocessor with 1 billion transistors would be roughly equal to a quantum processor with 30 qubits."</P><P>In the race to build quantum computers, researchers are taking a number of approaches to creating qubits. Regardless of the approach, a common problem is making certain that information encoded into qubits isn't lost over time due to quantum fluctuations. This is known as "fault tolerance."</P><P>The approach Du and Knez are following is called "topological quantum computing." Topological designs are expected to be more fault-tolerant than other types of quantum computers because each qubit in a topological quantum computer will be made from a pair of quantum particles that have a virtually immutable shared identity. The catch to the topological approach is that physicists have yet to create or observe one of these stable pairs of particles, which are called "Majorana fermions" (pronounced MAH-yor-ah-na FUR-mee-ons).</P><P>The elusive Majorana fermions were first proposed in 1937, although the race to create them in a chip has just begun. In particular, physicists believe the particles can be made by marrying a two-dimensional topological insulator -- like the one created by Du and Knez -- to a superconductor.</P><P>Topological insulators are oddities; although electricity cannot flow through them, it can flow around their narrow outer edges. If a small square of a topological insulator is attached to a superconductor, Knez said, the elusive Majorana fermions are expected to appear precisely where the materials meet. If this proves true, the devices could potentially be used to generate qubits for quantum computing, he said.</P><P>Knez spent more than a year refining the techniques to create Rice's topological insulator. The device is made from a commercial-grade semiconductor that's commonly used in making night-vision goggles. Du said it is the first 2-D topological insulator made from a material that physicists already know how to attach to a superconductor.</P><P>"We are well-positioned for the next step," Du said. "Meanwhile, only experiments can tell whether we can find Majorana fermions and whether they are good candidates for creating stable qubits."</P><P>The research was funded by the National Science Foundation, Rice University, the Hackerman Advanced Research Program, the Welch Foundation and the Keck Foundation.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>Rice University</STRONG>. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Ivan Knez, Rui-Rui Du, Gerard Sullivan. <STRONG>Evidence for Helical Edge Modes in Inverted InAs/GaSb Quantum Wells</STRONG>. Physical Review Letters</EM>, 2011; 107 (13) DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.107.136603<P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111004123604.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5186652106197867678?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-73589418798041200462012-01-19T15:20:00.000-08:002012-01-19T15:20:00.046-08:00Why Are Apple iPhone 4 8GB Deals More Expensive Than iPhone 4 16GB Deals? <P>The release of the latest iPhone 4S from Apple this month also saw the introduction of iPhone 4 8GB deals from all of the UK networks, however many consumers may be a little confused as to why this new, smaller memory capacity model has more expensive deals than the current iPhone 4 16GB edition.</P><P>Common sense dictates that a product offering double the memory of another should in theory cost more but the new iPhone 4 8GB deals are in fact more expensive on paper until you dig deeper and look at why this is.</P><P>The iPhone 4 16GB has been around now for some time and a free phone can be ordered by consumers for as little as £30 per month, the new 8GB edition however, will set the consumer back £35 line rental per month for a free phone.</P><P>There is a very simple explanation, because the 16GB edition iPhone 4 has been around for a while now the retailers are able to sell what they refer to as refurbished stock, these are phones that have been sent out to consumers and returned within the mandatory 7 to 14 day window for multiple reasons.</P><P>The returned handsets are then carefully inspected and any problems seen to be engineers before being given approval for sale as a refurbished handset, these are then sold at a discount to consumers as either refurbished or more commonly 'clearance' mobile phone deals.</P><P>The refurbished iPhone 4 phones are supplied with exactly the same manufacturers warranty should anything go wrong with the phone that is not user error and come boxed (usually replaced with a standard box) with the relevant accessories, charger, headphones and manual.</P><P>Most retailers state that there might be minor damage to the packaging due to the phone already being sent out once before as well as minor imperfections in the look of the handset itself, however with the greatly reduced pricing for these 'next to new' phones many consumers are willing to take up these far more affordable offers.</P><P>The new iPhone 4 8GB has only been available for a very short period of time and refurbished versions of the phone are not yet currently available, rest assured though that as soon as they are the retailers will be adding them to their websites with discounted line rental deals that will make this new iPhone even more affordable than its larger 16GB edition.</P><P>If you would like to take a look at the latest iPhone 4 8GB deals or peruse iPhone 4 deals for refurbished handsets then feel free to take a look at our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6633400" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7358941879804120046?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-26138691308346078172012-01-19T05:35:00.000-08:002012-01-19T05:35:00.361-08:00The Concept of Mobile Marketing <P>Statistically, around the world, there are 4 billion mobile phone users and only 1.08 billion are mobile marketers. Majority, people around the globe doesn't know the concept of Mobile Marketing and how ingenuity has contributed in elevating communications to be faster and more versatile than before. As time crafted our civilization, man discovered to answer necessity through modern inventions and through man's creativity he revolutionized his inventions.</P><P>Mobile phone is an example of man's cunning ability in revolutionizing his inventions. From the simplest mobile phone, man introduced smartphones and through technological advancements we could now use it in accessing Internet, checking personal emails, chatting and video conferencing conveniently anytime and in any place. Its accessibility to connect within the internet resulted in an assumption that mobile internets shall take over desktop internet usage by 2014. By using smartphones, we became part of the mobile market or "in mobile".</P><P>The concept of mobile marketing is defined by our accessibility by using our smartphones in social networking, viewing the news, local searching, mapping, shopping and more. However, by being "in mobile", we should determine the potentials that technology has crafted within the smartphone and aside of its personal advantages (games, music, entertainment and video) we also should realize its marketability or the concept of mobile marketing. We should first understand why the developers of the smartphones made the possibility for us to connect in the internet and why this is a more convenient tool for communication.</P><P>In grasping the meaning of being "in mobile", we should use it as an advantage for business empowerment. In getting mobile, business transactions are no longer static within the premises of an office space. Business will be in motion, scientifically handling time appropriately without wasting a second and doing the entire itinerary anywhere. It increases production in a cost-effective manner cutting down travel time and expenses.</P><P>Aside from its mobility, the benefit that it could give every one especially during business transactions is the power to gain access in a complete real-time record of all transaction activity right away without waiting to access your Personal Computer. Monitoring and tracking the movement of any transaction from one system to another is easy and it could be at the palm of your hands in any given day.</P><P>The convenience of being "in mobile" is the effect of its aspect for mobility. By being "in mobile", the aspect of accessibility is also given substance. The accessibility of connecting all facets within the internet by using smartphones is also similar by using Personal Computers, however, the difference by being "in mobile" is its nature of being multipurpose.</P><P>Generally, if you have a mobile phone it doesn't mean that you're "in mobile" or part of the mobile market. You should first understand if your mobile phone could function entirely within the scope of getting mobile and if yes, you should still grasp its importance and usage, however, if the answer is no, try to acquire a smartphone and you might find it very handy to see the world without moving from one place to another.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6694156" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2613869130834607817?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-70734945007517229872012-01-18T17:20:00.000-08:002012-01-18T17:20:00.387-08:00Motorola RAZR Also Known As the Motorola Droid RAZR Announced for Release <P>Motorola has now announced the release of a new handset which many will recognise the name of, the new Motorola RAZR - which is also to be called the Motorola RAZR Droid in America takes on the branding from a previous phone sold some years ago called the Motorola RAZR V3.</P><P>The new Motorola RAZR is a very different phone to the V3 and it looks like the manufacturer is aiming to gain interest from one of its best-selling mobile phone models of all time by using the RAZR name tag once again.</P><P>There is some exciting new technology being used in the manufacture of the new RAZR, this includes a laser-cut Kevlar back cover which is the same material used in body armour and 'SplashGuard' which is a nano particle-based water repellant system that not only covers the outer casing but also the electronic innards of the phone.</P><P>Getting down to the bare bones in terms of features, the Motorola RAZR is a powerful smart phone with a 1.2GHz dual core processor along with 1GB of RAM at its heart, the main touch screen measures 4.3 inches and uses the same Super AMOLED display technology found in the Samsung Galaxy S2.</P><P>On the reverse of the phone the Motorola RAZR again matches the Galaxy S2 with an 8 mega pixel camera supporting full 1080p HD video capture and there is a secondary 1.3 mega pixel camera on the front of the phone facilitating video calls.</P><P>Another Motorola phone may spring to mind whilst looking at these specifications which is the new Atrix 2 which is due to upgrade the existing Motorola Atrix very soon, however the Atrix 2 is not going to be sold in European markets and so the new RAZR will be the manufacturers flagship device in this area.</P><P>One point that may go against this new phone is that although it runs the very latest Android 2.3.5 operating system known as Gingerbread it will be up against competition from the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus which will be running the Android 4.0 system known as Ice Cream Sandwich, which could hurt sales.</P><P>To counter this Motorola have included some new software features of their own including one called 'Smart Actions' which allows the user to completely personalise their experience from changing the menus around to launching different applications within certain features.</P><P>The Motorola RAZR is extremely sleek which again points back to the days of the slim V3 model, this new phone measures a mere 7.1mm thin at its slimmest point but manages to pack in a multitude of features.</P><P>Connectivity is provided by Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and fast download speeds via HSPA+ as well as 3.5G support and Motorola have also addresses the problem of power drainage from the Android system by installing a large 1780mAh battery for a longer life between charges.</P><P>This new Motorola phone is due to be released in November.</P><P>To keep up with the latest news as well as see Motorola RAZR deals as they are announced or to take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, take a look at our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6636795" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7073494500751722987?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-82241881050121665492012-01-18T14:35:00.000-08:002012-01-18T14:35:00.425-08:005 Tips For Starting a Mobile Marketing Business <P>Perhaps you have been mulling over the idea of going into mobile marketing. It may be you want to start out as a consultant, content provider, bulk SMS reseller or become a mobile advertiser. The time is now. We have more than 5.3 billion handsets worldwide and opportunities beckoning. Let me give you a few tips free of clutter and complexities.</P><P><STRONG>1. Provide real value.</STRONG></P><P>Your customers expect relevance and valuable communication. Anything that is not beneficial and timely is of little value to recipients. Real value is when you send lunch coupons at 11:30 am instead of 3:30pm. Real value is when you offer to do a free consultation or give away an eBook full of moneymaking strategies.</P><P><STRONG>2. Keep it simple</STRONG>.</P><P>You must realize SMS marketing is not a medium for long text communication. If you have big download long correspondence redirect people to a desktop website. Anything that is done through mobile devices needs to be scaled down. This includes mobile websites, websites clicks to the require information and graphics of a site.</P><P><STRONG>3. Give harvesting opt-ins priority.</STRONG></P><P>Opt in is a must have strategy for any business. Opt in is what allows you to send mobile marketing messages to recipients. By signing in they allow you to send them marketing related correspondence. In the absence of an opt in a person has recourse to sue and the fines are enormous. Thus, permission based marketing needs to be given top priority. Equally important is giving opt outs the same relevance and seriousness as opt ins.</P><P><STRONG>4. Offer instant gratification.</STRONG></P><P>Most users are spontaneous. And when you send a campaign that requires people to respond, you will get eager recipients ready to follow your instructions. It is never advisable to do a mobile marketing campaign that has no clear end results.</P><P>By the way, most people especially the youth are hyperactive and will to engage you using mobile phones if you are relevant. In the year 2011, over 8 trillion text messages are expected to be sent worldwide. This indicates that doing sms campaigns looks like the best form of offering instant gratification.</P><P><STRONG>5. Make it social</STRONG>.</P><P>Mobile campaigns need to be interactive. Why? Because most people use phone to reach close friends, relatives and business associates. A campaign that encourages people to forward messages or one that has a wide appeal is likely to be a runway success. Besides that, it is necessary to tie campaigns to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://www.easymobilepaycheck.com/mobile-blueprint/.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6693733" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8224188105012166549?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-82120355802053371062012-01-17T22:01:00.000-08:002012-01-17T22:01:03.485-08:00Apple's iPhone 4 8GB Deals Receive First Discounts <P>The new iPhone 4 8GB edition from Apple offers a lower memory capacity for a smaller price tag than the two larger capacity 16GB and 32GB models but up until now has been priced very similarly to the deals for the 16GB refurbished handset.</P><P>Retailers have been able to offer significant discounts on the iPhone 4 16GB as a 'clearance' phone by inspecting, refurbishing and re-boxing their returned stock which has kept deals for the 16GB edition very close to those of a brand new 8GB version.</P><P>This has now changed as mobile phone suppliers secure cheaper prices for the new iPhone 4 8GB and pass the savings onto consumers via new discounted pay monthly contract deals, on release the new 8GB iPhone would have cost a minimum of £35 per month over a two year contract deal which was the same for the 16GB model.</P><P>Now, the brand new Apple iPhone 4 8GB can be ordered on T-Mobile with no upfront costs for as little as £30.64 line rental per month, that is a substantial saving of £104.64 over the minimum 24 month agreement.</P><P>Included in this T-Mobile tariff known as 'iPhone 30 + Unlimited Text' are 300 minutes of inclusive calls which can be used to call any network (including landlines) at any time of the day, an unlimited number of text messages which again can be sent to any network and a healthy 500MB of internet access which is essential for the iPhone 4 8GB to operate at full capacity.</P><P>The closest any other network gets to this free offer for the 8GB iPhone is from Orange which for a £31 per month line rental charge will allocate either 100 or 200 inclusive minutes on two separate tariffs, the first offers the fewer minutes but with unlimited SMS and substantial 1GB of inclusive data whilst the second only 250 text messages and 500MB of internet access.</P><P>The other three UK networks currently offering deals for the iPhone 4 8GB charge significantly more per month for a free phone, 3 Mobile ask for £35 per month, Vodafone require £36 and O2 are the most expensive at £37 line rental costs.</P><P>The 8GB edition of the iPhone 4 is to be the only model continued to be manufactured as the 16GB and 32GB versions are phased out in favour of the new iPhone 4S, this latest Apple release is already available in 16GB and 32GB variants but also a new, larger 64GB edition.</P><P>If you would like to take a look at the latest, discounted iPhone 4 8GB deals or peruse the new iPhone 4S deals then please pop over to our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6651408" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8212035580205337106?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-41852031860512910522012-01-17T19:25:00.000-08:002012-01-17T19:25:00.849-08:006 Ways To Measure SMS Marketing Success <P>There is no doubt SMS marketing is one of the best ways to grow a business. Text message open rates are as high as 98% and an average message is read within 4 minutes of receipt. There is also the fact that most people have their phones with them all the time. In addition, compared to other marketing channels, text is relatively cheap. This clearly makes text marketing medium of choice for anyone eager to grow a business.</P><P>However, not many marketers can tell the specifics of their last campaign. Why? Most don't know how to measure. And without measuring you can't know what is working and what is not. You can't tell what to drop and what to give more weight. Measuring the campaign metrics is absolutely crucial. Here are some tips...</P><P><STRONG>1. </STRONG><STRONG>Pr- launch metrics</STRONG></P><P>Before any campaign one must know the purpose and standards of the campaign. Then get the current data available. Set off and determined what you will do with the data that will be collected at the end of the campaign.</P><P><STRONG>2. </STRONG><STRONG>Subscriber List</STRONG></P><P>A subscriber list is crucial to your survival online. And it is important to know where your subscribers come from. What brings them to you and why. Before the launch of the campaign, you will check and analyze your subscriber base. Then, go ahead and launch the campaign. The following 4 items are the things you will need to measure with accuracy when it is all over.</P><P><STRONG>3. </STRONG><STRONG>New Subscribers</STRONG></P><P>A campaign is successful if it brings in the desired number of new subscribers. Even more important is to determine their sources. Find out if subscribers are harvested through the campaign or as result of your friend's recommendations. This will greatly help in future campaign and decisions related to SMS marketing.</P><P><STRONG>4. </STRONG><STRONG>Opt-Outs</STRONG></P><P>Well, opt outs are a sad reality of business. You can't have opt ins without opt outs. However, measure opt outs carefully. Learn why people opt out. This will help you improve you deliverables. In addition, find out how many people opt out immediately after the campaign. A possible indication they could have felt duped.</P><P>Other important opt out metrics include, demographics, opt out patterns and the overall growth rate of your campaigns. Incidentally, it is illegal to deny any one an op out or make it unnecessarily difficult. So let them go and thank them for their support.</P><P><STRONG>5. </STRONG><STRONG>Subscriber action</STRONG></P><P>A subscriber action is not an easy metric to measure but it is important. When you send out a text message, you would be interested to know how people react. For instance, it wouldn't be important to know how many people visit your website, call for more information, forward the text to friends and those that visit the social media sites.</P><P><STRONG>6. </STRONG><STRONG>Sales</STRONG></P><P>No doubt most campaigns are ultimately aimed at changing the bottom line. SMS marketing metrics that would be of interest are like</P><P>· The number of people who bought as a result of the SMS.</P><P>· The average sales per SMS?</P><P>· People who bought after a visit to a store or website in reaction to the message.</P><P>· The return on investment.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://www.easymobilepaycheck.com/mobile-blueprint/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6697105" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4185203186051291052?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-45682936891095877372012-01-17T01:25:00.000-08:002012-01-17T01:25:01.007-08:00Can I Put Apple's iPhone4S Siri Features on My Regular iPhone 4? <P>You are probably wondering if you can get Siri voice command on your regular iPhone 4 rather than upgrading to an iPhone 4S, especially considering the reality that the 4S has sold out, waiting lists grow, and you were not in the long-line on opening day to get yours.</P><P>There was an interesting article in Technorati recently titled "Apple In Trouble: Hackers Successfully Ported Siri to the iPhone 4" by Salman Khan published on October 15, 2011. The article stated:</P><P>"Siri is Apple's new innovation and creativity. It's a new application added for iPhone 4s and a new way to control the iPhone with voice commands. Siri takes voice commands, you can ask Siri anything you want. Two Days earlier, the Apple Dev Team announced that porting Siri to the iPhone 4, can't port Siri without stealing some copyrighted files from the iPhone 4s. "The unique selling point of iPhone 4s is Siri and has a processor that's 2X's faster than the iPhone 4. If developers can exploit or hack Siri and place it on the iPhone 4, it could reduce the sale of 4S."</P><P>This tells me that Siri is basically an APP, not a new feature or technological breakthrough, just software, and if it runs on the so-called slower processor, then why does one need a 4S phone for something like that? It appears that Apple may have over-embellished the hype once again, in order to stay on the hyperbolic inflection point turn-off to keep redlining revenues. Apparently, Apple sold 1 million iPhone 4S models on the first day and 4 million over the first weekend.</P><P>In fact, there were wide spread outages on the "set-up" servers for those registering their new 4S phones, as no company has ever sold that many handsets in a day or weekend. The Wall Street Journal reported this in an article titled; "Softbank Server Glitch Damps iPhone 4S Launch," published on October 14, 2011 - the day the Apple 4S iPhones became available. MacRumors Online also had an article; "AT&T Activation Servers Overloaded with iPhone 4S Launch," also on October 14, by Arnold Kim.</P><P>Okay so, Apple's big announcement coinciding with Steve Jobs death had everyone waiting in line at Apple Stores across the nation for the iPhone 4S with an abundance of fanfare, but when iPhone users discover that they could have merely added an APP and thus, had the Siri features anyway, it will turn off many, even highly-sophisticated brand loyalists.</P><P>Now then, the company will most likely tell us that without the iPhone 4S processing speed, the Siri system won't work as well - which may be true since voice software is a processing hog, but will that explanation be enough to satisfy the iPhone 4S upgraders who spent big bucks to stay on the leading edge of Apple's technology, or will they be completely turned off and feel burned?</P><P>Well, to answer the question, yes, you can get Siri on your regular iPhone 4 and there should be instructions online on how to do this, which may or may not void your iPhone 4 warranty, and it may not work 100% as good as it might on the iPhone 4S or maybe it will, that remains a question. Still, I ask, why didn't Apple merely allow Siri as an APP or a software upgrade for a small one-time price, rather than using it as a reason to buy a newer model? Does Apple think everyone is stupid, that we are all dumb consumers serving their will? Maybe we are, maybe Apple is right, you decide. Please consider all this.</P><P>*In full-disclosure - this author owns NO Apple Products, and is not a brand loyalist of Apple, and believes their products are overpriced, over-hyped, and too trendy.</P><P>Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6628742" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4568293689109587737?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-87377326495278226432012-01-17T01:12:00.000-08:002012-01-17T01:12:00.443-08:0015 SMS Marketing Rules You Need to Know <P>Many marketers have discovered the immense benefits of SMS marketing to build a business. In fact, the Mobile Marketing Association estimates that in the year 2011 there will be 8 trillion text messages sent. As the use of text messages increases, so will the trust level plummet. It is important therefore to send your messages in such manner that you do not get blacklisted by your clients. Here are some surprising rules...</P><P>1. Send messages only to those on you opt in list. Anything otherwise is spamming and can land you in trouble.</P><P>2. At the point of opt in, state clearly that by signing up they should expect ongoing marketing messages.</P><P>3. Have a privacy statement on all your opt-in forms. Tell subscribers that you value privacy and that their telephone numbers will never be sold, rented or abused.</P><P>4. Have a double opt-in mechanism, ask your subscriber to re-confirm whether they'd like to receive regular text messages. This reduces future opt outs and guarantees that people know what they have signed for.</P><P>5. Tell your subscribers that charges may a levied to receive your text messages where applicable. In some places both the send and receiver of messages are charged. It is important that subscribers know this.</P><P>6. Send SMS that meets your customers' interests and needs. It is the only way you stay relevant and in the inner circle of your customer's list.</P><P>7. Keep off from overtly informal messages. They sound stiff and at times scary.</P><P>8. Avoid phrases that can easily be misconstrued and misinterpreted as racists or sarcastic.</P><P>9. Avoid abbreviations that are not commonly used. This will depend on the demographics and area of residence of your clients. Some countries weight is commonly measured in pounds while in others it is kilograms.</P><P>10. Follow proper English writing rules. Use proper punctuation, spelling and names. Writing in all CAPS sounds like you are shouting at the recipient.</P><P>11. Put your offer at the beginning of the text. Don't go round corners before you tell your clients that you would like them to come to your restaurant this coming Monday. And for that reason you've given them a coupon for $10.</P><P>12. Make you offer easy to understand. SMS marketing is about communication. And if your messages are ambiguous, your campaign will fail.</P><P>13. If you send out coupons show directions to your store. Do not assume everyone knows where you are found. Your diehard clients may also decide to forward messages to friends who have never heard of you and need to come to your store.</P><P>14. Avoid sending messages with graphics or those that are excessively long. If you have something that can't fit in standard text, then send a download link instead.</P><P>15. Always include opt-out instructions in every message. And when you receive one, process it promptly and gracefully.</P><P>If you follow these SMS marketing rules, you will get trusted and people will look forward to receiving your text messages. A violation of the same may increase your opt out rates and a poor image in the market.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://www.easymobilepaycheck.com/mobile-blueprint/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6697069" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8737732649527822643?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-7364968740803356402012-01-16T05:41:00.000-08:002012-01-16T05:41:00.070-08:00Booming Mobile Application Development Market Benefiting Businesses <P>The mobile application development market is swiftly increasing; this can be extrapolated from the fact that many businesses are operating their most vital work through mobile phones. Mobile apps have touched a variety of industries and brought them great benefits. The increasing demands for smart phones have brought compatibility in Internet browsing when on the move.</P><P><B>Expanding market for mobile application development</B> <BR>Mobile apps development is an umbrella for many business communities. A mobile application can convert your mobile device into a business phone by letting you connect with your work anytime, anywhere. Mobile app developers design applications for Internet-powered handheld devices, which include Mobile Phones, Personal Digital Assistants and Enterprise Digital Assistants.</P><P>Mobile app development services integrate the creation, management, distribution and extension of apps. If going by the recent report published by research2guidance, then by 2015, the application market will grow to $100 billion. Revenue of $10.2 billion was estimated in 2010 with an extraordinary jump predicted in 2015, leading to a 158% compound annual growth rate. This is due to huge demands for mobile application developers for designing user-friendly and dynamic apps which can cater to business by providing users with great experiences.</P><P><B>Mobile platforms for a variety of industries</B> <BR>You can seek out several types of mobile application developers who can design apps for popular platforms including:</P><P>• iPhone <BR>• Blackberry <BR>• Android Tablet <BR>• Symbian <BR>• iPad <BR>• Windows mobile <BR>• Android <BR>• J2ME mobile</P><P>Mobile apps development companies create applications which can captivate users and let the business grow. Apps are created for Sports, Business, Multimedia, News, Utility, Finance, Health and Fitness, Internet, Productivity, Lifestyle, Educational Social Networking, Games, GPS Navigation, Travel and more categories. Mobile application developers are instilled with the skills and talents to create the apps to suit your business requirements.</P><P><B>Mobile application development lets business grow</B> <BR>The mobile apps development market is good for making businesses successful and can also grant your business several advantages. It is wise to opt for off-shore mobile app development services. This is because using outsourced developers will reduce the cost of staffing and infrastructure. Moreover, the developers are dedicated to their expertise in different fields and are available at competitive rates.</P><P>Off-shored application development companies should possess the skills and knowledge required for the development. You should make your requirements understood to the mobile app developer before he/she begins the work. Also, ensure that the developer is capable of meeting your demands and proving your business successful.</P><P>Are you currently looking for a Mobile apps development for your project? The MobApp, develops mobile application for Apple and Android operating systems. Design and program their application for Smartphone's in record time. For more information or to hire a mobile application developers please visit: <B>TheMobApp.com</B>.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6648806" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-736496874080335640?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-30487051008071904412012-01-16T04:42:00.000-08:002012-01-16T04:42:00.363-08:00Symbian Belle Smartphone - Nokia 600 <P>The recently introduced new Symbian Belle smartphone, Nokia 600 has hit the market really hard. The phone has been announced with other two models, Nokia 701 and Nokia 700. It can be considered that the model represents the last attempt by Nokia to bring out their Symbian operating system frontward, as it is previously known the reality that Nokia will begin manufacturing smartphones for Windows Phone 7. At the other side, there is even the possibility for Nokia to carry on with Symbian, particularly bearing in mind the hard work made to build up the last revision of the Symbian operating system with the Nokia's official's location about the most recent executive statement when the three Symbian models were set free.</P><P>The latest Symbian Belle is the Symbian 3 update that comes with some of the latest features. The initial Symbian version, which is available with the pull down menu and taskbar, permits the users to notice notifications. Moreover, Belle comes supported with six home screens and widgets can have 5 dissimilar sizes. The one of the advantages of the latest Symbian Belle OS is the truth that it boasts NFC Technology. It means that Nokia 600 let you to transport data or to hook up your phone with other NFC well-matched phones.</P><P>Coming to the Technical Specifications, the Nokia mobile facilitates 1 GHZ processor, screen of 3.2 inch providing 360 x 640 resolution, and the dedicated video processor. The phone even supports Bluetooth, internal memory of 2 GB and the camera of 5 mega pixels positioned at the back of phone with LED flash, auto focus. The dimensions are 111 x 53 x 13 mm, with 100 grams of weight. The recording can be done at. The battery it works on is Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery. The battery has got 550 hours autonomy in the standby mode and permits you the talk time of 15 hours without the need of re-charging it.</P><P>Nokia 600 is the Smartphone for the Music Lovers; the phone gets noticed mainly because of its strong sound rendering abilities. The quality of the sound is really high. The phone is attached with the big speaker that makes your listening experience out of this world. Further it is even capable of playing music up till 60 hours and video recordings up to 6 hours and 30 minutes. The phone is Wireless, Bluetooth or 3G supportive. Nokia 600 price have been kept satisfactory.</P><P>Monty Alexander is a well known author and has written articles on nokia 701, nokia 600 and many other subjects.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6696014" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3048705100807190441?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-37249463968178390022012-01-15T10:58:00.000-08:002012-01-15T10:58:00.257-08:00Christmas - Right Time For The Right Mobile Phone Deal <P>What's a better time than Christmas to shop for a good mobile phone deal? A large number of people wait for the festive season simply to make use of the alluring offers that throng the markets. Not only that, almost all of the deals come with free gift offers too! Now, isn't it wise to pay for one and take home more than that? However, with leading network service providers offering umpteen phone deals, it's more confusing than easy to select The best handset or phone plan. The upside to it is that with so many choices you are sure to get to land a great phone deal that suits your requirement to the T. The question here is, "How do you make a wise choice and ensure that you don't actually get carried away by the variety?" Below are some simple steps that aim to help you steer clear from the confusion zone and choosing the best deal.</P><P>1.Put down your usage requirement including talk time, free text, internet usage, camera etc.. <BR>2.Look out for special deals <BR>3.Compare deals suitable for your usage</P><P>A number of retail and online stores have come up with latest mobile phone offers for the festive season. These offers come with great phone deals and handsets, attractive gifts as well as additional incentives. all these that fit within your budget! In fact, you save a good deal by making use of such offers. The shops are flooded with the latest and most sought after contract phone deals that are available on popular handsets such as BlackBerry, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, HP and LG amongst others. These models are available on contract phones, pay as you go phones and SIM free phones from none other than leading network service providers including O2, Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile, to name a few. If you thought that was all, read ahead. You buy a mobile phone and you take home more than the phone itself. Yes, an array of attractive Christmas phone gifts are being offered to the users on contract and PayG phones. These gifts are like your bumper prize and include lucrative items like LCD TV, laptop, cyber-shot camera and gaming console. For example., purchase a HTC Desire and get a Playstation 3 for free or enjoy the additional benefit of Wii & Wii Fit along with a Blackberry 8520 Curve.</P><P>What's more? Along with Christmas mobile phone deals you are also pampered with a wide range of value added services like post sale care, cash back offers, free text messages, discounted call rates and many more. The best part is, you don't even have to go to a retail outlet; just visit any of the many online phone retailers and pick your best phone plan and bring home exciting gifts too. There are various popular phone retailers in UK that come with attractive Christmas mobile phone offers. So, what are you contemplating? Get into the Christmas mood and grab these attractive offers soon!</P><P>About Contract mobile tariff: Compare cheap mobile phone deals and tariffs with best phone offers on Samsung, Nokia, LG, Sony, BlackBerry and HTC, from all of the phone retailers in the UK. You can find updates and other information on various mobile phones with free gifts at contract mobile tariff.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6701668" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3724946396817839002?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-35650087569117478502012-01-15T07:44:00.000-08:002012-01-15T07:44:01.043-08:00Improving the Battery Life on Your iPhone <P>Many iPhone users tend to have issues with the longevity of their batteries. The common complaint being that the batteries are defective because they run out too fast. In most cases, this is untrue. The phone's battery life can be enhanced with a few tweaks. These include:</P><P>1. Turning off the Bluetooth when not in use</P><P>Bluetooth is used in file transfer between certain phones and computers. It can also be used when making calls and listening to music with an appropriate device. However, this capability drains the battery very quickly. One is advised to use this capability when other options are absent.</P><P>2. Turn off the Wi-Fi</P><P>When you are not actively using it in a wireless hot spot, it is advisable to turn it off. The wireless adaptor tends to drain the battery in just a few hours. Also, avoid constant use of Wi-Fi when other options are available.</P><P>3. Reduce screen brightness</P><P>The screen takes up most of the battery energy because of its sheer size. Since it is not practical to switch it off altogether, reduce the brightness to the minimum. You can also set the brightness to adjust automatically depending on the nature of lighting around you.</P><P>4. Switch off push notifications</P><P>These notifications drain your battery at very high rates. This is because most people have multiple applications installed, all of which give constant notices. The iPhone also has inbuilt notification capabilities. The combined effect is your iPhone battery running out after very few hours.</P><P>5. Switch off or location services</P><P>The iPhone has inbuilt GPS capabilities. Also, there are many applications that allow you to locate people and places e.g. grinder. These location services take up a lot of power so it is advisable to switch them off when you are not using them.</P><P>6. Activate the lock feature</P><P>This feature allows the phone to lock itself when not in use. It will prevent accidental calls or activation of battery draining activities as the phone moves around in the pocket. It is a simple yet effective action.</P><P>7. Turn off music capabilities</P><P>Switch off the radio when not in use because the antenna drains the battery when in use. You should also consider turning off the music equalizer. This feature improves the sound quality but also drains the battery at astonishingly high rates.</P><P>8. Turn off the vibrator mode</P><P>This feature can be utilized with games, some apps and the iPhone's inbuilt capabilities like the alarm clock. Turning it off at certain times could help you get a few more hours out of your battery.</P><P>In a nutshell, to preserve the battery life of your iPhone, you should consider switching off all unnecessary features that are not actively being used.</P><P>Lexi Davis is a writer who enjoys sharing her knowledge and advice with readers. For more on battery life, Social Blogr offers readers information on increasing the battery life on an Android.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6651864" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3565008756911747850?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-71754996919933756362012-01-14T15:23:00.000-08:002012-01-14T15:23:00.689-08:00New material can enhance energy, computer, lighting technologies ScienceDaily (Nov. 16, 2011) — Arizona State University researchers have created a new compound crystal material that promises to help produce advances in a range of scientific and technological pursuits.</P><P>ASU electrical engineering professor Cun-Zheng Ning says the material, called erbium chloride silicate, can be used to develop the next generations of computers, improve the capabilities of the Internet, increase the efficiency of silicon-based photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electrical energy, and enhance the quality of solid-state lighting and sensor technology.</P><P>Ning's research team of team of students and post-doctoral degree assistants help synthesize the new compound in ASU's Nanophotonics Lab in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, one of the university's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.</P><P>The lab's erbium research is supported by the U.S. Army Research Office and U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Details about the new compound are reported in the Optical Materials Express on the website of the Optical Society of America.</P><P>The breakthrough involves the first-ever synthesis of a new erbium compound in the form of a single-crystal nanowire, which has superior properties compared to erbium compounds in other forms.</P><P>Erbium is one of the most important members of the rare earth family in the periodic table of chemical elements. It emits photons in the wavelength range of 1.5 micrometers, which are used in the optical fibers essential to high-quality performance of the Internet and telephones.</P><P>Erbium is used in doping optical fibers to amplify the signal of the Internet and telephones in telecommunications systems. Doping is the term used to describe the process of inserting low concentrations of various elements into other substances as a way to alter the electrical or optical properties of the substances to produce desired results. The elements used in such processes are referred to as dopants.</P><P>"Since we could not dope as many erbium atoms in a fiber as we wish, fibers had to be very long to be useful for amplifying an Internet signal. This makes integrating Internet communications and computing on a chip very difficult," Ning explains.</P><P>"With the new erbium compound, 1,000 times more erbium atoms are contained in the compound. This means many devices can be integrated into a chip-scale system," he says. "Thus the new compound materials containing erbium can be integrated with silicon to combine computing and communication functionalities on the same inexpensive silicon platform to increase the speed of computing and Internet operation at the same time."</P><P>Erbium materials can also be used to increase the energy-conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells.</P><P>Silicon does not absorb solar radiation with wavelengths longer than 1.1 microns, which results in waste of energy -- making solar cells less efficient.</P><P>Erbium materials can remedy the situation by converting two or more photons carrying small amounts of energy into one photon that is carrying a larger amount of energy. The single, more powerful photon can then be absorbed by silicon, thus increasing the efficiency of solar cells.</P><P>Erbium materials also help absorb ultraviolet light from the sun and convert it into photons carrying small amounts of energy, which can then be more efficiently converted into electricity by silicon cells. This color-conversion function of turning ultraviolet light into other visible colors of light is also important in generating white light for solid-state lighting devices.</P><P>While erbium's importance is well-recognized, producing erbium materials of high quality has been challenging, Ning says.</P><P>The standard approach is to introduce erbium as a dopant into various host materials, such as silicon oxide, silicon, and many other crystals and glasses.</P><P>"One big problem has been that we have not been able to introduce enough erbium atoms into crystals and glasses without degrading optical quality, because too many of these kinds of dopants would cluster, which lowers the optical quality," he says.</P><P>What is unique about the new erbium material synthesized by Ning's group is that erbium is no longer randomly introduced as a dopant. Instead, erbium is part of a uniform compound and the number of erbium atoms is a factor of 1,000 more than the maximum amount that can be introduced in other erbium-doped materials.</P><P>Increasing the number of erbium atoms provides more optical activity to produce stronger lighting. It also enhances the conversion of different colors of light into white light to produce higher-quality solid-state lighting and enables solar cells to more efficiently convert sunlight in electrical energy.</P><P>In addition, since erbium atoms are organized in a periodic array, they do not cluster in this new compound. The fact that the material has been produced in a high-quality single-crystal form makes the optical quality superior to the other doped materials, Ning says.</P><P>Like many scientific discoveries, the synthesis of this new erbium material was made somewhat by accident.</P><P>"Similar to what other researchers are doing, we were originally trying to dope erbium into silicon nanowires. But the characteristics demonstrated by the material surprised us," he says. "We got a new material. We did not know what it was, and there was no published document that described it. It took us more than a year to finally realize we got a new single-crystal material no one else had produced."</P><P>Ning and his team are now trying to use the new erbium compound for various applications, such as increasing silicon solar cell efficiency and making miniaturized optical amplifiers for chip-scale photonic systems for computers and high-speed Internet.</P><P>"Most importantly," he says, "there are many things we have yet to learn about what can be achieved with use of the material. Our preliminary studies of its characteristics show it has many amazing properties and superior optical quality. More exciting discoveries are waiting to be made."</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>Arizona State University</STRONG>. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116124737.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7175499691993375636?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-82114270965172737872012-01-14T10:39:00.000-08:002012-01-14T10:39:00.343-08:00Karbonn K1616 Touchscreen Mobile Phone <P>The Karbonn K1616 is another low cost dual SIM mobile that comes with a list of advanced features for your daily social networking needs. This is a dual SIM mobile that works on various frequency networks of GSM, GPRS and EDGE. The mobile is a great social networking mobile that comes with pre installed applications like Twitter, Skype, Facebook and MSN.</P><P>The Karbonn mobile is a touch screen phone that comes with 3.5 inch capacitive HVGA display and has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. This touch screen phone can display 262144 colors and is equipped with a proximity sensor. This is a candy bar form factor that measures 116 x 61 x 12 mm and the weight is only 135 grams. This is a compact and light weight phone that does not throw its weight around. The mobile can be kept in your pocket or your purse easily. This attractive looking phone's front part is occupied with the screen and has only a little space below the screen for the single key. The mobile looks delicate and very elegant, yet it is a sturdy handset that comes with metallic back cover.</P><P>The Karbonn K 1616 supports SIM compatibilities at frequencies 900 / 1800 MHz + GSM 900 / 1800 MHz. the handset comes with a 3D user interface design and has 3D graphics widgets that can be accessed with a 3D space. The K 1616 comes powered with Li-ion 1150 mAh battery that gives a talk time of 6 hours and a standby time of 312 hours. The mobile has an internal memory that can be expandable up to 8 GB and supports almost 2000 phone book contacts, 100 MMS and 500 SMS. Another interesting feature is the 3.2 mega pixels camera that has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and comes with digital zoom, video recording and many more features. The video player supports multiple video file formats like the MP4, 3GP and AVI. The large screen provides for a delightful viewing of your favorite videos.</P><P>The Karbonn K 1616 price in India is Rs. 4,450 approximately. The connectivity features are the Bluetooth, USB and EDGE. It also features microUSB port for some specific purposes. You can also connect to FM radio along with recording facility. The other necessary features included are the calendar, alarm, tasks, calculator, world clock, currency converter and stopwatch. The mobile can also hold call conference, caller group and speed dialing features as well.</P><P>Monty Alexander is a well known author and has written articles on nokia c2-05, lg mobile, nokia x2-05 and many other subjects.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6632989" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8211427096517273787?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-76568274180832152152012-01-13T21:04:00.000-08:002012-01-13T21:04:00.852-08:00Right Time For Christmas Mobile Phone Offers <P>Are you ready to indulge in this festive season with more fun and excitement? Are you still confused about what to gift your daughter or husband for Christmas? Are you worried about exceeding your budget? Look no further....the answer is here! Purchase a mobile phone from a plethora of mobile phone deals because....it's raining mobile phones this Christmas! This is truly the perfect time to get a mobile phone for your loved ones without burning a hole in your pocket. This Christmas you will have mobile phones singing to your tune of 'mistletoe and wine'. Reputed network service providers in UK such as Vodafone, Orange, T-mobile, 3 mobile, O2 and Virgin networks have come up with plenty of exciting offers along with the best mobile phone deals. These mobile phones are well-known brands such as Blackberry, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and many others, specially marketed as Christmas Phones.</P><P>And that's not all..you also take home free gifts and incentives along with any of the deals. Be the first to stand benefited from such exciting offers like free handset or cashback offer on the purchase of a handset. Top network service providers are competing against one another to provide the best deals to its customers. To this extent, Orange, T-mobile and Vodafone are offering Nokia N700 on contract at a very reasonable price with free gifts as well. Other branded phones that are available in the market this Christmas season are LG chocolate, Sony walkman series, L'Amour collection, Nokia N/E series.</P><P>By buying a handset or a mobile phone deal you also get to own a Nintendo Wii, Sanyo camera or Bluetooth headset that are provided as free gifts with your purchase. Various phones are offering irresistible gifts and incentives like Free Laptop, Free LCD Television, Cashback Mobile Deals, Free XBOX System, Free Sony PlayStation3 and Free Sanyo Camera with the purchase of pay monthly phones. The wide array of models present in the market are feature-rich gadgets and vary from the latest sophisticated handsets to music oriented devices to sleek smart phones, all of which are available at reasonable prices. While every company is trying to better the other in providing the most successful and high-in-demand phone packages, the customers enjoy the benefit of the variety of models on sale and the additional incentives that come with it. Therefore, this Christmas it is a win-win situation for both the retailer and the customer where the retailer makes his profit through increased sales and the customer gets his latest mobile phone at a highly reasonable price along with free gifts and incentives.</P><P>A number of retail outlets as well as online mobile retailers are stocking up various phone models from leading mobile phone manufacturers along with a wide range of phone plans to ensure that every customer gets the best deal that suits his every requirement. So, without waiting any longer, ride your sleigh to your nearest phone store or simply log on to the website and browse for your best deal. This year, bring home the spirit of Christmas by purchasing a good phone deal along with lucrative gifts and incentives!</P><P>About Contractphonesoffers.co.uk <BR>Contract phones offers provides detailed comparative information of all types of contract phones and mobile phone networks. The user can easily acquire their choice of mobile handset with the best network from best online Retailers in the UK. The site is completely independent, unaffiliated with any manufacturer or provider, and therefore can provide accurate, honest and unbiased information. Filters allow users of Contractphonesoffers to compare plans according to a number of different variables, such as monthly text allotments, line rental charges, contact length and more.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6702102" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7656827418083215215?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-68698420046033206092012-01-13T14:58:00.000-08:002012-01-13T14:58:00.823-08:00Samsung Galaxy Nexus Deals Released on Orange <P>The next Google smart phone has now been released and further improves on the previous Nexus S, the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus has dropped the Google branding from its name in favour of the manufacturers brand and is set to be the most advanced Android phone to date.</P><P>The brand new Samsung Galaxy Nexus has already had deals released on the Orange network in the UK which gives consumers a good idea of pricing when it does eventually get launched on the other network operators, currently the cheapest deal for a free Galaxy Nexus phone stands at £41 line rental per month which is a very similar pricing structure to the recently released Apple iPhone 4S.</P><P>There is a choice of two Orange tariffs at the stated £41 per month cost, the first is on the Orange Dolphin 41 deal which sacrifices data for more inclusive minutes and the second and more competitive of the two Samsung Galaxy Nexus deals is on Orange Panther 41.</P><P>This second tariff offers 900 minutes of calls which allows the user call any network (including UK landlines) at any time, there is also an unlimited number of free text messages included every month as well as a very useful 1GB of internet access.</P><P>This last point is very important, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will need good access to the internet to update its applications and facilitate web browsing and emailing, as an Android powered phone it also uses connections for access to the Android Market where users can download new content, games and applications to further personalise their handset.</P><P>When it comes to features the Galaxy Nexus is a top end handset that will always be the first to receive any software updates, shipped with the very latest Android 4.0 operating system known as Ice Cream Sandwich this new Samsung phone will be the first in the UK to feature the new system.</P><P>Hardware includes a 5.0 mega pixel camera capable of recording full 1080p HD video, a secondary front facing camera to facilitate face to face video calls, a large 4.65 inch Super AMOLED touch screen display all run by a powerful 1.2GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM.</P><P>New features found in the latest Android 4.0 software include NFC (near Field Communication) support for sharing files with compatible devices and facilitating mobile payments, Google+ integration and a new screen unlock feature that is controlled by facial recognition.</P><P>The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is expected to be released on further UK networks very soon, for now only Orange deals are available although both a pay as you go and SIM free launch are also planned.</P><P>To take a look at the latest Samsung Galaxy Nexus deals or to browse competing iPhone 4S deals please feel free to visit our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6653391" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6869842004603320609?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-60421842814094106472012-01-13T03:31:00.000-08:002012-01-13T03:31:00.262-08:00Highly efficient method for creating flexible, transparent electrodes developed ScienceDaily (Nov. 22, 2011) — As the market for liquid crystal displays and other electronics continues to drive up the price of indium -- the material used to make the indium tin oxide (ITO) transparent electrodes in these devices -- scientists have been searching for a less costly and more dynamic alternative, particularly for use in future flexible electronics.</P><P>Besides its high price, ITO has several drawbacks. It's brittle, making it impractical for use in flexible displays and solar cells, and there is a lack of availability of indium, which is found primarily in Asia. Further, the production of ITO films is relatively inefficient.</P><P>Now, researchers at UCLA report in the journal ACS Nano</EM> that they have developed a unique method for producing transparent electrodes that uses silver nanowires in combination with other nanomaterials. The new electrodes are flexible and highly conductive and overcome the limitations associated with ITO.</P><P>For some time, silver nanowire (AgNW) networks have been seen as promising candidates to replace ITO because they are flexible and each wire is highly conductive. But complicated treatments have often been required to fuse crossed AgNWs to achieve low resistance and good substrate adhesion. To address this, the UCLA researchers demonstrated that by fusing AgNWs with metal-oxide nanoparticles and organic polymers, they could efficiently produce highly transparent conductors.</P><P>The team of researchers represents a collaboration between the department of materials science and engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science; the department of chemistry and biochemistry in the UCLA College of Letters and Science; and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA.</P><P>The team was led by Yang Yang, a professor of materials science and engineering, and Paul Weiss, director of the CNSI and a professor of materials science and engineering and of chemistry and biochemistry.</P><P>"In this work, we demonstrate a simple and effective solution method to achieve highly conductive AgNW composite films with excellent optical transparency and mechanical properties," said Yang who also directs the Nano Renewable Energy Center at the CNSI. "This is by far the best solution: a processed, transparent electrode that is compatible with a wide variety of substrate choices."</P><P>Scientists can easily spray a surface with the nanowires to make a transparent mat, but the challenge is to make the silver nanowires adhere to the surface more securely without the use of extreme temperatures (200° C) or high pressures, steps that make the nanomaterials less compatible with the sensitive organic materials typically used to make flexible electronics.</P><P>To meet this challenge, Rui Zhu, the paper's first author, developed a low-temperature method to make high-performance transparent electrodes from silver nanowires using spray coating of a unique combination of nanomaterials.</P><P>First, researchers sprayed a solution of commercially available silver nanowires onto a surface. They then treated the nanowires with a solution of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to create a hybrid film. As the film dries, capillary forces pull the nanowires together, improving the film's conductivity. The scientists then coated the film with a layer of conductive polymer to increase the wires' adhesion to the surface.</P><P>The AgNW composite meshes are highly conductive, with excellent optical transparency and mechanical properties. The research team also built solar cells using the new electrodes and found that their performance was comparable to that of solar cells made with indium tin oxide.</P><P>The research received support from the Office of Naval Research and the Kavli Foundation.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>University of California - Los Angeles</STRONG>. The original article was written by Jennifer Marcus. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Rui Zhu, Choong-Heui Chung, Kitty C. Cha, Wenbing Yang, Yue Bing Zheng, Huanping Zhou, Tze-Bin Song, Chun-Chao Chen, Paul S. Weiss, Gang Li, Yang Yang. <STRONG>Fused Silver Nanowires with Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and Organic Polymers for Highly Transparent Conductors</STRONG>. ACS Nano</EM>, 2011; : 111104125342002 DOI: 10.1021/nn203576v<P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113259.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6042184281409410647?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-69160377614196711112012-01-12T17:14:00.000-08:002012-01-12T17:14:00.198-08:00Siri for iPhone 4 <P>One of the great new features on the iPhone 4S is the launch of Siri, the voice activation function which allows users to send text messages, call people and schedule meetings using their voice. iPhone 4S users can literally talk to their device and make it perform various tasks which previously needed activation through the phone's touch screen.</P><P>While iPhone 4S users are enjoying this wonderful new technology, iPhone 4 users are wondering if they can get their phones also to work using Siri. There has been a lot of discussion online whether Siri for iPhone 4 can ever be implemented.</P><P>Some hackers have claimed that they were able to port Siri to an iPhone 4. They had installed Siri and some of its Springboard files to an iPhone 4 and got the Siri port started up. However, they found that performance was not up to the mark. Siri apparently requires a special GPU driver which sadly is not present on the iPhone 4.</P><P>Many have also complained that Apple seems to want iPhone 4 users to not be able to use Siri, so that they would ultimately be forced to upgrade to an iPhone 4S. They base their claim on the fact that Apple does not authenticate voice commands sent to its servers from iPhone 4 devices using Siri.</P><P>Most technologists are of the opinion that Siri is just an App and not really a new technology. It is basically a software that can run on a variety of different devices as long as the devices can support it. They believe that it should not be extremely difficult for Siri to work on the iPhone 4 instead of requiring a totally upgraded phone like the 4S. Most of them are disgusted with the idea that Apple seems to have made Siri to work only on the 4S just to make more sales.</P><P>It is estimated that Apple sold a million iPhone 4S devices on the very first day of its launch. Another 4 million phones were reportedly sold over that first weekend. A large percentage of buyers would have bought the 4S just for the voice activation functions available through Siri. A lot of critiques feel that if those same functions were made available on the iPhone 4, Apple might not have seen such phenomenal sales of the 4S.</P><P>Only time will tell if Siri for iPhone 4 will become a reality in the future. Since Siri is only an App, it should be possible to port it to a similar platform with slightly lesser capabilities. Until then, Siri for iPhone 4 will probably be just a dream for many iPhone 4 users.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6633188" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6916037761419671111?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-65569397552389386152012-01-12T07:46:00.000-08:002012-01-12T07:46:00.744-08:00A realistic look at the promises and perils of nanomedicine ScienceDaily (Nov. 16, 2011) — Is the emerging field of nanomedicine a breathtaking technological revolution that promises remarkable new ways of diagnosing and treating diseases? Or does it portend the release of dangerous nanoparticles, nanorobots or nanoelectronic devices that will wreak havoc in the body? A new review of more than 500 studies on the topic concludes that neither scenario is likely. It appears in ACS' journal Molecular Pharmaceutics</EM>.</P><P>Ruth Duncan and Rogerio Gaspar explain that nanomedicine -- the application of nanotechnology to health care -- often is overhyped as cure-alls or a potential danger. The concept debuted with the visionary notion that robots and electronic devices so tiny that dozens would fit across the width of a human hair could be built and put into the human body to treat disease and repair damaged organs. About 40 nano health care products actually are in use and nano-sized drugs, drug delivery devices, imaging agents, and other products are on the horizon.</P><P>The authors first describe the history of nanomedicine, as well as many of the nanomedicine products available today. Then, they offer suggestions for how best to move a nanomedicine through the drug development process with risks and benefits in mind. Finally, they identify key factors critical for development of practical nanomedical technology that is safe and effective.</P><P>The authors acknowledged funding from iMedUL and The Fundaç?o para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.</P><P>Recommend this story on <STRONG>Facebook</STRONG>, <STRONG>Twitter</STRONG>, <BR>and <STRONG>Google +1</STRONG>:</EM></P><P>Other bookmarking and sharing tools:</EM></P><P><STRONG>Story Source:</STRONG></P><BLOCKQUOTE readability="8"><P>The above story is reprinted from materials provided by <STRONG>American Chemical Society</STRONG>. </P><P>Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.</EM></P></BLOCKQUOTE><P><STRONG>Journal Reference</STRONG>:</P>Ruth Duncan, Rogerio Gaspar. <STRONG>Nanomedicine(s) under the Microscope</STRONG>. Molecular Pharmaceutics</EM>, 2011; 111026080129001 DOI: 10.1021/mp200394t<P>Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.</EM></P><P><STRONG>Disclaimer</STRONG>: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.</EM></P><br /><p><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116143053.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6556939755238938615?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-66674109457604385292012-01-11T19:16:00.000-08:002012-01-11T19:16:00.364-08:00iPhone 5 - Can We Expect iPhone 5 Release and When? <P>Hundreds and thousands of people got deeply disappointed when they did not see the anxiously anticipated iPhone 5 released on October 4th 2011. iPhone 4S was introduced instead. Naturally, all sorts of questions started floating. Will there be an iPhone 5? When will it arrive? What will it be like?</P><P>There are no official answers to these questions from Apple. However, rumors do not stop circulating. The most persistent question is whether iPhone 5 exists. What one of the leading Apple rumor sites, 9to5Mac, says is that the development of both iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 was simultaneous. Both were projected to premiere on October 4th. The former device was supposed to have the traditional design and the new iOS 5 platform integrated. The latter was supposed to have a completely new design and brand new features like A5 processor plus iOS beta with Siri.</P><P>What are these rumors based on? 9to5Mac says they learned this from interviews with Apple employees. Another piece of evidence which suggests that the development of iPhone 5 was way under way is that the Chinese manufacturers released teardrop shaped cases for the new device. Supposedly, these were based on the prototype which leaked from Foxconn. The prototype indicated that the new device will have unique thinner teardrop design.</P><P>What happened? Why did not the iPhone 5 get released? According to rumors, the development of iPhone 5 was not going as smoothly as expected and was not on schedule. Apparently, it was proving quite difficult for all the new and improved software and hardware features in particular to be integrated into the thin design with teardrop shape. The executives of the company did not want to risk mass unit production due to their fears that not enough units would be produced by the holiday season 2011.</P><P>Due to the technical and production difficulties, the company decided to pack iPhone 4S with all or at least most of the features that were supposed to come with the other device. That way, only 4S was released on October 4th. Apparently, Apple decided that the new features of this model would be appealing enough to customers and that they would satisfy the expectations people had about the 5 model.</P><P>The main question still remains - will there be iPhone 5 and when? According to rumors, the development of this gadget is way under way now. 9to5Mac says that according to their sources the release of the smart phone is expected in the summer of 2012.</P><P>Want to learn more about the new iPhone 5 Release Date and features? Want to stay up to date with the latest tech, business, entertainment and world developments all day every day? Get all The 247 News easily and quickly before anyone else.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6643680" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6667410945760438529?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-80853453443281230512012-01-11T12:58:00.000-08:002012-01-11T12:58:00.540-08:00How To Find Out Whose Cell Phone Number It Is? <P>Thanks to caller id services, we almost always know who has tried to call us. Businesses and land lines are easy to identify even if they are not in our contact lists, but cell phones can be a little tricky. However, as more and more people have gone to using their cell phones as their primary phones, we are learning more and more about how to find out whose cell phone number it is that is calling us.</P><P><B>Start With The Basics</B> <BR>The best way to start when figuring out how to find out whose cell phone number it is in your call id is to do what you would for any other piece of information. Use your favorite search engine. Sometimes simply entering the number into the search field at Yahoo Search, Google, or Bing will bring up everything you need to know. For this to happen with a cell number, it must exist online in a digital listing or the person would have had to have posted the number online in a social network or elsewhere.</P><P><B>How Much Is It Worth?</B> <BR>Reverse phone lookup sites are actually pretty effective. These services understand how to find out whose cell phone number it is because they have access to information and directories you do not. When you visit a site, you will see that the search is free. This means that it will search and let you know if the cell phone number can be found. At that point, however, you will have to pay to get the information you are seeking. This is usually a nominal fee, but you will have to decide if you want to pay to learn the name of the person calling you.</P><P><B>Take Matters Into Your Own Hands</B> <BR>Of course, the old fashion way of tracing is to call the number. With any luck, the person will not pick up and they will have stated their name on their voicemail. Otherwise, you will have to decide how to find out whose cell phone number it is by talking to them. You can simply tell them why you are calling and ask who they are, or you can use trickery; your other option is to hang up and call back later, hoping for voicemail. You must remember, however, that they have caller id too. Be sure to block your number or call from a public phone.</P><P><B>What Is Your Goal?</B> <BR>If you have had no luck so far, you should decide why you want to know how to find out whose cell phone number it is that is calling you. If it is out of curiosity, alone, you should answer the phone next time they call. If they are harassing calls, you can block the calls; while you may not find out who it is, you can stop them from bothering you. Finally, if you are pretty sure it is someone you know, check with friends and family to see if anyone has the number in their contact lists.</P><P>If you like the information presented in this article you can find more about How to find out whose cell phone number it is at my blog US Reverse Phone Lookup.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6683604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8085345344328123051?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-50676060402849109282012-01-10T22:30:00.000-08:002012-01-10T22:30:00.401-08:00Nokia Lumia 800 Gets Cheapest Deals on T-Mobile <P>The first of the Windows powered smart phones from Nokia has now been released in the UK, the new Nokia Lumia 800 now has deals available on O2, Orange and T-Mobile networks with contract offers including free gifts available for consumers to order now.</P><P>T-Mobile are the third UK network to launch deals for the new Nokia Lumia and are now offering the cheapest package that includes a free phone, this is on the 'T-Mobile £25 + Internet' tariff which cost £25.53 line rental per month and includes 500 text messages, 500 minutes of calls and 500MB of data allowance for internet usage.</P><P>Compared with rival networks, Orange and Vodafone offers a free Nokia Lumia 800 at £26 line rental whilst O2 are the most expensive at £32 per month, Vodafone are currently the only operator to be offering free gifts with their packages which include a choice of either a Playstation Move, Skullcandy earphones, a Bluetooth hands-free car kit or a Bluetooth headset.</P><P>What does the free Nokia Lumia 800 on T-Mobile offer?</P><P>The Nokia 800 is the first handset from the new Nokia Lumia range which runs the latest Windows Phone 7.5 operating system update which is also known as 'Mango', this new software provides a completely new way to personalise the home screen using intelligent 'Tiles' which can show updates for weather and news, friends updates on social networks, incoming messages and emails or even video clips and favourite photographs.</P><P>This new 'tiles' layout looks and feels very much more modern and current than the static icons used in both the Android OS of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S2 and iOS 5 used by the new iPhone 4S, the user experience is more fluid and puts the user in complete control of how they use their phone.</P><P>The phone itself offers a 3.7 inch AMOLED touch screen display which has been cleverly curved to make it look like it sinks into the sides of the phone, this effect also gives the illusion that the tiles and graphics on the main home screen actually jump out of the display.</P><P>On the reverse of the handset is an 8 mega pixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss optics which is able to capture high quality 720p HD video clips and there is also a front facing camera for those that like to make face to face video calls.</P><P>The Nokia Lumia 800 is powered by a 1.4GHz processing chip for fast and smooth operation, multiple application management and a speedy user interface, this in turn is powered by a 1450 mAh battery which produces up to 14 days of standby time on 3G and 9.5 hours of talk time.</P><P>Many consumers will be forgiven for mistaking the new Nokia Lumia handset for the recently released Nokia N9 as both phones have a very similar minimalistic design format with tapered corners and very few buttons, however the Lumia 800 does have 3 navigation buttons located just underneath the main screen which should allow people to tell the phones apart.</P><P>The Nokia Lumia 800 is expected to be released on further UK networks very soon, these include the dedicated 3G network; 3 Mobile, as well as the virtual network Talk Mobile.</P><P>If you are looking for the latest Nokia Lumia deals or would like to see the new iPhone 4S deals as they are released then please feel free to visit our price comparison website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6665921" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5067606040284910928?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-82782030886061470962012-01-10T21:49:00.000-08:002012-01-10T21:49:00.248-08:00iPhone 4 8GB Gets Cheapest Deals So Far <P>The new 8GB edition of the iPhone 4 which was released at the same time that iPhone 4S deals hit the market is now officially the cheapest model available of the fourth generation Apple smart phone.</P><P>Whilst stocks start to run dry of the 16GB and 32GB models of the iPhone 4 the new 8GB model is taking up the slack and has recently had deals released by independent mobile phone retailers that finally put the phone in the same price bracket as many rival smart phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation.</P><P>The current cheapest deals for the iPhone 4 8GB start at just £25 line rental per month and include a free phone in the package, one of the most competitive of these deals is on 3 Mobile and the tariff is called 'Text 100', this offers 100 minutes of calls which can be used at any time and to call any network, 5000 text messages and a generous 500MB of internet access every month.</P><P>The next best deal is a £25 per month tariff from Orange which includes 75 minutes of calls, 125 SMS and 250MB of inclusive data on the 'Orange iPhone 25' package, the inclusive volumes are much lower than those offered by the 3 Mobile network but the iPhone 4 8GB is included free of charge as before.</P><P>Vodafone now also have a reduced price deal at £26 per month for a free phone whilst T-Mobile's cheapest offer that includes a free handset currently costs £30.64 and O2 a lot more at £37 per month.</P><P>Before these latest price cuts consumers could not order a free phone for under £35 per month meaning these latest deals equate to a substantial saving of £240 over the minimum term 24 month contract period.</P><P>The 8GB edition is set to replace all iPhone 4 models as production of the larger memory units becomes restricted to just the new iPhone 4S, this latest Apple smart phone is offered in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants in both black and white colour schemes.</P><P>The new 8GB iPhone 4 offers all of the same great features and design as the other two memory formats and is simply able to keep its price lower by offering the smaller memory capacity, this means that the new iOS5 operating system which is standard on the new iPhone 4S and iPad is also included in this cheaper model.</P><P>If you would like to see the latest iPhone 4 8GB deals or take a look at the brand new iPhone 4S deals then please feel free to visit our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6704165" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8278203088606147096?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-72467172501805472292012-01-10T01:01:00.000-08:002012-01-10T01:01:00.197-08:00The BlackBerry Outage: Who's to Blame and Will It Happen Again? <P>This week, millions of BlackBerry users remained without service for three days straight, due to a network outage. You all know what BlackBerry stands for and why people buy it. Business wise and for personal communications, this is the perfect device. Great e-mail service and a long history of satisfying their customers made RIM (Research in Motion, maker of BlackBerry smartphones) a very powerful company. Sadly, lately things haven't gone so well for them and you they have no one else to blame but themselves.</P><P>The latest outage which I mentioned above created massive frustrations for people who really count on their smartphones for their daily activities. Just to be clear, we're not talking about handful of people which simply were unlucky. No, the outage apparently affected millions of people on practically every continent. At the moment, there are roughly 70 million BlackBerry users worldwide and about 15% of them were affected by the outage, so that's a big number of angry customers that RIM has to deal with.</P><P>So, who's to blame for this situation? Stephen Bates, RIM's managing director in the UK gave a short statement claiming that ''an extremely critical issue on the BlackBerry network caused the outage and we're putting all of out focus with all of our engineers and all of our network specialists on trying to understand the nature of why this backup system didn't work as it should have..." That's pretty much the standard phrase in these sorts of situations. You say that a critical issue is causing all this and that everyone's doing all they can to solve the problem. What people really wanted to see is a culprit, they want to see him with a guilty stamp on his/her forehead and watch him being shipped off to a deserted island. They want to believe that somehow a person screw up some wires and that's why they weren't able to send or receive text messages, emails and access an Internet connection. The reason why they want to believe this is that the other option is to believe that the Canadian company (RIM) is simply encountering these sorts of problems in such a day and age, which is shocking and disappointing.</P><P>Further investigation finally proved that people all across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, North America, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, suffered because of a core switch failure within RIM's infrastructure and although the system was designed to failover to a back-up switch, the failover simply didn't function. If only this was a one time error, maybe people could have moved on easier, but the truth is every 3-4 years, RIM gets pinched by all kinds of major problems and people are getting fed up with it. On the social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, alongside angry comments, people also made fun of the situation, posting jokes such as: ''What did the one Blackberry user say to the other?..........nothing....", "One positive of the Blackberry crisis - my personal trainer can't get hold of me. Ordering Burgers" or ''iPhone users everywhere smile smugly and search for the 'I Told You So' app."</P><P>On the serious side, the timing couldn't have been worst for BlackBerry because it faces increasing competition in the smartphone world, with more and more people preferring Apple's iPhone or phone on the Google Android operating system. As I said, the outage comes at a particularly bad time for RIM because of the launch of the iPhone 4S, the latest device from the Cupertino-based company and a smartphone that once again managed to blow away any previous thoughts and conceptions on how smartphones should work. Following these sad days for BlackBerry, more and more users announced their intentions of buying an iPhone 4S or to shift towards Android. Personally, I've always enjoyed the handsets made by RIM and I can only hope that they'll be able to put these problems behind them and focus on the feature in order to turn things around, which isn't gonna be easy at all.</P><P>You can visit our website extragsm.com for all the info you want regarding BlackBerry, Apple, Android as well as any other device currently in the market.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6630561" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-7246717250180547229?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-50977374320243251382012-01-10T00:25:00.000-08:002012-01-10T00:25:00.101-08:006 Tips For Hiring The Right Web Designer Every Mobile Marketer Must Know <P>Sometimes it is a challenge getting the right professional to hire. Hiring a web designer is no better. First, it is not easy to decide beforehand what to look before awarding the contract. Even when one knows the things to look for it is difficult getting answers upfront. And this causes most people in mobile marketing to flounder. It is however, absolutely essential that every mobile marketer gets it right the first time when hiring a web designer. Here some tips.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 1: Your goals</STRONG></P><P>You must know what you want. This is what will help you get the right designer. What expectation do you want to meet with your website? If you can answer this question then, it will be easier to narrow down on the mobile web designer who can meet your targets.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 2: Your budget</STRONG></P><P>It goes without saying that the more experience a designer has the more his fees. On the other hand, it may be unwise to give your nephew the job for $200. You must balance between a professional looking website and cost especially if you are beginning. But one thing every mobile marketer must remember is: you will always get what you pay for.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 3: Your deadline</STRONG></P><P>A good-looking website may take time to design. If you need a website tomorrow, then you may have to compromise on a number of things. That notwithstanding, getting a web designer who has multiple projects on his plate may not be the best idea as it may take you months before your site is live.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 4: Core Values of the designer.</STRONG></P><P>A designer who shares your belief system is better than one who does not. What do I mean be this? Let me illustrate with two examples. One, if you are designing a Christian website it may be unwise to hire a confessed atheist homosexual. Secondly, if you are designing a website for a democratic lobby group it would be wise to hire a democrat. This may require you to dig deeper to get the core principles of designer before hiring.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 5: Check portfolio</STRONG></P><P>A web designer's portfolio says a lot about his work. Spend time reviewing the websites that the potential designer has worked on. Determine if the style and taste matches what you are looking for. As a mobile marketer, you should always remember to never hire in a hurry.</P><P><STRONG>Tip # 6: Talk to past clients</STRONG></P><P>Past clients will tell you the experience they had with the designer. This can help you make an informed decision. Remember to ask questions intelligently. If the so-called clients have been coached or are nonexistent you will know.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://www.easymobilepaycheck.com/mobile-blueprint/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6697037" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-5097737432024325138?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-33062552118952052782012-01-09T04:33:00.000-08:002012-01-09T04:33:00.533-08:00SIM Free Mobile Phones - Complete Freedom to Mobile Phone Users! <P>The mobile phone users never had so many choices when it comes to buying a new handset as they have now, not only in terms of the handset they want to buy but also the way they would like to buy it. As the mobile phone manufacturers continue to come up with improved handsets, the technology continues to improve. Companies like Samsung, Nokia, Apple, HTC, Sony Ericsson and others have come up with some really impressive handsets that entice the mobile phone users to change and upgrade to a new handset.</P><P>But very often it becomes difficult for the users to upgrade to a new handset because of a variety of reasons. The most common reason for this is the contract deals in which the users are bound to a particular network for a fixed period of time. This makes it difficult for the users to buy a new handset or change their network provider. And if they do so they have to incur a liability for violating the terms of the contract. This sometimes proves to be an hindrance to buy a new mobile handset.</P><P>SIM Free phones provide a solution for this. By purchasing a handset SIM Free, the users can avoid the hassles of a contract. Though the contract phones have their own advantages but it's the SIM Free phones that give the users the freedom to Shift to any network of their choice. There are countless handsets that are on offer with SIM Free deals. These handsets are offered by different retailers across UK at competitive prices. The handsets are easy to find at several price comparison portals. Whether it's the Apple phone that you desire or the any of the Blackberry or Samsung handset catches your fancy, all the handsets are easily available. The users will not be disappointed as most of the popular smartphones, mid-range phones as well as basic phones are easily available.</P><P>The users can always choose SIM Free phones for their advantages. All that users have to do while buying a SIM Free phone is pay the whole cost of the handset upfront. This way they get to take the handset home. Afterwords they're free to choose any of the network providers that they want. The users have the freedom not only to choose but also to change their network whenever they wish to. This is why the SIM Free mobile phones continue to be so popular in the market.</P><P>Cat Johnes is an expert author of Telecommunication industry and contributes her valuable thoughts for telecoms industry. She has written lots of articles related to latest mobile phones, SIM Free Mobile Phones, upcoming mobile phones, SIM free Phones and other mobile phones deals.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6691318" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3306255211895205278?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-15679963601599021192012-01-09T03:31:00.000-08:002012-01-09T03:31:01.286-08:00HTC Sensation XE Deals Launched on 3 Mobile <P>The brand new HTC Sensation XE has already been launched on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone deals in the UK but has now found a new network partner with the dedicated 3G operator; 3 Mobile.</P><P>Known for their competitive contract deals, 3 Mobile offers the HTC Sensation XE with more inclusive minutes and text plus data allowance for a smaller monthly line rental charge than any other network and since the launch of their extremely competitive 'One Plan' consumers can now enjoy unlimited data usage known as 'All You Can Eat' by the network.</P><P>HTC Sensation XE deals on the 'One Plan' start with line rentals at just £28 per month and 3 Mobile are offering a free Sensation XE on deals costing £30 per month and upwards, this popular tariff choice also includes a substantial 2000 minutes of calls which can be used to call at any time to any network as well as 5000 text messages to use every month.</P><P>In comparison with HTC Sensation XE deals from the other networks these 3 Mobile packages offer consumers the best value for money, as an example, for £31 per month on O2 the best tariff includes just 300 minutes and a capped usage of 1GB of internet access, on Vodafone for the same money there are 900 minutes included but only 500MB of data whilst Orange offers 600 minutes with 1GB of data.</P><P>If the consumer does connect their new HTC phone to the 'One Plan' on 3 Mobile they will gain an extra 1100 minutes with that unlimited data usage over the next best deal, this tariff also offers some other great additions for the user with free voice mail and an extra 5000 minutes that can be used to called other mobile phones on the network.</P><P>The reason that the inclusive unlimited data is so important when buying an HTC Sensation XE is that the majority of the features require internet access in order to perform and update, running the Android operating system also means that there is access to the Android Market where again the user will need to use data to download new applications, games and entertainment.</P><P>The features that use the most data of any smart phone are usually some of the most popular activities, these include watching videos either on Facebook or Youtube which quickly uses up any allocated internet access, with this in mind the 3 Mobile deal with 'All You Can Eat' inclusive data is by far the best choice when buying a new HTC Sensation XE.</P><P>If you would like to see the very latest HTC Sensation XE deals or take a look at the new HTC Sensation XL deals as they become available, please pop over to our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6641522" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1567996360159902119?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-43691395468362776402012-01-08T10:33:00.000-08:002012-01-08T10:33:00.269-08:00BSNL Online Recharge - A Smart Way to Recharge <P>Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is one of the leading telecommunications Companies that deals with wide range of comprehensive telecom services in India entailing GSM Mobile, Wire line, Internet Broadband, Carrier services etc. BSNL is the number one telecom operative system in India that offers all kinds of facilities and services in all the states and regions of India.</P><P>BSNL online recharge services provide tariff schemes that meet the requirements of different types of consumers. BSNL mobile recharge has set up multi-gigabit and multi-protocol convergent IP arrangement for providing voice, data and video facilities via its Broadband Access Network. Consumers can simply recharge their BSNL mobile phone via the Internet from the comfort of their homes.</P><P>Consumers need to register with the BSNL website before making an online recharge. After registering at the website, they can get a desired username and password. In order to recharge online, a customer has to login his/her account, and then needs to submit ten digit BSNL mobile number and afterwards, can opt various modes of payment available with prepaid recharge entailing net banking, credit card and debit card.</P><P>In case of net banking, customer needs to transfer the relevant bank website where he or she is required to submit Internet Banking login and password. In case of credit cards, consumers need to hand over a secure payment gateway where they need to submit their credit card details. The payment access carries the verification of transaction. In case of debit cards, a consumer is relocated to the relevant bank website where he is required to submit debit card details like number, expiration date, and CV number, etc.</P><P>BSNL mobiles can be recharged either with recharge vouchers, coupons or top up cards easily. These days, BSNL online recharge makes it quite convenient for the users to recharge their cell phones when their talk time balance gets low or is exhausted. In olden days, people used to carry paper recharge card and also they used to type all the numbers written on the card. Now there is no need to carry any cards and there is no need to go an ATM for withdrawing cash and then going to a coupon retailer. You can simply recharge your cell phone online with a few clicks on the Internet. By logging on to the internet, and providing your particulars with a few clicks and following the guidelines, you can recharge your mobile phone with comfort and without much trouble.</P><P>BSNL Online Recharge services provide best Online Recharge schemes that are designed to meet the requirements of different types of consumers.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6700607" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-4369139546836277640?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-60363679364432906402012-01-08T07:41:00.000-08:002012-01-08T07:41:01.274-08:00Wholesale Cell Phone Accessories: Saving for the Rainy Days <P>Have you come across a situation that placed you in a bad light as a reseller? Has it happened to you wherein a potential buyer eventually went out of your store or closed the page of your website because what he or she was looking for was unavailable in your shop? If you are a reseller of cell phone accessories, then the answer is more likely a yes.</P><P>Losing a customer or a myriad of customers is the biggest nightmare a reseller can have. What could have been computed as dollars suddenly turned into ashes. This is a normal event if you are a businessman but at the same time, this can also be prevented. Come up with a plan that will address this potential problem and prevent recurrence in the near future.</P><P>Be prepared. It wouldn't hurt to be ready for anything that might be needed in the days to come. Being prepared could also mean a lot of things to a reseller. This could be interpreted as having a wholesaler that will guarantee you consistency in providing the stocks that you need for your store, whether it is offline or online. Being prepared could also mean that you need to have an adequate number of stocks even if you don't intend to sell them yet, or it is not yet going to be on the shelves of your store.</P><P>Consistency in having available stocks has a big dependency on the wholesaler or distributor. If you have an agreement with your supplier that stocks will be replenished on a regular basis, but you experience shortage in supplies still, then it is high time to change strategies. Consider increasing the maximum order that you set with your wholesaler. Adding the frequency of delivery might only cause you an amount higher than what you could afford in terms of expenses, and your wholesaler has to adjust again to this new request. Chances are, your wholesaler might not even agree with your terms so it would still be best to maintain the frequency of delivery but increase the maximum order per delivery. This way, you did not alter the delivery strategies of your wholesaler.</P><P>When you increase your order, this should not mean that all these items should be disposed at a certain period of time. It is similar to a savings account. You save 10 per cent of your salary for the rainy days and without it, you will end up not having anything at all in serving your customers. Always have a positive outlook that a time will come when your business rivals will not have what you currently have in your storage room and when this happens, you don't only make your customers happy but you also foster loyalty among buyers and potential buyers as well.</P><P>Buying more might also mean saving more for the rainy days. One can never really tell when this is going to happen. Observe which accessories need special attention and the time will come that you will consistently make your customers happy because of your efficiency in providing stocks to your customers.</P><P>Wireless Association is an online marketplace where you can find wireless industry association recommended wholesale cell phones</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6626070" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6036367936443290640?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-12325678811955200962012-01-07T17:32:00.000-08:002012-01-07T17:32:00.831-08:00Nokia Lumia 800 Launches on Pay As You Go Deals <P>Nokia's first smart phone to run the latest Windows Phone 7 operating system has now been released on Pay As You Go deals, the Nokia Lumia 800 was initially launched on contract deals from Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, Orange, Talk Mobile and most recently 3 Mobile but this is the first time that this new handset has been offered without any long-term commitment.</P><P>The Nokia Lumia 800 on Pay As You Go allows consumers who do not like to sign up to lengthy contract deals to own this new phone and then simply 'top up' their calling credit when needed, the prepay Nokia Lumia is also ideal for those that cannot pass the strict network credit checks for pay monthly offers as there are none to get past when buying a prepay phone.</P><P>3 Mobile have launched the Nokia Lumia 800 on pay as you go with an asking price of £399.99, that's a full £100 cheaper than both the latest iOS5 powered iPhone 4S and Android 4.0 driven Samsung Galaxy Nexus but this new Nokia runs on the latest Windows 7 operating system known as the Mango edition so what does it offer in comparison?</P><P>The Windows operating software of the Nokia Lumia 800 uses a new 'Live Tiles' set-up on the main home screen which the user can personalise with their favourite and most important information such as incoming messages and emails, weather and news reports, short cuts to pictures and videos plus social networking features that constantly update whilst the phone is turned on.</P><P>There is also comprehensive support for Microsoft's mobile titles such as outlook for email and office for documents plus access to the new Microsoft 'Skydrive' remote storage service which users can utilise to upload up to 25GB of data to save on the internal phone memory of 16GB.</P><P>The main touch screen of the new Nokia Lumia measures 3.7 inches and uses AMOLED and 'ClearBlack' technology for a vibrant, crisp and sharp display, the curved edges of this screen almost seem to vanish into the sides of the casing creating a very minimalistic design to the phone with a tapered top and bottom to the casing.</P><P>Although not as fast as the top-end new smart phones such as the HTC Sensation XE with its dual core 1.5GHz processor or the Samsung Galaxy Note's 1.4GHz dual core chip the single core 1.4GHz processor of the Nokia Lumia does produce smooth and fast results and with a smaller screen than its competitors the main power is directed to running multiple applications and the user interface.</P><P>This latest release of the Nokia Lumia 800 on Pay As You Go deals leaves just one further launch for the handset, this is the availability of the phone as a SIM free and unlocked unit with no network connection which should take place very soon.</P><P>If you would like to see the latest Nokia Lumia deals or check out the iPhone 4S deals as they are released then please visit our mobile phones price comparison website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6697466" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1232567881195520096?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-13118081312828440642012-01-07T11:54:00.000-08:002012-01-07T11:54:00.239-08:00Electronic Devices In 3D <P>There are so many different kinds of electronic devices, it seems like every time you turn around there is something that is a new, must have device. The worst offender of them all are the cell phone manufacturers and cell phone providers. It is like they just want you to have to buy their new model phone every time your contract is up. Nobody just puts all of the good ideas into one phone and then stops; they are always looking for the next thing to cram into the tiny device.</P><P>At least the trend of making phones smaller and smaller is over. Grown men can use the devices without fear of dropping them or not being able to use them because they were getting so tiny. They were getting so small, mine kept getting lost in my pocket. But the bigger point is that technology doesn't ever stop and every year there are so many innovations and improvements, it can be difficult for a non technophile to keep up with it all.</P><P>One of the newest craze that the providers are trying to push on us is 3D. You see 3D at the movies and on your televisions at home and even on your gaming systems. Now there is 3D on your phone. You read that correctly, 3D on your phone. It may not have seemed necessary, and maybe it isn't, but was 3D on your television really needed? Was a triple-decker cheeseburger really necessary? Are giant tire on a 4x4 so that it can crush other, smaller cars necessary? Of course not, but along with a triple cheeseburger and monster trucks, a 3D phone is just plain awesome.</P><P>Why have 3D phones? Because you can, that's why. Not only can you watch certain 3D enabled video, you can take 3D photos as well. Imagine going on your family vacation and being able to whip out your phone and take cool 3D pictures for your digital scrapbook. Imagine being at the beach and getting that perfect shot of the kids playing in the water-IN 3D!</P><P>Imagine taking a photo of your girlfriend riding an awesome roller coaster-IN 3D! The point is that it literally adds another dimension to you photos and video that you can watch on your phone without the need for special 3D glasses. The technology is evolving so quickly, and 3D might be a fad, but you have to admit-it is pretty awesome.</P><P>If you are looking for for HDMI cables you can find some of the best quality and prices by logging onto Selby acoustic at selbyacoustics.com.au.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6639439" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1311808131282844064?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-15623684385378484282012-01-06T21:02:00.000-08:002012-01-06T21:02:01.309-08:00The Best (and Mostly FREE) of the Android Market <P>My first smart phone arrived in the mail on Wednesday: Virgin Mobiles Optimus V. I've played with it, studied up on it, and am in love already! To think they fit so much power and functionality into a cute little package at an affordable price (after coupon code and rebate I'm paying about 99.00 for the phone)! Technology is growing so rapidly it's incredible!</P><P>But for now I thought I'd share my favorite free apps in my new Droid experience, plus one that is worth a small fee.</P><P>1) <B>Netflix</B>- because it's cool and I can watch Prison Break while I drink my free coffee refill at McDonald's.</P><P>2) <B>GrooveIP</B>- Who doesn't want to turn their unactivated smart phone into a free VOIP for just 4.99?</P><P>3)<B> Double Twist</B>- So I can transfer my iTunes music to an Android device!</P><P>4) <B>Pandora</B>-I enjoy being able to carry free custom music stations around with me.</P><P>5) <B>Flashlight-</B> It turns your phone's display into a flashlight!</P><P>6) <B>Astrid Tasks-</B> This is for making and organizing lists. Goodbye to the days of making a grocery list, only to leave it at home!</P><P>7) <B>Dolphin Browser</B>- I like the tabs function, favorites and bookmark features</P><P>8) <B>Translate</B>- This amazing app translates to and from many languages. You can type or speak the phrase you want to translate and then read or play audio of the translation! I have used this at work to communicate with clients who speak Spanish, as I am not fluent.</P><P>9) <B>Daily Bible</B>- You can get daily devotionals, read straight through or search by keyword. I wish it was available for free as a download!</P><P>10) <B>Puzzle Star</B>- It's a Tetris style game, which came in handy while I waiting in the doctors office today! It is a download so I was able to use it even without an internet connection.</P><P>11) <STRONG>Kindle for Android</STRONG>- This is a great way to maximize your smart phones value. Instead of buying two devices for your reading and talking you can have it all in the palm of your hand. There are even free books available to read. Or take the 79.00-199.00 you can save on a Kindle and buy your favorite books!</P><P>There is an endless supply of new, clever and practical Android Market apps out there. Surely I will have a new list to share soon.</P><P>Lianne Haught</P><P>http://takinghalfoff.blogspot.com/</P><P>Follow my struggles (failure and success) as an average woman who is becoming half the person she once was- through old fashioned diet and exercise. Let's debunk the notion that eating well and staying fit has to cost more than poor diet and health. We can both improve our healthy and diet while saving money at the same time!</P><P>I welcome you to follow along in my journey and celebrate with me when I reach my goal- to be half the woman I once was and twice as fit!</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6697172" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1562368438537848428?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-65877165645866017702012-01-06T14:57:00.000-08:002012-01-06T14:57:00.691-08:00iPhone 4 Deals Continue To Be Discounted Since the Release Of iPhone 4S Deals <P>The new iPhone 4s has now had deals available for some two weeks and has exceeded all expectations to make it the fastest selling iPhone to date, this has had a knock-on effect with iPhone 4 deals as retailers clear their shelves of their remaining stocks.</P><P>Greatly benefiting the consumer, iPhone 4 deals have continued to be heavily discounted for both the 16GB and 32GB models which are no longer being manufactured, however there is a new 8GB model that is to take the place of these two larger memory capacity phones which has also now been released alongside the iPhone 4S.</P><P>Just a few weeks ago, it would have been impossible for consumers to hope to gain a free iPhone 4 deal without paying at least £35 upwards in line rental costs, however the cheapest deal for a free iPhone 4 now currently sites at just £30 per month providing a massive saving of £120 over the minimum 24 month contract period.</P><P>These discounted deals are usually for what it known as a 'clearance' handset, this means that the phone has already been sent out to a customer and returned within the mandatory 7 day window, inspected and refurbished if required and then re-boxed for sale at a discounted price.</P><P>In comparison, the new iPhone 4 8GB does not currently have 'clearance' deals available and so in some cases is actually costing more per month to buy than the larger 16GB model.</P><P>The new iPhone 4S has been a sales phenomenon, in its first 24 hours of being made available to consumers there were a staggering 1 million handsets sold, the excitement around the release of this new iPhone has not waned and recent reports suggest a further 3 million units were sold in the following 2 days.</P><P>There is one problem with the current iPhone 4 starting to fall out of stock with some retailers, they are now only selling the phone on their preferred networks to gain the most amount of commission out of their remaining stocks, this means that the choice for consumers when requiring the iPhone 4 on a chosen network has dwindled.</P><P>As an example of this, the iPhone 4 is only currently available with one supplier on the O2 network for the 16GB model whereas before the launch of the iPhone 4S there were at least 7 competing retailers offering the handset on O2.</P><P>There still remains a good quantity of stock for the iPhone 4 in the UK, however as the refurbished handsets start to run dry, deals will follow suit. Should a consumer be looking to buy this model of iPhone in the near future it may be a wise idea to start looking now rather than later to save some money.</P><P>If you are looking to buy the recently discounted iPhone 4 deals or are in the market for iPhone 4S deals as they become available then please feel free to check out our website: Phones Limited.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6638982" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-6587716564586601770?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-29684292492602449632012-01-06T04:35:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:35:02.046-08:00Quick Guide To Instantly Find Out Who Owns a Phone Number <P>It is very frustrating to receive phone calls from an unknown number with no explanatory voicemail messages to go with them. This could be a single instance, a call at odd hours of the night, or repeated harassing hang-ups. Thanks to advances in phone service and the internet, it is easier than ever to learn how to find out who owns a phone number.</P><P><B>Search Engines</B> <BR>For many numbers, the task of looking up a phone number is as easy as typing it into Google, Bing, MSN, or the search engine of your choice. This tool will access anyplace on the web where the number might show up. Therefore, if the number is listed publicly online, or if there is anyplace on the internet where someone has posted their number, that site will pop up on your search. Sometimes, if it is a telemarketer or a collector, you will find forums where others have listed the number and any information they have found out about it, including who owns the number. If you are unsure how to find out who owns a phone number, this is the ideal place to start.</P><P><B>Reverse Phone Lookup Services</B> <BR>If you are unable to uncover any helpful information using a search engine, you can try to utilize a reverse phone lookup website. The site administrators here understand how to find out who owns a phone number using more sophisticated tools than we have at our disposal online. You will likely learn if it is a land line or a cell phone and where it is based, but if you want to know exactly who owns the number, you may have to pay a fee.</P><P><B>The Phone Service</B> <BR>There are tools available outside the internet as well. If the internet is not turning up any information, you can call your service provider and talk to a representative about the calls. They will possibly know how to find out who owns a phone number; if they are unable to help you, they will be able to make suggestions for blocking the calls or handling them if they are harassing in nature.</P><P><B>Call The Number</B> <BR>There is a chance that if the number is an unlisted cell phone number, you may not be able to uncover the name of the number's owner. If this is the case, learning how to find out who owns a phone number may become something a little more basic. You can call the number. If it is a business, the person answering the phone number may state the name of the company; if it is an individual, you will hopefully get voicemail and the person will state his or her name.</P><P>If you choose to use this route, be sure to call from a public phone or block your own call on caller id. If you are calling from a land line, you can dial *67 before calling. If you are calling from a cell phone, your service provider can tell you the procedure for blocking your number.</P><P>For more information about How to find who owns a phone number visit my blog US Reverse Phone Lookup.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6683583" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2968429249260244963?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-15115287092854219032012-01-05T18:05:00.000-08:002012-01-05T18:05:02.462-08:00Free Reverse Cell Phone Lookup - Do They Exist? <P>Browsing the web for free reverse phone lookup services has almost become a nationwide hobby. With a growing number of people choosing to make their residential phone numbers unpublished and a lot more people cutting off home phone service altogether in favor of mobile phone service, getting a phone number is no longer as easy as searching the white pages. Even with caller ID it is now more difficult to determine who a number is listed to when they are not publicly listed.</P><P>From a husband questioning a number on his wife's cell to a single parent behind on the bills wondering which collection agency is behind those bothersome phone calls, there are hundreds of reasons why people demand to know a name or address behind a simple set of numbers. In our technology driven culture we are so used to having information distributed on command through simple search engines that we have become extremely spoiled. We demand all information to be displayed on demand, and of course without a charge.</P><P>Yet there is certain information which is not available through the most popular search engine, thus resulting in great demand for reverse cell phone lookup services. We can spend as much time as we want searching for a free method to identify a name connected with a number, but there is a reason to pay the small price to obtain this information and save the frustration of digging around fruitlessly.</P><P>• For starters, you're not wasting your money by paying for a reverse cell phone lookup directory. Yes, you can obtain instant access to listed home phone numbers for free, but that is because that information is publicly listed without charge, as long as the number is published. Cell phone numbers are not compiled into a free phone book, so any site providing reverse cellphone lookup services must pay the networks to collect and compile the information so you can also gain access.</P><P>As we are well aware, anything that costs money to accomplish must bring in a profit or it isn't worth doing. These reverse lookups all follow the same rule.</P><P>• Another main reason to access a trustworthy directory and pay the fee without hassle is because you won't find a free service out there, despite all the wasted time. A lot of sites do claim to offer this product as if it is free, but the hook is that only the set up for the lookup is without a fee. If you really want to access the results you must put in your financial information first. Why not just pay the low fee to begin with, access the information you want, and get on with the rest of your life?</P><P>• If you are still resistant to paying for information which many feel should be free to the public, think about how urgent the information really is to you. If you don't want to know bad enough to put up a minor fee then you may prefer to just let the nagging question of who is behind that number go, at least for now. If it is worth a buck or two to obtain the information you want, then make sure you use a trustworthy cell phone lookup directory which will deliver the most up-to-date results.</P><P>• There are quite a few services out there, all promising to provide you with quick results, but look at the different directories to see who offers the most value for the fee involved. You may be given a few extra types of information with by using certain directories, but if you only really need a name or address then there is no sense paying for a bunch of additional information.</P><P>To find information from a cell phone or landline phone number use a cell phone lookup. As stated in the article, this service is not free.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6644674" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-1511528709285421903?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-26425379434083339882012-01-05T10:43:00.000-08:002012-01-05T10:43:00.299-08:007 Distinct Advantages Of Mobile Marketing <P>Until recently most people ignored mobile marketing as a business tool. However, the growth in the sector has made some change their perceptions. According to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), there are now about 5.3 billion mobile handsets worldwide. In the year 2011 about 8 trillion text messages are expected to be sent. In addition, there are 3 million mobile websites today. Clearly, this is a sector not many people can any longer brush off.</P><P>Mobile marketing when used well can help boost sales. It can also become a powerful, lead generation tool. And that is not all, there are many more benefits like...</P><P><STRONG>1. A receptive audience -</STRONG> This form of marketing allows a market that is unique. To start with phone is a rarely shared. Mobile users are normally spontaneous and most read text with 4 minutes. They will respond to your messages if you ask them to and are keen on reading interesting messages.</P><P><STRONG>2. An efficient two- way communication -</STRONG> unlike TV viewers or newspaper readers, mobile users have a chance of replying to SMS marketing campaigns. They can send a message to a short code number and get a response within second. Which makes this form of marketing interactive and more responsive to people's needs.</P><P><STRONG>3. High ROI -</STRONG> Mobile marketing has cost than other forms of marketing. The fact that the average text message has a 98% open rate makes mobile marketing and an SMS costs pennies makes it a high return for of marketing.</P><P><STRONG>4. Quick to implement -</STRONG> You don't need expensive movie shooting, celebrity voices or printing of smart colorful flyers to get started. Just simple SMS writing tactics are enough and you get moving. The beauty is you can get results of your campaign minutes.</P><P><STRONG>5. Can easily be integrated with other media channels -</STRONG> It is easy to integrate this kind of marketing with other media channels like TV, radio, print and email. You can therefore launch multiple campaigns and this gives you the leeway to launch a highly successful marketing campaign.</P><P><STRONG>6. Accurate database -</STRONG> Unlike email addresses or physical addresses that keep changing people generally keep their mobile numbers for a much longer time. This means greater accuracy and success of your campaigns</P><P><STRONG>7. Easy to track -</STRONG> This form of marketing is highly trackable. This is mainly due to the technology and ability for customers to respond directly and instantly. In addition, you can use it to track the effectiveness of other marketing channels like TV or radio by including a direct response call to action via a cell phone number.</P><P>Mary Wilhite is a Mobile Marketing Specialist, also known as the Mobile Marketing Queen. Teaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers how to attract better customers with mobile marketing devices. Get more of her mobile marketing tips, tricks, and strategies today. Just click here http://www.easymobilepaycheck.com/mobile-blueprint/</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6693554" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-2642537943408333988?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-81290992960252619232012-01-04T22:12:00.000-08:002012-01-04T22:12:00.958-08:00Making Cheaper Calls With Your Android Phone <P>You have probably been paying more for voice calls on your phone without knowing that there is an Android app designed to let you make calls using Voice over internet protocol (VoIP). If you call someone with compatible services and corresponding data plans the calls are free. The app known as Truphone is to be installed via the Android market. After download, launch the app and then create a new account with a username and password. Input a valid email address and then click create. You will be warned that the app has not been tested for your handset and some functions may not work normally, ignore it and click OK to continue.</P><P>You will be presented with a mobile phone like keypad on the touch screen by the Truphone dialer. Dial a number by tapping on the keys or select a contact from your contact list and press the green call button. The call will be routed over the internet and that is why calls to regular phone numbers will be cheaper than a normal call on many of the networks, especially for international ones. You must sign up with Truphone and purchase credit for the calls and the remainder will be displayed at the bottom left corner of the screen and is adjusted after each call ends.</P><P>If you connect your Android phone to Wi-Fi, you can call other Truphone users together with other services like Skype and GoogleTalk for free. To access the onscreen keypad, click on the number field in the dialer. Enter the Truphone username of the person you want to contact then tap Call. However, there is no way of identifying which of your contacts are on Truphone so you will have to ask them for their username to enter it.</P><P>If you wish to contact Skype and GoogleTalk users over Wi-Fi in the same manner, you will have to add these accounts to your IM services list within the Truphone app.</P><P>To add more VoIP contacts, go to the right hand side if the dialer screen and choose IM option. Select add IM service from the drop down options; MSN, AIM, Skype or GoogleTalk but note that only the last two currently support voice. Log into your account and tap add IM service and under the services tab you will see an icon for the service you have just added and the sign out option too. Choose the IM tab to view the contacts from the added services with those currently available highlighted in green.</P><P>You can now start contacting your Skype or Google friends who are available. All you have to do is click on a contact name and a textbox and an onscreen keyboard will be displayed. Type and send your friend an instant message or better still you can call them. To do so you will tap the menu button to bring up the call option. Tap on it and Truphone will start the call.</P><P>For international calls, Truphone facilitates them and they also become cheaper. Your call will be redirected to a local access number by Truphone anywhere which will be completed by its server. The screen will show 'setting up the call' when you dial and a voice explaining that you will be able to use Truphone Anywhere but hang up if you don't have to.</P><P>You can top up credit to your Truphone account right from your Android phone. Go to more menu button and select My account. If it's the first time to do this, you will have to enter your mobile number for validation. After you do so then you will now be able to see your balance and rates, register a credit card and change your password if need be. Calling can now be cheaper thanks to the Truphone app.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6645950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-8129099296025261923?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-34359898552175063692012-01-04T15:11:00.000-08:002012-01-04T15:11:01.375-08:00iPhone App Development and the Increasing Number of Offshore Development Companies <P>Hundreds of companies have tried to make hay while Apple is shining in all its glory. But iPhone app development costs are actually quite high. A number of factors are responsible for the cost of the development process and it doesn't come very cheap nowadays.</P><P>It's not surprising that developers for creating iPhone apps are in shortage compared to the sky-high demand. One can opt for a flat fixed bid for creating an application for an experienced company or just hire iPhone iOS4 developers for creating them.</P><P>A genuine and perfect marketing idea or concept can spell out marketing success especially with apps developed for an iPhone or iPad. The development process is quite time consuming and the most of the developers do not have the required patience to crack it up.</P><P>There are lot of startup companies who hire brilliant iPhone app developers and engineers. All the programmers who are hired for the same need to be well versed and adept in handling iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK), Cocoa Touch ? Objective C, along with XCode and other packages. The developers also need to have a certification of his or her expertise so that it wouldn't be much of a problem to create innovative apps time and again.</P><P>It is difficult to search out for the developer who can create the required apps for the iPhone. It is extremely tough to assess and judge a candidate on the basis of his or her certifications. To create an app for the iPhone, the costs are going to be high enough; hence it is necessary that one judges and chooses the right developer for the project.</P><P>It is necessary to keep your idea clear and precise for no misunderstandings. Document the details for getting the clarity aspect right. One also needs to reduce the ambiguity of the proposed apps functionality and even the GUI.</P><P>Once you get your needs drafted right, one needs to point out the business needs, hiring of a programmer could solve easily. You can get a developer to create a business-specific app or even the trendiest of games possible. There are companies which can put their whole competent team of expert iPhone developers who can deliver what they promise to deliver. There are many offshore companies who are great in their services and also offer an excellent after-sales support whenever you need any assistance. Offshore companies also have onsite and offsite teams along with a 24/7 working schedule for attending to clients based in the western world.</P><P>iPhone App Development company have team of skilled and experience iPhone developers who develops apps for many platforms that suit for business needs.</P><br /><p><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/6693146" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">View the original article here</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/713711858121093656-3435989855217506369?l=mobile-tec2.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>mmdouh yahiahttps://profiles.google.com/114620520440327260892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713711858121093656.post-16986731146217221702012-01-04T01:48:00.000-08:002012-01-04T01:48:00.252-08:00The HTC Sensation Is Packed With Features And A Great Alternative <P>Get to know all about HTC Sensation before you pick up a Samsung Galaxy or an Apple iPhone. It is a smart phone if that is what you want. It is designed and manufactured by the Taiwanese company HTC. And though the company was initially known to make smart phones that were basically supported by Microsoft Windows Mobile Operating System, it is now famous for its Android operating system. The phone, also comes with two special editions called the HTC Sensation XE and the HTC Sensation XL. So, before you make your decision on which phone you want to invest your money on, read more about these phones below.</P><P>The launch of this smart phone is a recent event, officially announced on April 11, 2011 to the world. It was marketed by Vodafone in the European markets which includes the United Kingdom. In the United States of America, the phone was initially marketed by T-Mobile. The phone is compatible with the GRPS, GSM and Edge networks. It has almost all the features that are sought after in a feature packed phone, starting with a 1080p video recording function, a 8 megapixel camera and a dual core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm chipset. Its dimensions are 126.1 mm or 4.96 inches in height, 65.4 mm or 2.57 inches in width and 11.3 mm or 0.44 inches in depth. It is slightly thicker than the other smart phones which rival it, but it is pretty comfortable to hold. This feature along with a sturdy metal covering at the back makes it a strong phone, not to be easily broken. It is a little heavier though, weighing about 150 gm. It is priced at around $ 550 which is slightly cheaper than the other alternatives with similar quality. It runs on the Android operating system. The special editions like the XE model and the XL model come with some added and varied features.</P><P>The Sensation XE comes with certain features that are improved over the original Sensation model. Named the Sensation Extreme Edition, the phone was released on September 14, 2011 with the special Beats Audio version. It is enhanced with extra features like the Dual core processor of 1.5 GHz and a running beats audio enhancement. Its battery 1730 mAh is one of the largest that HTC has manufactured for longer operating time. It also comes with special beats ear buds to improve the experience of listening to the music.</P><P>The Sensation XL model with beats audio is the latest launch in October, 2011. It is another special edition named XL for it is extra large size. Its features are different from the XE edition too, coming with a single processor of 1.5 GHz and a bigger screen of 4.7 inches. However, though the screen is large, the problem might be with the resolution, which has been reduced.</P><P>It is hoped that this article has persuaded you to look at a great smart phone alte