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Look What I Caught People Doing Around Our Building [PHOTOS]

CJ — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:12:40 +0000

I just took a quick stroll around our building, and look what I found people doing. I can’t believe it’s come to this. Have our smart phones caused us to do disconnect from each other? The reason they exist is to connect us with the world. Due to cell phone technology, we now have the [...]

The History Of Ringtones [VIDEO]

CJ — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:59:12 +0000

Ringtones have to be one of the most annoying sounds on the planet, here is the history of those pesky ringtones.

Angry Birds, Zombie Takeover, Free – Check Your Cell Bill

CJ — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:49:44 +0000

Angry Birds and Zombie Takeover are free apps right? Then why are there some angry parents? Thanks to tricky in-app purchases, kids are running up huge bills playing supposedly free iPhone and iPad games. While games like Angry Birds and Zombie Takeover can be downloaded for no cost, pop-up messages offering upgrades for a fee [...]

Remember Mood Rings? The Mood Phone May Be Coming Soon

Steve Wiley — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:30:49 +0000

Can you Imagine a smartphone that can tell if you’re angry or sad, and react accordingly? Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed an app for that. It’s designed to measure twelve different factors, including the tone of your voice. It uses the data to determine whether you’re in one of six different emotional [...]

Worst Wireless Carrier Announced

CJ — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:22:22 +0000

A new Consumer Reports survey reveals the best and worst wireless carriers in the country.

You May Be Losing Money Because Of Facebook, Yes You!

CJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:33:24 +0000

It’s true, you may be losing money because of Facebook and Facebook may also be making you fat!Facebook is no longer just wasting your time, it could also waste your money, AND contribute to your waistline. Using social networking sites can impact consumer judgment, decision-making and self-control, which can lead to everything from spending too [...]

Three Out Of Every Four Smartphones Shipped, Not The IPhone

CJ — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:50:10 +0000

For the past few month , three out of every four smartphones shipped to customers, was not the new iPhone 5. So what on Earth could be more popular? After all, doesn't life cease to exist if one doesn't have an iPhone?

Your Spouse May Be Spying On You

CJ — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:57:03 +0000

Your spouse may be spying on you. You may think, no way, he/she would never do something like that...better think again.

Injuries To Young Children Up Due To Smartphones

CJ — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:09:47 +0000

Injuries to young children are on the rise, and many experts believe it’s at least partially due to parents being distracted by their smartphones. It makes since if you think about it. Think about how much time out of the day we spend checking our phones. Something has to give. We are not as productive [...]

Stop Battery Drain With IOS 6

CJ — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:52:31 +0000

If you recently updated your iPhone software to IOS 6, you may be having trouble with battery drain. There are some things you can do to make your battery last longer. For instance, turning off Push Notifications can optimize battery life. Only using the Location Services feature when necessary will also help improve battery efficiency. [...]

Would You Be Comfortable Voting on a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:50:41 +0000

Smartphones have changed the way we communicate, listen to music, watch videos, even how we pay our bills. But will this explosion in mobile technology one day change the way we vote? As of now, there are no plans to replace the ballot box with an iPhone. But if that were to happen, the majority [...]

Ever Lost Your Cell Phone?

CJ — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:51:10 +0000

Ever lost your cell phone? There are few things worse than losing your cell phone, especially these days when cell phones are our lifelines to the world. A survey found that almost a third of people have either lost their phone or had it stolen. People in the 18-to-24 age group are the most likely [...]

'Should I Break Up With My Boyfriend' App To The Rescue

CJ — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:34:56 +0000

The new ‘Should I Break Up With My Boyfriend‘ app really validates the term ‘there’s an app for everything’. Have you ever looked to a friend, co-worker, family member or loved one for relationship advice? Bet you have! Tying to figure out whether to stay or go is quite a task for thousands of people [...]

Free Apps Drain Smartphone Batteries [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:56:37 +0000

Purdue University research shows that up to 75% of free apps drain smartphone batteries. Many of your favorite apps are the very reason your smartphone battery is not lasting as long as it’s designed to last. Popular apps like ‘Angry Birds‘, ‘Chess Free‘ and ‘New York Times‘, just to name a few, use only 10% [...]

Where Are You Most Likely to Lose Your Phone?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:36:51 +0000

If you routinely stop for coffee, make sure you have your cell phone with you when you leave. A new study reveals coffee houses are the most likely places to lose a phone or have it stolen — especially if you live in Philadelphia.

Use Your Smartphone To Find Christmas Bargains

Steve Wiley — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:00:54 +0000

This year, it’s best to do your Christmas and holiday shopping smart phone in hand. Apps can help you find the best prices online or at a nearby retailer. Other apps can help you earn rewards for shopping. Let’s take a look at what’s available. You’ll find links to these free apps at www.komando.com/news.

Iphone Users Dissatisfied

Steve Wiley — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:36:02 +0000

AT&T Customers Least Satisfied Smart Phone Users AT&T emerged as the cell phone carrier with the lowest scoring customer satisfaction in the nation, according to a survey released Tuesday by Consumer Reports.. The magazine surveyed more than 58,000 ConsumerReports.org readers, and AT&T ranked in last place. Among all rated carriers in the survey, AT&T also [...]