Shielding Market Worth Billions, But These Smartphones Still Emit the Most Radiation
by Lee Rickwood
Popular smartphones are on the list of the devices that emit the most – and the least – electromagnetic radiation.
Tag: IPhone
Why Apple won’t adopt USB-C for its mobile devices
By Ted Kritsonis
Almost every smartphone and tablet manufacturer has been moving toward using USB-C as a charging port, but Apple isn’t likely to jump on the bandwagon with the iPhone and iPad.
Review of the Fitbit Versa smartwatch
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The strengths of a Fitbit product including cross-platform functionality, multi-day battery life, excellent fitness and sleep tracking are all on tap in this lightweight and unobtrusive smartwatch.
Best mobile apps for travelers
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Our smartphones and their apps can be lifelines during travel. With the ability to track flights, translate languages on the fly and even find hotel rooms at a moment’s notice, these are my preferred travel apps.
Gift Guide – Best smartphone cases
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Sometimes, a good case is all that stands between a smartphone and a catastrophic drop face down on the pavement.
Looking for a phone? Consider these mid-range devices
By Ted Kritsonis
Flagship smartphones are expensive purchases these days, even if you decide to go on contract, so mid-range devices may offer a better way out without totally breaking the bank.
What mobile payment options are available for Canadians right now
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
Paying with cash is cumbersome and slow. It holds up lines, sometimes exact change isn’t available, and printed receipts are often lost or linger in our wallets for indeterminate amounts of time. Many Canadians already opt for debit payments via Interac for smaller transactions and rely on credit cards for larger expenses. This is the next step.
What you need to know about Bluetooth music streaming
By Ted Kritsonis
Headphone jacks are slowly disappearing from smartphones, steering consumers over to Bluetooth headphones for wireless playback. Except, the codecs aren’t all created equal.