Tag: smartphone

Easy Tips to Extend the Battery Life of Your Android Smartphone

N. Fong
Android Battery Life

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?

N. Fong
iphone or android mobile phone subsidies

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

N. Fong
android smartphone market

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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TheQRust – Tag it – Scan it – Rate it!

Guest Post
theqrust.com

Feature Article: theQRust – Tag it – Scan it – Rate it! PRESS RELEASE: theQRust is a unique reviewing platform which addresses the problem of false reviews and empowers business and product owners with instant, useable customer feedback and long-term performance data. Created by theQRust team in South Africa, theQRust.com will be of use to any business, product or event which relies on customer feedback. Features • Currently uses QRust Tags with embedded QR codes to ensure reviews are from genuine customers.• Provides a quick and easy way for customers to…

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American government and military to use smartphones that can handle classified document exchanges

Sam Lambert
US Military uses augmented reality for training

According to individuals taking part in the project, some officials in the United States will be receiving smartphones this year, which are capable of handling the exchange and transfer of government documents by way of cellular networks. The phones will be functioning on a specially modified version of the Android operating system by Google, which is being developed as an element of a broader initiative that includes the participation of several federal government agencies and contractors. The first people who will be receiving these smartphones, according to the people involved…

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