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When we look at cell phones, more specifically smartphones, we relish in all that we can accomplish from such a tiny device. Things such as texting, making calls, writing emails, playing games, Face Timing, and taking photos make us forget the times of the flip phone or no cell phone at all. Cell ph…Read More

With all the news bustling about the new iPhone, there is one thing that really sticks out in our minds. In the new iPhone, they are taking away something that has been near and dear to our hearts; it has helped with tuning out screaming children on airplanes, getting into the groove while you work …Read More

When we think of our phones, we probably forget they aren’t actually attached to our bodies. In the 21st century, the cell phone has become almost like a life force. We are using cell phones constantly to communicate, explore the internet, and even play games. The cell phone is the smallest laptop…Read More

Think your grandma doesn’t “get it” when it comes to smartphones? Think again. Seniors are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to both the internet and smartphones. It is estimated that by next year, about half of those over the age of 65 will own a smartphone. With smartphone ownership …Read More

Your phone rings. You check the incoming number… and pause in wonder as you are looking at your own cell number. We know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking “what the...what?”. Though it’s been on the radar of consumer advocate groups for a couple of years now, more and more people are…Read More

A simple search on Apple's forums shows a common trend: a lot of iPhone and iPad owners are having problems charging their device. Two of my colleagues have also run into this problem. There's a simple solution to this. Before blaming the cable or phone, check your device's Lightning port. Lint and …Read More

Finally, The time we've waited for so very patiently is finally within grasp. Summer. The season of outdoor adventures, beach trips, lake excursions and frosty beers and tall fruity cocktails. There exists a hidden danger among all this frivolity and fun however: the risks of a shortened lifespan fo…Read More

In an effort to expand upon our last post where we discussed the basic etiquette rules of public cell phone use, we thought we should discuss where it really is okay to use a cell phone without getting too many nasty looks. Whether it’s texting, talking or taking selfies, the use of your cell phon…Read More

There are few instances of more irritating behavior than when the bonehead sitting behind you in the movie theater decides he just needs to send that text or, worse, answer that phone call. Lately, cell phone usage has seemed to swelled into a monster of etiquette fails that makes us cringe in disgu…Read More

There are few times where a cell phone is more needed than during an emergency. No, not the “I can’t find my car keys” type of “emergency”. We mean natural disaster or personal tragedy types of emergencies that make your cell phone a beacon of hope or an instrument of survival. But all cel…Read More