How An International Cell Phone And SIM Card Can Save You Exorbitant Roaming Fees

Traditional carriers get full of glee when their customers mention to them that they're going overseas. Nothing gets them more excited! They are under the impression that your decision to travel enables theft on a grander scale than normal. Thankfully not everyone feels this way, and there are ways you can avoid being charged such egregiously high rates by becoming aware of the various new options a traveller is thankfully accorded now.

For reasonable amounts of money, North American users can travel abroad and use their international SIM card to make direct long-distance calls and use data at much better rates than they'd receive from their local carrier. Once you buy the SIM card itself (usually for a very nominal fee), you decide the rate per minute of calling and data you want. This doesn't give you the kind of freedom you'd have with unlimited rates, but it serves to keep you in line and make sure you don't spend your whole trip talking to people back at home. This way, you'll use it for emergencies, and it gives you a space to use it for contacting hotels and arranging and coordinating plans with people. Of course, if you feel the need to talk a lot on your phone, you just buy a larger plan and you'll still get a better rate than at most traditional servers. Many packages are available for data bundles in case you have an iPhone and a tablet and you feel you're going to use a heavy amount of data. Be on the lookout for these.

Check the details of the plan and make sure everything works for you. This includes texting, data, and ling-distance calls. But if you're using an international SIM card it'll be a much better rate than your traditional carrier. Still, it's essential to only buy what you need. The plans are designed to accommodate this.

Unlike with phone cards, you don't need to dial two numbers. Just one that takes you directly to the person you're calling, like at home. Also, you can keep your original number, which is a huge hassle associated in the past with trying to buy something from somewhere else and use it with an existing plan.

When you're travelling the last thing you want to be thinking about is the cost of your communications, or really any cost at all. Still, we can't help it sometimes when we feel we're being unjustly charged. Now that you know there are different price options out there, take on some of the responsibility before you go on your trip to ensure that your vacation isn't marred by undue charges. The times have changed and cell phones are something we have totally become accustomed to and have learned to take them for granted. Thankfully the rates even while going overseas has begun to reflect this need, and carriers can't just freely exploit their consumers anymore.

Save money on your next vacation with an international cell phone and say good bye to roaming fees. At Brightroam you can find everything from UK sim cards to international cell phones.

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Google Nexus 7 Review and Some Tips

If you are considering buying a tablet and would like to learn some info on the Nexus 7 from a real user / tech guy then read below. I don't side with Apple or Android or Amazon. So I try to compare everything fairly.

I've had the Google Nexus 7 tablet for about a week and it's better than I expected.

I have had a bunch of Apple iPods and have a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (Android 2.3). So I might reference those one in a while in this article. Also keep in mind I never used Android 3.0 honeycomb so if I say a feature is new it's possible it was in Honeycomb, but I'm comparing it more to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) which is more of a phone OS. I have never owned an iPad but use them a lot at work so I am aware of how they function and their features. I may reference those once in a while. I have not used a Kindle Fire enough to comment on it.

Why buy this?

I never was able to justify why I would spend $500 on a tablet when I can get a laptop for $500 and do more on it since it has a keyboard and is a full operating system. But the price of the Nexus and the performance got my attention.

Part of me wanted to see how a 7" tablets felt and what it can help in my daily life, but more importantly I wanted something I can play music on to my Bluetooth speakers with a good sized screen. It works excellent for music, games web browsing, email and internet. Everything runs very nice and it seems Android fixed most issues from past versions. I also love the latest Google Voice feature. Apples' equivalent which is Siri is something you currently can't get on an iPad. That is one big reason why I'd get this over an iPad. I can do things like say "Set Timer", "directions to" etc.

People don't compare this to the iPad but actually now that I've played around with it I feel you can kind of compare it to an iPad. Initially I really didn't want the 7" screen and would have preferred a 10" but after owning it I do now prefer the 7" because I can hold it in 1 hand. With a 10" like the iPad it's not as easy to hold. It's a nice size for games and traveling.

The Nexus 7 is just as good as an iPad for games and will save you about $200 over an iPad if you are looking for a tablet device. Most popular games are available for Android. Android tablets have not been popular so some apps you might find still need some catching up.
Here are things I feel people might want to know or that I found important.

Home Screen:

Works nice and very smooth, they added the feature Home Screen doesn't rotate but this app will fix that for you and allow you to rotate the screen when you turn the device horizontal. It's called "Ultimate Rotation Control".

Microphone:

This still annoys me with all Android devices I've tried yet! I thought they would have fixed it by now. If you yell loud into the microphone it gets all distorted more than it should. The Nexus 7 still does this. Now I've only tested it in full on the Samsung Galaxy player. Both distort and annoy me. Apples iPod touch can hand yelling and loud sounds a lot better than the Nexus 7. It takes a lot to distort Apple device microphones. When I say Apple devices I am talking about the Apple iPod and assuming their other devices have the same mic. I do know the old iPod Nano video did have a horrible mic but that is no longer around. Maybe there is a better Android app out there for recording, I'll have to still look around but I think part of this issue might be the "AGC". Some apps let you shut it off. That definitely helped on my Galaxy Player 5. I record me playing guitar and stuff with music on these devices which is why the microphone to me is important.

Speaker:

The speaker is pretty good but not blasting. It's kind of like an iPad speaker I would guess, maybe a little lower. I don't have an iPad with me to compare. The Nexus 7 defiantly is not louder than an iPad speaker from what I can tell. My Galaxy Player 5.0 has better speakers. They are a lot louder and more have a little more bass than the Nexus in my opinion. If you are using the Nexus 7 with Bluetooth speakers to blast music it's not an issue. Don't get me wrong you definitely can listen to music on the Nexus 7 you just can't blast the heck out of a room with it like a stereo that no one can talk over. It's a good volume.

Camera:

There is no flash on the Nexus 7. There is only a front face camera, no rear camera. There is no camera app on it, but you can download it from the Play Store, just search for "Camera launcher for Nexus 7". Photos and videos are what you would expect from a 1.2MP. Nothing amazing but does take pictures and video if you have lighting where you are shooting. There is no flash.

Smoothness and speed:

Yes very smooth! They finally got the Android OS where screens slide and effects are smooth like Apple devices. It sounds like a big fix for this was in the Jelly Bean Android OS. My galaxy player doesn't have that nice smoothness. The Nexus 7 defiantly runs apps and transitions to screens faster and smoother than the Galaxy Player 5.0. You can watch some videos to see the smoothness but I'd say it's the same as the iPad smoothness. I haven't used the latest iPad though so don't take me up on that. Just know its smooth! One issue I notice though on the Nexus 7, which is minor. Is if I'm playing music using the default music player and I was messing around with some widgets, adding them to the screen and stuff. The music hung for a quick sec. I was using volume widgets. This makes me think they need to set CPU priority to the music better or something. But maybe it was just a poorly made app I was messing with.

Wallpapers:

It lets you use animated wallpapers on your home screen which is kind of fun.

Mass USB Connection Option:

It looks like they finally killed this. This was where you can see your Android device files on your computer like a USB drive. But you still can see all the files and copy files to the Nexus 7 but it's as a device. (On Windows 7) It seems to have caused Double Twist to not work but I bought Double Twist Air and synched over Wi-Fi which worked OK.

Screen shots

Yes finally you can take screen shots without a third party app. They may have had this in their previous version of Android too but it's not in Gingerbread. For the Nexus 7 just hold the volume button and power button for a few seconds and it will take a screenshot.

Music

It has a built in widget called "What's this song" It works like Shazam and is built in for free. The music app seems to be like the previous Android Music app with some little improvements here and there.

Car Stereo

I tested the Nexus 7 with my Sony USB stereo in my car. It recognizes it as a mp3 player only, I'm not too clear on how you would look for songs and playlists though. You probably can't is my guess. I'd prefer to use the auxiliary jack on my stereo so I can't control the music with the Nexus Interface. That works great for me there just no charging.

Vibration:

There is no vibration on the Nexus.

Battery

It doesn't show you the exact charge percent when you have it powered off which would have been good. It only shows you an image that shows its charge in 25% increments. The Nexus battery life is very good just as the specs say.

I recommend charging the Nexus using their supplied wall plug that comes with your Nexus. The manual also says it will charge faster from the wall plug than a computer. This is defiantly true from what I found.

With the Nexus 7 on and connected USB to a Windows computer, it took me about 3.5 hours to get the charge from 17% to 46%.

Something that was strange was I left it plugged into my computer overnight and it never reached 100% charge. It was around something like 92%

But I then tested charging the Nexus 7 with the supplied wall charger plug. And while the Nexus was turned on it went from a charge of 75% - 98% in 1 hour.

So when they say use the wall plug charger you better just use that because it does charge faster. I do have an ASUS motherboard on a different computer I made that says its USB ports give off more power. So I bet that will charge it fast also but I didn't test it on there. Most people won't have that kind of computer.

Notes app

There is no pre-installed note taking app. There are plenty of free ones on the Play Store. I use AK Notepad.

Web Browsing

Web browsing is very fast and uses Chrome. I don't have one to test next to but it's at least the same speed as an iPad. Part of me wants to say it might be a little faster than the iPad 2 but don't take me up one cause I don't have proof.

Exterior

Screen is really nice and I like the grip like backing on the Nexus 7. It makes it feel like it won't slip out of your hand. I can hold it well in one hand. I have average sized hands for a male.

Memory:

No SD card expansion slot which is a negative but get the 16GB because the OS uses a lot of space. I believe I had about 13GB free on the 16GB model. So I'd recommend you get the 16 GB model.

Apps:

Overall OK on the apps but some still are better on the iPad. For example my cable TV company still doesn't support watching TV on android devices where you can on the iPad. But I think now as Android tablets get more popular they will start making an app for the Android.

Conclusion:

So that's about it for now, I'll stop there. So to sum it up, no need to worry about performance issues anymore on Android Tablets. For the price you can't go wrong if you always wanted a tablet but didn't want to blow $500 on one. The most unique thing about this tablet is the combination of having the new Google Voice, the screen size of 7" and the nice smooth interface like an iPad but combined with a fast processor. All those things is what makes it a little different than other tablets including the iPad. And also I would definitely get this over the Kindle Fire. I don't see any reason for anyone to buy a Kindle Fire over the Nexus 7. The Kindle Fire has a lot of stuff locked down.

Ryan Carroll is a technology enthusiast interested who shares his opinions and insights of technology through his blog http://www.techstify.com/. He founded his blog after seeing other technology blogs and feeling that they did not provide the insight that he was looking for when it came to technology, video games and phones.

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Windows 8 or Samsung Galaxy S3: Which Smartphone Is More Likely to Lead?

The technology market and scenario are ever changing, keeping up with the trend mobile companies keep updating their software to get ahead in the competition. Samsung Galaxy S3 has been well received by the technology geeks and many have appreciated it in terms of technology. Reportedly keeping up with the trend Windows 8 Phone is soon to arrive in the market. Now the question is how much will it be able to spread its influence, especially amongst the users who have already experienced the technology offered by Galaxy S3?

The success of Galaxy S3 can be defined by the number of users it acquired within a couple of months of its launch. In the first two months, this phone successfully sold out 10 million phones. This marks its achievement on terms of grabbing the interest of maximum technology geeks and giving a tough competition to Apple.

Interestingly Apple is not the only rival that Galaxy S3 will be up against in the technology market. It will be competing against phones that are powered by Windows8. Therefore, it is not just about a brand name that Samsung is standing up against but also about the technology offered.

The launch of Windows8 is yet to be scheduled but one thing is for sure that it is up against Samsung. Both these phones are world apart but on terms of technology both are offering their best. Let us compare and contrast as to what both these have to offer the user in terms of hardware and home screen.

Let us now compare both these products on various criteria.

Home Screen

Microsoft is all geared up to provide various options to its users. For starters, it is all about to launching a Windows8 enabled Smartphone with a screen that is going to meet user expectations. The icons displayed on the screen will be from Redmond Firm. These icons will resemble a tile like looks and a user gets the advantage of reshaping these icons as per requirement. Users will have numerous size options to choose from when it comes to resizing the icons. You can also change the colors of the icon tiles.

As compared to Galaxy S 3 these features are missing and so the users might be more interested in the product form the onset of its launch. Another thing to notice is that Samsung UI, home screen and the firmware are more like conventional in their setup but with Windows8 user will have a rich experience.

Hardware

One similarity will still be there when it comes to Android powered phones and Windows 8 phones. Both these phones are manufactured by the collaboration of multiple companies, technology companies have put together their combined efforts to bring out a best-finished product. Interestingly this is the first time ever that Microsoft is about to extend support for multi-core processors. Earlier it was only into distribution of firmware for producers. Additionally the company will also be incorporating dual and quad core (chips) for enhancing the battery power. This means that the upcoming product will be incorporated with the latest technology that will enable in better performance and battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S3 on the other hand is a phone that has Quadcore processor. It has came up with Exynos quad-core chipset (4212 Quad) and a Cortex-A49 advanced processor that is 1.4GHz power. Additionally the Smartphone has a 400MP (Mali processor) this enhances the functionality of graphical power. This is what makes the device more competitive.

Interestingly there are rumors going about in the technology market about the Galaxy S3 that is all set to obtain the firmware by Google. The Jelly Bean firmware is something that Samsung is banking upon for upgrading its product and keeping the users engaged. Some technology experts are of the opinion that this is one of the best Smartphone one can find. But as far as changing technology trend goes, with Windows8 phone one may find many advantages, one of them is the enhanced UI experience. In addition, the launch of this Smartphone may set a trend of Windows enabled phones.

Sales percentage

As far as the sales figures go, Microsoft is hopeful in fetching the majority of sales with the launch of its Windows8 enabled Smartphone. When we look at the percentage of Windows phones in the recent times it is not as impressive, in fact it has been falling at 4.4% in US in the month of March. While Android powered phone has managed to hold 50% of its sales in US. Additionally, the iOS by Apple has managed about 30% of sales. This indicates that in coming time with the launch of Windows8 the sales may again start increasing in percentage, especially when the users are lured with enhanced technology and screen display.

In conclusion, Windows8 enabled Smartphone will be able to actually prove its worth in the technology market on its launch. Until then one can only speculate the probable outcome and depict something positive to look for. As far as Galaxy S3 is concerned, you never know when Samsung again might come up with yet another enhanced version to compete against Microsoft product.

Marigold Henry Montana is a technical expert who deals with various computer related issues. She is capable of handling the software as well as hardware troubleshooting. She advises people on basic upkeep and maintenance of their PC, Laptops, Notebooks and Tablets. She is working as a freelance technology writer and as fulltime online tech support for a well known IT software company. Her aim is to spread the technical know-how to the people all around the globe.

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An Entry Level Android User Guide

Everyone is all abuzz about how cool the Android phones and devices are, but what really sets the Android OS apart from other device Operating Systems, and how do you take advantage of the power and openness of this great platform? What devices are for beginners, and what devices are for the root user / developer, and what the heck does it mean to root an Android phone? All of these questions will be touched on here, but only on an introductory level. More in-depth guides will be forthcoming.

First of all, we should understand what Android is. Google and Lucas Arts got together to develop an alternative smart phone operating system that would take full advantage of the powerful tools that most modern handsets incorporate. The Google phone was the 'Original' Android phone, offered on T-Mobile. It was an impressive OS from the get go, mostly in its open source nature, which means that anyone can have access to the source code and develop applications or change different aspects of the kernel and user interface. Though many manufacturers and providers may be in denial of it, the open source nature of the OS is the key to the success of the Android devices.

Once people began developing apps and rooting their devices, the game changed. Certain devices, such as the original Motorola Droid, were found to be quite easily rooted and developers began instituting what have become known as custom ROMs. ROMs are simply: user created, device specific, ready-made custom user interfaces for the Android devices. CyanogenMod was, and still is, one of the most popular ROMs available. (The ROM series is named after its creator's forum handle). With the onset of these highly customizable interfaces, the iPhone's "they all look the same" interface lost a large piece of the smartphone market share.

Rooting of Android phones has become both a boon to device owners, and a thorn in the side of some providers and hardware manufacturers. To gain root access simply means to remove security blocks that keep users from having system access. In many ways these security measures are there to prevent people from damaging their operating systems, as untrained actions can render a phone as useless as a brick, hence the term "bricking your phone". Most root users have learned where the proper forums are, and how to avoid damaging your device, as well as restoring it to working condition, should the unspeakable happen. The biggest benefit of root access is that you can remove bloatware (the unwanted apps that come pre-installed on your device, taking up space and resources) and the ability to fully customize the interface through the use of ROMs or customization apps.

The most popular Android phones are the line of devices by HTC and Motorola. The main thing to look for if you want a highly customizable device is a popular device that has been around for several months. That way you have a large group of users, and the developers have had time to build numerous offerings for you to install. Brand new devices are usually a challenge for the developers, as manufacturers and providers have not yet realized the benefit they would have in offering full access to users. People buy these devices for hundreds of dollars or multi-year contracts, and as the owners of the phones, they are entitled to have some say as to what the device looks like, reacts like, and what version of Android they want on their device. It has become a game of intellectual tug-of-war that is entertaining and important.

There are also a great many 'entry-level' phones - phones that offer Android OS, but without all of the benefits of the more popular, high-end phones. LG and Sony-Ericsson have several models that are great as a phone, but simply haven't had as many user upgrades made for them. Some do not come with WiFi, or have not been rooted, perhaps are lacking in CPU speed or system memory. These phones are great for the casual user, but if you wish to "own" your phone, want root access, or simply wish to try your hand at development for the mobile devices, you might wish to do your research at any of a number of android specific developer forums. Just search for it - you'll find plenty of them out there. You can also download Android ROMs.

As far as the other OS offerings for smart phones, there is the ever-popular-but losing ground, iOS on the iPhones, as well as a few iterations of Windows for mobile phones. Both of these are closed source operating systems, making it difficult to develop for them, which drastically limits the app offerings. The market simply isn't as competitive. Ease of use is pretty high across the board, but the final decision regarding which OS you prefer should be based on a well-researched investigation on your part. Put your hands on the different phones, and feel them out. Many of the options available are more device-specific than OS specific, so be sure to check out numerous phones and get a good feel for what may well be your best friend for the next year or two.

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The Mystique of the iPhone 5

If you are a particular technology buff, or simply have been keeping up with the latest news, it may seem that when looking at headlines every other day you are barraged by all the rumors and speculation surrounding the iPhone 5. There are insiders in the industry pinpointing the release date somewhere in late September, creating frenzy among those who are already eager in getting their hands on it as soon as possible. Some may wonder; why is this such a big event? Not long ago had Apple released the iPhone 4S, and it is unlikely that this newest breed would be the last in their line of stylish yet savvy devices. Many may feel that such hype over the release of yet another extension of a technology product line is over the top, and may not comprehend it.

However, this phenomenon is more understandable when we see Apple's track record. Given the stellar history of Apple products, and the way it has amassed a steady and loyal fan base, it is easy to see that this latest release is indeed one which is highly anticipated. And if certain accounts are to be trusted, the iPhone 5 will boast features not yet found in any product currently on the market.

Better visuals are always something everyone looks for in a smartphone. Rumors have it that the iPhone 5 screen will be a four-incher, making it slightly bigger than the 3.5 inch screen it has flaunted in Apple's previous phones. Not only the size; the quality is also set to be improved. More pixels are integrated into the screen, and this would make activities such as game playing, web browsing, to GPS usage more enjoyable.

Another feature which makes for a winning gadget is practicality. No one wants to carry around a heavy cellphone which needs to be charged every half an hour. The iPhone 5 is rumored to be much thinner to its predecessors, without sacrificing the touch-screen which as somewhat became their signature feature. Some also speculate that the phone will be hardier, as the fragile glass on the back of the iPhone 4S is going to be replaced with a metal back. Its batteries are also allegedly slight larger than the iPhone 4S.

Going into more technical details, this newest line of iPhone is highly anticipated due to its use of the iOS 6, which will optimize application use better than its previous versions. This phone's wireless prowess is also said to be superior. Its downloading speed will theoretically reach 72 Megabits per second, and its use of near-field communication device will allow users to pay at certain stores with just a tap of the phone. Now, given these highly promising speculations, the hype surrounding the iPhone 5 release date is more understandable.

Around the globe, technology info has always been widely coveted as they help make our lives easier. The latest development everyone is anticipating is on the iPhone 5 release date; stay updated by visiting our site.

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Mobile Phones - Advantages and Disadvantages

Mobile phones are an invention of this current century that many people never believed would come to be the technological sensation that it has become today. If you only look back a few years, a mobile phone was actually considered a luxury and not the necessity that it has come to be. It was certainly not affordable by everyone. And then suddenly out of nowhere almost everyone has a mobile phone and not many can imagine a life without it. It seems that everyone is carrying a cell phone and we have become a nation and world of cell phone addicts. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this addiction that we now have?

Emergencies

If we are suddenly involved in an emergency of some type, we have almost immediate access to emergency services such as the police, fire or medical services. If there is a dangerous person on the loose in any certain neighborhood law enforcement can contact each of us with instructions on what to do to stay safe. Information involving an Amber Alert or weather alerts can be almost instantly spread community or state-wide.

Wireless Communications

We have the ability to stay in touch with our families and closest friends at all times through wireless texting, email and actually talking to each other. In some cases, this could be also a disadvantage but for now it will be listed as an advantage.

Safety Feature

For those who live alone, or the elderly or disabled it is almost a safety feature as these people can be checked on during the day by family or neighbors. Or if they have an emergency they can immediately get help. By carrying this small communication device with them there are no more reasons to be stuck after a fall lying on the floor with no help insight. Families of these same people do not have to have someone with them all the time anymore as it often was in the past.

But just as it is with everything else in life, with the advantages come the disadvantages. For every one advantage there are several disadvantages.

Driving and Cell Phones

Cell phones have become a bit of a hazard when in the car. Text messaging and answering or making a call with the phone while driving have already killed many people due to car accidents. In fact some states have passed laws against texting or using a cell phone while driving. There are devices where the phone can be hooked up to the car's sound system so when the phone rings you can touch a button on the steering wheel and the call will go through the car sound system allowing you to communicate while still having your eyes on the road.

Health Hazard

There have been more incidents of cancer of the brain since the use of cell phones have become so wide-spread but health officials are not sure if this is due to cell phone use. The phone does omit some very low, non-toxic levels of radiation so it would be a reasonable deduction that those who are heavy cell phone users could develop some health effects.

Stress Level

For some people, perhaps more than we realize, constantly being connected to a ringing phone can be quite stressful. As long as that cell phone is with us, we can never have any time alone and that time of calm is necessary to unwind sometimes.

So, as with everything new there are advantages and disadvantages of having a mobile phone.

Just as everything in life - every new technology brings advantages and disadvantages. And this is certainly true of mobile phones.

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Need For Recycling Used Cell Phones

It is customary and beneficial to recycle plastics, glass, paper etc. But have we ever thought about the idea of recycling our cell phones? Unusual?? Not quite...

Recycling helps in extending the lifespan of used cell phones that have already carried out the initial purpose of being used as something functional.

Most of the raw materials used for mobile phone manufacturing such as batteries, plastic, electronic components, metal etc. can be brought back to use after it is extracted from the used products. Most resources can be molded and used in various industries to manufacture new products.

The materials of used cell phones need to be reprocessed thoroughly before being brought back into the circulation, since it would immensely reduce health related issues. Most countries have well defined requirements and techniques regarding ecological protection policies for disposal of old cell phones and other hazardous substances.

Five Moral Explanations to Reprocess Used Mobile Phones:

1. One cell phone reprocessing equals energy worth powering a Notebook for about 50 hours.

2. 1 billion (Approx.) old mobile phones which are disposed of into the landfills; if recycled, saves energy worth powering more than 20,000 households for a year.

3. Used cell Phones contain harmful substances like Cadmium, lead, brominated flame-retardants, beryllium, hexavalent chromium and antimony. Most of these substances must be reprocessed or reused; if left open in the landfills, they seep through the surface of the earth and pollute the soil and groundwater

4. About 80 pounds of gold, 800 pounds of silver, 30 pounds of palladium and 35,000 pounds of copper - these are just a few resources which are forced to disintegrate in the landfills, while they could be put to better use into creation of new products.

5. It is a medium of providing contemporary communication technology to individuals belonging to less fortunate home-lands who otherwise would consider it unaffordable.

Selling or donating used mobile phones is an easier alternative instead of struggling with disposal procedure yourself.

As compared to recycling of other products, used cell phones don't just facilitate ecological welfare. Infect, they actually yield financial profitability. Used mobile phones contain treasured metals, recyclable components or the entire mobile may be reprocessed and reused, often in less privileged nations. Recyclers are also willing to pay cash upon recycling a used mobile phone. Even though you might have a non-working mobile, it can still possess some monetary value.

Most cell phone gathering websites refurbish the mobile phones that may be reinstated to operational condition. Non-repairable phones are dismantled and remanufactured, in agreement with state and federal policies governing the disposal of hazardous mobile phones components.

So whenever you have a used cell phone on standby, don't abandon it or toss it in the dresser where it will only accumulate dirt. Consider reprocessing or if the used mobile phone and its accessories are in a decent condition, might as well donate them to a program which will either offer them to the less privileged or sell them for a well-intentioned charity.

Megan Wang has wide knowledge of B2B Marketplace and Trade industries. Get latest updates on used cell phones which are of great demand in B2B space.You can find more free information about Recyclable Products.

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Mobile Device Management Presents Challenges for IT Managers

Cell phones like iPads can now be found in even the smallest businesses, making it important for IT managers to engage in mobile device management. If employees are not taking their personal mobiles to work (BYOD), employers are providing these devices, creating challenges for IT managers tasked with protecting company networks from unauthorized use. On any given day, IT staff may not know how many or what type of devices are accessing their networks, creating a very dangerous situation.

The Mobile Device Management Challenge

A single employee who unintentionally exposes the company to a network security breach can cripple operations and even incur regulatory penalties. This presents quite a challenge for IT staff, which means it also creates an opportunity for companies that provide a solution. These organizations help businesses manage and secure mobile devices with authorized access to corporate networks. There is much potential in this line of work because the situation will only become more complex as the popularity of smart phones become standard fixtures in the workplace.

IT managers must promote safe use of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, whether these are personally owned or company-provided. Otherwise, the security breach or leak could be catastrophic. While some employers originally banned personally owned devices from the workplace, they have quickly realized that this is, at the very least, impractical and in most cases, impossible. The situation is complicated by the fact that many employees use these devices to perform their jobs.

The Mobile Device Management Solution

A new aspect of the IT channel has developed and it is called the mobility management service provider, or MMSP. It encompasses consulting services designed to establish workplace mobile device policies, management, and security. These services help business customers implement a secure platform for all devices mobile that is compliant with data storage, recovery, use, and transmission. Providers of these solutions must harness the opportunities presented by this environment to develop solutions for businesses of all sizes.

These solution providers are not without external resources. The Computing Technology Industry Association, referred to as CompTIA, is lending a helping hand by developing resources and training programs geared toward enterprise-wide accommodation of mobile devices. It has developed an advisory board featuring phone manufacturers, carriers, application developers, and solution providers that will help direct its training initiatives.

However, solution providers should not await a program from CompTIA. They should reach out to businesses, helping them to manage mobile fleets and protect their networks. Through this collaboration, IT managers can develop company policies regarding use of personal cell phones and other smart devices. They can also be convinced to secure these devices or issue devices owned by the company.

Several benefits are realized when paying to make a personal cell phone secure. IT managers protect the employer and provide workers with a value-added benefit. Though time and effort are required to manage mobile devices within the workplace, these are justified. Solution providers providing device management offer the framework required to make the job easier for IT managers who already have too much on their plates.

Gill-Technoligies.com is an industry leader in mobile device management solutions. Our mobile device management services will aid you in keeping your networks secure and your business information safe from intruders. For more information, visit our website today!

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HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Smartphone for Budget Conscious Users

There are numerous Smartphones available in the technology market to choose. Android powered Smartphones with Verizon network is often highly priced. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a budget friendly phone with best of networks then you will be surprised with what HTC has to offer. HTC has recently come out with HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE phone. This phone is priced at $149.99; this is specially designed for users who want a good quality phone within their reach. Now let us find out what all HTC has to offer in terms of technology and other such important aspects.

The screen display

HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE has a resolution 540×960 (275ppi). This screen is decent to give you a good video and picture viewing experience. You will find the display much clearer and sharper while browsing. Another positive aspect of this screen is that it is well lit so, you will be able to view it under any given light conditions. The screen measures at 4inches, this means that it is comfortable to view content clearly and watching videos will be an enjoyable experience.

Look and feel

The design of HTC is not as attractive as one may want it to be considering it a Smartphone, it measures 121.9mm x 61mm x 11.7mm and is touch screen. The phone is overall plastic finish, weighing at 132 grams, it is light and easy to hold. The phone is coated with a soft material all over as a protective layering. This way it is easy to grip, the battery cover is delicate to touch. This HTC phone comes in classic black with red overtones.

Processor and performance

A dual-core 1.2GHz processor powers this phone; this is what makes this phone powerful in terms of performance. If you are wondering about the 4G performance then this phone will not disappoint you, you will be easily able to run 4G smoothly on this device. This phone has a RAM of 1GB along with NFC support. Now you can easily communicate to a device near you and transfer content at hi-speed. With 1GB, you will easily perform numerous functions without any lag.

Camera quality

HTC Incredible is powered with 8mp camera. It is decent to shoot pictures and videos with clarity with 3264x2448 Pixels. You also get an LED flash to click pictures in low light or dim lights, the results are good as compared to other phones in the same range. Other things include the functionality of auto-focus to give you an enhanced image capturing experience. For the purpose of video chat a 1.3mp camera is provided on the front of the phone with a resolution of 1280x1024 Pixels and 720pl, you can use the functionality of Digital Zoom for a better video chat.

Software

This HTC phone runs on 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Android powered OS along with a 4.0 sense layer. There are speculations going on about upgrades of 4.1 version, until there is no definite news about it, you need to wait and watch. Interestingly the user will love its skin as compared to Motoblur. There is just one drawback; the phone might occasionally seem a bit slow especially with animations and while you scrolling through the menu. Apart from this, the software is decent.

Connectivity

The Droid Incredible 4G runs on Verizon, it is said to be one of the best available networks. You can also run a 3G equally well on the device without any interruptions. With Verizon, you will easily be able to get 4G LTE at good speed. This device is also capable of hotspot but with a drawback. You will not be able to utilize it while you are traveling abroad, for this, you will need to have it unlocked and shell extra amount. Other connectivity options include Wireless N facility and Bluetooth (4.0 version).

Battery

As far as the battery life of this particular handset is concerned, it is not as impressive as we would like it to be. Nonetheless, the battery is decent; if you are on LTE then you will be easily able to stretch as far as a day without having to charge the device. Performing normal activities like browsing, E-mail and staying connected on social media website will easily pull through a day. However, if you are indulging in heavy activities like downloading apps, video streaming, using Wi-Fi and 4G then you will only be able to keep up to 5 hours. This is as much as one can expect from a 1700 mAh battery, however you will be surprised to know that the battery is replaceable and so if you want you can change it as per your requirement. You can swap batteries, when one is discharged you can put in another fully charged battery, this comes handy when you are travelling. Another option can be getting a high-powered battery to swap with the original given battery.

The verdict

The best features included in this phone are good camera, e-book reader and navigation system. The only thing that HTC needs to improve upon is the battery power. Overall, it can be said that this phone is is good in look and feel, comparatively smaller in appearance and good features.

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Want More Information? Use A Cell Phone Number Reverse Lookup Service

Basically, cell phone number reverse lookup is the process of finding out someone's information such as name and address based on the person's cell phone number. Many situations can lead a person to want to find out the identity of a person who called him/her. A mobile phone number reverse lookup service comes handy in such cases. You can use this service when you want to know the name and address of a person who called you with an unknown cell phone number.

Note that such a number will not be listed in the white pages or phone books and the only way to find out the caller's identity is through the reverse lookup service. The providers of this service have access to private databases of various phone providers. The companies compile and update the databases constantly for many of the providers. This allows the cell phone number reverse lookup service providers to have access to information for millions of cell phone, landline and unlisted numbers.

There are many benefits of using reverse phone number lookup services. For instance, if you are being troubled by prank calls, you can use them to find the information of the caller. You can also use the services to find out about a company that is inconveniencing you with its telemarketing calls. You can call the company ask request to be taken off the list. You can also use the cell phone number reverse lookup service if you are suspicious that your spouse or partner is cheating on you. The service will allow you to spy on him/her by getting information about the calls that he or she is receiving or placing.

Another situation where you can use these services is when you want to get information about individuals that you have lost touch with like old friends and relatives. Reverse cell phone lookup services can help you gather data on almost anything apart from personal data like credit card data and financial data. Cell phone number reverse lookup services are legal and you should therefore not be afraid to us them for personal purposes. However, these services should not be used for harassing people, telemarketing or for malicious purposes.

When you look up a number using these services, the data you retrieve is almost instantaneous. This means that you can get the information you are looking for almost immediately. The providers of these services are bound by agreements set up by phone companies that prohibit them from providing the information free. This is primarily for privacy reasons and in order to use the services, you need to have a PayPal account or a valid credit card. Phone companies also charge to allow various service providers to access their database and therefore reverse lookup services attempt to recover some of their costs by charging a subscription fee.

In order to use cell phone reverse lookup services, you only need to enter the number that you want to gather information about into the online form. You will then get information about whether the phone number you entered is a landline or cellular number, the city and state where the number is registered and if additional information about the number is available. These services are very useful for professionals such as researchers, lawyers and private detectives.

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Consider Others When You Are On The Phone In Public

Most of us who have mobile phones use them in public. According to the latest statistics, more than 85% of all Americans have a mobile, 52% own a laptop and a rapidly growing 4% own a tablet or a newer class of combined tablet. That means at any given time, many individuals are on a communication device. It's not uncommon to find people tapping away or talking away on their phones while walking, jogging or even eating in public locations.

How many of us are aware of public cell phone etiquette? It is frustrating when people continue to talk or chat during live performances, hospital visits or attending a movie. A recent study of New York commuters also stated that, on an average, each commuter had to face more than five PDT or Public Displays Of Technology. These were viewed as annoying or intrusive by those surveyed.

Simple rules of etiquette help people enjoy being out in public without having to listen to another person's conversation. Here are some suggestions to follow:

1) Avoid picking up calls during business meetings or in public places. Your calls can go to voice mail to be sure that you don't miss important messages.

2) Be conscious of others around you if you are on the phone. Walk to an area nearby that is more private. Remember, that people around you may be trying to read a book or concentrate on something that is important to them. It isn't easy to do that when there are other sounds.

3) Turn the ringer off when you are in areas such as museums, hospitals, cemeteries and places of worship, If you are expecting an urgent call, switch over to the vibrator mode or forward all calls to your assistant.

4) Use a simple ring tone. You can use unobtrusive and gentle ringtones which will let you know that you have a call. These won't startle other people.

5) Don't yell on the phone. If the conversation is very emotional it is best to have a private discussion with the person. Often, speaking in person is more effective than the phone when there are many issues.

6) Avoid multitasking while talking on the cell. It's dangerous particularly when you are walking or driving. Do not try to handle several activities while you are on the phone. Remember, that you are looking down while you are dialing a number and your eyes will not be focusing on other things.

7) Utilize the caller id function to filter your calls effectively. Not every call is urgent and many can be returned at a later time.

Try to think about the feelings of other people. How do you feel when you are at a restaurant with someone and they take a phone call while you are in the middle of a conversation? Treat others the way that you wish to be treated. Spending time with someone is very special and it is rude to spend half the time being distracted by text messaging or phone calls.

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Most Awaited Gadgets of 2012

Nowadays, people can't spend a day without using an electronic gadget. Using them can save you a lot of time and effort. Techies have a lot of anticipations for the coming months. Here are some of the top devices that gadget freaks have been waiting for.

1. Apple iPhone 5. Rumors said that this sleek smartphone features a fast A6 processor and NFC capability. It will have a different design compared to the previous iPhones. It will have a bigger screen and aluminum back.

2. iPad 3. Aside from WiFi and 3G, it has a 4G LTE connection. It is equipped with the application Siri, Retina display, and FaceTime. It also has a better resolution and processor as well as a little thicker profile. It features a 5 megapixel camera, voice dictation, and a 1080p video recording.

3. Xbox 720. This upcoming Microsoft video game device will have an 8-core processor, webcam, 3D, and live TV. According to multiple resources, it will have a faster processor and more multimedia support. It will also have an installed GPS to allow users to track the exact location of other Xbox users.

4. Nintendo Wii U. This upcoming Nintendo gadget will offer a new world of gaming possibilities and playing styles. It will have a touch screen controller with a built-in speaker, microphone, accelerometer, rumble, gyroscope, and camera. This ultra-powerful console will support 1080p high-definition graphics.

5. Samsung Galaxy S III. Based on humors, this smart phone features a dual camera, Android software, and 7-mm waist line. Its predecessor, Samsung Galaxy S II, is one of the fastest phones so many fans are anticipating for the release of the updated gadget.

6. Sony PlayStation 4. According to some sources, this gaming device will have its own 3D motion tracking camera and dual shock controller. It will also have 3D and high-tech gaming features to let the users have a next generation gaming experience. It will also support a 1.5TB hard disk drive.

7. Ultrabooks. This higher-end type of subnotebook is expected to make up 12% of the laptop market on 2012. Leading laptop brands (including ASUS, Samsung and Acer) are increasing the power of this device while decreasing its weight. It is humored that more than 20 Ultrabooks will be released this year.

8. Amazon Rekindle. This digital device will have its own Appstore, apps set, and a Cloud Player for audiophile streamers. According to some analyst, Amazon may create a sleeker second-generation version of the current model or a larger screen device.

9. Canon EOS 5D Mark III. Canon is set to release a new mirror less, full-frame DSLR with a full 35mm sensor, larger LCD, and an ISO range from 100 to 25600. They will expand the autofocus into 19 major points. It will also have 22 megapixels and can capture 6.9fps.

10. Apple HDTV. Also know as Apple iTV, it will support iCloud, run iOS, and access YouTube, Flickr and Netflix. It can also be operated using an iPad or iPhone. It can also be controlled using Siri.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

Samsung has added to the range of phones in the Galaxy realm by adding an updated version of the ultra-successful Samsung Galaxy Ace. It is definitely a middle of the market phone with many great features but a few that I would certainly quibble about. The browser I found to be cumbersome and a little awkward and limited in capacity. It did not seem to have enough beef when trying to access the net when using GPS, although it was very quick on Wi-Fi.

This is an Android phone and I found it to be very strange that the latest version on its operating system was not installed. It uses the 2.3 v as opposed to the later and faster 4.0 v. The apps it promotes are Samsung apps and not the Android apps, although it is not difficult to access Android apps via the Play Store. It does however have a fantastic touch screen which measured healthy 3.8-inches. This is perfect for viewing those videos or playing games or even just watching YouTube videos.

It has a smart image resolution on the screen but I have seen far better. In truth there is not much to say about the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 that could place in a league where it stands up next to some of the higher end market smartphones. It does have several plus points though and the brilliant action camera is one of them at 5-megapixels. It also has a dual core processor running on it which in truth impresses. It has an aesthetically pleasing look about it and is strong, durable and easy on the eye.

I believe users will be disappointed with the fact the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 has made a point of using Android 2.3 Gingerbread as its operating system; particularly when Android launched the 4.0 version of its OS before the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 even came on to the market. This would easily have been a far better smartphone if it opted for the use of the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system which Google launched and the HTC One X made great use of. There are a few defining factors that salvage some redemption for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 however; it allows specific updates to try to wrestle its users closer to a more updated OS which gives this phone some advantage over more expensive models.

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Best Apps You Can Download From iTunes

Do you need to download new apps for your iPhone 4? Have you just bought the iPhone 4 and you do not know from where you can get all the apps? Do not worry. Apple Inc knows what you want so you can easily make an account on its iTunes store and download apps that you want and like. Some must be paid for, but maximum are free of cost.

Apple has been delighting its users with new technological gadgets every other year. Not only this, but with certain accessories like the best iPhone 4 case, cover, skin, iPad stickers, cases, and even accessories for iPods, the company is at the top in the vertical integration market. Apple not only has surprised the customers with gadgets and their apps but with the software, firmware and the touch technology too. Who knew a decade ago, that Apple would be the technology market ruler. Thanks to Steve Jobs, we have been able to carry out our daily working tasks, and entertain ourselves with just one gadget in hand and not many to accommodate simultaneously.

Famous apps and games

You love playing games and using apps on the iPhone and iPad. Why not explore the world of apps and games in iTunes to find out which one will you choose for yourself and then you can download them free of charge (almost all of them). The famous apps/games that you can get on your iPhone are as follows:

Counter Strike: I bet every other person loves this game. Now you do not have to play it on your PC with a network support. You can get its iPhone-based copy by easily downloading it from iTunes. You can get its copy for the use on an iPad as well.Ginger: This is an app for the technical writers. You can use this app to clear the formatting, spelling and grammatical errors from emails and lengthy documents you compose on your gadget. Do not worry to use it while you are typing, manually, as it is automatically going to remove errors from the text you have written.

Download such apps from iTunes by just making a free account and you can then avail the premium apps as well. If you are able to buy the apps, then it is going to be good for you as you can avail the best full versions of the required apps, in very low and affordable rates from iTunes.

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Android Application Development Company

Android came as a new wave in the 'Mobile Application' industry. This mobile operating system (OS) by Google completely stirred the smart phone application market as it was easily and freely available to the developers as an open-source platform. It has a large number of phone manufacturers and large variety of hand-held devices due to its open environment.

Android has created a very developer friendly Software Development Kit (SDK) which it provides for the creation of android based mobile applications. It also updates its SDK with every enhancement in the android OS. Google's OS SDK makes it very convenient for the programmer to write code for their own customized applications.

Every large and small IT solution provider wants to exploit the opportunity created by android. That is why; today we have a number of mobile application development companies who offer their services at very reasonable price due to the neck-to-neck competition. This competition has given additional advantages to the clients or the end-users. They are getting best of development options and services at affordable price and have consumer for the applications as well.

Companies that are providing development services have a pool of talented developers and programmers. This pool is created by hiring dedicated android application developers and professional programmers. When companies have these developers with them, they offer clients to develop applications for them, either from on-site or off-site location. In on-site development services, companies send their developers to work from clients' office and in off-site development service, experts work from their own office in close coordination with the client side. It is also termed as 'Outsourcing'.

For choosing the apt development company, client should look for the following benefits:

The company should be an expert android application developer.It should offer user interface designing as well.It should possess experience of developing multiple android apps in various app categories.It should display a perfect app designing capability across various android devices.It must reduce the app development costs significantly as compared to others.Apart from development, testing service should also be offered.The app delivered after testing should extend a smooth user experience.The app should be totally customizedTurnaround time should be significantly fast.Source code security with non-disclosure agreement should also be signed.If required, the company should be capable of marketing the app as well.

If, any company offers all or majorities of the above-mentioned benefits, clients may consider signing the contract with them. Although, in general, companies do offer considerable benefits to clients as developing application on android is beneficial for them as well.

Advantages of Android platform

Android offers several benefits to the developers. For instance:

GSM, EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, EV-DO and UMTS technologies to send or receive data across mobile networks.A comprehensive library for 2D and 3D graphics is also offered.Wide range of libraries for image, audio and video files exists.Features of a video camera, touch-screen, GPS, accelerometer and magnetometer are offered.Inter-process communication (IPC) message passing is possible through android.Other benefits are:P2P using Google TalkSQLite for data-storageExport and signing app for publishing

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Today's World With Wireless Network Service

The technology market has become a dynamic environment which is constantly evolving. With the extensive computerization all businesses around the world have switched to computers and the internet for connectivity. As such organizations are upgrading to network mobility solutions that can help support constant connectivity with its own employees and its customers. Wireless network service is the technology that has made all of this possible.

Information technology has taken on a pivotal role with many organizations moving from traditional DSL to mobile services. Some of the most popular forms of internet are the DSL and cable television. This is very beneficial for home users due to its availability and the basic need of a satellite dish and a modem. Some of its drawbacks are the relatively modest bandwidth and the high latency connections.

Fixed wireless broadband is a wireless network that is mostly used by home users. It is a type of internet access where connections use radio signals instead of cables. This is very useful in areas which do not have reliable DSL or fiber optic cable internet. Some of the drawbacks are a clear line of sight between the subscriber and a ground station and the non-availability of roaming features.

Wi-Fi became a game-changer in wireless and mobile technology. The cost of a Wi-Fi connection is relatively low and most of the new computers have built-in hardware to support this technology. Many urban locales have Wi-Fi hotspots which offer wireless network to the public within a suitable range. These hotspots are joined to create a mesh network which extends to a small area or an area encompassing several miles. Several public services and municipalities have successfully incorporated Wi-Fi networks.

The newest and one of the most convenient forms of internet for each user is the cell phone. Cell phones have been existence for a while but have only recently evolved to merge internet services. One of the biggest advantages is the connectivity which is available in any area with network coverage. Technologies like the 3G and 4G have enabled the modern smartphones to do high-speeds and most of these new phones contain hardware which can make use of Wi-Fi. Additionally, all service providers have a plan which are independent of the call plans.

With more users becoming mobile and businesses more collaborative, wireless network services help organizations keep up connectivity, agility, and differentiation. It is the next generation of the internet technology that has immensely helped network mobility and productivity.

In the communication world there are several important things to have in place for your company to be successful. Such things like a content distribution network, interactive video services, satellite communications and a wireless network service are all important pieces to have in place for your business to run smoothly.

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Why Use A Reverse Cell Phone Number Lookup Service?

No matter what your reason, when you want to find out who is calling you from a cellular number, using reverse cell phone number lookup can be the best way to get the information you need. Most people will turn to the internet to find a reverse cell phone number lookup web site.

What you will discover is that it costs money to find the information that you seek. Free reverse cell phone number lookup directories will provide you with some general information, such us the state, city and country where the phone owner is located and the carrier or service provider.

Most cellular phone service providers do not give out any more information than some general details, because this information is private and confidential. The directories that can provide you with more information require payment, because those directories must obtain the information that you want from cellular service providers at a cost.

The fee that you pay to access this information is used to obtain the most up to date information to popular the paid reverse cell phone number lookup directory. Free information is sometimes not that accurate and tends to be out of date.

Sometimes you can get lucky when you are searching for the owner of a mobile number. All you will need to do is to type the number into the search box in Google. Google will search the entire web to locate that phone number and you will see some results if the owner of the cell phone has used that number in a classified ad. Search engine spiders index these classified ads and make the numbers available so they show up when you do a search.

When you read the ad you may have access to some further information, such as the person's name or an address. You can always call the number if the ad is current and pose as a buyer, asking for more information.

The most detailed information that you can obtain by using a reverse cell phone number lookup service is available when you pay a fee to use the service. Some services will let you pay per search, but if you are going to be using the service often, you may want to pay an annual fee that is a lot less costly.

Paid services can provide much more information, such as the name and address of the mobile phone owner, their previous residences, household information (such as salary information, etc.) and even a background check including past employment. Much of this information can be provided, because it is given by the phone owner when they fill out a mobile phone contract.

While you can obtain basic information with a free reverse cell phone number lookup, if you want to know more details, you are much better off going with the higher quality paid search. No one will know that you have conducted a search to find out their background information because they are 100% confidential.

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How to Replace a Cracked iPhone Screen Yourself

We all know that iPhone's screen is not made of Gorilla glass like its competitors. And once iPhone 5 is released, we can safely assume that it will give us the same or maybe just a little better quality, type of screen. A cracked iPhone screen is a usual problem that makes it a real pain for the owners. It is not covered in the warranty of either Apple or the service provider and the cost can really reach the high heavens. It usually costs around $200 to repair a broken one and with this amount of money, you can actually buy a new iPhone. So what should you do when you have an iPhone that has a cracked screen?

Usually, people discard their iPhones and settle for their old phones. They wait for the next generation of the iPhone to come out instead of buying a new one because it is a hefty investment for a gadget. Another option is to repair it themselves. The last option is to take it to a repair shop. There are many DIY kits that allow you to replace your cracked iPhone screen. Before you make a purchase, make sure that you know the right part to buy. These repair kits are usually non-refundable and cannot be swapped.

You have to understand that 3G and 3Gs screens are different. Needless to say, these are different from iPhone 4, 4S and iPhone 5. True enough, the sizes are the same but the electronics have differences in how they work and connect. Do not buy expensive kits that cost about $65 for cracked iPhone screen replacement. These products are total rip-offs. $12-$15 should be enough to cover the cost of your repair project. Once you have the kit, back up your files then prepare the following tools:

• Phillips screw driver (must be #00)
• a very thin razor blade
• alcohol and Q-tips for swabbing
• suction cup
• Tweezers

Once ready, lay your phone on a clean and flat surface with the back side facing you. Unscrew the two screws found near the USB connector. Next, remove the screen by using the scraping tool. A very thin blade is a great alternative. Lift the screen carefully by using the suction cup. Next, locate two flaps that are holding the phone and screen together. Lift them slowly to separate the screen. This will show you six more identical screws to remove.

The next step is to separate the LCD from the glass. Once done, you can now remove the broken pieces of glass by swabbing it with Q-to with alcohol. Once completed, put your new screen and put back the screws and working your way back to the start.

See how easy that was? There is no need to shell out two hundred dollars to repair your cracked iPhone screen. There is no need to be highly adept in engineering processes to get it done. Do not be a victim of exorbitant fees and unreasonable carriers who will only gobble up your money. There is nothing to lose by performing a DIY screen replacement.

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Butt Dial Phone Calls In A High Tech Society

Advancing technology most always comes with a few hiccups, and one of them that comes to mind is that of the famous "butt dial" aka pocket dialing or accidental dialing.

Your phone will ring, and you say hello, and there's no answer on the other end. Just some background noise, maybe a cough or a shuffling of feet, or the chance to listen to a conversation going on between the people on the other end who don't know you are listening. It's a one ended conversation if you will.

When this happens, you may be a victim of butt dialing.

When the phone is in a pocket or purse, for instance, a certain movement can trigger the phone to make an auto dialed call without the cell phone owner knowing it.

Usually when this happens to me, it is a call from one of my kids or my husband. I don't want them wasting their minutes with a call they don't even know they are making, so I try to speak loudly (yell) into the phone to get their attention.

This rarely works. The phone is usually muffled in a purse or a jean or jacket pocket.

You'd think that with cell phones becoming fancier, higher tech and more advanced, there would be preventative measures. However, my kids think the latest phones are a "must-have," and they manage to butt dial me even on the most expensive cell phones.

After I grow tired of speaking loudly (yelling) trying to get their attention, I hang up and go back to what I was doing before I was on the receiving end of an accidental dialing.

This can be entertaining, however. It depends on where the butt dialer is and who is with him/her at the time. It can also be likened to finding out a secret you didn't really want (or need) to know.

I'll leave much of this to your imagination as it is easy to see there are some wild possibilities.

A few tips on cell phones you might want to consider in regards to butt dial calls:

Be selective of who you put on auto dialBefore launching yourself into a compromising discussion or situation, take extra precautions to prevent an accidental pocket dialEvaluate where to keep your iPhone depending on what you will be doing (swimming, roller coaster riding, riding a wild bronco, etc.)

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You might save yourself from an embarrassing (or worse) situation if you are extra careful about accidental dialing.

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NFC Market Is Poised To Become The Next Great Technological Revolution

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an exciting new technology enabling electronic devices a faster and safer way of information exchange with each other simply by coming into close proximity. NFC is extremely short-range and customer-oriented in comparison to other short-range communication devices such as Bluetooth and Infrared. Although different, they are complimentary to each other in a scenario where NFC is used for pairing devices, a Bluetooth session is used for transferring data.

With unlimited potential NFC in customer-oriented industries is all set to reaching a large group of customers at a relatively low-cost. NFC-enabled handsets are being introduced into the market, and deployments and pilots around the world are occurring.

Google and Apple are adding NFC capabilities to their Smartphone's to descend master card and check out spam emergence of all sizes and build a new ways of communication. Sooner or later, Almost every, be it IT company or banking company, or others will be following NFC technology for the advancement and standardization of their promising technology.

NFC Standards

NFC is a standard, and is ISO standards-based. The ISO 14443 Type A and Type B standards + FeliCa is a four-part international standard for contact-less smart cards operating at 13.56 MHz in close proximity with a reader antenna. The ISO 18092 standard defines communication modes for NFC Interface and Protocol.

NFC Terminology

• NDEF - NFC Data Exchange Format - standard exchange formats for URI, Smart Posters, other

• RTD - Record Type Definition - An NFC-specific record type and type name which may be carried in an NDEF record

• NDEF message - Basic message construct defined by this specification. An NDEF message contains one or more NDEF records

• NDEF record - Contains a payload described by a type, a length, and an optional identifier

• NDEF payload - The application data carried within an NDEF record

This article explores NFC and how its market is going to become the next great technological revolution.

Usages of NFC:-

· Matching encrypted security code and transporting access key;

· Due to short transmission range, NFC-based transactions are possibly secure;

· Instant payments and coupon delivery using your handset, as we do with your credit card or debit card;

· Exchange of information such as schedules, maps, business card and coupon delivery in a few hundred milliseconds;

· Pay for items just by waving your phone over the NFC capable devices

· Transferring images, posters for displaying and printing

It is presumed by analysts that there is going to be one out of six wireless subscribers will have access of NFC-enabled devices. So when almost half of the billion people are part of global network by the end of twenty fourteen, it will be difficult for us to be out of this revolutionary sphere.

With this article Shashikant Singh has tried to explore NFC and how its market is going to become the next great technological revolution.

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Mobile Phones, the Small Device With a Big Impact

The cell phone is a small device but it has had a huge impact on our society. It has revolutionized the way that we view ourselves and society. The cell phone has now become a small bundle of technology. You can talk and text with it and use it like a regular phone. However today a cell phone can be used to browse the Internet, look up maps, guide us to the best buys, take pictures and a host of other things. With all this technology at our fingertips we are fast becoming a high-tech society. We just pick up our phones and do whatever we want.

All this technology from one small device obviously has its advantages:

Firstly it is great not to have to take any bulky cameras with you on short trips as you can just snap the photos from your phone.

You can of course keep in touch with anyone anywhere. You can even contact people abroad by just using your cell phone. This is very convenient as you do not have to rush to a land line in order to contact someone. No more waiting to contact that special person you can just pick up your cell phone and talk to them anytime of the day or night. You can even text them if you cannot talk at the time.

Access to the Internet means that you can browse through websites anytime you want. You do not have to open up your computer or even your iPad to find things online. Additionally you can send a quick email to anybody from your cell phone. You can also look for the best prices on certain items just by using your phone. Plus you can download all sorts of apps and your favorite music.

Maps are a great advantage. If you are lost somewhere you can find your location on the map and easily get yourself back to where you want to go. You can also use the map as a guide to help you driving to a new destination. No more bulky maps and complicated directions your cell phone can do it all.

Of course you can play any number of games on your phone by downloading the app. No more boring waiting in line for things or endless boring journeys, because you can just play a quick game or download your favorite news item.

Now you can even pay for items using your cell phone. You just wave the phone over a device and the purchase is paid for. Now that is convenience! It is fast easy and allows the consumer more time to do the other things that matter in life.

Cell phones are small technical wonders and the number of users is still growing. They are everywhere and here to stay. There is now an app for almost everything from games to writing journals. As technology advances so will the mobile phone. Their convenience and versatility brings us into the golden age of technology and convenience for consumers.

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O2 Signal Booster: The Best In The Business

Ever since the invention of the first cellular phones, which were those huge heavy devices with a pull out antennae only a selected lot of people used to own, reception has always been the spot of bother. And this bother has become accentuated with the onset of the smartphone revolution, when companies are punching out value-for-money smart phones, so that Internet access via GPRS has become something like an obligation. Some people blame the bad reception on the networks, some people blame it on the phone, and some even blame the buildings around them! But whatever be the reason, they are the ones who are being affected by it, and hence the calls to the customer service hotline keeps getting frequent, and more annoying.

Technology today has its answer to this problem of connectivity: a device known as a signal booster. As its name implies, it boosts the signal of access of the phone. It does this by not amplifying the signal at the point of transmission (i.e. the nearby cellular antenna) but at the receiver end (i.e. the phone). Explaining how it does this job will eventually make it sound like Greek and Latin, but to put it in a nutshell the O2 signal booster has a circuitry that has the required components for it to act like a transformer of radio waves, amplify the feeble signal incoming from the antennae into a strong signal and transmit it across to the phone. Thus the phone always has a strong reception signal even though the actual signal strength maybe quite feeble.

There are many advantages to having a signal booster in one's phones, and these aspects are accentuated for the people whose job is essential to have a constant phone and mobile internet connection like corporate executives, who literally live by their BlackBerrys. They can have a better signal reception without harking on and on at the customer service executives, have a faster internet connection and actually get a 7.2 Mbps download speed instead of a 7.2 kbps download speed. They can reduce the number of times important client calls get dropped because of the signal going flat when they are riding the tube and they enter a tunnel. It's even easy to use and install, and as most people may expect it DOES NOT need an electronics whiz to fit in. In fact any one can do it! And once fitted, it need not need any other major calibrations. But these gadgets come with a major, often problematic drawback: battery drainage.

Since there is an active amplification of the signal, the O2 signal booster drinks from the battery, and drinking it, does aplenty, though its better as compared to its competitors. Therefore after installing this gadget, one needs to always have their chargers or spare battery packs at hand so that they do not become unavailable for a battery problem instead of a reception problem.

I am Jaidon Mitchell from the United Kingdom. I have some information about signal booster and o2 signal booster to raise your signal.

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