photo credit: Droid Phone delays

Google announced it is postponing the launch of the Android phones in China due to cyber spying coming from China. Google says it can no longer accept the censoring of search results on its site in China. Because of this, analysts say it could drastically hurt both Motorola and Samsung who have placed a big emphasis on the Droid phones. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Free Cell Phone Minutes

Use your cell phone without using any minutes on your plan. Ymax announced at the CES 2010 that they are developing a MagicJack for cell phones. Much like the original MagicJack, which uses your home broadband connection for phone calls, the new cell phone MagicJack will utilize the same technology. Because of this, your cell phone doesn’t connect to the cell phone provider service, thereby saving your precious cell phone minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

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photo credit: Driving while talking

An overwhelming 28% of all traffic accidents are caused by people talking or texting on their cell phones. Almost a half million accidents are attributed to cell phone conversations, while another 200,000 are blamed on texting while driving. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Web Browsing on cell phones gets cheaper!

Verizon Wireless was the first to drop their unlimited calling plan rate Tuesday, followed by the other 2 big providers, AT&T and Sprint. Verizon now charges $70 for unlimited calling, a drop of 30%. AT&T added features to their all inclusive plan, and Sprint added surfing. Does this remind you of the price wars we used to see between gas stations? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Rat with cell phone

Gary Arendash, University of South Florida in Tampa, reports that exposure to cell phone radiation has decreased the plaque causing Alzheimer’s Disease in mice. In the Alzheimer’s-like strain, it even seemed to reverse the deposits of destructive amyloid protein that is the defining characteristic of the illness. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Boston police arresting witnesses

Boston police seem a bit overzealous in protecting their activities from being recorded. Cell phone users recording video or audio of the police using excessive force in their arrests are being arrested. The police are charging these concerned citizens with illegal surveillance. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Photo in your deposit

New iPhone application gives you a new way to make a bank deposit. Texas-based USAA Bank has developed a new application that lets you use the photo of your check to make a deposit to your bank account. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Twirl and Charge

New spinning kinetic cell phone battery is the newest “green” technology! Ever needed just a few more minutes of talk time before being able to charge your batter? This new battery can be charged by twirling it on your finger a few times (well really 130 times), giving you a couple of more minutes to talk or text. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Unbreakable Cell Phone? Ha!

Sonim CEO Bob Plaschke challenged a reporter at the CES 2010 to try to break the new Sonim XP1 cell phone. Much to his dismay the reporter, captured on YouTube (see below), broke the phone’s screen on the third strike against the side corner of an aquarium used to demonstrate the waterproof abilities of the phone.

Unbreakable Cell Phone dies on third strike

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photo credit: New WiFi TV Phone

The new cell phones made in China are hitting the market faster and faster every day. The novelty phones are especially hot sellers, while still offering the full features we are used to. The prices seem to very cheap, but then add in $35 to ship it from China and it’s not so cheap. Then there is the scary thought of dealing with a foreign company for a warranty, if they even ship it. Read the rest of this entry »