Mobile Phones

Although advances in mobile phones allow you to watch TV or surf the Web from nearly anywhere, mobile phones aren't the same as wearable computers. The theory behind wearable computers is that they…

The soft keys on the Samsung U900 mobile phone are used to confirm a selection and quickly select an application. Although you cannot change the soft keys directly below the phone's screen, you can…

Alltel Wireless, a regional wireless service provider, began selling the LG AX260 slider phone, also known as the LG Scoop, in 2007. The AX260 features a 2-inch thin-film transistor screen that…

Depending on what type of cell phone you have, the device will be assigned either an Electronic Serial Number or an International Mobile Equipment Identity. While similar in some ways, both ESNs and…

As of 2011, 77 percent of the world's population, or 5.3 billion people, are mobile phone subscribers. Cell phones have impacted upon our lives in different ways, affecting the way we work, our…

When you access the Internet on your cellphone, the data is transferred from the phone to the network by a radio signal. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) refers to one type of radio signal that…

Most cellular service providers sell mobile devices with carrier locks that prevent using the device with another cellular service provider. Unlocking or flashing a mobile device removes this carrier…

Cricket uses Code Division Multiple Access or CDMA technology, which requires that a phone purchased from a different CDMA carrier be re-programmed or "flashed" prior to being used on the…

The Short Message Service protocol, better known as a text message, is the same for all wireless service providers, including MetroPCS, a regional provider that offers service in select metropolitan…

Using a smartphone as a webcam is very important for people who travel a lot. They don't have the space to pack all your gadgets, but still want to keep in touch with your family and friends, using…

As in most sectors of the economy, new product development and innovation in the mobile phone market are critical drivers of firm value, sales and profitability. In the case of the mobile phone…

The process of creating a demo disc from music recorded on your mobile phone can vary from one phone model to the next, but once you transfer the music from your phone to your computer, creating the…

Released in 2002, iCal is the native calendar application for Mac OS X. With iCal, you can create multiple calendars, each with unique events and appointments, and publish them on the Web. Publishing…

Swype is a system utilized by a number of smartphones including the T-Mobile G2. Even though the T-Mobile G2 has a QWERTY keyboard under a slider panel, Swype offers an on-screen feature to input…

When the Android G3 mobile phone experience microphone problems, your options for repairing the issue on your own are limited. In most instances, microphone problems are the result of bad settings,…

This message surfaces only when your service provider encounters a billing issue on your account. If repeated attempts to reach you are unsuccessful, you'll hear, "You will be transferred to an…

When you get rid of WAP, or "Wireless Access Point," from your mobile phone, you are disabling the Internet connection on the device. WAP settings consist of an APN, or "Access Point…

By and far the Wireless Application Protocol, founded by Nokia and Ericsson in 1997 to allow mobile phones used to connect to websites, is out-of-date, replaced by smartphones with full-featured…

Most of the reasons that can cause your Motorola Droid mobile phone to fail to display email pages are easily dealt with, but some may require a good dose of patience. Released in November 2009, the…

An Access Point Name is the Web address through which mobile phones, including BlackBerrys, gain access to the Internet from a wireless service provider’s network. Mobile phones that employ…

Upgrade problems with your LG Ally mobile phone could result from a lack of a network connection or the need to soft reset your phone. Upgrades are normally performed over-the-air, but in cases of…

A signal blocker, also commonly referred to as a cellphone jammer or cellphone signal jammer, is a device intended to limit the ability of a mobile phone to send and receive signal transmissions. It…

Mobile Firefox is a Web browser designed for use on mobile phones and tablet computers. At the time of publication, Mobile Firefox is compatible with a variety of smartphones and tablets from…

Cellphone penetration levels in the United States surpassed 100 percent for the first time in 2011, which means that the number of cellphone subscriber connections is greater than the actual…

Removing WAP from your cellphone means that you are disabling the phone's Internet connection. WAP is short for "Wireless Access Protocol" and refers to the protocol that your mobile phone…

The LG Optimus T is an Android smartphone sold by T-Mobile. The Android equivalent to jailbreaking is called rooting. By default, the operating system prevents third-party programs from accessing the…

Mobile telephone use is among the most explosive growth sectors in the global telecommunication industry, nearing almost complete market penetration in most developed countries and often replacing…

If your LG mobile phone feels as if it is heating up or overheating during use, you can perform basic troubleshooting to determine the problem. Overheating can be the result of several factors,…

Many newer mobile phones comes bundled with GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) receivers. GPRS allows you to stay connected to the Internet, download applications and content, check your email,…

Many smartphones and mobile devices include Web browsers and high-resolution screens that can display websites and blogs. The size and shape of phone and mobile device screens means that your Blogger…

On June 7, 2011, NASA captured a solar flare on film, prompting media speculation about the possible impact on mobile phones. None materialized. However, the sun is expected to enter an active period…

Although dropping your cellphone in a pool might be greater cause for alarm than leaving it in the bathroom while you shower, steam can also damage the phone if the moisture is trapped in the keypad.…

Location-based services, abbreviated as LBS, is a GPS-related feature contained on many mobile phones, including those manufactured by Samsung. The LBS feature augments the navigational functions…

The Swype keyboard for the HTC HD2 allows you to type words by dragging your finger over the keys instead of tapping each letter individually. The program matches your input against a dictionary and a…

The W910i and K850i are mobile phones developed by Sony Ericsson. The company released both phones in 2007. The W910i and K850i both feature integrated digital cameras, memory card slots and…

BrickBreaker is an arcade-style game standard on BlackBerry mobile phones. It was developed by Plazmic, a subsidiary of Research in Motion, the maker of BlackBerry mobile devices. BrickBreaker's…

The mobile phone -- also known as the cellphone -- has had a major impact on our society in ways both large and small. From emergency situations to social situations, the mobile phone allows you to…

A stolen phone can mean losing out on more than just the cost of the device. If the phone is used while your SIM card is in it, you could be responsible for the charges associated with any calls made,…

Having an animated screensaver on your phone is a way to show your personality and sense of style while getting creative with your phone's features. You can create an animated screensaver by using a…

The Motorola Backflip comes installed with version 1.5 of the Android operating system. This is an older version of the software that doesn't have many of the advanced features of newer Android…

The Samsung T919, also known as the Behold, offers a robust settings menu that lets you manipulate how much of the Behold appears. However, not all settings are change through a menu, like the font in…

Emoticons, which are sometimes referred to as "smileys," help show emotion in your text and chat messages. The HTC Evo smartphone has an emoticons menu that allows you to insert smileys in your…

Most Android-based smartphones come with a standard home screen launcher, such as Motorola's MotoBlur or HTC's Touch Sense. Android users have the ability to use third-party launchers, such as…

Swype is a keyboard app for Android-based phone users that allows you to swipe your fingers across the keyboard to the letters you want to type without lifting your fingers, thereby making your typing…

Knowing the differences between comparable smartphones, such as the HTC Desire and LG Optimus U, will help you make sense of the phones' features and decide which fits your criteria for a mobile…

Photos saved on your LG Pop's memory card are transferable to your PC. The phone uses LG PC Sync to manage files including photos, videos and music. With the help of the application, you can transfer…

The Motorola Droid is an Android-powered smartphone available on the Verizon Wireless network. Leveraging the multi-tasking support available on smartphones running Android 2.2 Froyo or newer, you can…

ShapeWriter was a text input keyboard for smartphones, including the HTC EVO. ShapeWriter allowed you to type words by dragging your finger over the letters of the on-screen keyboard. In June 2010,…

People in urban areas of the United States have little problem finding a Wi-Fi hot spot to connect to the Internet with a laptop or tablet computer. However, in a rural area, Wi-Fi is a luxury that…

Resistive and capacitive touch screens are two typical forms of touch-screen technology. Both have their advantages; resistive touchscreens are relatively cheap to implement, can be made to be…

The HTC EVO is an Android smartphone that uses an on-screen keyboard. Prior to the December 2010 system update, users were required to install Swype manually or through the Android Market. Users with…

The Nokia C6 cell phone offers a wide array of features to users. For example, like most cell phones, you can make and receive calls, take pictures and video clips and exchange text messages with…

Swype's smart phone software allows you to use a drawing motion to enter entire words, rather than tapping on a keypad to enter individual characters. Text is entered by placing your finger on the…

One advantage of a web-based email service, such as Yahoo!, is you can check it whenever you like. With newer mobile phones, it is even easier. Generally, accessing Yahoo! email on your phone is…

Swype is a keyboard type included with Android-based phones. Instead of picking up your fingers to type each individual letter, Swype lets you draw and swirl your fingers in the general directions of…

In the 1940s, decades before cellular phone networks became ubiquitous, mobile phone technologies were developed for limited uses, including police departments, truck fleet operators, and the…

The Nokia N900 is a smart phone that comes with a front touch-screen LCD that raises up to reveal a horizontal keypad. This is a useful feature for texting, but what you may not know is that it is…

The HTC EVO is designed to work on the Sprint network. Operating on the popular Android platform, it features a 4.3 inch touch screen and an 8 megapixel camera. Once your EVO is activated by Sprint,…

Swype, on a Samsung phone or any other mobile computing device, is an input technology used for creating text messages. Swype technology involves an on-screen, touch-sensitive QWERTY keyboard and…

Google Navigator is part of the Google Maps app that is pre-installed on most Android phones. You can reinstall Google Navigator on your Android smartphone if you are having technical issues while…

On a mobile device, such as a cellphone or tablet computer, Swype texting involves the use of Swype input technology for creating text messages. Used with a touch-sensitive, on-screen QWERTY keyboard,…

The mig33 mobile software application gives you access to a mobile community of more than 40 million users in more than 200 countries. This vibrant mobile community allows users to connect with…

Depending on the model of your Droid, you may or may not have a full keypad that slides out from the phone. If you do not have this feature, you may find that it is easy to accidentally type an…

HTC released the Hero -- a mobile phone running the Android operating system -- in 2009. If you have just purchased the Hero and started it up, one of the first things that you might want to do is…

The battery of a mobile device can generally last for several months or years before it must be replaced. If you have been using your LG Optimus for a while and have found that the battery no longer…

Google Maps 5.0 for the Android operating system is a version that you can use to interact with your maps more directly. You can use the multi-touch features to tilt and rotate the map as well as zoom…

The Samsung T919 smartphone, also known as the Behold, debuted on T-Mobile's cellular network in November, 2008. The touch-screen phone features email, web browser, calendar, GPS capability and an…

The Jupiter Jack is a radio transmitter that plugs into the headphone port on a cellular phone. When you use a Jupiter Jack in your car, it broadcasts the audio output from the phone. You can tune…

Out of the box, you can begin surfing the Internet on your iPhone using the built-in Safari Web browser. The phone allows you to surf the Internet using a Wi-Fi connection or your wireless service…

Alcatel is a manufacturer for mobile phones that come with features such as mobile Web, megapixel camera, Bluetooth wireless technology and Global Positioning System (GPS) software. The Alcatel 501…

More and more, people are avoiding the high cost of cable and satellite bills by watching television and movies on their hand-held devices and personal computers. Nearly all of the television networks…

If you're looking for a little more impact in your messages, the HTC EVO allows you to send animated slideshows in emails or multimedia messages. They may take slightly longer to create than your…

Released in 2007, the Motorola Q9, also known as the Motorola Q Q9 and Q 9h, is part of the company's extensive smartphone offerings, but comes with its share of problems, mostly due to its age. These…

Google's Navigator application reads your location through the phone's built-in GPS receiver, then calculates the fastest route to your destination. If the Navigator isn't working correctly with your…

LCD screens are widely used in today's electronic devices, including laptops, flat screen televisions, calculators, watches and cellular phones. In 2005, global sales in LCD devices reached…

The HTC Aria comes with several preloaded widgets for programs that come installed on the phone. Widgets are icons on the home screen that give you information or allow you to run applications without…

The T-Mobile myTouch phones are HTC devices that all run the Android operating system. The phones give you touchscreen functionality as well as easy integration with Google accounts, including email,…

The Motorola Q9 is a smart phone designed to compete with other smart phones, like the BlackBerry. In fact, the Q9 is even designed to look like a BlackBerry. On top of that, it comes with features…

Google Maps is a web application that enables PC and mobile phone users who have an Internet connection to quickly find location addresses and directions. Google Maps can be loaded directly to a…

Alcatel is the name for the manufacturer of mobile phones. Just like any other phone, you will be able to use your phone for text messaging and phone calls. Your Alcatel phone also comes with other…

The Samsung Behold, or T919, is a 3G touch-screen cell phone on the T-Mobile network. When you need to clear all of the phone's settings and restore it to the factory conditions, navigate the system…

The Motorola i1 for Nextel Sprint is one of the company's smartphone offerings. Like most mobile phones, the i1 has pros and cons. For instance, CNET Reviews' Nicole Lee praised the phone for its…

Adjusting your HTC EVO smartphone's sensitivity can make using your phone a lot easier. If the phone and its on-screen keypad is not properly calibrated, it becomes more difficult for a user to access…

Using a capacitive touchscreen phone over a mobile device requiring input via physical buttons has several advantages, including (but not limited to) unique keyboard layouts, custom controls for your…

When you want to erase the data from your Motorola Q9 cell phone (and the device's storage card), you must perform a "hard reset." The hard reset technique erases all data from the device, including…

The Virgin Mobile X-tc phone is capable of receiving multimedia messages from other mobile phones or email. You can save any ringtone you receive in a message to your phone's memory. After saving, you…

The Evo, an Android smartphone, is capable of running many third-party applications that you can download from the Android Market. You can even install an application on your phone to replace the…

The Motorola Q9 smartphone, which is available through various cellular phone providers, offers access to a library of programs and applications that add useful features to the phone. Software is easy…

The OT-800 Tribe is a smartphone sold by Alcatel in the United States. By default, the phone will play an audible alert when you receive a new text message or email message. You can change this…

The HTC Evo 4G has multiple methods of text entry. A default touchscreen keyboard and Swype are native to the device, as well as speech-to-text functionality. With access to the Android Market, the…

The SlideIT keyboard application for phones using the Android operating system, such as the HTC EVO, provides you with a different method for entering text on your phone. Instead of tapping out each…

Swype is a text input method developed for touch screen cellphones. It allows the user to use his finger as a stylus. Swype has a standard QWERTY layout and gives 40 words per minute typing speed on…

U-verse is AT&T's broadcast television offering. The U-verse set-top box boasts of variety of standard and extra features. It has a DVR that can be used to schedule and record live TV. The box also…

Swype is an alternative keyboard input method available exclusively for Google Android devices. The application allows users to write words on a touch-enabled keyboard by swiping multiple letters…

The Motorola i1 and HTC EVO 4G were released within months of each other in 2010. At first glance, these phones may look alike, but after looking a little closer, you'll find that they are different…

Most mobile phones available today feature a memory card that you can store various media files including pictures. Putting pictures from your computer on your mobile phone copies the images to your…

Transferring pictures from your computer onto a Virgin Mobile phone does not require special software, as enabling the phone's mass storage capabilities allows you to add media files, including…

Oxygen is a vital component in the lives of aquatic animals. Like many other substances, oxygen dissolves in water and disburses for use. However, the rate and volume at which it dissolves and becomes…

Touch screen devices come in two basic varieties: resistive and capacitive. Resistive devices work by measuring the pressure -- or physical resistance -- applied to the screen, while capacitive…

Having a busted cellphone screen can be devastating and keep you from viewing your phone calls and data. It only takes one incident in which a phone is dropped or comes into contact with a heavier…

T-Mobile's Web Guard feature blocks possible objectionable content on the phone's web browser. The feature blocks a wide variety of web content, including pornography, hate sites, and sites that…

Aluminum oxide is one of the most used compounds in engineering processes. Due to its light weight, it is used to make airplanes, for example. Its slow reaction with oxygen and its high boiling point…

Swype is a keyboard input method available on the HTC EVO that allows you to slide your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to spell words, instead of the standard method of pressing each…

Samsung's Instinct for Sprint and Eternity for AT&T were introduced in 2008, and are discontinued cellphone models. Though the phones have much in common, they diverge in features such as on-board…

If you receive email with an attachment on the Sprint HTC EVO, you don't need to wait to open the attachment on a computer. The EVO supports opening email attachments on the device, as long as the…

The Samsung SGH-T919 Behold is a touch screen cell phone designed for use with the T-Mobile 3G mobile network. The phone has a range of features including Wi-Fi capability and an Internet browser. In…

With the Samsung SGH-A737 slider phone, you can send a text or multimedia message to up to 10 recipients. You can delete text recipients from your message if you decide you no longer want them to…

Separation of elements depends on physical and chemical characteristics. The separation of tin and carbon can be done by using either of two methods. The physical characteristics include using…

The HTC Evo 4G is an Android smartphone with a built-in messaging application that allows you to send and receive text and picture messages. The Evo 4G lacks a hardware keyboard, but you can enter a…

Although the cellphone was once thought of as a luxury for business executives and wealthy people, it has since become a necessity for the majority of people in the world today. Cellphones have…

The HTC Touch Pro 2 is a 2009 Windows-based phone that offers many unusual and practical features like designated messaging and browser tabs, and it powers those features with a solid set of hardware.…

Tumblr is a microblogging website that allows you to post small text messages, images, audio clips, videos, links, quotes or other Tumblr posts. The Tumblr website holds all of the editing tools you…

An equipment commissioning checklist is used as a tool for approving completed installation of equipment that uses hazardous materials. The contents of the equipment commissioning checklist are not…

All phones operating under the Android software are equipped with a camera. A very few smartphones that are still made without built-in camera phones as it is now a standard feature. While this is a…

The Palm Pre gives you a good offering of multimedia and connectivity features for a 2009 device: it's a 3G, W-Fi compatible device, and it has Bluetooth, global positioning system and a solid Web…

Windows Media Player can help you put music onto your Virgin Mobile LG Rumor 2 mobile phone. The Windows-based program syncs music to your phone once it is connected to your computer with a USB cable.…

With the breadth of options available to cellphone users, it's a common occurrence for a cellphone owner to want to switch phones at some point during his contract. Thankfully, switching from one…

The Alcatel Tribe features several customization features so you can change the appearance and sound of your phone. One important feature of the Tribe is the volume control. With volume control, you…

The Alcatel OT-880A has a built-in audio recorder capable of recording audio through the phone's microphone. You can record your voice by speaking directly into the microphone, or record radio…

The development of cellular technology has created a huge market for cellular devices. Companies produce a wide range of devices, all designed to outdo their competitors with special applications,…

Apple's iCloud allows you to link your entire Apple iTunes download history to all of your Apple devices such as your iPhone, iTouch or iPad. An application that you have deleted from a device will…

A capacitive touchscreen is a screen that can serve both as an output device, for displaying imagery, and as an input device, for receiving user commands. More specifically, a capacitive touchscreen…

The SGH-t919, better known as the Samsung Behold, is a mobile phone with a touch screen that connects to your data network to check for software updates. They download and install on the phone. Issues…

You can copy music files from your computer to your LG mobile phone with the help of Windows Media Player, which is preloaded on Windows PCs. The program allows you to select the songs you want to…

Multiple manufacturers use the Android operating system as the basis for smartphones and tablets. The mobile interface is not exclusive to any particular service provider and can be found on devices…

Like other cell phones, the Motorola Q9, which is a Windows-based smart phone, sometimes freezes up or runs slow and needs to be rebooted. Fortunately, completing a master reset only takes a few…

The HP/Palm Pixi is a lightweight, multimedia smartphone with a full-color touch-screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. The Palm Pixi is also fully customizable, allowing users to change many…

The Swype keyboard is a new take on the traditional cellphone keyboard for touchscreen devices. Instead of tapping away at your smartphone's screen trying to enter letters one at a time, you use a…

T-Mobile customers, including BlackBerry users, have access to the myFaves program, which lets customers choose up to five people and make unlimited calls to those numbers. If you are part of the…

Swype proved itself as the better keyboard when the fastest text message, typed at 25.94 seconds, became a world record. Swype uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard that utilizes the movement of your finger…

Skype is widely available on computers and smartphones, which makes it easy to stay in touch with your friends and family without having to pay expensive long distance charges. While Skype has been…

The LG Optimus includes a customizable Settings menu to personalize your phone. You can reset the sound settings to your personal preference. Select a default ringtone, or download new ones to fit…

The Firefly cell phone was designed primarily with children in mind. An adult will purchase and set up the phone for their child. This includes all of the phone numbers the child will need. If a…

The LG Optimus runs on the popular Android platform. It comes with the Facebook application pre-installed. After initial sign in, you'll stay logged in to Facebook even after you exit the application.…

HP/Palm Pixi smartphones have 8 gigabytes (GB) of internal flash memory for storing pictures, videos, apps, music files and any other kind of data. There is even a folder on the internal drive labeled…

The Palm Pixi is a small, light cellphone that nonetheless can do a lot. It comes with Bluetooth, 3G, and GPS technology, and the 18-bit 2.6-inch LCD display has a resolution of 320 by 400 pixels.…

Swype is a text input program for touchscreen-equipped devices. Swype was designed to speed up text input, by using a path tracing system, where the user traces a path over the letters of the word she…

T-Mobile's myTouch 3G and 4G Slide phones can natively sync and integrate with your Facebook account. This means your Facebook friends' contact information and photos appear in your cellphone's…

The Palm Pixi is touchscreen smartphone that not only features a full, physical keyboard but a whole host of other high-end multimedia and connectivity features. Despite being a feature-rich…

Web Guard is a content blocking feature available to T-Mobile postpaid and FlexPay prepaid accounts. Web Guard is a free feature that blocks adult content from web sites, but it is not 100 percent…

You can set up several email accounts on your Motorola Backflip smartphone, and can delete the accounts at any time -- though if you do, you won't be able to access email messages for the account…

The Ready Mobile PCS phone is a pay as you go phone. With Ready Mobile PCS you have no service contract, no cancellation fees, no set up fees and you only pay for what you use each month; if you use…

Firefly is a mobile carrier that manufactures cellphones with limited features designed for children. This is a good way for parents to keep track of their kids when they are away, and since there is…

You can reset your Samsung SGH-E720 to factory specifications using the menus in the phone. The phone allows you to reset settings for individual categories, or you can reset all the settings at once.…

If you plan on selling your LG Optimus M or giving it away, perform a hard reset to erase all your stored data and downloads to prevent other people from accessing your personal information. If you…

AT&T provides users with a number of different subscriptions. With your service you can subscribe to applications, games, GPS and other services. If you want to cancel one or more of your…

Mobile phones have become ubiquitous over the past several years. While mobile phone technology has brought many advantages to users, it also has some disadvantages and weaknesses that should be…

Even if you are not near a computer, you can still keep in touch with your friends on Facebook with your Samsung Sway phone. You can sign into your Facebook account through the browser of your mobile…

Adding Swype to your Motorola Backflip, Android smart phone, gives you the ability to text without lifting your finger between each input. In other words, you are able to slide your finger across the…

Getting rid of your Yahoo! email account on your Motorola Backflip stops the delivery of new email messages to your phone. After you delete the account, you lose access to your Yahoo! emails through…

The Motorola Backflip phone comes installed with the Android operating system (OS). This means that your phone is compatible with the Swype application. Swype is a free virtual keyboard application…

Google Maps is an easy-to-use, free navigation and mapping application available over the Web. Google Maps provides many user friendly features that makes the Google Maps application superior to may…

A majority of mobile phones produced after 2007 offer email services applications on their home screen. Some also offer instant messaging. Through the email icon, you can sign into your Yahoo! account…

A cookie is a small cluster of data sent from visited websites that allow them to identify your device or computer when browsing the site, and is required for some sites to function correctly. Web…

T-Mobile is a company that offers consumers cell phone equipment and service plans. One type of cell phone that you can purchase through T-Mobile is one that includes a tap screen, which can also be…

The LG Optimus is an Android smartphone with a touc screen. This device has no hardware keyboard and instead uses a software keyboard on-screen. Using the touch sensitive display to input text can be…

Released in 2010, the Palm Pre Plus is part of the company's extensive line of smartphones and comes with a variety of features, including 16 GB of data storage space and 512 MB of RAM. Unlike many…

With most mobile phone calling contracts lasting months or years at a time, your choice of which mobile phone provider, or carrier, that you use could affect your finances for a long time to come.…

As technology has improved, the world has turned into a place where people receive information as it happens. One way people can stay up to date with all the latest happenings is with a smartphone.…

The HP/Palm Pixi smartphone syncs with your Facebook profile. Once you have signed in to your Facebook account on your HP/Palm Pixi and sync with Facebook, your Facebook friends will be added to the…

The HP/Palm Pre smartphone features 8 gigabytes of internal flash memory for storing files. A video player application is also pre-installed on the phone, which can play video files encoded in the…

If you have a data plan on your Virgin Mobile Touch Rumor 2 phone, tether the phone with your desktop computer or laptop. This gives you the option to surf the Internet when you travel, or when you do…

Firefly is a cellular service reseller that offers calling plans and phones for teens and "tweens." Parents can set permissions on the phones in order to restrict their children's use of the phones,…

The fact that the Motorola Backflip uses the Android operating system, it makes adding apps to your phone pretty simple. As an Android, this device has access to Google's Android Market. This is where…

The Backflip is the first phone from Motorola that uses the Android operating system. Google releases new versions and updates of this OS regularly that you can download to your device. These updates…

The Palm Pre is a touch-screen cellphone that allows you to call, text, surf the Web and organize tasks. Each application on the Palm Pre is represented by an icon, much like a computer. The Quick…

HP/Palm smartphones are capable of all of the most popular tasks of other smartphone brands. Several apps for the most useful tasks of a smartphone are included on all HP/Palm devices that run the…

Alcatel-Lucent manufactures a series of IP OpenTouch phones for use in various business office environments. Each model of phone in the IP OpenTouch series has its own set of features and functions…

HP/Palm smartphones, such as the Pre and Pixi, run the WebOS operating system and feature the Camera app for taking digital photos with your phone. By default, HP/Palm smartphones automatically have…

Widgets allow you to add extra buttons to your Blogger account, search options, archives and more. Often if you use a pre-designed Blogger template, widgets are programmed into the layout. There is no…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones include a pre-installed "Music" app for playing digital audio files. You can transfer audio files to your HP/Palm Pre by connecting it to a computer using a Micro USB to…

The Nokia N900 is a cellphone, as well as a mobile media and Internet device. The device also has a built-in camera that allows you to take and save photos with the device. Whether you take a picture…

Sometimes you need to make a call to someone you don't want to have your number. If the person subscribes to caller ID, your phone number comes up on their phone. You can block your incoming number…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones feature 8 gigabytes of internal flash memory for storing files and installing applications. Several useful apps also come pre-installed on the phone as a part of the HP/Palm…

The HP/Palm Pre Plus is a full-featured smartphone with a color touchscreen and a slide-out physical keyboard. These phones accomplish all of the basic tasks of a cellphone, along with thousands of…

The HP/Palm Pixi is a slim multimedia smartphone with a color touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard. The phones also feature a 3.5 mm headphone jack and 8 gigabytes of internal flash memory, which…

Swype is software installed on phones that do not have a virtual keyboard. Activating Swype allows you to tap your screen to enter text into messages and emails. Swype works with both Windows Mobile…

The Alcatel OT-708 phone provides you with one-touch access to all of its features. With this phone, you have access to weather, an FM radio and mobile Web. Its mobile Web browser allows you to surf…

The HP/Palm Pre is a multimedia smart phone running the WebOS operating system. These phones feature eight gigabytes of internal flash memory for storing files, photos, videos and music. You can open…

The Nokia N900 is a touchscreen smart phone that also includes a slide-out keyboard. In addition to browsing the Web and checking your email, the N900 also allows you to download applications that run…

The HP/Palm Pre Plus is a full-featured multimedia smartphone. The phone features 8 gigabytes of internal memory storage, which is perfect for storing photos, videos and music. You can access the…

The Palm Pre Plus phone can lock up and not turn off for a variety of reasons. The two most common causes of this issue are use of third-party applications that aren't compatible with the HP webOS…

Palm Pixi is a smartphone from the Sprint network. It comes with a touch-screen and a QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone runs apps or small application programs that you can download. If your Palm Pixi…

Though Facebook mobile apps are available for a variety of smartphones, there is not an application for the Samsung T369. However, you can still access Facebook on your Samsung T359 when you have an…

The EM330 is a clamshell-style cell phone by Motorola that features up to 20 MB of built-in memory and an up to 2 GB external microSD memory card option. Motorola recommends using SanDisk microSD…

The 2008 T-Mobile Sidekick is a quad-band GSM cellular phone that features an integrated 2-mega-pixel camera, Internet browser, LCD display screen, USB connection port, QWERTY keypad and a 3.5 mm…

The Motorola Blackflip is an Android Smartphone sold by AT&T. The Backflip gets its name from its keyboard. Instead of sliding out like the QWERTY keyboards on most cell phones, the keyboard on the…

The OT-800, also known as the One Touch Tribe, was introduced to the Alcatel cellphone lineup in 2009. The device features a voice recorder that you can use to record audio voice notes. The audio…

The HP/Palm Pre is a full-featured smartphone. Thousands of apps are available on from the included "App Catalog," but many convenient apps are already installed by default on Pre phones. For example,…

The HP/Palm Pre is a fully functional multimedia smartphone. It is equipped with an 8-gigabyte internal flash memory drive for storing pictures, videos and digital audio files. The charger port on the…

The Samsung SGH ZX20 is a clamshell phone with a sporty look, an adjustable megapixel camera, built-in music and video player, and an external microSD card slot. The phone comes with a speaker phone…

The HP/Palm Pixi is a multimedia smartphone with a lightweight design, full physical QWERTY keyboard, and eight gigabytes of internal memory. Any audio file transferred to the internal memory of an…

You can set any of the the MP3s downloaded from the Amazon MP3 Store as the ringtone on the HP/Palm Pixi, a multimedia smartphone. These phones include many pre-installed apps such as the "Amazon MP3…

The Motorola Droid X features a large screen and no physical keyboard, meaning that you must use a virtual keyboard to enter text. This particular phone comes with two virtual keyboards: Motorola's…

Every iPhone comes with the Safari Web browser application preinstalled. Many websites, including the blogging website Tumblr, have special layouts designed to accommodate the iPhone's mobile browser.…

The HP/Palm Pixi is a lightweight smartphone that can be used for a variety of tasks. The phone comes with factory-installed applications for most basic functions, and thousands of third-party apps…

You cannot sign out of Gmail within the Mail app on your iPod touch, but you can sign out of Gmail if you are viewing it through your device's Web browser. When you navigate to Gmail on your device's…

WebOS is a Linux-based operating system for HP/Palm smartphones with touchscreens, such as the Pre, Pixi and Veer models. These phones share many of the same basic features and functionality. For…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones feature 8 gigabytes of internal memory storage, which is perfect for storing documents, pictures and music on your device. Music stored on the HP/Palm Pre internal memory can…

Having an AT&T voicemail account is a convenient way to capture messages from the callers who are unable to reach you. When checking your voicemail messages, you are presented with several options,…

The Palm Pixi smartphone charges fastest when the phone is powered off. When the phone is plugged in but left on, some of the electricity is siphoned off to power the phone's functions. When the Pixi…

As a Palm Pre user, you can attach a signature to your outgoing emails. An email signature is a block of text that is included with each message sent from your phone. You can include famous quotes,…

Applications for the Motorola Backflip are available through the Android Market. The Market features applications that range from social networking, such as Facebook, to References such as The Bible.…

Every wireless phone network occasionally encounters problems and service issues. If you are having coverage issues with T-Mobile, you may report them to the company. T-Mobile does not guarantee that…

The HP/Palm Pre Plus is a smartphone with a full-color touchscreen and slide out physical keyboard. These phones feature 8 gigabytes of internal memory storage, perfect for storing digital music…

The Motorola i1 is an Android smartphone that uses a virtual keyboard on the phone's touchscreen for text input. The i1 comes with Swype, a keyboard that uses swiping gestures in conjunction with a…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones include 8 gigabytes of internal memory storage that can be accessed by connecting the phone to a computer. When the device is connected to a computer with a Micro USB to…

The HP/Palm Pixi Plus is a thin and lightweight multimedia smartphone for both AT&T and Verizon networks. A full-color touchscreen is featured on the phone, as well as a physical QWERTY keyboard.…

The HP/Palm Pixi is a thin, lightweight multimedia smartphone with a color touchscreen and a full keyboard. This device connects to the Internet through your phone provider's 3G network and runs…

The Samsung SPH-M320 is a compact flip phone available for Sprint Wireless cell phone subscribers. The phone includes an external display, voice SMS and text messaging, a speakerphone and access to…

LauncherPro gives you options to customize the appearance and functionality of your Android phone, including the dock at the bottom of each home screen. Whereas the vanilla version of Android's dock…

Swype is a type of keyboard available on most Android-powered smartphones. This is a free app available for download through the Android market. With this keyboard installed on a smartphone, users…

The Motorola Droid 2 is an Android-based smartphone operating on Verizon Wireless's 3G data network. The Droid 2 has a physical keyboard you can slide out, or you can enter text through the…

Google offers the Android operating system on many smartphones. Multiple manufacturers like LG, HTC and Motorola have all produced differing versions of Android phones, available on different…

Palm Pixi smartphones are powered by the WebOS operating system and support several third-party applications which are prone to errors. In some cases, these apps can cause the phone to freeze. If you…

Orkut is a social networking website affiliated with Google. It allows you to make friends online or through your mobile phone. If you want to use Orkut Mobile, you need to have a Google account. This…

The information age is in a new phase with mobile devices such as your personal cell phone. These devices with mobile technology bring information to you when and wherever you need it. These devices…

"On-the-go" access to the Internet is very important if you spend a lot of time traveling and need a quick way to get information and communicate with others. A number of dongles exist to help people…

AT&T Family Map lets you track all cellphones that are registered on your family plan via Global Positioning System for a monthly service charge. You can use Family Map to confirm your kids made it…

Verizon Wireless offers its customers an enhanced model of the HP/Palm Pixi smartphone -- the Palm Pixi Plus. This phone looks identical to the original Pixi but it also supports Wi-Fi Internet…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones come with a factory-installed "Messaging" app. The app is used for sending text messages, but it can also connect to instant messaging services including Google Chat, Yahoo…

Android phones are endlessly customizable. Change everything from the number of home screens to the clock speed of the CPU. Many Android users "root" their phone, meaning they unlock the "root"…

Executing a hard reset on the Palm Pixie will erase all data stored on the device but will not delete the Palm data that you have saved in online accounts. A hard reset is necessary if the phone is…

If you own a smartphone, the days of getting lost are behind you. Aside from having the ability to download mapping apps to your device, you can also send mobile maps to your phone directly from the…

The Palm Pre smartphone with the webOS operating system has productivity, informational and entertainment applications, but you may find on occasion that an application freezes and you cannot use it.…

The Pixi, also known as the Pixie and the Eos, is a smartphone created by Palm, Inc. It has both a touch screen and a keyboard for data entry. It runs Palm's webOS operating system. Under some usage…

When WebOS, the software that powers the Palm Pixi was released, it was capable of syncing music with Apple's music management program, iTunes. Unfortunately, Apple frowned upon the Pixi's ability to…

The Palm Pre uses the WebOS operating system. WebOS devices can run multiple applications at one time, called multitasking. To help you keep these applications organized WebOS uses a card view. Card…

The Nokia N900 is a touchscreen smartphone packed with features, including a 5-megapixel camera, a full HTML web browsing app containing Adobe Flash support, and a media player, capable of playing…

One of the advantages of owning a smartphone is the ability to add widgets to your home screen. You can use widgets to change the look of your phone, have quick access to often-used features or to…

You may have left your mobile phone out in the rain or dropped it in a puddle by accident. Whatever the case you shouldn't throw away your phone right away just because it got wet, as there is a…

HP/Palm Pixi smartphone battery life depends on how you use your phone. If you run apps, especially those that access the Internet, or have a long phone conversation, you may notice the battery level…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones have 8 gigabytes of internal flash memory for storing files. The phone's Micro USB charger port can also be used to sync to a computer for transfering files to or from the…

Choosing among mobile phones and wireless providers is no easy feat. The technology seems to move at the speed of lightening with new products and faster networks being introduced constantly. T-Mobile…

The Palm Pre is a smartphone powered by the Linux-based WebOS operating system. The phone has a touch-screen and sliding keyboard as well as a 3.0-megapixel digital camera and an LED flash. The camera…

Every Palm Pre smartphone comes with a 3.0-megapixel camera for taking digital photos or shooting short video clips. A small LED flash is located near the camera lens for taking pictures in low light…

The Palm Pixi smartphone was released in 2009 and runs on the webOS operating system. To use all of the phone's features you need to properly turn on the phone. Many cellphone users keep their phone…

Browsing the Internet on the Palm Pixi phone is a convenient way to keep up-to-date with information you enjoy. For example, you can keep up with sports scored by visiting the website for ESPN, Yahoo!…

If you can't live without your daily dose of YouTube video absurdity, Google has supplied the cure for your Verizon XV6800. The YouTube Mobile application will allow you to watch YouTube videos right…

HP/Palm Pixi smartphones include a pre-installed Messaging app for sending text messages or instant messages through AOL Instant Messenger or Google Chat. The phone also has a physical keyboard for…

HP/Palm smartphones powered by the WebOS operating system all have a built-in camera for taking pictures or short movie clips. Video clips are recorded as MPEG4 files and saved on your phone's…

The Palm Pixi is a cell phone similar in style to that of the BlackBerry. The Palm Pixi allows you to carry out a range of functions such as making calls, sending texts, playing games and listening to…

Swype is an input option on the T-Mobile HD2 that allows users to quickly input text by dragging their fingers across the letters of the on-screen keyboard. Swype will guess the word the user intends…

The HP/Palm Pixi offers the functionality of a smartphone at a low price. Thousands of contacts can be stored in the phone as well and they are automatically backed up to your HP/Palm profile. This…

Motorola differentiates its handsets from the rest of the Android pack by "skinning" Android with its custom Motoblur user interface (UI). Motoblur replaces the Android UI with homescreens focused on…

When you lose your cell phone, you lose your contacts, emails sent and received on the device, along with a way for people to call you. Finding your lost T-Mobile G1 phone, or any other phone, is…

RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, is a Web feed that updates you with new content from websites and blogs. Google's Google Reader client is an RSS feeder that lets you subscribe to…

T-Mobile's Fave 5, also called myFaves, was the plan allowing T-Mobile users to pick any five friends or family members that they could call and talk to for an unlimited amount of time free of charge.…

There are several ways for AT&T customers to make a one-time payment for their home telephone service. You can pay online, by telephone or mail, or in person at one of AT&T's payment centers. All of…

If you begin to notice a decline in the accuracy of your Nokia N900's touchscreen, it's likely that your phone's screen needs to be re-calibrated. While the N900's touchscreen is finger-friendly,…

Most cellphones have built-in Global Positioning Systems, also known as GPS. This feature uses the same kind of radio tower as those that transmit a signal to your mobile phone. In the event that a…

You can visit websites with your iPod Touch, Apple's portable media player with a touchscreen display, when you connect to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. The iPod Touch comes with the Safari Web…

Installing LEGO Batman on a BlackBerry 8100 is a quick and simple process. Fortunately, the game is compatible with your BlackBerry 8100 phone. You do not need to use any USB cables or synchronization…

Many modern cell phones have a built-in GPS that allows satellites to pick up the location of your device and display it on a map. This feature makes it easier to cope with uncertain journeys because…

One of the conveniences of having online access is that you can view and even pay your AT&T home phone bill with a few clicks of your mouse. If you haven't registered for online account access, you…

In recent years mobile phones have evolved from just being able to make calls and send text messages, to being able to take photos, shoot videos and use other applications. You can share pictures with…

The Palm Pixi is a touchscreen mobile phone will a full QWERTY keyboard. If you find the Pixi is not performing correctly, consider soft resetting the unit. A soft reset simply turns the phone off and…

If you want to connect to a network type with your Palm Pre, then you will need to use the Connect menu. The Palm Pre was the first smart phone to use the webOS operating system. WebOS is a mobile…

The Droid line of Verizon smart phones all have the same basic software functionality, but have slightly different hardware aesthetics and features. They share the Android operating system, as well as…

Palm Pre smartphones can also be used as portable digital music players. These phones come with a "Music" app that is compatible with many different audio formats, including MP3, AAC, AAC+ eAAC+, AMR,…

Nokia's Symbian E62 is a smartphone that's capable of everything from connecting you to the Internet to organizing your events on the calendar. The device can synchronize data with Microsoft Outlook…

HP/Palm Pre smartphones do not have a micro SD card slot for backing up contacts. Instead, contacts and other information are backed-up to your HP/Palm profile through the Internet. This allows you to…

In today's technological world, cellular phones have become an integral part of day-to-day life. People of all ages rely on them for both communication and entertainment. However, some people disagree…

The HTC Droid Incredible is an Android-powered smartphone that is currently offered, as of 2011, by Verizon Wireless. The phone is one of many Android phones offered in 2011. The phone has powerful…

If you are interested in seeing what the hype over "Angry Birds" is all about or curious about the latest sports scores, visit the App Store. It contains thousands of apps for use on Apple mobile…

The HP/Palm Pre smartphone does not have a Micro SD card slot for backing up information like some devices. However, it will backup your personal information, apps and contacts to your online HP/Palm…

Sometimes it just isn't possible to walk around or drive while holding a cell phone up to your ear. In these circumstances, Bluetooth headsets com in handy. Bluetooth devices, such as those designed…

The HP/Palm Pre smartphone can be used as a portable music player. The device has a music player installed by default and can support music files in the MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV…

If you are having problems with your XV6800 mobile phone, there are a couple of options available to you to try and fix it. One option is a soft reset, which simply resets the phone without causing…

The Kyocera X-tc for Virgin Mobile features that ability to create playlists and play music from your phone using a memory card. The memory card for the X-tc phone can be purchased for an additional…

The Pixi is a touchscreen smartphone released by Palm in 2009. It's packed full of features, including a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2-megapixel camera, an HTML browser and a media player. The media…

Hundreds of applications are available for HP/Palm Pixi smart phones and the company introduces new applications every day. All you will need to do is access the App Catalog from your phone and you…

Music lovers are able to use their HP/Palm Pre smartphone as a portable MP3 player. The device already has a 3.5 mm mini-stereo jack for headphones or output to speakers. Users can transfer their own…

The Alcatel OT-708 One Touch MINI is a smartphone sold for use on Alcatel's cellular network. The phone features a text messaging application that allows you to send text messages to other cellular…

Facebook, the popular social networking website, has made it increasingly easy to integrate the use of its features with cell phones. Whether you are using an older cell phone or a state-of-the-art…

Mobile Messenger is a nickname for Yahoo! Messenger for mobile. This program only works on compatible cell phones such as the Android, the BlackBerry and the iPhone. It allows you to keep in touch…

Zedge is a site where users can share videos, games, pictures, and wallpapers with other phone users. Users can transfer items to their PC and download them onto their phone, or they can log into the…

The Kyocera X-tc is a cellular telephone available on the Virgin Mobile cellular telephone network. The phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera, slide-out keyboard, speaker phone, Bluetooth and an MP3…

Your Boost i415 phone allows you to surf the Internet on your computer. Setting up a tether between your phone and computer allows you to surf the Web, check emails and watch videos online. You do…

Sometimes you don't want the people you call to be able to see your phone number. You can block your number on your Boost Mobile i465 on a per call basis using a special star code. You can also block…

Hundreds of applications are available for HP/Palm Pixi smart phones, and you can download them from the "App Catalog" application on your phone. To access apps, tap on the "Launcher" icon on the main…

Sprint's Palm Pixi features a full-QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen capabilities. As a Pixi user, you may experience occasional problems with the phone. Problems such as constant freezing or a software…

HP/Palm Pixi smart phones have a micro USB port that be used to sync the phone to a computer. By syncing the phone to your computer, you can transfer files to the phone's internal memory just as you…

The HP/Palm Pixi and Pixi Plus smart phones include one of the most popular cell phone features: a digital camera with LED flash. Though it is only a two megapixel camera and does not include any zoom…

There are numerous applications on the market for the HP/Palm Pixi Plus, which is available through AT&T and Verizon. As these devices are nearly identical to the original HP/Palm Pixi smartphones for…

There are hundreds of apps available for the HP/Palm Pixi smartphone. These apps are also compatible with the newer Verizon Pixi Plus models as well. Apps for HP/Palm phones can be downloaded from the…

Apart from being a fully functional 3G smartphone, HP/Palm Pixi and Pixi Plus devices also have a pre-installed music player application. The devices feature a standard mini-stereo headphone jack, so…

The HP/Palm Pixi smartphone also can be used as a portable MP3 player. Its 3.5 mini-stereo audio output can be used with headphones, external speakers or an FM transmitter for car usage. You can load…

The Samsung i760 is offered on the Verizon network and features Windows Mobile 6 along with that ability for you to use the phone as a modem through the data connection. The phone as modem connection…

The Ovi Store is a Nokia-developed digital store application where you can find games, applications and videos that can be downloaded directly to your Nokia N900 phone. Customarily, the Ovi Store…

Every cell phone is linked with a set of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers. The IMEI numbers range between 14 and 16 digits and identify the device's manufacturer and model. This…

Global System for Mobile Communication technology is one of the main cell phone technologies in the world as of early 2011. The defining feature of GSM phones is the Subscriber Identity Module card, a…

If you accidentally slip up and delete a message you want to save when retrieving your voice mail, there is a chance you can get the message back. Most voice mail systems give you the option to listen…

Qwerty mobiles are those cell phones that have keypads similar to computer keyboards. Such mobile phones have gained popularity over the last few years as they provide the same experience that one…

Modern cell phones use several wireless technologies for transmitting voice and data information and interacting with other devices. In addition to a standard wireless connection many phones also…

Droid refers to a line of Android-powered smart phones made primarily by Motorola. As of time of publication, the Droid line includes the Droid, Droid Eris, Droid Incredible, Droid X, Droid 2 and…

If you are experiencing problems with your Samsung SGH A-177 mobile phone, there are a few things you can try to fix it. You can try to clear memory space, since low memory space can degrade…

Mobile phone technology moves at an abrupt rate, causing the most advanced phones to become obsolete before you can blink. Although some people are more than content using older mobile phones, others…

For those who work outside, such as construction workers, many tools are needed for a basic work day. But, with all the expensive working devices, a mobile vibration theft sensor is an option to…

When your Palm Pixi freezes or is unresponsive, soft resets, such as shutting down and restarting the phone, may clear the error. If you sell your Pixi or struggle with corrupted files or other…

The Boost Mobile CDMA phone can be used as a modem for your computer to access the Internet wirelessly. Setting up a "tether" between your computer and your phone connects you to the Internet while…

The Virgin Mobile Rumor Touch is a multimedia smartphone with a number of features and functions, including the ability to access the mobile Internet. However, the Rumor Touch does not ship with the…

While Safari is the default browser that comes with your iPod touch (nicknamed by many simply as the "iTouch"), this doesn't mean that it's the only Web browser that you can use. There are several…

The speakerphone on your Palm Pre Plus provides an alternative to headsets for your hands-free calling. If you are not concerned about the privacy of your conversation, the speakerphone allows you to…

The sporting network ESPN airs hundreds of events each year ranging from college football to bowling. ESPN is not available over the air, so you need a cable or satellite subscription to view the…

Each mobile platform has its own specifications based on the operating system it runs. Your Palm Pixi uses an operating system that differs so much from an App Store application's programming that the…

You can find Bluetooth technology on almost every new cell phone, but not everyone understands what that means. At its heart, Bluetooth technology is a simple networking protocol that allows two…

The Palm Pixi, a slim, black cellphone offered through Sprint, has a 2.63-inch touch screen, 2-megapixel camera and QWERTY keyboard. The device receives power from a lithium-ion rechargeable battery…

Popular websites are increasingly dividing themselves into two versions: a feature-rich version for computers and a pared down version for mobile phones. To determine which version to show a user, a…

Sometimes you need to make a call, but you don't want the other person getting your phone number. You can block the number from your Boost Mobile phone from showing up on the other person's caller ID…

According to MSN Money, Americans are increasingly spending more money on cell phone services than land lines. As a result manufacturers of the new generation of smart phones are attempting to offer…

The Motorola Backflip is an Android-powered smart phone available through AT&T. Android phones come with the Android Market, an online marketplace that allows you to browse through thousands of free…

Skins for cell phones are adhesive coverings that go on both the front and back of the phone to cover it entirely. Cell phone skins are available for a variety of different phone models, such as the…

Taken from the name of a 10th century Danish king, Bluetooth technology first appeared in 1998. The purpose of the Scandinavian developers was to provide a low cost wireless communications solution to…

With a data plan, you can surf the Internet from any Internet-ready cell phones. Most phone models today have a number of built-in Internet features that allow you to use your phone like a mini…

The power-control widget is a device built in to smartphones that run on Google's Android operating system. The widget displays on the phone's home screen and gives you access to five phone features…

The Samsung SGH-A737 is a quad-band Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) cellular telephone sold by AT&T in the United States. The phone features 50 megabytes of internal memory. At times,…

The Kyocera X-TC is a multimedia mobile phone available to Virgin Mobile customers. The phone is loaded with features, such as Bluetooth and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The X-TC also features a media…

Smart phone sales topped computer sales for the first time ever in 2010 according to International Data Corporation. Mobile phones with smart technology are popular with consumers due to their…

Prank calling your friends and family using a different voice can often yield some interesting and entertaining conversations. If you are calling someone using a mobile phone, there are a few tactics…

MetroPCS is one off the few cellular carriers in the United States that accepts phones from other sources. You can buy a compatible handset from another company and activate it on Metro service. The…

The smartphone market offers a choice of mobile platforms competing for your business. A platform represents an operating system as well as an ecosystem of compatible applications and accessories.…

Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876. Since then, the invention has become an indispensable tool in modern day life. Whether you are using a corded phone at home or a cellular phone in…

The Samsung A737 cell phone is compatible with AT&T's 3G wireless network, which allows for faster data speeds than 2G networks and enables simultaneous voice and data services. To disable network…

Samsung D900 is a discontinued phone model that was announced in June 2006. The phone has Bluetooth capability and a 3.15 MP camera, and it can be used to connect to the Internet. If the audio of your…

BlueAnt Wireless, based in Australia, designs and manufactures Bluetooth-based products and accessories. BlueAnt created the first Bluetooth device that operates solely on voice recognition, and its…

X-ray scanner software is available for many mobile phones. Smartphones such as the iPhone, Windows Mobile and Blackberry can download the software. The software is a game or application and doesn't…

Handset software for cell phones allows you to maximize the use of your device with a more user-friendly interface and other specialized functions. The various handset models come with their own…

The HTC Mogul XV6800 is a mobile smartphone that runs on a variety of networks, including Verizon and Sprint. Although the phone does come with a built-in global positioning system, or GPS, chip, the…

Different touch screens have different capabilities. Touch screens have become affordable, flexible and a solution for many users of PDAs, GPS systems, cell phones and credit/debit card machines. The…

Alcatel-Lucent produces a line of business-oriented telephones that have various broadband networking, Internet Protocol and optics technology capabilities built in. These phones can be used in…

CE Pro is a trade magazine for professionals in the electronics business. Every year, it hosts an awards program called CHIPs (CE Pro High Impact Products) for products that had a high impact on the…

The JXD661 is a digital camera and an MP3 player in one. This Chinese-made digital media player can play music and movies through the display screen on the unit. If you want to upgrade the operating…

In the electronics field, the terms commissioning and pre-commissioning refer to the processes used to produce, program, and test electronic equipment and software. A devise that is commissioned is…

Use the LG software development kit to create custom widgets for your LG phone. Whether these are to share or just for your own personal use, these Java-based widgets can be custom-made for your…

A subscriber identity module is a small, removable chip used by Global Systems for Mobile Communication (GSM) cellular devices. The SIM card allows the cellular network and the cellular service…

Flash player is a media application and Internet browser plug-in developed by Adobe. The software add-on enables support for online media such as Web animation, graphics and digital video. While most…

Many of today's mobile phones not only have the ability to send and receive voice communication, but can also be used to surf the Internet. Usually, most websites are available on the phone unless the…

The Samsung SGH-A737 is a GSM cell phone. GSM is a type of cell phone technology that stands for Global System for Mobile Communications. Cell phones with GSM technology, such as the Samsung A737,…

For cell phone owners, the voice mail feature is essential. If you miss a caller's call, or are unable to take calls, your callers can easily leave a message for you to address at your convenience.…

If you are experiencing performance issues with your mobile device, nearly all of them come with some type of reset option that might solve the issue. A soft reset is the most basic option. If that…

A mobile music service lets you instantly listen to millions of songs on your cell phone. With some services, you can download songs for offline listening as well. Applications to access these…

As of January 2011, magnetic phone cases---carriers that are held closed with magnets instead of a snap that you press closed with your fingers---were becoming popular for carrying cell phones.…

Built-in cameras are a common feature of most mobile phones, allowing users to take quality digital images without the need for a separate device. The majority of mobile phones come with a USB…

Finding and selecting a mobile phone that fits your particular style and offers specific features doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience. For instance, some cell phone users prefer smart phones…

AT&T is a home phone and cellular provider that offers many different plans and features. One of these features is the ability to add another line to an already existing plan. With a second line, you…

The commwarrior is a worm-type of virus that infects cell phones running the Symbian OS platform. This worm causes the user to incur high data charges by sending Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)…

Myfaves was called My Circle in the Alltel Wireless phone service. My Circle was a program in Alltel that allowed users to pick five phone numbers that could be called an unlimited number of times for…

The N73 is a smartphone created by Nokia. Like all Nokia smartphone devices, it runs on a Symbian OS. One of the most exciting features of a mobile phone is customization--you can change various…

Many mobile phones not only have the capability to perform voice communication, but are also entertainment hubs where users can install and play games. You can download the games through the use of a…

Many wireless cell phone companies offer their customers Internet access as a part of their wireless plan. Using the wireless network, users can access email, download apps and surf the Internet.…

Tracfone is a prepaid service provider that offers affordable prepaid cell service and simple, easy to use cell phones. The Tracfone service and phones offer consumers the ability to have a cell phone…

The Wing and G1 are both smartphones used on the T-Mobile network. T-mobile uses a GSM network, and the SIM cards in its phones are interchangeable. Consequently, you can use the same SIM card in a…

Sometimes error messages are confusing and imprecise, such as a generic message regarding permissions. Fortunately, the solution for not having sufficient permissions on Windows Mobile is fairly…

The Verizon XV6800 mobile phone's original ROM, or operating system, contains a few bugs. The updated version of the ROM corrects bugs, such as the time synchronization that occurs when moving between…

Nokia is a well known cell phone company and its model N900 is just one of the many wireless devices this company offers. The N900 is a smartphone that allows the user to surf the Internet, make phone…

The Sidekick Color is a wireless cell phone only used on the T-Mobile network. The Sidekick functions just like a standard cell phone with the added bonus of a full QWERTY keyboard. You can connect to…

AT&T is a cellular phone service provider in the United States. It offers a wide variety of cellular phones that are compatible with its network, including smart phones. A smart phone is a device that…

ESPN 3D is a service that is compatible with 3D TVs that have recently become available through retailers such as Best Buy or Amazon.com. ESPN 3D must be purchased through your cable provider and you…

All Android phones use the same operating system, middleware and signature applications. However, many companies make Android phones, and a variety of wireless companies sell them; this means that…

The latest version of the Motorola ROKR, commonly referred to as the MotoROKR, was released in 2008. As with most cell phones, the Motorola ROKR includes standard calling and text messaging features.…

The G1 is a smart phone made by T-Mobile and is the first of its kind to run on Google's Android operating system. The G1 allows users one-touch access to Gmail, YouTube and other popular sites.

T-Mobile provides cellular and wireless Wi-Fi network coverage in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Although Alaska does not have complete coverage in the state, there are many areas which T-Mobile does…

Mobile devices in the mid-1950s were telephones that did not require a human operator to connect the call. The first handheld phone debuted in 1983 and technology rapidly evolved from that point…

With fast-paced technology and millions of mobile phone users, devices are continually being replaced and the old ones discarded. In some cases, however, those broken mobile phones can get a second…

Many wireless cell phones are now able to play back MP3 audio files. This allows you to listen to music while on the go, without lugging around a second portable device. However, to install the audio…

If you are under contract with AT&T, waiting until your contract expires can save money. Currently, AT&T charges customers an early termination fee if they cancel their service before the contract…

TracFone is a prepaid cellular service provider in the United States that operates using a Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) network. All GSM phones require a removable Subscriber…

In 2010, modern mobile phones operate primarily using one of two different methods: GSM or CDMA. GSM phones use SIM cards to identify each number, make calls and function. CDMA phones, however, use…

Field Force Manager is a subscription-based business management tool that is available online and on a range of Verizon cell phones. Managers and supervisors can use it to monitor, communicate and…

T-Mobile Customer Care should be the first call you make if your wireless device is lost or stolen. Although T-Mobile cannot trace your device, they can assist you in resolving the issue.

A missing phone can easily wreck a day, weekend or vacation. While the cost of the device may be high, the value of connectivity and the contents of your phone could be priceless. The best way to find…

If you use T-Mobile's services, you might be missing out on some key features you can enjoy by knowing a few T-Mobile secrets. There are a number of tips and tricks unknown to the casual user. For…

Most cell phones give some type of customization options, like ringtones, themes and wallpapers. Usually a wallpaper is a part of a theme, but you can specify any individual image as the wallpaper so…

Many people carry around an answering machine in the form of a cell phone. This is because all cellular phones, including those made by AT&T, have free voicemail service that has made using an actual…

In the cell phone market, scores of companies are trying to make products a little better than their competitors. One of the ways a phone company tries to set itself apart is by offering wallpapers,…

The T-Mobile Sidekick is a wireless cell phone that has a foldout screen. Once the screen is pushed out, it reveals a full QWERTY keyboard. With the keyboard you are able to play games, chat with…

Samsung touchscreen phones are loaded with numerous features. Most of the phones feature media players, email and built-in cameras. You can easily access these features using widgets. Widgets are…

The T-Mobile 3G network allows users to download music, watch videos and view photos on their mobile devices. Users can also tether their phone, which is a method of connecting a cell phone to a…

The T-Mobile G1 Phone, also known as the Google phone, came out in 2008, the same year as the iPhone, and set the stage for the two major smart phones to go head-to-head in the coming years. The G1…

Many families are deciding to add more phones to their existing plans to accommodate extended family members who may not be able to afford a cell phone. Depending on your cell-phone carrier, adding a…

With the advance in technology and the fast-paced business world, it is possible to collect payments on the go using your mobile phone. Payment processing gateways, such as PayPal, allow you to…

Microsoft occasionally adds updates to the Windows Mobile operating system. If you are using a Verizon device that has Windows Mobile 6.0, you may have an upgrade available to 6.1. These upgrades are…

TracFone is one of the more commonly used prepaid cell phone companies in the United States, with phones and prepaid cards available at stores nearly everywhere. You can load minutes for the phone…

Samsung is a leader in cell phone technology and has several of the top brands on the market. All are easy to use, affordable and durable. Learn how to insert the SIM card and charge your Samsung…

If you have a Palm smart phone then you may be wondering how to turn it on. If you received the phone as a present or bought it second-hand, you may not have a manual and therefore will not know how…

Every mobile phone comes with its own IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identification, number. The IMEI is a 16- or 17-digit code consisting of numbers and letters and can be found printed on…

The Samsung D900 is a slim slider cellphone produced by Samsung, a South Korean electronics conglomerate. The smart phone, one of the earliest of its kind, was announced in June 2006. Although the…

The XV6800 is a Smartphone that has Windows Mobile 6, a 2-megapixel camera and Bluetooth technology. As of 2008, this phone (along with other Verizon phones) has pre-installed Java games. Java is a…

Bluetooth technology creates a network connection between your Bluetooth-capable phone and the Bluetooth device with which it is paired. The devices that a phone can pair with include computers,…

Samsung is a Japanese company that specializes in making household appliances and different kinds of electronics. Among Samsung's successful electronics endeavors are mobile phones. Samsung has…

When you upgrade your mobile phone, you might suddenly find yourself with an unwanted older model phone on your hands. When getting rid of an old mobile phone, you have numerous options, including…

The iPhone device has a multitude of options for personalizing the device. An available option on the iPhone allows you to save shortcuts and applications to your home screen for easy access. You can…

At some point you may want to enable your mobile phone to make your outgoing calls come from a "private" number that won't be displayed on the recipient's caller ID system. Though making private calls…

You take safety measures to protect your home, your car, your family and yourself; but you should also take mobile (cell phone) safety measures. You know not to give out your number randomly, of…

Smartphones allow you to browse the Internet from your phone as you would on a computer. This includes reading blogs. On your phone you can read blogs with an Internet browser or with an RSS feed.…

The Virgin Mobile X-tc is a large screen texting and multimedia phone. When a user has a Windows-based computer, they can upload music to the phone through Windows Media Player. The computer…

Verizon Wireless' mobile broadband devices provide laptop and desktop computer with high-speed Internet access via the Verizon network. You can surf the Web from just about any location inside of…

Mobile phones, also referred to as cell phones, use touchpads or keypads and a visible display screen. When first picking up one of these devices, you may feel that you are experiencing a new…

International calling helps you to keep up friends and family in other countries. Most landline or mobile service providers offer discounted plans to help keep the cost of dialing a foreign cell phone…

The future does not arrive at the same time everywhere. In American popular culture, whatever happens in California happens in the rest of the country two years later. In cell phone culture, whatever…

Many computers come equipped with audio recording software, but you must purchase an external microphone to take advantage of this feature. Avoid additional expenditures by using your mobile phone as…

Whether you are checking on the status of a phone upgrade, joining T-Mobile as a new customer, or buying accessories for products that you already own you can learn the status of your shipment within…

The T-Mobile G1, manufactured by the Taiwan-based HTC Corporation and also referred to as the HTC Dream, is an internet-enabled smart phone with a touch-sensitive screen and built-in physical…

Say you forgot your Pre was in your top coat pocket, you leaned over the sink to wash your hands, and oops--your contact info washed away in a flood of unrecoverable water damage. If you don't want to…

Samsung released the F700 cell phone in December 2007, just in time for the holiday season. According to electronics review website CNET, it physically resembled Apple's iPhone but featured a physical…

When you are running a business, you want to make sure that your employees are doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Although your employees are there to work, life can sometime affect the…

The Samsung SGH-A737 cellular phone features a 1.3-megapixel digital camera, a built-in MP3 player and Bluetooth support. It uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to three hours of…

Perhaps you left your mobile phone out in the rain. Maybe you went swimming and forgot your phone was in your pocket. Maybe you accidentally dropped it in the sink while washing dishes. Maybe you…

With the widespread growth of GPS technologies, many cell phones now come directly linked to satellite tracking systems. Even if your cell phone is not GPS-enabled, cell phone companies can…

Palm, which was bought by HP and has been called HP Palm since December 2010, introduced webOS version 1.4 in February 2010. Among other upgrades, this update to the operating system for Palm Pre and…

BlackBerry smartphones, first available for purchase in 1999, are designed for multitasking and organization, and include a variety of tools and programs. Most BlackBerry phones use a full keyboard…

The G1 is a touch-screen cell phone used on the T-Mobile cellular network. Manufactured by the HTC Company, the G1 offers users numerous communication options in addition to the obvious telephone…

Accessing text messaging settings on a Nokia phone is a simple procedure. While some options are not able to be changed, some can be customized to the user's preference. Options that pertain to the…

Blackberry smartphones offer an array of features, including social networking applications, media players, games and GPS software. The Blackberry's GPS application can be used to find many locations…

With newer phones in late 2010 you can typically change your default browser, allowing you to surf the Internet with your preferred browser of choice. This is the case for most smart phones like the…

The Samsung D900 is a slide-out phone released in June 2006. It features a color screen and a 3.15-megapixel camera, and it allows you to send short messaging service (SMS) texts, emails and…

Taiwan-based company HTC Corp. manufactures the G1, a smartphone specifically for T-Mobile wireless account users in the United States. The G1 represents HTC's shift from an emphasis on Microsoft's…

The LG CE110 cell phone has many advanced features and functions, such as a VGA-quality digital camera, Bluetooth wireless technology and PC synchronization capabilities. The flip phone also has a…

Nokia offers a variety of slide phones, including the Nokia 6790, Nokia 6700 slide, Nokia N900 and Nokia X3. Whether sending email, storing pictures or listening to music, Nokia offers a phone to suit…

There are many reasons for wanting to reinstall the operating system (OS) on your cell phone, be it a faulty download that needs a fix or simply wanting an update. Each phone will be different, but…

The Samsung F700 is a 3G-capable touchscreen smart phone with full Internet and email capabilities. It was introduced in 2007 as a competitor to Apple's groundbreaking touchscreen phone the iPhone.

In today's technology-driven world, life without a mobile phone seems foreign. Using a cell phone in your native country is easy; however, preparation is needed to make certain your phone will work…

The Samsung SGH-A737 allows you to set custom ring tones for incoming calls. In addition, you can select a custom ring tone for incoming text messages. You do not have to have the same ring tone for…

Deleting a voice mail on accident isn't hard to do, but can be very frustrating if you delete one that had important contact information or specific date. Most cellular companies, including Sprint,…

The BlackBerry App World is the official provider of programs or applications to BlackBerry users. Although you can download applications to your BlackBerry in other ways, using the BlackBerry App…

As advancing technology revolutionizes the way the world works, existing technology continues to become outdated. While home phones still exist, they are gradually being phased out by perpetually…

The evolution of the mobile phone is based on radio technology from the 1940s on. Mobile phones originated with the two-way radios used in vehicles such as police cars and taxis.

Jeyo Mobile Companion is an update to the Windows Mobile device manager. The program lets you manage and customize your Windows Mobile device right from your Windows based computer. You can manage all…

The SGH-A737 is a flip style phone made by Samsung and sold by AT&T Wireless. Its ring tone feature is one of the easiest ways to customize your A737 to your tastes. By choosing a personalized ring…

Cell phone providers in the United States use two main types of technologies to link their supported devices with their network control towers: CDMA and GSM. As of December 2010, AT&T and T-Mobile are…

The iPhone has such a good reputation for maintaining security against malicious software that the Apple App Store makes no virus or malware removal tools available. Yet, not all apps are safe to use.…

HTC, which was formerly known as UT Starcom, released the XV6800 with Verizon Wireless in late 2007. The smart phone device ran on the Windows Mobile 6, and later 6.1 operating system. When you ran…

Tata is one of India's leading telecom providers, with a product lineup that includes landline, cell phone, calling card and handset services. Tata also has a partnership with Virgin Mobile that lets…

Mobile technology uses wireless communications for the purpose of exchanging information through the use of mobile devices. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and WebContent.gov have developed…

The number of cellphone thefts in the U.S. increased from 60,100 to nearly 80,300 between 2007 and 2008, according to Forbes. You can recover a stolen cellphone, but this often requires special…

The VCAST is a Bluetooth-enabled phone created by Verizon. It includes a VCAST music player, stereo Bluetooth and memory expansion card. You can also use your VCAST phone as an external modem for your…

The MFU M98 is an iPhone-type mobile device utilizing a touch screen for all of your mobile communication needs. Understanding the specifications and supported features of this phone allows you to…

Orange cell phone users have access to a service titled "Safeguard." This program acts as a content filter when it comes to online sites and activity. It stops people viewing any questionable…

As your life and needs change, your AT&T wireless plan may need to change. The current rate and plan you have may no longer fit your needs, so AT&T offers different ways for you to easily and…

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) servers house files and folders. Via the FTP protocol itself, users can transfer data between computers and other servers. FTP servers are commonly used to store download…

Finding a convenient cell service provider can prove to be a challenge. Plans, coverage and cost vary from one carrier to another depending on the area where a carrier operates. Know which carriers…

With mobile operating systems, a hard reset on the device provides the same benefits as reinstalling the operating system on a computer. This function resets the device to the original factory…

A mobile phone is a convenient, portable communication device designed to fit in users' pockets, purses and bags for maximum portability. Most mobile phone users never leave home without their phones.…

If you are security conscious and want to protect your phone from hackers and viruses, you might want to install antivirus software. Although phones running the Symbian S60 v3 operating system are far…

Resistive and capacitive touch screens are used on electronics, such as laptops, phones and other portable electronic devices. To explain how they work, you need to understand the underlying concepts…

The Motorola RAZR Z9 uses a special type of high speed data network referred to as 3G. Because the device supports the usage of global positioning satellites and video sharing, a high speed data…

Whether the goal is to save trees, cut clutter, or receive and pay bills more quickly, T-Mobile customers have the option of signing up for paperless billing. By doing so, wireless users opt to…

The Palm Pre is a smartphone manufactured and sold by Palm, Inc., a company purchased in 2010 by Hewlett-Packard. Like many smartphones, the Pre can begin to slow down after a long period of use.…

The touch screen on your Windows Mobile device responds to your fingers to access, close and navigate through applications, but unintentionally tapping a different application or word is common if…

The Tenkai is a magic trick you could try at your next party. However, a small group of people (rather than a large group) can best view this trick from a distance. When done correctly, the Tenkai…

Global Positioning System satellites and the devices that access them can keep you from getting lost, as well as identify places of interest. Many smart phones, including the Palm Pre, have this…

If you are selling your Palm Pre, or you just want to start over, consider resetting the entire usage of the phone. Remember that when resetting usage, all personal data from the phone is lost. It…

Having your phone stolen is a huge inconvenience because you might lose contacts, have to file a police report, put through insurance claims and, finally, replace the phone itself. This is a…

The Palm Pixi Plus is the updated version of the Palm Pixi candy-bar phone. Sporting a touch screen display and four-row QWERTY keyboard on its front face, this phone offers a full range of multimedia…

Alcatel-Lucent is a telecommunications company that offers mobile services, networking hardware, IP technologies, software, services and phone systems as well as voice mail systems. Voice mail is a…

The Palm Pixi is a smartphone with a full keyboard and large display. Those considering the purchase of a new smartphone should compare the specs of the Palm Pixi to the other phones on their shopping…

If you want to access websites with Adobe Flash embedded into them on your mobile phone, then you may initially struggle. Very few mobile phones (as of November 2010) have in-built Flash support. To…

A mobile phone screen is typically made of glass, according to Discovery News. If it is a touch screen, it is usually coated with a special conductive film called ITO, or indium tin oxide.

Devices such as the Apple iPhone and BlackBerry have become increasingly popular in recent years. People generally tend to generate and store both personal as well as corporate information in their…

The Viewty is a touch-screen device created by LG. It has a 5-megapixel camera, a built-in MP3 player and it supports various types of media files. The 3G network is responsible for dramatically…

Mobile station identifiers are signals used by two-way radios and mobile phones to identify themselves over a network. They are automatically generated by the phone or radio's hardware and do not…

The mobile phone industry is full of various types of phones. The G Phone is a phone designed by T-Mobile that was originally released in 2008. The "G" in the name of the phone pertains to the phone's…

The Nokia N900 is a micro mobile computer with telephone capability. The device provides users with web browser functionality, email and camera, as well as a portable media player and the ability to…

Mobile phones offer a variety of different tools and applications that can further extend your phone's capability. They are determined by your phone's OS, or operating system. There are four main…

T-Mobile offers "Content Lock" for its customers, a service that does not allow minors under the age of 18 to access restricted websites. If a user turns 18 while his phone is still under content lock…

Not all mobile phones have the ability to run an operating system. Only smart phones such as Windows Mobile phones, iPods and Androids--which come preinstalled with an operating system--have the…

A stolen cell phone or smart phone can cause high anxiety, even panic, because it can lead to serious unauthorized charges and identity theft. Unfortunately, cell phone insurance giant Asurion…

The Moto Q9 is a smart phone manufactured by Motorola. The phone has a small cell battery, which saves and stores all of your settings, preferences and saved information. If you are selling or getting…

The Palm Pre is a smartphone that gives the user access to the Internet and the ability to download applications, one of which is GPS capability. This capability experienced problems due to the fact…

Wallpapers can be used to personalize your mobile phone. A wallpaper, or background image, can be anything you desire including images of animals, children or landscapes. Sending wallpapers to your…

Windows Mobile phones have themes on the today screen and the start menu that can be changed to the theme you desire. These themes can be installed to your device using your USB cable provided with…

Third Generation (3G) technology is used in mobile telephony and allows you to access the Internet and multimedia services, such as MMS and Web browsing from your mobile phone. Registering for 3G…

Wireless providers offer mobile coverage only in certain areas of the country. Before purchasing a mobile phone, check the mobile coverage of the provider you are considering. Failing to check may…

MetroPCS is a CDMA cellular network service provider in the U.S. It mostly provides coverage in large urban areas. If you want to switch from any other CDMA service provider to MetroPCS, you can use…

While many popular phones act more like oversized PDAs, with apps and design features that cater to just about every activity other than talking on the phone, other phones stick to a less complicated…

Symbian is an operating system that is native to Nokia and available on some Samsung phones. It is vulnerable to viruses, according to My Digital Life. Windows Mobile has features like applications, a…

As a cellular service provider offering Internet access on select phones, T-Mobile offers parents an option to restrict content for children under 18. Based on the level of content control selected,…

Many mobile devices allow you to set logos or wallpapers to personalize the display. There are many online sites from which you can download logos, though some sites may charge a premium for…

The Samsung D900 is a wireless slide cell phone that is used on GSM-based wireless services (such as AT&T and T-Mobile). All GSM-based cell phones require you to insert a SIM card in order to make or…

Adobe Flash Player for Pocket PC allows you to run Flash-based multimedia content on your Windows Mobile device. Flash can be used to display animated content or customized Web applications. Flash…

Cellular phones are now being used as portable computers for people to send emails or surf the internet from any place with a cell signal. There are many different compatible browsers that you can use…

Windows Mobile is a mobile platform operating system for Windows-based phones. It allows you to do many of the same things you can do on desktop computers. As of 2010, Windows Phone 7 is replacing…

Video editing has become more and more accessible over the years with the innovation and development of personal computers and laptops. Much of the professional grade software and hardware are in the…

Buying a new phone often comes with a long contract and monthly service fees, which means that if you make a bad decision on the phone, you could be living with it for what seems like a very long…

The Palm Pixi is a smartphone that comes equipped with a built-in MP3 player, camera and GPS. In addition, the device allows you to surf the Internet, send and receive MMS messages and emails. Because…

Mobile-device technologies have been revolutionizing the way we work in our world, but sometimes it's hard to make sure you're getting as much out of your mobile technology as you can. Maximizing the…

You can keep connected with contacts around the world using an Alltel Wireless phone. You can place international calls to foreign numbers from your phone without the assistance of an operator. Alltel…

Mobile Internet browsing is an evolving technology. Initially, smart phones would only let you view "mobile" versions of various web pages. The LG KU990 mobile phone lets you download and install a…

The Palm Pilot personal digital assistant first debuted in 1996 and Palm subsequently launched a product line of digital assistants that have been in production since then. As of 2010, Palm's current…

The XV6800, also known as the HTC Titan, is a Pocket PC smartphone manufactured by HTC for use specifically on the Verizon Wireless network. The phone runs on the Windows Mobile 6 operating system and…

The HTC XV6800 mobile device is offered to consumers through the Verizon Wireless network. Like other phones that run the Windows Operating system, the XV6800 may by synchronized with various…

Recovering voice mail can be difficult task. If you do not recover it before your current voice mail call session ends, the voice mail is deleted permanently. However, if your voice mail call session…

Mobile phones are no longer just for keeping in touch by calling and text messaging, they occupy such a huge role that personalizing them is one of the first things many people look to do. Most of the…

TracFones are prepaid cellular phones that allow you to have phone service without monthly fees or contracts. When you have no more use for the phone, consider recycling the device and its related…

Palm released the Pre cell phone on June 6, 2009. The Pre improves upon Palm's previous PDA phones by introducing the WebOS operating system. Web OS gives the Pre features and functions similar to…

People browse the Internet using a variety of devices, operating systems, platforms and Web browser programs. It has always been essential to make sure your websites work effectively in different…

The XV6800, more commonly known as the HTC Titan, is a Pocket PC smart phone designed specifically for use on Verizon Wireless in the U.S. In August of 2008, the manufacturer HTC released the…

The C computer programming language was created by Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1972, and it was designed for the UNIX operating system (OS). You can use this language to create software programs…

The video and television monitors of the turn of the century are passé. While still in use because of their longevity and low cost, the discerning buyer of today is looking at far more…

Although myriad carriers offer wireless communication services under a wide array of plans, Net 10 offers a combination of prepaid and unlimited plans for both consumers and business customers. The…

Though most cell phones have the ability to access 3G Internet provided by wireless companies, not every phone can connect to Wi-Fi. Web cell phones have the ability to access both 3G Internet and…

In most cases it is not possible to pick your own cell phone number from scratch. However, many cell-phone providers, like Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless, allow customers to choose a cell-phone…

Capacitive LCD screens use a technology involving the recognition of the conductive properties of objects. Whether you are looking for a simple way to interface with your mobile device or overall…

"Documents To Go" brings office software to your smart phone. Versions exist for the Apple iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone, BlackBerry phones and Android phones. If you delete the application on any of…

When a Palm device is activated, the owner sets up a Palm profile, which is where data is stored remotely, also referred to as cloud storage. The data backed up into your Palm profile is encrypted, so…

The Palm Pre Plus is mobile phone that combines a touch screen with a vertical sliding keyboard. The Pre Plus is available on the Verizon and AT&T networks, although Sprint was first to carry the…

The Palm Pre smart phone helps keep you connected and manage your communications easier through its Wi-Fi and touch screen technology, a camera and organizational tools. If you don't want to lose…

Known also as the HTC Titan, the XV6800 is a smart phone manufactured by HTC for use exclusively on the Verizon cell phone network. In August of 2008, HTC released a Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM upgrade to…

Retrieving an erased voice mail can only be done when you are still connected to your voice mail box on your cell phone. Once the call is ended, the deleted message cannot be retrieved. You can save a…

Cell phones are an integral part in today's society. They allow us to keep in constant communication with the world around us. There have been several advances in the methods used to relay data…

Introduced in late 2008, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone offers a wide range of advanced capabilities, including a built-in video camera, WiFi, 3G network support, media player and built-in GPS. The…

Performance issues with your mobile device can be a pain, but there are several options available to you to attempt to resolve the issues. You can attempt a soft reset of the device, a hard reset of…

Forwarding emails is a quick and convenient way to distribute information. When you forward a message, the original message is sent, including an email header. The header contains the subject line,…

Your mobile's IMEI number, short for International Mobile Equipment Identity, is a 15- to 17-digit code unique to your mobile. This code does not change when you use a different SIM card.…

CardStar, an application for the iPhone, allows you to store your discount card barcodes on your iPhone. This allows you to carry all of your discount cards in one location. Those who do not have an…

Part of the thrill of owning a smart phone is definitely the apps you can download. There are tons of high quality apps that are introduced everyday by gifted developers and by some of your favorite…

Verizon Wireless's Blitz can be used as an external modem for a computer if the computer is Bluetooth enabled. With the Bluetooth link, users can access the Internet from the computer using the…

If you are experiencing performance issues with your Palm Pre, a hard reset of the device may be needed to correct the problem. However, a hard reset is labeled as a "Full Erase" on the Palm Pre. A…

The T-Mobile Dash comes with global positioning satellite (GPS) capabilities. By trading signals with a satellite, your Dash can use certain mobile apps to locate your position. For example, you can…

When using a cell phone with a SIM card, all the user information and contacts are saved directly to the SIM card. Without the card inserted, the cell phone is not able to function. It's possible to…

Metro PCS is a prepaid wireless cell phone service provider that operates on the CDMA network in the United States. If you plan to switch from any other CDMA network to Metro PCS, you can use your…

Google has made an impact on the cell phone industry with its Android operating system. The system operates multiple types of PDA phones and incorporates many of the company's most popular products…

The T-Mobile G1 is the first phone ever to offer the Android operating system. The device comes equipped with many features, including T-zones, which are T-Mobile's mobile Internet web portals. Users…

The Palm Pre Plus, available through Verizon Wireless and AT&T, is a touchscreen smartphone with lots of cool features, including a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi access, a fully functional MP3…

Each year a newer and faster version of last year's mobile phone sees release to a technologically-hungry market. From standard mobile phones to smart phones capable of browsing the Internet,…

S60 is a platform created by Symbian for the use on cell phones. This operating system is very popular due to its simplicity and functionality. S60 has been been on several cell phones across the…

Making calls, accessing your email and sending text messages using a full QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen is possible with Samsung's F700 cell phone. However, you'll want to make sure it's…

The HTC/Verizon Incredible was released in early 2010. Its specs stack up well against the continually growing competition vying for dominance in the ever-expanding U.S. smart phone market.

Smartphone devices using the Windows Mobile platform have the ability to download multiple applications, allowing users to customize their device. Although Windows Mobile comes preloaded with Internet…

Personal digital assistants (PDAs) used to be standalone hardware devices for managing project information, schedules, email and connecting to the Web. Nowadays, PDAs are built directly into mobile…

As more mobile phones offer map solutions, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) has become an increasingly desirable feature on them. T-Mobile offers the Dash smartphone, which includes a built-in GPS…

Alltel's UM150 air card is a high-speed USB modem that offers Internet connectivity to your laptop wherever you roam. And like any cell phones used with various networks, if you try to use the card…

Getting information on mobile phone numbers today is easy. There are many databases, that will sell you information for a fee. These are often used by private detectives, law enforcement officials or…

If you want to personalize your mobile phone to make it more interesting, consider using free online services that will allow you to create mobile wallpapers, backgrounds or logos. Use your…

The Palm Pre was released in June 2009 for the Sprint wireless network. It includes plenty of features that contribute to its capabilities, making it more than just a cell phone. Even after using it…

Video editing on cell phones, initially released around 2007, is growing in popularity as social networks grow. According to a 2009 article by Carphone Warehouse, "The number of people accessing…

Most modern cellular and landline phones are equipped with caller ID. Caller ID lets you see a caller's phone number on the screen before you attend the call. If you have saved the person's number on…

Online mapping services are useful tools for plotting your next trip. If you don't like to print out directions, you can conveniently send the navigation instructions you find online to your Windows…

The Palm Pre is a PDA-style cell phone released exclusively for Sprint wireless customers in late 2009. The Pre runs using CDMA technology, meaning that it won't operate with a SIM card. The Pre has…

Applications, or apps, are the programs cell phone users download onto the phone to add features. According to a Pew Internet Research Center survey in September 2010, 35 percent of phone owners have…

The Samsung SGH-A737 features multimedia messaging, expansive storage for contacts, Bluetooth capability, USB storage, a speakerphone, 3G speed and instant messaging options. However, despite its many…

T-Mobile, like most other major wireless phone providers, has an interest in capturing customers seeking third generation, or 3G, speed in a cell phone. T-Mobile teamed with HTC to release in 2008 the…

Mobile phone viruses --- designed to disrupt and damage cell phone software --- have been around since 2004, as reported by the Techworld website. Similar to viruses that target personal computers,…

The Palm Pre was Palm's entry into the modern smartphone world. PDA devices like the Palm Treo and others were very familiar, but the Pre was something different. The Pre was designed with the common…

The majority of open source mobile devices today run the Android operating system from Google. Android participates in the Open Handset Alliance, which is a group of software and hardware developers…

For years during the 2000s, the Palm Pilot was the ultimate cellular device to have, a pocket PC that also allowed its users to make phone calls. However, a number of other cellular devices have taken…

Google Mobile is an application for smartphones, including iPhones and iPod Touches, BlackBerries, Windows Mobile-based devices and Nokia phones running the Symbian operating system. The Google Mobile…

Many online sources offer free wallpapers for download. Some feature a huge variety of wallpapers, divided into separate categories. From such a collection, you should be able to find an image that…

Nokia Series 60v3 Symbian phones include a number of sets such as Nokia N95 8 GB, Nokia N92, Nokia E70 and many more. These phones let you add personalized ring tones, wallpapers and other components…

All color phones offered by Sprint Nextel are capable of setting custom wallpapers on the desktop. Nextel lets you download wallpapers direct to the phone if you have to have a data plan and pay a…

Blogging on the go is a must for many bloggers, and the iPod Touch offers a sleek interface and large selection of apps to make that possible. Many blog hosts like Wordpress and Blogger have…

The Palm Pixi, offered by the Sprint network as of 2010, is a smart phone with Internet and multi-tasking capabilities. The phone's other features include a video camera, MP3 player and GPS mapping.…

Windows Mobile 6.1 comes with the option of sending text messages to other people. If you uninstall this option for whatever reason, you must perform a hard reset of the device to get it back. A hard…

Recycling saves energy and prevents unnecessary waste. However, recycling mobile phones carries some disadvantages, including issues of toxic waste byproducts and problems with personal information…

RAZR is a series of phones brought out by Motorola in 2003. It has a clamshell like case and very readable screen and numbers. As people connect more with a wireless world, the need to be able to log…

Some users find the typical setup of a phone to be dull and monotonous. Experienced users often like to customize things that lie much deeper than the phone's carrier allows by default. A phone's test…

Mobile phones are the most popular consumer item. More than 203 million U.S. residents use mobile phones an average of 13 hours a month for making calls, sending text messages, playing games and…

A barcode is an optical representation of data that can be read by a scanner. The idea was first conceived by a student, Bernard Silver, at Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia in 1948. By…

The iPod Touch line of audio players allows users to browse the Internet while listening to their favorites songs or watching their movies, all while on a wireless connection. The device comes…

HTC cell phones let you watch mobile TV on your cellular device. This gives you the chance to watch TV while outside, in a long line at the supermarket or even while you travel to work on a bus. If…

A Droid phone is any phone that uses the Android mobile operating system, which was developed by Android Inc. The company was bought by Google in 2005. Many phones classified as "smart phones," or…

Over the past decade, cell phones companies have added a variety of features, including texting, photo and video cameras, photo messaging, keyboards, touch screens, wireless headsets and apps. If you…

Many phones come equipped with caller ID, a feature that displays the registered name and number of the caller. When you don't want your call recipient to know this information, you counteract it with…

AT&T provides cellular, internet, cable, and landline services. You can view your account information and pay your AT&T bill online, by mail, by phone or even in person.

Silent-installation of a software application refers to the installation procedure in which you do not see any messages or windows to indicate the progress of the application's setup. On Nokia Symbian…

Nokia N73 is a Symbian S60 third-edition smart phone. It comes with several default themes and allows you to add more to the library by downloading or making them yourself. Nokia has its own DIY theme…

Nokia cell phones vary greatly in shape, size, resolution, and color. The level of customization for each cell phone varies accordingly. A theme includes wallpapers, icons, buttons, clock, battery…

The Android mobile operating system is a smartphone operating system developed by Google for a variety of mobile phone manufacturers and providers. Smartphones running Android are often referred to as…

Samsung S8000 is one of the currently popular Samsung cellular phone models. Its design is sleek and stylish, but it also has many interesting features that allow you to customize it easily. These…

Palm-based phones run the operating system Palm OS. This system was created for the Palm Pilot in 1996 and has been featured on a variety of cell phones created and sold by Palm. The first smartphone…

The HTC G1 and the HTC Tilt are cell phones manufactured specifically for T-Mobile. Both are smartphones that include a wide variety of features. As with any advanced device, however, the G1 and Tilt…

Introduced in the third quarter of 2009, the Palm Pixi smartphone is offered by Sprint PCS. The Palm Pixi gives busy people a chance to multitask with its wide range of capabilities including Internet…

Windows mobile browsers enhance the user experience on Windows mobile phones. Customized browser versions of many popular browsers like Firefox, IE, Opera and Safari supports many third-party add-ons…

The Windows Mobile smart phone allows you to access many of the same features on your phone that you would on a computer. Many devices have the ability to surf the Internet, listen to music and play…

If you have misplaced your cell phone or it has been stolen, there are some ways you can track it down. Most cell phones these days are equipped with GPS, which can help you trace the phone.…

A Boost mobile phone can also be used as a modem for a laptop or desktop computer. Tethering is the process of configuring a mobile phone so it can be used as a modem to connect to the Internet. To…

If you have just purchased a mobile phone and have forgotten your new number or if you are trying to reactivate an older phone, you may have to use various methods to verify and check your phone…

Samsung and Giorgio Armani teamed up to release of the first Armani mobile phone, designed by Armani himself, in 2007. Two years later, in 2009, the redesigned Samsung M7500 Armani smart phone was…

The Verizon UM150 USB modem released in 2007 gives you the portability needed for your Internet connection on Verizon's 3G network. Configuration of the UM150 can be done manually or automatically…

Wireless service providers are increasingly allowing customers to use their service with phones purchased elsewhere. Koodo Mobile was started in 2008 as a subsidiary of Telus Communications. It is…

The Palm Pilot revolutionized the personal organizer concept. Instead of being required to carry around bulky paper schedules, we could now carry a small, sleek, electronic device. It is no surprise…

You can create a personalized theme for your Nokia phone with wallpapers and icons of your choice. There are various tools on the Internet that let you make free Nokia themes. You will need some cool…

A theme refers to the general look and feel of a handset's interface. When you buy your Nokia phone, it comes with a set of preinstalled background images, colors, icons, buttons and graphics. On most…

Nokia cellphones come with a number of default cellphone themes. Theme is basically your cellphone's graphical interface, consisting of wallpapers, icons, background images and more. In addition to…

Changing your Nokia handset's theme will give it a new look and feel. With a set of your favorite colors, background images, clock styles and panels to go with the theme, you can make the handset…

If you want to change the look of your cell phone, perhaps the simplest thing you can do to it is to change your theme. Nokia cell phones come with a set of pre-installed themes. Besides the defaut…

With the myFave plan, T-Mobile allows you to add up to five separate phone numbers to your myFave's circle -- each of which are free to call at any time. This plan is efficient for users who…

Today's computer users often favor their mobile device over their desktop or laptop computer, with as many as 70 percent of mobile Internet users accessing the web in the home, according to BuzzCity.…

An International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is a 15-digit code for each individual handset. The IMEI number doesn't have any relation to your network carrier as it is a number assigned to…

The XV6800 mobile phone from Verizon is one of the many smart phones offered by the company. Typical of a smart phone, the XV6800 records video, photo and sound files. The phone uses Windows Mobile 6,…

Prepaid phones are mobile phones that aren't locked to a specific monthly plan and billing fee or a set amount of given talk time minutes. Many retailers carry prepaid phones available for purchase at…

Uploading Facebook on your cell phone helps you stay connected with Facebook friends and manage your account from any place you have cellular service and an Internet connection. After activating…

Verizon features a variety of age-appropriate filter settings for Google and other search engines for their wireless service. These features are beneficial to parents who want to filter content for…

Consumers can select from a wide array of mobile carriers. The criteria for determining the best carriers are based on features like prepaid phone service options, data plans and all-inclusive family…

Symbian is a mobile operating system provided by Nokia. The company provides the system to various manufacturers, for both smartphones and other mobile devices. Symbian was purchased by Nokia in 2008…

Make calls and take pictures virtually anywhere using LG's CE110 cellular flip phone, released in 2007. Its features include vibration alert, a polyphonic ringer, a call timer, conference call…

Most cell phones and smartphones are available with family plans, which allow family members to combine their phones on one account with shared minutes to save money. Apple's iPhone, which is…

Touch screens have made the world more accessible through cell phones, bank ATM machines and computers. They allow consumers to access information more quickly and more accurately. In consumer…

Nokia N73 offers a number of features for customizing your phone. Some of these features include wallpapers, background pictures, themes and ring tones. A theme can change the entire look of your…

There is a great collection of free and paid software applications made for different cell phones. Although most of the cell phone carriers let you purchase applications direct from the phone through…

If you want to keep your mobile phone number when you switch cell phone provider's you must request to have the number ported. Porting your cell number is a process governed by the FCC. It allows…

Every mobile phone has an individual International Mobile Equipment Identification number that is unique to it, and can be conveniently located with the right software. With this IMEI number, police…

Your T-Mobile Sidekick is like a portable computer. You can check your email, surf the Web and chat with online friends as you move around. Downloading a Flash player to your Sidekick will allow you…

In telecommunications, "3G" is the common name for a family of mobile telecommunications standards defined in International Mobile Telecommunications-200 (IMT-2000), which have been defined by the…

If you have a TracFone that has not been activated but you want to use it, there are a few steps you need to do to protect yourself. You can easily insert a new SIM card from the service provider of…

Released in 2007 for AT&T, the Samsung A737 boasted a sleek style for a cell phone. When first released, this phone came with many standard features and an array of color schemes to choose. The…

Mobile electronic devices are highly vulnerable to damage and theft. Insuring your mobile device will help protect your wallet in case of such an incident. Insurance companies covering electronic…

Getting Google Maps to work on your prepaid T-Mobile phone may come in handy in the event that you are lost or need directions to or from a location. To use Google Maps, you must have an…

Web browsers store information about a user's web-browsing activity, and mobile phones have access to viewing and monitoring web activity. However, users seeking to view cell-phone web activity must…

The use of two-dimensional barcodes in marketing and advertising campaigns continues to grow in popularity in the United States, and is expected to match the level of consumer awareness in Europe and…

Nowadays, many people use mobile phones, such as Blackberry, iPhone, or iPad to check their email accounts and browse the Internet. If you want to save a few dollars on data charges, use mobile Web…

The international mobile equipment identification number, or IMEI, is a unique identification code that is built into every cell phone. This number is one way that your mobile service provider uses to…

With EMS Mobile, or Enhanced Messaging Service, cellular phone users can take advantage of enhancing their text messages with a number of different options. However, different cellular providers may…

As mobile phones become more and more advanced and dynamic pieces of equipment, there are an increasing number of tricks that can be done with these devices. These tricks range from ways to increase…

Mobile apps (applications) have a variety of uses. They can add a spice of entertainment or help take the complications out of modern life. But of course, you have to find them first. A number of…

As of September 2010, the majority of cell phones manufactured are Internet-ready, while every major service provider offers Internet service and data plans. A Pew Internet & American Life Project…

Cell phones come in all shapes, including the bar design, which has a rectangular appearance, typically with a slim and long body. Bar cell phones can have a touch screen, QWERTY keyboard or key pad…

The days of requiring a computer and a modem to surf the web are very much a thing of the past. If you wish to have Internet access on the move then many phones will provide that service for you.…

Subscriptions of services billed by AT&T are known as directbill charges. These charges can occur by enrolling into memberships from the cell phone or even from the Internet from any desktop computer.…

The Verizon XV6800 is manufactured by HTC. By default the phone comes locked for use exclusively on the Verizon Wireless network. However, the phone is easily unlocked by using a special unlock code…

A mobile phone's operating system, or OS, is what a user sees and interacts with when he is using his device. These operating systems allow users to make calls, send text messages, read emails and…

Smart phones allow you to check your email in between business lunches or while on vacation. Though these phones have the ability to go online and check email, you must set up your individual email…

FTP (file transfer protocol) allows you to transfer files to your Web hosting server more efficiently than uploading files through your site's control panel. The Internet Explorer browser on your…

AT&T family plans require at least two lines. The cell phone users share minutes between all the phones. Users most often upgrade from a single line to a family plan. If you want to downgrade your…

Palm released the Pre smart phone during the second quarter of 2009. Equipped with both a touch screen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, it is designed to be both versatile and easy to use.

Listening to songs or using them as ringtones is very popular among cell phone users. Recent phones aren't just phones anymore; they are increasingly becoming multimedia Internet-connected devices.…

Using a memory drive, your phone can store contact information about family, friends and clients. Transferring this contact information onto a new phone is done one of two ways: either by using a sim…

Modern cellular telephones have a tremendous amount of features. Among those is full fledged internet browsers that can display HTML and Java based websites. Phones like the Apple iPhone, various…

Unless you have an iPhone, you may not be using a mobile browser that can also be used to surf the Internet on your laptop or desktop computer. Safari is the browser that comes standard on the iPhone…

Once a multi-industry company, Nokia began to focus on mobile phones in the early 1990s when consumer mobile phone use increased. The Nokia N73 is a cell phone with Bluetooth capabilities and a host…

Ringtones are some of the most popular features on any cell phone and mobile device, but can also be among the most frustrating. With dozens of ways to add these files to your phone, it can be…

Cell phone collection programs can be reached from almost any location in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Therefore, there's likely no barrier to keep you from…

Your cell phone number and account information is stored on a tiny card called Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card. Most cell phone companies use the SIM card method to activate your phone. The SIM…

The O2 IDA smart phone Orbit 2 is a feature-filled handheld device designed to make the modern man's (or woman's) life more organized and fun. The Orbit 2 enables the user to add a vast array of games…

Choosing a cell phone service provider is an important process. You must be sure you are getting the most for your money as plans become more inclusive and potentially more expensive. Exclusive phones…

Mobile advertising offers companies yet another way to reach consumers on a personalized level, through their cell phones. As mobile phones become more advanced and sophisticated, so does the…

Linux is an open-source, community-developed operating system based on UNIX. The operating system comes in various varieties, known as distributions or "distros," each designed for a different type of…

The Samsung SGH-a737 phone is capable of using AT&T's video share service. If you and the person you are calling both have video share on your phones, you can use it to share live and recorded video…

In November 2006, the 1 millionth cellular device running the Symbian operating system was sold. Sales of the OS didn't slow down, however, as an average of 300,000 devices with it were sold every day…

Wallpapers are graphic images that you can display on our cell phone's standby screen. There are thousands of images available from a variety of sources, and sending them to your phone is a relatively…

When you call others from your cell phone, there may be times you don't want your number revealed to the one you are calling. If this is the case, you can block the other party from seeing it one time…

The Samsung SGH-A737 is a discontinued slider-type phone previously available from AT&T Wireless. The SGH-A737 comes with a number of features, including Bluetooth and a memory-card slot. You…

Chances are, you take your cell phone with you wherever you go. Many of today's devices are used for much more than making the occasional phone call. With a cell phone, you can take pictures, find…

Samsung introduced the D900 as the world's slimmest slider cell phone in 2006. A slider phone has a section that moves up to reveal a keypad for dialing numbers and typing text. The D900 boasts…

There is a war going on in the world of mobile web browsing. Most famously in 2010, the browser on Apple's iPhone mobile smart phone does not allow users to view web sites that employ Flash content.…

When you have a device that operates via Windows Mobile 6, you essentially have a mini-computer with phone capabilities. You can, therefore, perform many of the same tasks that can be accomplished on…

While cell phone owners around the world continue to look for ways to add music to their devices, they have often been frustrated when they must pay for it, find the wrong software or find the USB…

Orbit Downloader is a download manager application, most commonly used for downloading streaming video and music from websites like Youtube, Myspace and Rapidshare. The application can do much more,…

Mobile Internet devices (MID) are a recent development in the cellphone market, designed to fill the niche between smartphones and net books. Typically they function as a phone with enhanced web…

T-Mobile supports a variety of phones manufactured by Nokia. Nokia phones range from the basic candy bar style to a more advanced, feature-rich touchscreen model. Whatever Nokia phone you're carrying,…

The Samsung Tocco Lite is a touch-screen phone that came out in 2008. It comes with a full HTML browser, Bluetooth capability and a 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash. Along with the touch-screen…

LG QWERTY phones are compact and offer easy texting capabilities with their full, slide-out QWERTY keyboards. However, the drawback with smaller screens led to an issue with the screen font sizes.…

T-Mobile Faves is no longer actively marketed to customers. However, those with older rate plans still have the ability to make and receive free phone calls using the MyFaves Service. Now that…

One of the many attractive features of the Motorola Droid X is the ability to turn on and use the Swype keyboard. The Swype keyboard allows you to quickly enter text on the touch screen without having…

T-Mobile customers can check their minute usage in three ways--directly from their cell phone, on the internet or over the phone. These services are offered at no additional charge and are available…

Cell phones have come a long way from just being able to make calls and send text messages. Now you can do almost anything you can do on a computer from a cell phone. Whether you are using it for work…

Mobile phones are now an indispensable part of our daily lives. The strengths and advances in cellular technology, from a phone functioning more like a computer than a phone to being able to receive…

The Nokia N73 is a cell phone first released in 2006 and since discontinued. Nokia still offers full support for the phone, including software updates and downloads, troubleshooting, repair and…

Given the proximity and the close ties between the two countries, calling from Australia to New Zealand on a mobile phone may be something that you need to do regularly. It's not that different from…

As mobile phones become more advanced pieces of technology, there are more and more text options. Phones initially only featured numbers and symbols as input options. Now email, texting, and mobile…

ESPN is one of the leading providers of sports entertainment. Along with other entertainment providers, ESPN now offers the option to watch content from your cell phone using wireless Internet. Sports…

Those who want games and wallpaper on their mobile phones may face monthly charges. Depending on your cell phone provider, you may have to pay fees for downloading and maintaining the games and…

The LG Ce110 mobile phone is carried by the AT&T network, and it features a built-in camera. In addition, you can download graphics to it from AT&T's MEdia Net service. Your LG Ce110 can only hold so…

Connecting your LG phone to wireless Internet is easy to accomplish with phones that can receive Wi-Fi signals. You may decide to use the Wi-Fi capabilities in the event that you do not receive the…

Consumers collectively spend millions of dollars a year for the privilege of having a mobile phone. Unfortunately, all providers do not offer the same amount of coverage in every area. That is why it…

Tethering a mobile phone occurs when you connect it via a USB cable to a laptop computer in order to surf the Internet. This allows you to get a connection anyplace that you can get a phone signal.…

The term "EMS" in mobile phone service stands for "enhanced message service." This refers to upgrades in technology that have improved the experience of sending short message service (SMS) texts,…

The Samsung Messenger is a slide cell phone available through a variety of wireless providers. The mobile phone comes with its own built-in digital camera. Although the Samsung Messenger does have a…

Whether you already uploaded your pictures onto the computer, or if you just do not like the pictures on your cell phone, you can erase them all with just one option if you have the Samsung SCH-A870…

One common feature of mobile, or cell, phones is a camera. It gives cell phone users a convenient way to snap pictures of friends and family. Yet it can be frustrating to find that your pictures are…

Trumpet Mobile is prepaid cellular phone service available at Radio Shack and Walgreens stores. The plan works with certain Samsung and LG phones with network coverage provided by the Sprint PCS…

Mobile to mobile is the term for a service available with a number of cell phone companies in the United States. Most mobile to mobile calling plans allow you to communicate with someone who uses the…

AT&T Navigator is a personal navigation system that is included on most GPS capable phones. The program works anywhere in the United States and uses your mobile phone's signal to load map information.

The Idea Mobile phone features a number of multimedia capabilities besides its calling features. Among these are the ability to hold songs and images and play them or transfer them to other devices.…

The popularity of cell phones has increased greatly since their introduction. Nowadays, it seems that everyone has a mobile phone in hand and children are no exception. Often, parents provide their…

Verizon wireless customers who own a XV6800 phone may tether their phones to their computers for Internet access. Using the XV6800 as a modem saves laptop battery lives because connected computers…

Getting information about a mobile phone number used to be quite difficult unless you worked for the phone company. Public databases didn't exist for cell phones until the mid-2000s. Now getting…

Today's cell phones allow you to access the Internet from almost anywhere that there is phone coverage. All that is required is a data plan from your mobile company and a web-enabled phone. Often, the…

Adding a mobile contact to Yahoo! Messenger is a great way to stay in contact with your friends and family. Whether you want to share a photo, voice note or song, sending it by instant messaging will…

T-Mobile Web Guard is a web filtering component designed for T-Mobile phones. It allows the Primary Account Holder (PAH) to set restrictions on adult content such as pornography. While Web Guard…

When transferring data from your PC to your mobile phone, your phone must be in the right format to open the relevant files. See your cell phone's manual or visit the manufacturer's website to see…

Deleting the summary account on your T-mobile phone will free up space on your device as well as prevent lag time between sending and receiving electronic transmissions such as emails, text and…

Mobile phones have become sophisticated communication tools and virtual offices that allow people to contact one another using text, email, and calls. Still, there are plenty of free technologies you…

The LG Viewty, also known as the LG-KU990, is a mobile phone with touch-screen capabilities and option to connect to a 3G network with your service provider. 3G stands for the specification standards…

Dropping your mobile device in water can cause an increase in your stress level. Most of the time, this accident can be remedied using one of two solutions at home. The most important thing to do…

Supply and demand is the basis of the world economic system. In a world of advertising, marketing, and promotion, there is some question as to whether demand creates supply or supply creates demand.…

Many consumers use mobile banking on their cell phones or other portable device because it allows them to quickly access information such as account balance and transaction history. The benefits of…

The wireless industry has grown significantly since it began in 1983 with Motorola’s DynaTAC mobile telephone unit. The phone had one hour of talk time and eight hours of standby time. According…

Google Maps is an online service and application that allows users to access maps, get driving directions, get phone numbers and addresses of local businesses, get traffic information and map your…

Although nearly any electronics supplier will sell a compatible USB cable for the T-Mobile G1, the handset comes with a USB cable designed specifically for it. This USB cable performs as a part of the…

Insuring your mobile phone starts with asking yourself a simple question: "Do I really need to?" If your phone is pre-pay and relatively low value and you are generally a careful and organised person,…

Tethering--using a cellular device as a modem--has become a popular way for users to connect to the Internet, particularly when traveling with a laptop. Modems and data signals from mobile phones…

Among the few largely popular cell phone companies around the United States, T-Mobile features a variety of multimedia capabilities that allow you to play music on your phone. With several options…

The Samsung Armani M7500 is a full touch screen phone with Quadband capabilities. The frequencies that it can access are 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz. This allows for the phone to be used in multiple…

Google Maps makes it easy to search a map and get driving, transit and biking directions to your desired destination. Google Maps is available on both desktop PCs and mobile phones. Cell phones with…

Yahoo Messenger allows you to make calls to other people through a technology called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Yahoo voice chat is only available for Blackberry and iPhone owners. Other…

As technology continues to evolve, more and more devices are beginning to use touch screens as their primary interface. While this has been true of some devices for years, technological advances make…

Google Maps, once called Google Local, is one of the most-popular free mapping programs available. It provides directions in for walking and biking, as well as driving and public transportation. As…

AT&T is one of the major wireless phone providers in the United States, and offers a variety of rate plans to meet your needs and budget. If you need to change your rate plan to include more minutes…

Instant messaging has become a daily part of our lives for many of us and it is supported by more and more cell phones. Virgin mobile phones come with a number of Instant Messenger services. Yahoo! is…

Capacitive technology for mobile phones is a type of touchscreen technology used on some of the world's most recognizable brands--from the iPhone series to Google Android, WebOS and other brands'…

The MotoQ phone is a smart phone offered by Motorola. Also referred to as a pocket PC, the Q phone uses the Windows Mobile 5 operating system which allows it to function as a small computer. This also…

Decode seemingly random dots or lines on a piece of paper, product or billboard--and get hidden information others aren't privy to. This may sound like something from a James Bond movie, but you might…

Technology has made it easier and more convenient for people to communicate. Now there are several ways of communicating for free. Earlier, you could only make free PC-to-PC calls but now, thanks to…

Unlike the United States, where a specific cell phone number can be requested, cell phone companies in the United Kingdom give subscribers predetermined numbers. All cell phone numbers in the United…

A 3 Mobile, or a 3G Mobile, is a phone that runs on a 3G network. A 3G network increases the rate information transfers over the network, allowing it to provide more services with a better network…

Japan is well known for having highly advanced "keitai" (cell phone) technology, whose sophistication no other country can seem to approach. Yet for many, it's a mystery why Japanese phones are rarely…

Most phone companies allow you to use their wireless signal to connect your computer to the Internet. Verizon has a mobile broadband feature which allows this type of connection, for a fixed monthly…

Both AT&T and T-Mobile operate their networks using the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) standard. GSM is the standard on which most of the world's cellular phones operate. Because they…

Bluetooth technology has expanded the realm of cell phone use. Bluetooth peripherals such as headsets, keyboards and GPS devices, to name a few, enable users to interact with their phones in many…

Skype Mobile is a software that provides users with free Skype-to-Skype calls as well as unlimited Skype minutes over mobile phones.The tricky thing about this software is that some cell phones don't…

Mobile phones have changed the way people live. Not so long ago, mobile phones did not exist and today most of us won't leave the house without one. Mobile phones make life more convenient. However,…

BlueAnt is an electronics company that produces several different Bluetooth headset devices. These devices are wireless hands-free earphones that can pair up with any cell phone with Bluetooth…

Many mobile phone users don’t have home phones anymore. That makes their mobile phone numbers the only way to reach these users. When your mobile phone number is your lifeline, though, you may…

The LG CU400 is a clamshell-style mobile phone that was offered by Cingular Wireless. Although Cingular Wireless is no longer around, you could still use their branded handsets on the AT&T Wireless…

Mobile Phone Tools, also called Motorola Phone Tools, allows Motorola users to easily and quickly transfer data, such as contacts, audio files, video files, voice recordings and calendars, as well as…

Many people store important phone numbers in their mobile phones. However, just like any other piece of technology, mobile phones can crash, break, become lost, get damaged or be susceptible to…

The Viewty mobile phone is one of the newer multimedia phoning devices introduced by the LG manufacturer. The phone has the ability to playback MP3 music. Users can transfer music from PCs to the LG…

There are many styles and brands of mobile phones and other handheld devices available, from simple two-way voice-enabled phones to extravagant handheld computers that also can serve as a phone.…

Mobile phones have become fashion accessories that express individuality and style. A great way to customize your phone is with a themed skin. It will protect your phone and make it unique.

V Cast Mobile TV is a type of portable television service designed by Verizon. V Cast Mobile TV is compatible with a few different models of phones, namely the Motorola Krave and the HTC Imagio. If…

As cell and mobile broadband technologies evolve, cell phones are becoming less about making phone calls and more about the quality of the data experience. In an Internet-driven society, having…

It seems as if mobile phone owners are constantly chatting, texting, surfing the Web and playing games on their devices. Some wonder if the popularity of the mobile phone has caused people to become…

Google applications for mobile phones feature Google Maps, Google Search, Google Sync in addition to Gmail. Google provide services that work on most phones. . In order to open a new Gmail account,…

To make a free cell phone call, you need a good Internet connection to establish VoIP (Voice over IP) connection. VoIP allows you to make phone calls over the Internet for very low rates. However, if…

A phone skin is one of the easiest ways to protect your cell phone from scratches and other damage. Cell phone skins are available in a variety of colors and styles to make your phone look…

It's quite common to misplace a TV remote control, making it inconvenient for you to control your TV options. Luckily, there are some new and innovative ways of controlling the functions of your TV…

Koodo (sounds like "koo-doh") Mobile is a Canadian mobile communications company targeted to consumers who do not want a fixed contract or cancellation fees with their mobile plan. Additionally,…

T-Mobile Hotspot is a nationwide program that provides T-Mobile customers with the ability to access WiFi from their cell phones, computers and other electronic devices. Hotspot is available at…

When you buy a mobile phone, it generally comes branded to a mobile provider. When your contract is over, you may decide to move on to another provider. T-Mobile and AT&T are two providers that are…

Our mobile phones have become our virtual offices, carrying our text messages, contact lists, photographs, and even important documents and presentations. Which means if you lose it you've lost more…

Today's mobile phones are equipped with GPS technology, which has spurred the growth of location-aware services. These services make your mobile phone much more than just a phone--it has become a…

The BlackJack is a mobile phone manufactured by Samsung for the AT&T network. Like many cell phones, it features a built-in music player so you can listen to your music on the go directly from your…

A touchscreen panel is a display screen that acts like an input device when you press 'buttons' on the screen to instruct the device, and like an output device when it gives you feedback by displaying…

Downloading Bluetooth to your mobile phone is pretty simple. All you need is a Bluetooth set and a phone that supports Bluetooth capability. Not all mobile phones support Bluetooth, but many do.…

Unless you've set the owner information, your Fuze will be simply identified by its model number. Give your HTC Fuze a unique Bluetooth name to help you stand out in a crowd or to keep your Fuze's…

UConnect is a hands-free, in-vehicle communication tool that promotes driver safety and convenience. Powered by Bluetooth technology, this communication system connects drivers to their contacts…

A number of problems with the T-Mobile service can be identified as either a problem with the phone or with the T-Mobile service itself. Problems with the phone can often be resolved through effective…

Understanding a Nokia mobile phone is as simple as getting to know a few basic procedures. Nokia is a worldwide manufacturer of phones, PDAs, and handhelds. The phones they produce can perform…

Flash media is frequently used on the Internet to display video content. Popular websites, such as ESPN and CNET, all use flash to deliver their content. The company, who makes Flash player, Adobe,…

Telstra Mobile, formally known as the Telstra Corporation, is a large telecommunications company that supplies mobile phones and Internet service throughout Australia. Telstra has undergone large…

US Cellular phones have the ability to send and receive emails sent directly to the phone itself. Each user has a unique email address (mobile address) that is automatically assigned to him when he…

If you like taking photos with your mobile phone then you know how quickly your memory card can fill up. If you're like most people, you rarely bother backing up the data on your phone even though you…

In this quickly changing word of business, you need to have a phone that can do everything you can do. Now that we can bring our e-mail home and use applications to call internationally and search the…

Mobile advertising provides companies with another way to reach consumers on a personal level, through their mobile phones. As cell phones become more advanced, so does the technology available to…

Cell phone companies design their phones with mobile browsing capabilities to meet consumer demand. As the Internet becomes more integrated in society, consumers want multiple ways to connect to the…

Cell phone users who want to change their phone number from one phone to another will have to follow different processes depending on the type of carrier they use. CDMA carrier users (Verizon, Sprint,…

When choosing a phone service, you want to choose the service that will give you the best coverage, no matter where you are. You also want a service that will be affordable, will lend you technical…

Downloading games for your mobile device can be an easy or challenging task depending upon where you are installing the game from. While you easily can download many games to your mobile device…

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, keeping us connected to friends, family and loved ones; letting us transact business wherever we are, as well as providing us with services,…

Mobile phones are no longer merely a means to communicate. Rather they have become fashion accessories, which means that people like to customize them so that they are a reflection of who they are.…

While multimedia messaging (MMS) is an easy way to send photos from one phone to another, sending photos from a computer to a phone is not as obvious. However, as long as you know the phone number and…

Internet mobile phones are the hottest trend in mobile technology. Even the most rudimentary mobile phone offers its users some sort of internet access. This access gives users more options and…

Become familiar with your T-Mobile phone and you'll find many applications to aid your day. T-Mobile phones have multiple uses. Although many of the applications are also available from other service…

The Firefly is a brand of cell phone targeted at younger children (8 to 12 years of age). There are two types of phones: the "glowPhone," which is aimed at younger children and boasts a simple…

Micro SD cards are media cards for cell phones. They are used as media storage that can be transferred to and from your cell phone and computer. Micro SD cards come in many gigabyte sizes, so consult…

The Motorola Q9 is a smartphone that can browse the Internet, handle emails and send SMS/MMS messages. If you are having problems with one or more of the Q9's functions, there are several…

Google Maps is one of the most popular free navigation programs currently on the market. This feature-packed software allows users to create points of interest (POI) and map out their own routes. Many…

Microsoft's OneNote program allows you to create notes and other text documents in mobile devices. Mobile devices are sensitive electronic equipment and prone to damage and software errors, which…

A wide array of personal electronics are classified as mobile devices, from phones to barcode and RFID readers, and with so much technology branded as mobile, consumers can find it difficult to…

Installing a Flash player on your cell phone can greatly enhance your mobile Web-browsing experience. According to Adobe's website, more than 80 percent of online videos are stored in Flash format.…

MetroFLASH is a wireless service from MetroPCS that can work on many brands of mobile phones. The service allows you to keep your current phone after the service is activated. There are no contracts,…

AT&T provides many phone services, but one of the popular wireless choices is the GoPhone, which allows you to pay as you go, either on a month-to-month plan or by buying prepaid phone cards. AT&T has…

Do you find that you are constantly checking your emails on your Gmail account? If you need to have constant updates no matter where you are but don't always have Internet access, then forwarding…

It may look like a boring business accessory to some, but you know your HTC mobile phone is an entertainment powerhouse. Of all of the features of your HTC phone the ability to watch TV can be among…

It is possible to send pictures stored on your Samsung mobile phone to your computer. You may have taken a picture on your phone that you want to share with others or use as a screen saver on your PC.…

Whether you're traveling or simply at a public event, temporarily disabling your phone is important to prevent interruptions and also to comply with airline regulations. To disable your Apple iPhone,…

The AT&T FamilyTalk plan allows you to add additional phone lines to your existing service, which saves money for all users when compared to the cost of an individual. All users of the FamilyTalk plan…

Developing Web pages for mobile devices allows you to make important information and documents available to clients or friends, even if they do not have access to a computer. If you build business Web…

By transferring your mobile phone or smartphone's phone book to a BlueAnt Bluetooth device, you can have the names of callers announced when the phone rings, and you can also dial by voice if your…

T-Mobile cell phones come with a full set of features and easy-to-use application icons. Many of these applications are listed as shortcuts on the home screen of the cell phone for easy access. In the…

In order to save Google Maps on a mobile phone, the free Google Maps for Mobile application must be downloaded to the mobile device and installed. With Google Maps for Mobile, maps and destinations…

Advances in technology have changed mobile phones from strictly communication devices to communication and multimedia tools. An Alcatel mobile phone combines the standard calling and text messaging…

Google Maps Mobile is a software program designed for cell phones that provides GPS directions. It displays street views, business listings, traffic and latitude in real time. However, if you are not…

Mobile phones are valuable communication tools that can help to facilitate some important conversations--and sometimes a conversation held over a mobile phone can be important enough to warrant…

A removable memory card is the quickest and easiest way to add memory space to your mobile phone. Most mobile phones use a microSD card, perfect for storing photos, videos and music. Although it can…

We are in the midst of a technological revolution unlike any other. Booming mobile phone technology has created the need for faster, more efficient communication. The development of EDGE (Enhanced…

If you own a Samsung Eternity mobile phone, you probably have taken advantage of its large touch screen to display photos, surf the Internet or enjoy video clips. With AT&T wireless service, you also…

Many banks now offer you the option to perform various banking transactions on your cell phone; this is called mobile banking. You can check balances and receive updates when your funds are low. The…

In mobile phone terminology, "tethering" is connecting your phone to a computer so you can use the data services on the phone to power the Internet on the computer. This is helpful when you don't have…

With the invention of caller ID, people can now see who is calling before they answer. This has proven to be a convenient way to screen calls or catch important messages. However, some people prefer…

Let's be honest; many of us are addicted to our cell phones. They keep us connected, entertained and on the cutting edge. But you've probably never considered that your cell phone can help you with…

Mobile phones are now widely manufactured and sold by several companies. Cell phones allow users to communicate with friends and loved ones from home or while away. They also are helpful in the event…

Having access to email anywhere may be important in your line of work or your personal life. Yahoo is an email provider that makes it convenient for you to access your email beyond your computer. If…

You may need records from your mobile phone to confirm a time when you placed a call, to prove that you did or did not call someone, or to keep a personal account of your phone activity. You can…

Samsung's BlackJack II, or SGH-i617, comes with enough internal memory to support the phone's various functions and core applications. To take full advantage of this smartphone's features, however,…

Mobile phones can perform many different functions that they previously were not able to perform including the ability to use the phone as an all-in-one media player. This means that many phones are…

Phone trees are prearranged pyramid-shaped networks for communicating quickly with a group of people by using the telephone.

Google Maps for Mobile is a free, easy-to-use and very handy mapping application offered by Google. The mapping application will run on most smartphones and PDA devices as versions of the software are…

The Verizon Glyde (also known as the Samsung Glyde SCHU-U940) is one of Verizon's Mobile Broadband Connect Devices. That means you can use your Glyde to connect your laptop to the Internet via…

Consumers rely upon annual polls and surveys conducted by product testing organizations to assist in determining the best wireless service plans. Organizations like Consumer Search, J.D. Power and…

With increasing reliance on cell phones, having a quality provider is more important than ever. There are a lot of options to choose from, including various postpaid, prepaid, regional and nationwide…

Cellular phones are becoming the primary means of communication in today's society. The convenience of being able to use the same device to text, access the web and make all calls, both foreign and…

In many parts of the world, cell phones have replaced landlines as the primary method of communication. The cost of installing copper cable and infrastructure was higher than the cost of installing…

Mobile phones have become a part of our daily lives and hold personal information on them that is not intended to be viewed by anyone else. Mobile phones that have been infected with spyware are…

Over eighty percent of the United States population now own cell phones, and with growing technology, cell phones can be used for an increasing variety of activities. Tasks such as going online,…

Being able to personalize your phone is the latest catch phrase of every mobile phone manufacturer as well as every mobile phone carrier service. T-Mobile is no different. Most of their ad campaigns…

Cell phone companies do their best to force you into buying a new mobile phone every time you change carriers. This leads to a wasteful situation; your old mobile phone is left unused or--even…

You might feel lost without any contacts stored in your new phone. Manually transferring contacts one by one between phones is tedious and time consuming, and you don't have to resort to this method.…

Although LG has a long line of electronic devices, the company is most known for its mobile phones. These phones are used by a majority of the major wireless companies, and often the same phone is…

Cellular phones rely on a cell phone network in order to place calls, connect to the Internet, and send and receive text messages. Cell phones that rely on a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card…

Perhaps you thought you did not need to save a certain voicemail message, or maybe you accidentally hit the wrong key and deleted an important message. Frequently, people realize that they need to…

Television stations from many countries, including those from India, are streaming their content online. This means anyone who has an Internet connection and a web browser can watch various types of…

Cell phones are convenient places to store data, but convenience can turn into disaster when a cell phone is broken or lost. Proper planning can prevent data loss when a cell phone can no longer be…

T-Mobile, like AT&T, is set up on a GSM-based network. A GSM network relies on the use of Subscriber Identity Module cards to connect cell phones. Because any GSM-compatible phone can be used on…

Mobile phones allow you to talk and stay in touch with other individuals without being tied down to a land line. Even though having a mobile phone adds a welcomed convenience, there is no need to pay…

You can install Google Search on some higher-end mobile phones, including iPhones, Verizon's Android phones and Blackberry devices. Google includes search in its Mobile App product. Integrating Google…

Mobile phones are one of the most popular consumer gadgets available. Although their small size is convenient, mobiles are also often lost and popular with thieves because they are easy to take and…

Mobile utilities are considered software drivers, ActiveSync drivers for mobile file transfers, handlers that serve as add-on components for mobile Internet, and other applications that contribute to…

If you want to show the world who you really are, one of the best ways to do that is to customize your mobile phone with a theme. You may already have a skin and ringtone for your phone, but a theme…

Uploading mobile pictures means moving a phone's pictures to a computer so they can be accessible online. This process can be done by taking simple action on the mobile phone alone. Using the mobile…

Mobile phones or, cell phones as they are now commonly called, started out as an idea in 1946 by Richard H. Frenkid and Joel S. Engel. The idea started by dividing up cities into grids, or "cells,"…

Themes are decorative wallpaper that changes the look mobile icons and homepage display. Many websites offer a variety of free themes, which you can download and upload to your phone in one of two…

Though the Samsung D900 may experience problems, it is not out of the ordinary for mobile phones. Since the D900 was at one point considered to be the slimmest phone, the technology used to create the…

Isn't it just a pain when you delete information from your mobile phone that you needed, or ended up needing later on down the line? In most cases, they tell you when it is deleted it's a permanent…

With today's more advanced smartphones, mobile versions of software that is available for your computer's operating system can also be acquired for your cell phone. Mobile software for applications…

Many Samsung mobile phones will require some form of troubleshooting throughout the life of the device. However, not all troubleshooting has to be complex in order to be effective. With the mass…

Nokia mobile phones combine easy operation with useful features like cameras and GPS navigation. Learning to program and use Nokia mobile phones is simple and can be completed in just minutes.

The invention of mobile phones has allowed people all over the planet to connect with each other and talk in ways never before imaginable. The way cellular devices communicate is essentially the…

When it comes to downloading music to your RAZR phone, a Micro SD (SanDisk) memory card is the key to it all. The memory card enables you to load and transfer music to your phone directly from your…

All electronic devices experience issues, and Samsung mobile phones are no exception to that rule. Because cell phone providers rush to get products to the market, often times you will notice that…

A pay-as-you-go system lets you pay in advance for your cell phone and is also known a prepay. This is a good option for someone who has bad credit, worries about overages, doesn't want to sign a…

Mobile phones have changed the social scene with communication on the go. From text messaging to mobile Internet, cellular telephones are in the pockets of the majority of the world's people.

With new technology rising daily, there are new ways for criminals and hackers to steal information from your cell phone that can ruin you and your business. Cell phones have morphed into…

Even though mobile phones have become a standard part of everyday life, that doesn't mean that they are impervious to damage. While some problems with cell phones are out of your control (such as…

Cell phone use has become an integral part of everyday life. Everywhere you turn students are using cell phones to call, text, take pictures and even browse the internet. The advanced technologies…

3G is short-hand for the third generation of the mobile telecommunications family of standards. It is designed to offer wider and more advanced services than the previous generations, 1G and 2G.

Mobile or cell phones are all the rage on most college campuses. Because cell phone technology has now gone beyond placing a simple call, college students, instructors and staff can use their phones…

AT&T is one of the largest telephone companies in the United States. The company offers convenient options for paying your bill online, whether you have a wireless telephone or a home telephone…

The Samsung F480 Tocco is mobile phone with touchscreen technology. Though it is small in size, about the size of credit card, the Tocco is loaded with features. The Tocco has a 2.8-inch LCD display…

Are your worried about what your child, spouse, or significant other is doing on their cell phone? There are actually many ways in which you can spy on a cell phone and learn what calls, texts, and…

A cell phone camera is an adequate alternative to lugging along a camera. With a cell phone, you can share your pictures with friends on social networking Web sites or save those photos to your…

Mobile phones have gone from being luxuries to necessities. The ability to reach out to whomever you want whenever you want is a huge advantage for most people, whether using mobile phones for…

Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility are the two largest wireless providers in the U.S. Both companies boast nationwide coverage, global roaming capabilities, a variety of calling plans and a wide…

Beyond the simple phone abilities of a cell phone, many new phones incorporate advanced technology.

Mobile phones attached inside of automobiles became very popular in the 1970s through the 1990s before a majority of the country had personal cell phones. However, the original car phone was invented…

Mobile phones have redefined wireless communication and connectivity for millions of users worldwide. Falling tariff rates and prices of hardware components have led to the fast-paced and widespread…

The cell phone is an important device for many people. Many people experience problems with their mobile service, and are unsatisfied with their service provider. According to Consumer Reports, cell…

Mobile phones are efficient communication devices and make life easier. Whether locating a friend or following up with a new contact, mobile phones allow you to connect to people in any part of the…

The Nokia N73 smart phone comes with many options that will allow you to customize the look and appearance of your phone's display screen by using "Themes" that are pre-programmed into the phone.…

Most mobile phone providers give a discount on new phones every two years when a customer upgrades. Unfortunately, a lot of devices don't last that long. Rather than spending several hundred dollars…

All cell phone manufacturers start the process in the conceptual phase. Several sketches and wireframes are created using different designs, features and interface options, such as keypad only and…

The initial development of wireless technology and the cell phone took decades to perfect. The invention of the first cell phone became the cornerstone of today's modern communication methods.

Helio is not a company that's a household name. Unlike other national cellular service providers, it has marketed itself as a specialty provider, aimed at a niche market. Appealing to tech-hungry…

Samsung Mobile is one of the world's largest producers of mobile cellular phones. The company produces phones for some of the largest carriers in the country as well, including AT&T, Verizon, Sprint…

AT&T Wireless (formerly known as Cingular) is one of the leading wireless service providers, offering everything from regional to international service plans. AT&T Wireless offers a variety of…

Mobile phones have revolutionized the lives of people in the past 15 years. The ability to communicate, compute and access content via mobile phones has redefined connectivity and communication. But…

The Samsung F700 is a smart phone released in 2007. The F700 was the first touchscreen phone released by Samsung. It features a 3-megapixel camera, a music player, Bluetooth compatibility and a…

The Samsung A737 is a slide mobile phone created for the AT&T network and released in 2007. The A737 is a slim phone at 1.9 inches wide, 3.7 inches long and 0.6 inches thick. It has an array of…

From the first phones that only offered one hour of talk time to the Apple iPhone with Internet access and limitless Apps, cell phones have exponentially evolved over the past decades. Although cell…

AT&T, formerly Cingular Wireless, is one of the nation's largest wireless service providers. With it comes a wide selection of cellular phones, including the line of AMP'D phones. AMP'D was a wireless…

DivX is a media player capable of playing an assortment of different video formats, including its own, .divx. The company has ported the program, which was originally made for the computer, so it can…

All cell phone manufacturer's start the process in the conceptual phase. Several sketches and wireframes are created using different designs, features, and interface options, such as keypad only and…

Cell phones have revolutionized wireless communication and have broken the barriers of geography and distance for global communication. They have changed the socio-cultural-economic dynamics of…

Commwarrior is the first virus to be targeted at all cell phones. It arrives via multimedia messaging service, or MMS, that urges you to download a "Happy Birthday" message that then installs the…

Changing your phone provider from one service to another is no longer the hassle it used to be, thanks to something called local number portability. With local number portability, you can change your…

The convenience of mobile phones cannot be denied, but neither can the way they have negatively impacted daily living. Some of the effects can be negated if boundaries are set, such as not answering…

International Mobile Equipment Identity, or IMEI, is a number unique to each cell phone. This number can be locked out by the GSM network in case your phone is lost or stolen. Some prepaid cell phone…

Although its line of sparkling smartphones seems fresh and new, Samsung Mobile has been around since 1983. Samsung Mobile's parent company, Samsung Electronics, was founded in 1969. Once known for its…

The modern cell phone was invented during the 1970s by an engineer working for the Motorola Corporation. However, the communications technologies that made cell phones possible had been under…

If you are a T-Mobile customer, then you have the option of select a "Fave 5" to add too your cell phone plan. Once selected, you are able to call those five numbers free of charge. Selecting or…

Cellphone service providers in different regions of the world use slightly different signal frequencies. Phones that employ Global System for Mobile Communications, or "GSM," the world's most…

If you have a camera device built into your mobile phone, it's possible that you can pack one less item for your family vacation. Instead of using a digital or disposable camera, you can use the one…

Call tones, also known as "ringback tones" have been introduced to the mobile world as a replacement for the pulse and dial tones. Call tones are usually heard when an incoming caller is waiting for…

A mobile phone is an electronic devise used for long-range voice and data communications. Mobile phone features include the telephone, text messaging, email, gaming and Internet . A manufacturer will…

Facebook allows users to post messages and upload pictures to their accounts directly from their cell phones. This is convenient if you're at an event and don't want to wait until you're home to add…

The only way to change your Alltel My Circle calling is to upgrade or downgrade your rate plan. By downgrading, you will lose My Circle numbers; by upgrading, you will gain numbers. The rate plans…

As more people become attached to their cell phones, they are looking for new ways to keep in touch without wasting their minutes. Text messages are alright if you have unlimited plans, otherwise,…

Changing your phone number may be the wisest thing to do when you are constantly getting spam calls or if you just want a fresh start. Make sure you are aware of the rules that govern changing your…

If you've decided to change from AT&T to T-Mobile service or you want to purchase an AT&T phone for T-Mobile use, you'll need to determine if the phone will work on T-Mobile and then have it…

Samsung mobile phones are known for multimedia capabilities. These phones come equipped with some of the most technologically enhanced features the digital world has to offer, from picture and video…

When selecting the largest phone companies, an important distinction must be made regarding the type of phone company, whether it provides mobile service, land-line service or both. Also you need to…

Customizing your Nokia cell phone can take on many forms. You can choose to set new wallpapers, change the icons that display your applications and even add new features such as weather applications…

Tata Indicom boasts to have the "best mobile phones and tariffs in India." The company provides prepaid and postpaid mobile phones; service for dial-up, wireless and mobile Internet; and landline…

Mobile phones can not only make and receive calls, they can send texts and emails, log onto the Internet, take pictures, record and play videos, among other things. While there are a variety of cell…

Like many other service providers, T-Mobile provides several different ways to pay your bill. Many times, there are no additional fees for any of these options and are simply designed to make it more…

Mobile phones are one of the fastest growing technology-based industries in the world, but they are also the most fragmented industry, with several different types of mobile options that all offer…

Why make an untraceable call? There are always situations that call for anonymity. A call to Child Protective Services has always been one of the top reasons. Here is a way to guarantee no trace back…

The T-Mobile wireless configurator is a Web-based application that allows non-T-Mobile phones to use the carrier's Internet capabilities. Understand how the T-Mobile wireless configurator works with…

To download pictures from your cell phone to your computer, plug a USB cord into the phone and the computer, find the mobile device drive, and drag and drop photos from the "Pictures" folder. Transfer…

Are you a current T-mobile customer? Do you want a new phone but don't want to extend your contract? I have had T-mobile for many years and have never signed into a new contract yet always had a newer…

The scientific innovations necessary for mobile phones were developed in the late 1940s and 50s, but due to highly restrictive FCC regulations, no such phones were brought to the market until 1973,…

Modern mobile phones are relatively simple in design but include a great deal of extremely complex technology that allow them to function. A basic mobile phone consists of a small speaker, a small…

The process of a cellular phone working seems simple enough to those of us who use them. However, it is not as simple as it seems. Cellular phones work like radios and are, in fact, radios themselves.…

Verizon Wireless offers a parental control feature that can inhibit your child from accessing features that are not age appropriate. Downloads, and mobile web information can all be retrieved by your…

Many people would rather keep their mobile phone number private. There are a few steps that you can take to help you do this. Read on for more information.

Being able to post a blog to your Wordpress account through your mobile phone makes for an easy blog posting during your lunch break, or even during a bathroom break. Especially for prolific bloggers,…

To enhance your Nokia cell phone, get the latest software programs. Software includes ringtones, background themes, wallpapers, games and more. To get low cost or free Nokia software online, you may…

The Verizon Razr v3m mobile phone is one of the most versatile phones on the market. Unfortunately, your Razr v3m comes with some built-in limits on what you can do with it. Hacking your Razr can…

Bluetooth is a wireless Internet node and one of the hottest technologies around today. It's easy to buy a Bluetooth consumer grade module for your phone. It works by perfectly linking WiFi and…

You've had enough of your mobile phone and want to replace it. When looking for a new mobile phone, the key to finding the one that fits your needs is to know why you want a new phone in the first…

A mobile phone is an important accessory for many people and some go to great lengths to decorate their device. Decorating gives a unique personal touch to the mobile phone and makes it stand out from…

Once you have downloaded Skype, you have access to various programs it offers including SkypeOut. This service will allow you to call land line or mobile phones. If you are new to the Skype service…