By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The benefit of an unlocked handset is that it can be used on multiple networks simply by exchanging the SIM card and updating the device’s settings. For frequent travellers, this means tremendous savings as opposed to the draconian roaming and system access charges.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Barnes & Noble Nook, iPad, Android devices and Sony Readers now all have access to Google’s eBookstore which has a 3 million book selection and will be an entirely cloud-based solution. Released in the US today and expected to hit Canada in the coming months, the Google eBookstore is a huge step towards the ubiquity of eBooks.
Hot trends in digital media, mobile development, multi-player online gaming and yes, making money, will be discussed, tweeted and foursquared over the next couple of days!
by Lee Rickwood
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks great on paper. A powerful 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 512MB or RAM, a high-resolution 7-inch multi-touch screen, 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities the ability to expand memory from 16GB to 48GB (with a MicroSD slot) plus dual-cameras for video chats. The Galaxy Tab runs Android OS 2.2 Froyo, the latest and most refined version of the Android OS for smartphones.
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Push-To-Talk handsets cater to a very specific type of user. Enabling quick communication between workers on the field or businesses that need a phone with the benefits of a closed-frequency network, Motorola’s i1 handheld is a suitably rugged solution that sports Android functionality to boot.
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The on-demand and universally accessible nature of Netflix are its strongest features. Whatever you choose to watch appears instantly, not unlike how YouTube plays back its videos. You can also scrub forward and backwards to move through video quickly.
Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The HTC Surround is one of the new Windows Mobile smartphones ushering in Microsoft’s new OS and is built to maximize all the features of this exciting new operating system but offers something its competing handsets don’t have, its very own boombox.
By Ted Kritsonis
Running a business from home can not only provide flexibility and confidence, but it can also prove to be very rewarding and fulfilling. Of course, there are obvious challenges to streamlining resources enough to keep operating costs down, and since the phone is so crucial to communicating, we focus on some of the best options out there.