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Making the Transition from iPhone to Android

August 26th, 2010 Admin No Comments »

If you’ve been paying attention to the news in the techsphere, you definitely know just about everything there is to know about Android. Perhaps you’ve been reading along with the launch of all of the Android phones, including the hot Sprint EVO 4G, one of the fastest phones on the Android platform, if not across smartphones to begin with. The Android phone line has something for everyone, but if you have an iPhone, you might wonder if you should even make the transition.

Naturally, no one can force you to switch to another phone. But if you’ve found that the iPhone isn’t working for your personal situation, you might want to think about getting a nice Android phone and just transitioning from iPhone to Android outright.

One of the biggest things that may be different as you go from iPhone to Android is using Gmail by default. If you want to keep using a webmail service like Hotmail, you certainly can. However, Gmail is seriously integrated into Android, which isn’t going to go away anytime soon. You have to sign in with a Google account or create one when you initialize your Android for the first time, so you might as well get an account anyway.

From there, you will need to think about your contacts in your iPhone. The last thing that you want to do is lose your contacts, but you don’t have to go without them. You just need to make sure that you sync the contacts to your computer first through the iTunes app (which you should have if you have an iPhone!). There are instructions on Google’s website that go into more detail on this, but you basically go into your iPhone settings menu and sync contacts with your Google account.

Making the transition from iPhone to Android is a bit more complicated than just settings. It does require getting used to having things in different places, and also having the ability for more buttons to be used instead of being all touchscreen all the time. You will still have plenty of applications to choose from, so it’s not like you’re going to lose all the goodness from iPhone that you were used to.

Overall, the transition isn’t as painful as some super iPhone fans would make you believe. If you really take a few steps at the beginning to save your contacts and get started with email, you will have no trouble getting the most out of your Android phone!

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Kindle for Android Gives Amazon Customers More Options for Accessing their Library than Ever Before

August 22nd, 2010 Admin No Comments »

The Amazon Kindle is one of the best devices to come out in a long time, for several reasons. For starters, it’s getting people that weren’t very cell phone and technology savvy to embrace technology so they can go back to reading. It’s something that is giving people more options in entertainment, and you don’t have to be a techie to appreciate the Kindle. On the other hand, tech fans have embraced the Kindle because Amazon has been wise enough to make sure that they embrace a platform that tech fans are crazy about right now: the Android platform.

Indeed, Kindle for Amazon truly does give Amazon customers more options than ever before. The app is free from Amazon, and has several interesting features that are worth mentioning.

For starters, the app saves the last pages that you read on your Kindle and immediately marks that spot in the new app. It’s done via Whispersync, their special synchronization feature that truly makes your Kindle books more portable. There might be times where you need to leave your Kindle at home or leave it with someone else. This would still give you the ability to read all of your Kindle books without missing a beat. Turning your Android phone into a second Kindle through this app is actually quite clever, and gives you the ability to never miss reading your favorite books and magazines.

One of the first concerns about the Kindle for Android app was whether or not the books would resize themselves for the difference in screen space. After all, you’re getting a bit less space on an Android phone than you are with the actual Kindle. Howe3ver, that concern is unnecessary — Kindle for Amazon does indeed adjust everything — from the text size to the bookmark view — to fit your Android phone.

Even though the app was first created to support the current library that you have, you don’t have to live with never being able to buy another Kindle book again. You can go directly to the Kindle store from the Kindle for Amazon app and pick out new books whenever you like. You will still pay the same flat 9.99 for each book, which means that you won’t have to worry about any hidden charges just because you’re using a different app.

Overall, the Kindle for Android really gives you more options about how to interact with your Kindle books, but you have to check out the app in order to unlock the benefits!

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Getting a new phone? Take care with your old SIM Card

July 7th, 2010 Admin No Comments »

Those of us who love surfing the internet and using other data hungry applications on our phones will be getting very impatient about the launch of the 4G networks. With 4G we will be able to obtain broadband internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps, which is almost certainly better than we can achieve through our home broadband internet provider.

This means that there will be large numbers of people upgrading their phones as soon as their contracts permit them to do so, or if they can afford to do so, then sooner. (more…)

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Make your Traveling easier with an Android Phone

March 11th, 2010 Admin No Comments »

Most of the best things about the new revolution that is happening in the world of technology is mostly happening in the cell phone arena. We have turned our cell phones from little communication devices, to full on workstations. Now, you are able to carry a device that has the power of a computer from a few years ago in your pocket. The amount of things that can be done with this kind of power is extraordinary. Some of the phones leading the way in this smart phone revolution are phones based on the android operating system. With the smooth touch screen interface, you are able to do multiple things on the phone while you are away from the office. This is what makes phones such as these, great to travel with. Let’s go over a couple of reasons why you would do well using an android phone while you travel to distant places.

The first reason why you would want an Android phone for your traveling needs, is the service providers problem. Where the iPhone only allows phones to be legally connected to the ATT network, with an Android, you can use several different service providers. To get similar functionality out of the iPhone, you must have a phone that is jail broken. The Android phone providers also offer great network coverage for your data plans. You can access the internet no matter how far out you are. Where ATT has gotten complaints, especially with their data usage in major cities, if the carrier that you are with is not satisfactory, then you can just switch to another one.
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Make Your Android Phone More Enjoyable with Free Multiplayer Games

March 5th, 2010 Admin No Comments »

The amount of applications and games made for Android phones increases, seemingly, minute by minute.  Even so, there are still not many multiplayer games available for the Android Operating System, but there are some.  We’ve managed to find three that we think you will like.

Sketch Online is loosely based on Pictionary.  It is played in a chat room.  In the beginning, you need to choose a screen name, pick a picture, and then choose a room.  The rooms are partitioned by language and topics like animals, objects, etc.

Each player gets an item to sketch as the game progresses.  You can choose your brush size, colors, and several tools that you can use to create an image.  You can even wipe your screen and start over, if you make a mistake.  The answer to your sketch is hidden until the round ends.  When other players are sketching, you get your chance to guess.  If you guess correctly, you and the sketch artist get points.  The game moves along with players taking turns sketching and guessing.

Sketch Online for Android phones is free, with ads, or you can pay $1.50 for the ad-free version.

Cestos is a multiplayer marble game for your Android phone.  Each player controls the speed and direction of their marble.  Cestos features different maps, along which your marble will travel.  There are obstacles and hazards associated with each map.  Once the players have locked in the direction and momentum of their marbles, they are all set loose simultaneously.  The result is chaotic and highly entertaining.  Cestos is an easy game to play, but there is enough of a strategic element to keep it interesting.  The more players you can get onboard at once, the better the round. You can download Cestos free of charge for your Android phone.

Parallel Kingdoms is a multi-player role playing game.  The exceptional feature of Parallel Kingdoms is that it is played by overlapping real time Google maps.  Parallel Kingdoms is played at your physical location.  Your locality is constantly being updated from your GPS position.  Your character can move in a small radius without you having to physically change location, but if you want your character to move farther, you will have to get up and go to the location.  The game allows players to collect different items on the map and claim Kingdoms.  It is free to download.

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25 Tips and Tricks for your Droid Phone

March 2nd, 2010 Admin No Comments »

Here is a good video with tricks and tips for your Motorola droid phone.

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Add Spices to Your Business with Business VoIP

February 6th, 2010 Admin No Comments »

VoIP has become the requirement of every business circle, as they now understand the importance of IP phones. With the help of business VoIP solutions, the business units are now able to install a next generation IP phone system laced with marvelous features to enjoy within their respective organizations. On the other side, there is nothing required in terms of investment at hosted IP solutions.

Since the IP telephony services are draped with the most scalable, secure and reliable network services, they have turned into a logical alternative for many business organizations. Additionally,  the cost effectiveness and productivity become the intrinsic parts of these solutions. As the expansion of Internet telephony is seen widely in the bigwigs of business entities, it stands as a motivation for other small and medium sized businesses to settle on the same.

The communication suite that is attached to the business VoIP services lets the business users to take a complete joy-ride while sending and receiving phone calls, text, videos and images with gusto. Being dependent on a broadband Internet service, the users of VoIP are able to have a smooth and flawless communication on international level in more proficient manner than pre-existing PSTN services. These services revolve around a single IP network, which makes sure the efficient transmission of different ilk of multimedia content. (more…)

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3 Points to Consider When Using Online Reverse Phone Lookup Services

December 22nd, 2009 Admin No Comments »

If you’re like most people, chances are that your phone logs are filled with numbers that you don’t remember. Using a good reverse phone lookup service is a great way to figure out exactly who’s calling and get more information on that number. It could be an old friend trying to reach you, an important business contact, or even a sales caller. There’s three things to look for in a good online reverse lookup service. The service is called reverse lookup for a reason: instead of typing in a person’s name like in traditional lookup programs, you actually type the number in directly to perform a phone trace. Here’s what you need to know.

First, you want to find a site with the largest database possible. A small database will do you no good, especially if they only pull from a few local databases. These days, people are more and more mobile, which can make it difficult to find the person you’re really looking for.

Next, you want to look for ease of use — a site that has too many options for search will only slow you down and confuse you before you even begin! Ease of use doesn’t mean lack of features or shorter listings — on the contrary, the results these sites return can be very detailed indeed. Common results include the person’s name, their location, the type of phone it is (mobile or landline), and an address if one can be located. Make sure that the name record you’re looking for really matches the person you’re trying to find.

Finally, look for a site that lets you make as many reverse lookups as you want. Limits are nice in theory, but when you really need to locate someone, you want to be able to take as many attempts to find them as it takes instead of being limited.

Overall, the entire process can be likened to a good detective’s job: working backwards through clues to uncover the truth. In this case, that’s the identity of that strange number found. With these above tips, you’ll have all the information you need to make the search as smooth as possible!

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Sim card plans

November 29th, 2009 Admin No Comments »

Have you reached the end of your cell phone contract, but are reluctant to sign up again for the outrageous fees? Well, did you know that you can continue to use your old phone, but with a new sim card that comes with a much better deal? This is true. You can either supply the new phone yourself, or just use your old one, and get a completely new plan that only includes a sim card for just a fraction of the cost! (more…)

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