Easy Tips to Extend the Battery Life of Your Android Smartphone

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Does the battery on your Android phone continually run low? Do you forget to charge your cell phone at night? Are you missing important calls and messages simply because your battery is dead? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone! Not only is low battery life one of the most common consumer complaints about smartphones, it is also one of the most frustrating. Some users even purchase a new phone simply because the manufacturer promises a longer battery life. In most cases, this is…

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Android vs. iPhone: Which is Right for You?

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The Android vs. iPhone rivalry is one for the ages, right in line with the PC vs. Mac discussion. If you have techie friends, it would be a good idea not to bring the rivalry up at a bar as a heated debate will ensue and your evening could very well be ruined. Both Android and iPhone have their rabid supporters – customers who have drunk the Kool-Aid – and it is pretty much useless to get credible information from them. For these people the iPhone is either the greatest…

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How to Use Your Android Phone Safely

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Google’s Android operating system is more popular than ever. Unfortunately, Android’s open source architecture and substantial market share have made it a continuing target of malware attacks. According to a recent report by Trend Micro, 79% of all malware threats affect Android. In fact, they report that there have been over a million of these threats in the first nine months of 2013 alone. While some of the statistics may be alarming, there is no reason for Android users to give up their devices. By following some prudent steps, you…

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Super Smart Shopping: Locating Local Deals via your Smartphone

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These days, it’s hard to beat some of the online deals you can find. In fact, some of the discounts are so deep that many people have almost completely ceased shopping in person in favor of ordering things online that are shipped right to your doorstep. But even with technology permeating every aspect of the shopping experience, the chances are pretty good that you’re going to need to get something from a local supplier at some point in the near future. But just because you aren’t ordering it online, that…

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