When you purchase a handset through a network provider such as Virgin, 3, Orange or Vodafone is will come linked – or locked – to that network. Essentially, this means the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card that comes with the phone will only work for that provider, and switching providers means you have to get a…
In the past, phone charges were tied to single, wired residential phone services, allowing users to make and receive calls from home. Long distance calls were the most costly, causing users to limit the number of minutes spent talking with remote friends and family. Obviously, the phone landscape has changed significantly in recent decades, and…
Many people shopping for a mobile plan will settle on a contract deal, opting for the shiniest new smartphone, and all the extra fees that go along with it. For the more value conscious, however, or those who are happy with their current handset, a SIM-only plan could be ideal. GSM and CDMA Networks All mobile…
The pace of technology is hard to predict, with breakthroughs and advances occurring at different rates, during particular periods in history. Some time periods are marked by spikes in innovation and technological advances that make entirely new things possible. The transition from radio as a primary broadcast signal, to television as the in-home standard, for…
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Health and wellness apps are becoming increasingly popular these days, and will most likely continue to be in demand in the New Year, as millions of people across the country make resolutions to get in shape or lose weight. Running apps, weight loss apps and heart rate monitoring apps will be downloaded in abundance. Other…
New York and California lawmakers have asked smartphone manufacturers to create a killswitch for the phones that would make stolen iPhones and other smartphones useless to thieves. One California state senator is even trying to pass legislation that would make smartphone killswitches the law. Cell phone crimes in San Francisco have been on the rise.…
What’s Sleek, Practical, And The Ultimate Luxury? The Logitech K400 wireless keyboard with built in mouse of course! This beautiful device allows you to wirelessly control your laptop, which is way smarter than any smart tv, all from the comfort of your couch without moving. Whether you are trying to cuddle with your romantic special…
Google’s chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt doesn’t get a ton of media attention or put out any ‘controversial’ messages, but recently we got a little poke at Apple and their infamous iPhone. He recently put out a press release, of course on Google+, stating that a lot of his friends are moving away from…
With an app for everything these days, the rise of “social finance” apps, as they are being called, is becoming a concern for major banking institutions. These apps that allow people to manage their personal and business finances are offering alternative solutions to the more traditional financial services model. From a smartphone or iPad, people…
