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Did you know you could do this with your cell phone?
The technology available to us today is simply amazing and while it seems as though things have always been this way, things are really just getting started in the mobile space. Believe it or not, however, 60% of Canadians still don’t have a smart phone, for a number of reasons, so here are four ways that having a smart phone can make your life easier and if you don’t have a smart phone as yet, perhaps we can convince you to make that decision even sooner.
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5 Apps to help you save on your cellphone bill
To save money on your cell phone bills today, you just need to be a little creative. Sure you could go with more conventional methods like, the now infamous, “Can you call me back?” to take advantage of FREE Unlimited Incoming (assuming you have that feature of course), but we have “smart phones” now and we ought to be smarter – right?
3 common mistakes when upgrading your cell phone
Don’t make these mistakes on your next cell phone upgrade
It’s been 2 – 3 years and you want to upgrade and get a better deal with your existing carrier or maybe you want to pay less and just get a better deal, either way, don’t make these common mistakes we all make when trying to get a deal with our existing carriers. We know the process, we have to call or visit a store and negotiate a good deal for that new iPhone or Android or BlackBerry that we’ve had our eye on for a few months now.
My experience, moving from BlackBerry to Android!
Transferring my contacts and other data from BlackBerry to Android
I’ve been a BlackBerry fan for the last 5 years and I got tired waiting for my ideal BlackBerry to arrive on the scene, so I made a switch….to Android. The decision to go to Android wasn’t rocket science, our company leverages Google for mail, calender and documents, so to keep true to work commitments with a little bit of play – can you saw “Android market” and its 10 billion downloaded apps – it made sense. My device of choice is the Google Nexus smartphone made by Samsung. Read the rest of this entry »
3 things you should know about unlocking iPhones
Updated: January 6, 2011
I’ve had a scary experience unlocking iPhones that I hope no one else has to go through. Having unlocked phones already, mainly BlackBerry phones, I thought that unlocking iPhones would be just as easy and not as complicated – boy was I wrong. Here is what I learnt…
Why bundling your Cell phone bill with Cable TV, Internet and Home Phone DOES NOT always make sense
The vast majority of Canadian households have Cable TV, Internet, Home phone and Cell phones. Carriers like Rogers, BELL and TELUS offer discounts if you bundle some or all of these services. But is it really worth it? How many of us had said, “I won’t switch cellphone providers because I have my cell phone plan bundled with my other services and I get a discount?” But does the discount really make that much of a difference or is it the perception of the discount?
Making Sense of Cellphone Jargon
We all want to make good decisions when we buy something. This is doubly true when we want to purchase a big-ticket item. Increasingly a big-ticket item will not be a single-use device, such as a TV or a VCR. Instead, it will be a sophisticated piece of digital equipment. In the past, shopping for cars, and computers was a harrowing task, due to the vast array of technical information necessary to make an informed decision. If you went back ten years, the biggest question you might have for a phone was: do you want it in black or white?How safe are we from Smartphone hackers? Top Mobile Security Apps
FACT: Every year, more and more Canadians are moving from cellphones to smartphones.
FACT: Smartphones continue to play a more vital role in our daily personal and professional lives.
FACT: Smartphones are for more than just makings calls. We email, store detailed contact information, use applications that connect us to communities, organize our lives and soon to be, our money.
That being said, we have to ask “How safe are we from malicious software or malware attacks on our devices?” One thing is for certain, hackers are working tirelessly to come up with new ways to hack into your smartphone.
Smartphone Travel Apps for Business Flyers
The smartphone world has seen an explosion of applications. You name the category and there is probably an app out there for it. For us travelers, how do we maximize the functionality of our smartphone and make life easier when we travel? By finding apps that fit our needs.
Let’s cut through the tens of thousands shall we and take a look at some recommendations:
Google Maps: FREE – a must have for travelers. Simply put, your personal navigation tool that tells you where you are and how to get where you are going.
Kayak: FREE – everything travel rolled into one. Flight, hotel and car rental search capability .The app includes My Trips so you can easily manage your itinerary. (FlyME is another cool all-in-one travel app)
Expensify: FREE – Import expenses and receipts straight from your credit card, submitting PDF expense reports by email and reimbursing up to $10k online. Great way to track and stay organized while on the go.
Fast Food: FREE - Location app shows you restaurant deals, menu, reviews, ratings, maps and info all on one page. This app will save you money, let you find all kinds of restaurants, give you nutritional info, restaurant menu’s, reviews. Available on iPhone and Android smartphones. For Blackberry users, try Poynt. It’s FREE and provides a good experience.The Weather Channel: FREE – Enough said. Plan your wardrobe accordingly. Read the rest of this entry »
Lost or Stolen Smartphones: How do you protect you and your company?
Many of us have experienced. We’ve either lost our smartphone or had it stolen. When that happens, it feels like our world has just stopped. Thieves are drawn to smartphones. They are easy to steal and worth a lot of money. As business owners, the real issue is sensitive company information. Confidential emails, personal and business contact information, text messages, pictures, BBM chats and contacts. What do we do? Who do we call? Read the rest of this entry »
