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Blackberry updates coming this February

posted by Admin 1:20 PM
Monday, January 23, 2012

I just got an interesting call from Blackberry support they wanted to inform me of the new updates. I don’t use a Blackberry currently so I was a little confused why the called me and it was because I have written a few post about Blackberry in the past. I told the representative that I did buy a Blackberry Playbook recently and wanted to know about the update that is coming out and if it will bring the Android Market to the Playbook. I was told yes it will have the ability to use Android application but not all the applications at the beginning. Each application has to go through a approval with Blackberry before being allowed on the Blackberry Playbook. I ask about the camera on the Playbook because I was very upset to find out that the only video conference application was from Playbook to Playbook only. I was hoping Skype would work with the new update but it will not at the beginning until Microsoft which owns Skype and Blackberry work out the details. The Blackberry representative did tell me he uses Real Portal to Video chat with someone using a Apple iPad now.
The Blackberry Bold and the Torch will get an update that will allow Near Field Communications, Wifi calling and Mobile Hotspot capabilities. This update will first be available for Verizon Wireless and Sprint Blackberry devices.

Verizon Wireless shared data plans

posted by Admin 5:20 PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Verizon Wireless plans to have shared data plans for the family. Great news for a family of 5 all with smarthphones. Currently each line carrying a smartphone requires a data package of $30 for 2 GB of data. So if I have 5 lines on my family plan with data that’s an extra $150 a month.
Now in the coming days we will be able to pick a bucket of data and all lines can share the data.

If  Verizon Wireless uses the same packages as they have now 5 lines can share 2 GB for $30, 5 GB for $50 or 10 GB for $80. That’s a huge saving over the current data plans. The overage I think will still be $10 a GB over the alloted amount. I also think they will include simple phones on the family pan that also can share in this bucket of data.

I don’t recommend the $30 data package for more than 3 smarthphones unless you are using a Blackberry or you know that this package will cover your needs. You can always check your usage online with an Verizon Wireless usage application or by dialing #data (#3282) send from your device.

The promo data plan for simple phones ends September 30th it was extended another monthst and I think right after that the shared data plans will be offered.

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Stupid move for Blackberry they specialize in security and privacy. Now this shows everyone nothing is private or secure even on the Blackberry devices.
I had praised Blackberry months ago when they would not let other countries bully them into sharing information. These countries are in the middle east and they wanted to monitor everything sent and received by Blackberry users.
Blackberry sales are on the decline and the only thing they have above the rest of the pack like Android, Apple and Windows is the secure system they have, now it seems its not so secure.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/08/09/rioters-use-blackberry-network-to-spread-london-violence/

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Maintain high performance by rebooting

posted by Admin 6:22 AM
Monday, August 8, 2011

Turn your Smartphone off once a day and pull the battery out once a week for best performance. If you are like me and use many applications daily you should do the recommended procedure above. This will stop unnecessary applications from running in the background and prolong battery life daily.

Some people like using a task manager application to stop applications from running but these task killer app use more memory and power than they save. Android phones with 2.1 or newer software have a built in task killer and adding a task killer defeats the purpose.

Yesterday I had a client complain his battery died after a few hours. After examining his HTC Incredible 2 I realized he had downloaded a battery saver application and that was the culprit. That app ate up 72% of his battery so we deleted the app and problemsolved was solved.

The older versions of Android operating systems did require a task killer but Android learned from this and corrected the issue with later updates and all new Android phones are already equipped with battery saver and app killer options.

Read this article below from Motorola concerning turning your phone off.

http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/5697/verizon/rss/tips/en-US/d0e947b.5697.en-US.html

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Which Tablet is the best choice for you?

posted by Admin 4:15 AM
Thursday, July 28, 2011

So you’ve decided to get a tablet PC, but you don’t know how to go about choosing the right solution for your needs. Here are a few tips that might help in your decision.

1. First and foremost which is the hardest decision….which operating system do I want to go with? Do I want to go with a chosen leader for ease of use like the Apple iPad? Do I want to have the freedom to add widgets withing Android Honeycomb? Or are you still addicted to your BlackBerry (in an Apple and Android World) that you want to continue the legacy with a BlackBerryPlaybook? This isn’t the easiest of decisions. The last quarter of this year we will see an influx of Tablet makers and this is one decision that cannot be judged by price and specs. Is it for social networking, remote access to your server, or just looking for an easy way to access your company mail on the go.

2. Next…this decision doesn’t get much easier. Which screen size should I choose? They typically range from the small 7 inch screen to the large 13.3 inch screen. Remember, that bigger isn’t always better or more expensive. Unlike desktop monitors, tablet monitors are meant to be small and handy to carry anywhere. Choose a screen that you are comfortable with, but remember sometimes the bigger they are the shorter the battery life will be! 

3. What kind of performance are you looking for? Single core processor? Dual core processor or does it even matter? With a world of tablets coming to the table performance doesn’t always = price. The best “bang for your buck” might be in the middle of the road so avoid the most expensive tablets (unless you have money to burn) and check the consumer reviews of the models you have in your sights.

4. Are you looking for expandability? Determining what type of ports might actually determine which operating system you choose. Typical ports include Type I and II PC card slots, SD card reader, USB ports, VGA port, docking connector, microphone jack, and headphone jack, but Apple limits you to only the microphone jack so expandability is what your looking for than an Android tablet might be what your looking for. Take into account what you might be doing on this tablet in a year to make a better informed decision.  5. Battery life is more important than you may think! Here is a great Wiki that shows a complete comparison of the available models out there with their run times. Once you find a style and OS of your future tablet, make sure it meets your demands for battery life.

The Mobilewiseguy will help guide you with all the different choices and features so contact me.

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Verizon Wireless $10 data for simple phones is a great deal

posted by Admin 3:44 AM
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Verizon Wireless has a data bundle package for simple phones. Simple phones are the phones that are not Smartphones like the Samsung Intensity, LG Octane or any of the flip phones.
The $10 package includes 75 Megabytes of data, Mobile Email, Navagation and Ringback tones.
A great alternative for someone who does not want a Smartphone but wants Email, Web or Navigation and the its not mandatory on these types of phones you can add and remove the feature when you want but this package is a limited promo offer.
If you add it and then later decide to remove the promo package at a later time there is no guarantee that the package would be available at a later time.
The 75 Megabytes data package alone was $10, Navigation $10, Mobile Email $5 and Ringback tones .99 cents that’s almost $26 worth of services for only $10 monthly.

Offer ends August 31

FREE SAMSUNG TEXTING PHONE for Verizon Wireless offer ends July 31

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Microsoft to Acquire Skype and Skype just acquired Qik

posted by Admin 12:15 PM
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

What does this mean, what can this union provide. Well I have a opinion on what this means. When I saw the Skype acquired Qik I realized right away that’s how Skype was going to integrate video conferencing with computers and mobile devices.Qik’s technology worked great to stream video from mobile phones to the web live so that would be a great fit for Skype. Now Microsoft wants Windows to be the main platform used for all devices to do video conferencing so what better to buy the best company to bring that all together Skype.

Check out the link below

http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/press-releases/microsoft-acquire-skype

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New Verizon Wireless Devices launching

posted by Admin 4:32 PM
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Samsung Charge (4/28/11) Top Customer WOW Factors  1. 1st DROID to run on America’s fastest 4G LTE network. 2. Offers the best mobile entertainment experience in the market today! 3. The super-bright touch screen provides high-quality, true-to-life color and images for pictures, videos and games. 4. It uses the AndroidTM 2.2 platform and Adobe Flash 10.2 for a rich web experience and smooth streaming video. 5. Its front-facing camera can be used for video chatting using apps available in the Android Market.

DROID Incredible 2 (4/28/11):  With all of the features and apps customers enjoyed on the DROID INCREDIBLE, the DROID INCREDIBLE 2 takes the user’s experience to the next level. Here’s what you and your customers need to know about enhancements to the DROID INCREDIBLE 2 by HTC, available on the Verizon Wireless 3G network.  § Larger screen for better browsing,viewing of videos and reading. § New – global capability to more than 220 voice and 200 data service countries. § Added a front facing 1.3MP camera to complement the 8MP rear camera. § More than double the memory with a pre-installed 16GB microSD™ card. § New – Sync & Connect* email will provide multiple email and address books in one place. § Wireless media sharing capability with DLNA.

CASIO G’zOne Commando (4/28/11):  Top 5 things you should know: 1. Form Factor: Touch screen; Virtual QWERTY keyboard 2. Processor & Memory: Android 2.2; Processor: 800Mhz; 8 GB microSD pre-installed; MicroSD up to 32GB 3. Connectivity: 3G Mobile Hotspot capable up to 5 devices; WiFi 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth wireless technology 4. Camera/Video: 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and video capture 5. Multimedia: HTML Browser Supports Adobe Flash 10.1; Audio/Music formats supported: AAC+,MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC+.

Coming SOON!! Blackberry Playbook:  Top 5 things you should know: 1. Form Factor: 7” LCD display, 1024×600 screen resolution, Multi-touch capacitive screen 2. Processor & Memory: 1 GHz dual –core processor, 1GB RAM, Symmetric multi-processing 3. Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Out of the box compatibility with Blackberry Enterprise Server 4. Camera/Video: 3MP high-definition forward-facing camera, 5 MP high-definition rear facing camera, Video Calling 5. Multimedia: 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports, FullAdobe Flash 10.1 enabled, Built in support for HTML5.

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Verizon Wireless data package for the Apple iPhone

posted by Admin 9:17 AM
Friday, January 28, 2011

The only choice for the Apple iPhone with data is the $29.99 unlimited data. Verizon Wireless is ending the $15 150MB data package on 1/30/11 and the only choice for Smartphones will be the unlimited package.  Verizon will have a new package for simple phones and that will be $10 for 75MB or the simple phones can choose the $29.99 unlimited data package.

Smartphones on Verizon will only have the $29.99 option for data. The introduction of the Apple iPhone was probably a significant factor on this decision. 

That $15 150 MB data package was great for most Blackberry users.  If you want to save money on your monthly bill because you don’t use much data, change your plan before 1/30/11 and that plan will be grandfather in. I would recommend any Blackberry user to check there data usage and change now.

There is also another great deal being lost because of this data change. The Palm Pixi can add the $15 data package and that also includes 5 GB of hot spot data on the Palm Pixi.

Get the Palm Pixi now!

I wonder if you get a smartphone before the $15 data package ends on 1/30/11 and switch to the Apple iPhone within the 14 day exchange policy if you can keep the $15 data package?

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The wireless price war continues with data plans. Three of the top 4 wireless carriers are now offering tiered data plans to better suit there customers needs.
At&t started the tiered data pricing followed last week by Verizon Wireless and now T-Mobile is jumping on the bandwagon.
http://www.rcrwireless.com/article/20101101/CARRIERS/101109996/t-mobile-usa-set-to-roll-out-tiered-data-plans

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