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Some 88% of U.S. adults have a mobile phone, and of that number – 72% experienced dropped calls at least occasionally, according to a Pew Research Center survey. What’s more, a third (32%) say they encounter this problem at least a few times a week. When it comes to unwanted sales or marketing calls, 68%…
Popular ebook reading app/service is going global, having updated its Android app with support for multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch. In addition, all of the new features introduced in the recent update are included in the international version as well: Facebook Timeline integration – so you can share what you’re…
HopeLine from Verizon now has its own Android app, providing individuals suffering from domestic violence with a quick access to resources and assistance in a time of need. Users can connect directly to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for crisis intervention, information or referrals using #HOPE. Additionally, the HopeLine app was envisioned to serve as…
Honeywell is joining the Android bandwagon with its first mobile device powered by Google’s platform – Dolphin 7800. This, so called Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA?), is a rugged handheld computer with fast and accurate data capture and navigation capabilities, making it ideal for a delivery driver or sales representative whose work day involves multiple customer…
Thus far we knew mophie for their ever-useful juice pack cases. Now they’re expanding to other areas, having announced the action sports camera case – OUTRIDE. And it’s much more than just another case as it combines both the hardware and software (an app), allowing users to record and share tricks, tracks, rides, and other…
There’s a cool new accessory trying to raise money at Kickstarter. Called Radiul, it’s a document holder that works with iPads and laptops. As a compact and lightweight “device,” its design features curved groove that makes paper stand up. In terms of materials used, Radiul is made out of CNC-machined anodized aluminum and it does…
A Texas college student by the name of Chance Bothe decided to put his life in the hands of chance, when he opted to text while driving. The guy had a freaky premonition that he’d drive himself off a cliff into a fiery death. Well, I may have embellished a bit, but most of what…
Sprint today quietly dropped the price of the 16GB iPhone 4S to $149.99 with a two-year contract. That’s a $50 or 25 percent discount, which is a big deal considering its an Apple product. (If you want to see an Apple product on sale, avoid blinking.) Plus, a 25 percent discount is pretty much unheard…
Have you been considering picking up an Ultrabook to enhance your mobile lifestyle? If so, you can currently pick up an Acer Aspire S3 13.3″ Core i5 Ultrabook w/ 20GB SSD and 320GB HDD for only $735 with free shipping. This Ultrabok comes in at under 3 lbs (2.97 lbs) to lighten your load when…
A rumor from iMore suggests that Apple may update its entire line of iOS devices with a new, smaller dock connector. This change could be announced as early as September 12 and would extend to the new iPhone, new iPod nano and new iPod touch. In an interesting move, Apple may also refresh its iPad line.…