How many times has your shatter-proof screen cracked from a waist-high fall onto the sidewalk? Phones get more use than just about any other type of technology, and their small stature and handiness put them in constant danger of being dropped or damaged. Luckily, there are certain “rugged” phones built specifically to handle whatever your […]
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It’s Not Your Kid’s Smartphone, It’s Your Parenting
Parenting Wakeup Call Parenting couples and singles alike find themselves at a divide, do I give my kid a smartphone or not, and if I do, when is a good age to do so? On this polarizing debate we have three camps. Those who feel kids shouldn’t have a smartphone until the age of 13, […]
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Can you really afford it?
Samsung Galaxy S7… Can I really afford this thing? We’ve heard so much on the Samsung Galaxy S7 this year and we don’t feel there’s going to be any change from that trend. It’s been billed as one of the best phones ever developed by several individuals who review these devices for a living. The interwebs […]
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This is how much all the stuff on your smartphone cost 30 years ago [Infographic]
Did you know all the tech on your smartphone isn’t actually new? Most of it was around in 1985 — and it was WAY more expensive! Check out how much it cost to have the functionality of a smartphone 30 years ago:
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27 things you didn’t know your iPhone could do
Even though we use our iPhones all day every day, there are still a handful of features that are relatively unknown. Some of these features are buried in the Settings menu while others are hidden in plain sight. Plus, there are a few things Siri can do for you that you may not know about. […]
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How much protection does a smartphone cover really provide?
Whether to use a cover on your smartphone is an ongoing argument; at the end of the day much of the decision comes down to personal preference; that being said there are points to consider when you are deciding whether you want to use a smartphone cover or not. There are pros and cons to […]
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The Changing Ways That We Interact With Our Mobile Devices
In the US alone nearly two third of people own a smartphone, 19% rely on mobile technology to get online and 7% don’t have any other form of Internet access. These figures are only set to increase as we become more reliant on having connectivity 24/7, wherever we are. As mobile use continues to grow so does […]
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iPhone 6S and the Evolution of the iPhone Camera – infographic
This infographic illustrates the evolution of the iPhone camera’s features over the last decade.
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Future Tense: Will Android Top Apple in 2015?
Android has shown great promise this year with the operating system taking over nearly 65% of the US market share. This should ideally have been a bleak scenario for Apple, the only other significant player in the mobile operating system world. However, the current release of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus might well be […]
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Infographic: Blackphone The Future of Secure Smartphones?
Phones are fast becoming an integral part of our lives. Most users keep all their key information readily available in their smartphones. While this can make life a lot easier, it also poses great security risks if your cell phone is ever compromised. The number of spywares and malwares created specifically to steal all important […]
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Top 10 Apps For Car Owners – infographic
Google Maps has definitely made our lives a lot easier; scouting for new destinations was never this simple. However, if this is the only car related app that you use then you are missing on a lot of good stuff available out there. While we can understand your reluctance to wade into the myriad options […]
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When Should I Buy My Child A Smartphone? – Infographic
The current generation of children is exposed to the world of technology at a very young age. It is not surprising to find a 1 year old comfortable with the workings of a touch screen device. However, this omnipresence of smart gadgets increases the onus on parents to ensure that their children are limited to […]
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Is Your Smartphone Stressing You Out – Infographic
“Is there such a thing as too much communication? Find out if your smartphone is helping or hindering your sanity.”
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The Democratizing Impact of Mobile Technology
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has superior resolution and color than any other mobile device on the market. And while a lot of people use those facts to highlight how much better it’ll be to watch Game of Thrones and the like, I see this technology as an empowering tool for lots of people. Samsung […]
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The Most Impressive Features of the iPhone 6
It’s quite obvious that those on the cutting edge of the latest gadgets and technology are simply hooked on all things Apple. This includes the company’s latest iPhone, which offers a wide selection of greatly improved features perfectly suited to tech-savvy users in search of an optimized smartphone experience. In this respect, the iPhone 6 […]
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How to Use Siri to Find a Lost iPhone’s Owner
Sometimes we come across devices that are either lost or misplaced and being Good Samaritans, we try our best to return the device to its rightful owner. Often due to lack of information and the device’s security methods, we tend to give up after some efforts. Unlike other smartphone manufacturers, Apple designs its devices to […]
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Mobile Phone Marketing Tricks You Shouldn’t Believe
The mobile phone industry is perhaps one of the worst in the world for actually delivering on promises. In part, this is because it’s propped up on the hodgepodge mix of global carrier networks, contract restrictions and phone locks that keep phone manufacturers in business, but there’s more. It’s an enormous mess of promises no […]
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs. iPhone 6+
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the iPhone 6+ are probably the most coveted big screen phones of 2014. We call the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 a phone, even though we realize it’s a part of the Galaxy Note phablet range. The differences between a smartphone and a phablet – a smaller tablet with all […]
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iPhone 6: The Most Awaited Phone in 2014
Apple has been known to launch its products with much fanfare and there is no reason for things to be any different this time around, when the most awaited phone of 2014 is to be unveiled on 9th of September – iPhone 6. Even though Apple users have got a peep into what to expect […]
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: The Giant Slayer
We’re not sure what Samsung’s game plan is, but it seems that they release a new phone almost every week! In my opinion they want to saturate all segments of the mobile market and leave people no other option but to buy a Samsung. Could be effective if it works. In this weekly showdown, Samsung […]
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Which Mobile Operators Have the Best Deals in the UK?
There are plenty of mobile service operators to choose from on the UK market, and knowing which operator to go for can be confusing. Whilst most operators offer an array of packages, some networks are simply better at some things than others. Today we’re looking at the best operator to choose for various reasons, from […]
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iOS7: Behind the Cosmetics
The first thing that pops out at you from all the iOS clutter on the internet is how disappointing its new facelift is! People have called it “flat” and even gone as far as to call it “childish”. I can understand the latter comment as it does look a bit cartoonish with the near florescent […]
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3 Phones to Look Forward to in 2013
Every year there are lots of phones that hit the market. Some win our hearts and some – thankfully – vanish into oblivion. Here are 3 phones that will grace the shelves within the next six months and – we think – just might win your heart! Samsung Galaxy Note 3 The Samsung Galaxy S4 […]
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Comparison: Nokia Lumia 928 vs Samsung Galaxy S4
Compare Nokia Lumia 928 to Samsung Galaxy S4 Nokia has long been a master in the mobile phone arena, but the advent of the smartphone has thrust Samsung into the limelight. Two of the latest devices from these competing giants are the Nokia Lumia 928 and the Samsung Galaxy S4. Comparing these two devices head-to-head […]
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Compare: iPhone 5 versus Sony Xperia Z
Comparing the iPhone 5 Sony Xperia Z Rarely have phones in the smartphone market looked as good these two devices. The manufacturers are at very different stages of their smartphone development processes. This article will look at a bit about Sony, and then a bit about Apple, and then we’ll compare these phones on their […]