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Mobile Phones & Accessories:PDAs
How to Pack Electronics for Air Travel
Posted at 07:49, 20/04/2009 by JodyK
One of your valuables may be turned away at the security check, forcing you to quickly stuff it into one of your check-in bags. What to do?
Get Money Management App Mint on your iPod Touch/iPhone
Posted at 17:45, 19/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
I have to hand it to Michael Arrington at Tech Crunch for his clever title: "On the Go? Watch Your Net Worth Plummet Anywhere with Mint for iPhone." Not the most uplifting message, but he has a great point—now is the perfect time to get more vigilant with your finances.
Copy and Paste Functionality for Your iPhone
Posted at 21:55, 11/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Jesus Diaz shared this miracle of miracles on Gizmodo: someone finally conceived a way to copy and paste text from Safari to Mail, and between web pages. And it doesn’t require any software installation.
Add and Edit Notes on the iPhone without Rebooting after Each Change
Posted at 10:36, 26/08/2008 by efyefy
A few months back Ecamm Network launched PhoneView, an application iPhone users received enthusiastically...
Get Cash for Your Old Electronics
Posted at 20:46, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
According to PC Magazine, most UK residents have about £375 of unwanted but usable gadgets lying around the home. Hopefully you don’t just toss them when you’re done with them since e-waste is a major source of toxins and carcinogens.
Watch TV on More Than 500 Mobile Devices
Posted at 00:11, 25/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
In a perfect world, you could broadcast television shows on the inside of your eye lids and bypass the gadgets altogether. While I work on that revolutionary development in entertainment, check out this video to learn about getting TV on your mobile devices.
Tap and Hold an Image to Save it on Your iPhone
Posted at 19:59, 18/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
On any page in Mobile Safari, tap and hold an image to save it in your device. This is especially useful because it allows you to assign images to your contacts and get new wallpaper.
Send Simple, One-Hand Emails from Your iPhone
Posted at 22:50, 18/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
Free application QuickSend creates and sends simple emails in a flash through a one-hand-friendly interface. When you fire up the app, you get two scrollable sections: the first with email addresses of your contacts and the second with messages.
Optimize your iPhone or iPod Touch for Maximum Battery Life
Posted at 04:48, 06/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
Whether you’re running or relaxing, you want your iPod to go the distance. Follow these tips from touchtip.com to increase your iPod or iPhone battery life.
iPhone Tips and Tricks for Budget Travelers
Posted at 01:26, 06/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you’re traveling with your iPhone beware! You could easily rack up all kinds of charges without even realizing it. Newsweek compiled a list of 8 tips to keep your bill reasonable, including:
Amplify Your iPhone's Built-In Speakers
Posted at 18:16, 01/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
The iPhone’s built-in speakers aren’t the best around, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have great sound without your headphones.
Protect Yourself from the Bad Effects of Your Mobile Phone
Posted at 03:02, 08/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Your mobile phone isn’t the safest thing in the world, seeing that it transmits electromagnetic waves—and you hold it pressed up against your head. Luckily, you don’t need to stand by idly as your mobile slowly gives you brain cancer.
Take Better Pictures with Your Mobile Phone's Camera
Posted at 19:26, 06/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Mobile phones and cameras go together like beer and pizza, chips and dip, pita and hummus…so why is it so complicated to get a decent shot? Turns out it doesn’t have to be.
Make Your Blackberry Look Like an iPhone
Posted at 22:24, 06/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Maybe you appreciate the iPhone's user interface, but otherwise enjoy using your blackberry. That's where bPhone comes in.
A Safe Way to Carry Around an SD Memory Card
Posted at 23:27, 03/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Having another memory card on hand is never a bad thing. Unless, that is, you're worried about it snapping in half or losing it. Use this DIY project to turn an old credit card into a safe memory card holder.
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