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Snap-Link has gone Mobile

Post The same system that allows you to control your HAI home automation system using a USB stick and laptop will now be available as a “Free” downloadable app for your windows based smartphone or PDA. Fortunately the program downloads directly...

from 2008 by Joe Kramer 1

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Nokia's N95 8GB on sale now!

Post Although not officially associated with any carrier just yet, Nokia’s flagship smartphone the N95 8GB is currently available through Nokiausa.com. The phone will be shipped unlocked and is compatible with all of the major GSM carries...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 2

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Serve time for using a cell phone while driving?

Post There are many states in the US that have imposed fines for driving while using your cell phone, but if you live in the UK you could get some real prison time. New rules have been imposed in effort to stem the amount of accidents caused by...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Another 3G slider headed for T-Mobile

3g That’s right folks T-Mobile’s latest 3G enable phone, the Samsung t819 will be available sometime in January. Could this be a sign that T-Mobile is getting close to launching their 3G network? One can only hope! The t819 sports a...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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How to Get Sirius Satellite radio to work on your iPhone

Wifi Where there is a will there seems to always be a way when it comes to adding features and applications to the iPhone. Now I have to admit I am a big Howard Stern fan so when I came across this tutorial on how to get Sirius radio on an...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 6

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Start streaming music from your PC to iPhone via WiFi.

Wifi For many of us, 8GB’s is just not enough storage space to handle all of the movies and music we want to have with us all of the time. Thankfully a company called Simplify Media has developed an application that will allow iPhone and/or...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Verzion and Alltel new release highlights

Post Verizon will start off the week by releasing the long awaited Palm Treo 755P. Unfortunately the 755p is no spring chicken as it has been available on Sprint for some time now and with rumors of a Treo 800 in the works it may appear as “too...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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I’ll take five iPhones please!

Post That’s right if you have an extra 2 grand burning a hole in your pocket, well you are in luck because Apple recently increased its 2 unit per person limit up to 5. The original limit was put in place to stem the amount of unauthorized...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Will your iPod Touch make voice calls?

Wifi Since your iPod touch is essentially an iPhone without cellular voice calling capability it seemed only a matter of time before someone was able to create a hack that will allow the user to make and receive voice calls using their Wifi...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Cellular phone milestones

Post Currently there are over 2.1 billion cell phone subscriber’s world wide and just about 220 million are in the U.S. alone. New subscribers are being added at a rate of 15 to 20 million a month due impart by the average household replacing...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Tryphone.com launches beta version of interactive cell phone demo program

Post Few things are more frustrating than purchasing a phone only to find out it doesn’t perform the way you expected. Well a new website called Tryphone.com allows its visitors to take a virtual tour through the UI of some of the latest cell...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 2

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WiFi flight number “802.11 b/g” now boarding

Wifi Jet Blue recently announced they will be adding free in-flight WiFi service; albeit with no real internet access other than IM and Yahoo email without attachments (No fun). The good news is that American Airlines and Virgin America both...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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T-Mobile adds the Nokia 6263 to 3G lineup

3g Even though T-Mobile hasn’t officially launched their 3G network, it is still nice to see they continue to add new phones that will be able to take advantage of the service once it goes live. The latest 3G device added was the ...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Continental Airlines testing paperless boarding passes

Post Yesterday at Houston International Airport, passengers traveling alone on Continental Airlines were able to try a new cellular phone boarding pass system. It allows for you to leave all the paperwork behind and check into your flight with...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Verizon’s MOTORIZR Z6c world edition now available

Post Verizon today has released the Z6c world phone that supports both GSM (900, 1800) and CDMA (800, 1900) bands making it a legitimate alternative to the BlackBerry 8830 for international travel. The phone offers the same feature set as the...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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AT&T will purchase Edge Wireless

Post AT&T who already owns a minority interest in Edge Wireless LLC announced today they will acquire the remaining 64.3 percent stake in to complete the transfer of ownership. If the deal meets regulatory approval, AT&T will gain over 172,000...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 1

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Internet Radio available on select Nokia devices

Post Nokia today announced they are introducing a new application that will allow its users to listen to streaming internet radio stations via their cell phone. Aptly named “Nokia Internet Radio Service” is compatible with the Nokia N95, N91,...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Top 10 Phones that can make you money!

Business And Money We all could use a little extra money right? Well you may be surprised to find out you can actually make money by “buying” a new phone! I know that doesn’t make a lot of sense, but I will explain. With new models being introduced all if...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Its official - Google enters spectrum auction!

Google Google announced today that is will file a formal application on Monday, December 3rd (deadline is Dec 5) to participate in the 700MHz spectrum auction which begins January 24, 2008. Google will be bidding on a portion of the spectrum what...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Verizon opts for LTE technology instead of EV-DO

Post Verizon Wireless in a somewhat of a surprise announced they plan to develop and implement LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology as the backbone of its fourth generation mobile broadband network and dismiss both EV-DO and WiMax in the...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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3G enabled iPhone next year?

3g Well according to AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson that is exactly what we should expect. Now I’m not sure if he accidentally or purposefully spilled the beans when he told reporters attending a meeting in California that a 3G enabled iPhone...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 1

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Google introduces new mobile mapping application.

Google Google’s new service dubbed “My Location” utilizes cell phone towers to triangulate the users position rather than relying on a GPS receiver. This is good news for those consumers who do not have a GPS enabled phone or do not wish to pay...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Make free local and long distance calls with MagicJack?

Head To Head Reviews Well almost, it will cost you a one time fee of $39.99 for the first year and only $19.99 for each year there after. How does it work you ask? Similar to Skype in that it uses your high speed internet connection to make and receive calls,...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 4

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Verizon’s LG XV6800 now available online!

Post The long anticipated release of the LG VX6800 slider PDA has finally arrived. Currently only available online for $399 which includes a $100 instant rebate (get an additional $50 off via a MIR), the VX6800 is one of the most powerful and...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 2

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Samsung now number 2 - Motorola number 3?

Post Motorola slips to third place as Samsung takes over the number two spot with a 14.5% market share. It’s a little surprising considering four out of the top ten phones sold in the US during third quarter were Motorola’s. With all of the...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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“Any App / Any Device on Verizon 08?

Post Yes, it is almost too good to be true, but Verizon announced today it will allow customers to use any device, app and software package that the company doesn’t currently offer on their network. Of course the phones will have to meet the...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Samsung’s RFID reader on the way for mobile phones

Post Samsung announced today they have developed a single chip RFID reader that will enable users to retrieve information wherever RFID tags are embedded. What does this mean for us as consumers? Well with so many tags buried in everything from...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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“Massage Vibra” turns cell phone into massage therapist?

Post Well not quite, but it does turn your phones vibrate feature into a portable handheld massaging device. The software enables the user to select from numerous pre-programmed massage sequences that are designed to target different parts of...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Do away with your credit cards and get a Nokia?

Post Not just yet, but they are getting close with the introduction of the 6131 NFC (Near Field Communication) handset. The phone is the first of its kind to offer an integrated RFID chip that stores your financial information to allow you to...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 0

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Top 5 Phones of this Holiday Season

Post With the Holiday Season officially underway and carriers offering more new models to choose from than ever, deciding on the right mobile phone can be a daunting task. Below is a list of the top 5 phones to consider when shopping for that...

from 2007 by Joe Kramer 1