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Unlock the Bootloader on Your Sony Droid PhoneSony Ericsson now gives you directions on how to unlock the bootloader on their Android phones. In the past, Sony has been known to unfriendly to developers and modifiers. However, now the Sony Ericsson Developer Blog has announced that the Xperia Arc, Neo, Play, and Pro will have a feature that enables an easy bootloader unlock method. Of course along with the directions, they warn you that you could majorly screw up your phone and not be able to recover from the screw-up. Tags: Android phones, bootloader, HTC, Motorola, Neo, Sony Ericsson, Xperia Arc Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Blog, Cell Phone Software, HTC, How To, Motorola, Sony Ericsson | permalink Mobile Television is Gaining GroundWith the popularity of tablets rising, mobile television is fast becoming a favorite pastime. Last week’s trade show in Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) shows that the technology is making progress. According to an article written by Maisie Ramsay, WirelessWeek, “The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), the main proponent of mobile broadcast television in the United States, announced that 76 television stations in 32 markets are now doing mobile television broadcasts.” Using a WiFi hotspot or at home, you can download TV episodes and store them to watch later. If you are using a Smartphone, it gets stored on the MicroSD card, so make sure you have at least 2 GB free per show. Tags: Droid TV, mobile TV, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters, OMVC, Open Mobile Video Coalition Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Blog, Cell Phone News, Cell Phone Software, HTC, Motorola | permalink AT&T Finally Gets On BoardAT&T is the last of the cell phone service providers to offer a Droid Smartphone in their pre-paid lineup. Beginning April 17th, AT&T is offering the LG Thrive for $180. The Thrive is a mid-range Droid, running on the Android OS 2.2 (Froyo). It only has a 3.2 megapixel camera and 160 MB of memory, although it can be expanded to 32 GB with a MicroSD card. The customers will have to pay pretty dearly for using this phone however. Customers can choose the “Smartphone 10 cents per minute” plan or “Smartphone $2 USD per day for unlimited talk and text” plan. Their choices for data plans range from $5 for 10 MB to $25 for 500 MB. There is no contract, which is probably a good thing since customers may dump AT&T once they find out how poor the service coverage areas are. Tags: ATT, Blackberry, BoostMobile, camera batteries, cell phone batteries, Droid, smartphone, Sprint, unlimited talk, Verizon Comments (0) | Filled Under: ATT, Android, Batteries, BlackBerry OS, Blog, Cell Phone News, HTC, Motorola, RIM, Smartphones, Sprint, Verizon | permalink New BlackBerry Traffic App with Route ChoicesDo you hate fighting traffic? There’s an app for that, especially if you are a BlackBerry user. Just released this week, BlackBerry Traffic version 2.0.0.1749 adds new features and a completely revised UI. It has new icons, a new color scheme, the ability to select from multiple routes, and the addition of pre-set destinations directly from BlackBerry’s native contacts app. It is compatible with any GPS enabled BlackBerry Smartphone operating on OS 4.6 and up in North America. Tags: BlackBerry Apps, BlackBerry Traffic, Droid X, Google Navigation, gps, HTC Evo Battery, smartphone Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Blog, Cell Phone Software, HTC, Motorola, Smartphones | permalink Turn Your Cell Phone Screen into a Solar ChargerSolar powered cell phones are not new. UMEOX Mobile, a Chinese manufacturer, featured their solar charged “Apollo” Smartphone at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona earlier this year. Samsung has 3 models of solar-powered cell phones. There are a variety of solar-powered cell phone chargers on the market. But the newest innovation is the thin, transparent film that turns your phone’s screen into a solar charger. Tags: cell phone, CTIA 2011, Droid X Extended Battery, HTC Incredible Battery, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic film, smartphone, solar charger, World Mobile Conference, Wysips Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Batteries, Blog, Cell Phone News, Cell Phone Technology, HTC, Motorola, Products, Smartphones | permalink Top Rated Bluetooth HeadsetsWith hands-free driving laws in 9 states, Bluetooth enabled headsets are becoming a necessity. As more states come on board with hands-free driving laws, it is inevitable that more Bluetooth mobile headsets will be manufactured and sold. There are also a plethora of mobile headsets already being sold. How can you navigate the market and find the best Bluetooth for you? Only you can choose what works for you. Several notable sites, like CNET and PCMagazine, have recently put together a review of the top rated Bluetooth mobile headsets. I have compiled their lists to give you a best of best list to check before you purchase a new Bluetooth mobile headset. There are really 4 categories of Bluetooth headsets. For comparisons, we have to relate apples to apples. The 4 categories are: mono Bluetooth headsets, stereo Bluetooth headsets, speakerphone Bluetooth devices (usually clipped to your car visor), and then those most compatible with the iPhone (naturally not all Bluetooth headsets are compatible with Apple devices.) Mono Bluetooth Headsets PCMagazine lists its top 6 mono Bluetooth headsets with pricing and comments. In order of their ratings, below is their list: CNET’s list for mono Bluetooth headsets is almost exactly like PCMagazine’s list. The exception is the Motorola Finiti ($99). CNET’s initial review gave it 4 stars, but it has dropped the rating to 2 1/2 stars due to disconnection problems. Stereo Bluetooth Headsets PCMagazine lists 2 in its favorite review for stereo Bluetooth headsets. CNET didn’t offer a review of stereo Bluetooth headsets. HubSpot has also given a good review of stereo Bluetooth headsets. Their favorite list includes: Top Bluetooth Speakerphones PCMagazine only rates one Bluetooth speakerphone. Top iPhone Bluetooth Headsets Only HubSpot gave us a list of headsets especially good for the iPhone. Briefly, here is their list: How do you choose a Bluetooth headset? PCMagazine lists 9 criteria for choosing just the right headset for your tastes. The 9 things to consider are: call quality, noise cancellation, battery life, comfort, style, range, mono v.s stereo sound, bonus features (texting via the headset), and price. No matter which one you choose, getting a Bluetooth headset is a great idea. I love using my Bluetooth any time I use my Droid X Smartphone, not just when I drive. I don’t like having to hold my phone crook’d in my neck to make calls. I personally use what I consider to be a great headset. It’s the NoiseHush N500—light weight and great sound. It comes in a variety of colors. You can get it for only $25 at batteries4less. The best thing about getting at batteries4less is that they offer a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee (in case you don’t like it or it doesn’t work well with your cell phone), and a 1 Year Warranty. Support for CellPlaza.org is provided by batteries4less.com, the leading online retailer of camera replacement batteries, cell phone batteries, chargers, Motorola RAZR v3 Battery, mobile accessories and cordless phone batteries. Tags: BlueAnt, Bluetooth Headset Reviews, Bluetooth mobile headsets, Bluetooth mono headsets, Bluetooth stereo headsets, CNET, Droid X Smartphone, hands-free driving laws, HubSpot, Jabra, Jawbone, Motorola, PCMagazine, Sony Ericsson, top rated Bluetooth Headsets Comments (0) | Filled Under: Blog, Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phone Technology, Motorola, Products, Smartphones | permalink Take a Look at the 7” Asus TabletAsus demonstrated its 7-inch Android Memo tablet, including phone accessory, at the CeBit in Hanover, Germany last week. After CES, which takes place in Las Vegas in January every year, CeBIT is the next big tradeshow that showcases the latest digital innovations. Asus showcased its small 7″ tablet with the Android OS 2.2, but assured everyone that it would be shipping with the Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS as soon as April 2011. Pricing is reported to come in around $499-$699, depending on the options you choose. Tags: Android 3.0 Honeycomb, Asus Eee Pad, CeBit, CES, MeMIC, Motorola Droid X Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Blog, Cell Phone News, Motorola, News, Products | permalink Forgiveness is Just an App AwayAre you a Catholic needing to go to confession? There’s an app for that. Seriously though, it’s not actually an app to substitute for confession. (The Catholic Church is very clear on this issue.) It is an app for the iPhone that helps you figure out how you’ve sinned (as if you didn’t know) and formulate a confession. It’s called Confession: A Roman Catholic App, and was created by Little iApps with the help of two Catholic priests ($1.99). And it has been given the blessing of Bishop Kevin C. Rhodes of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, Indiana. Tags: apps, Blackberry, Catholic Church, Droid, Hail Mary, iPhone, Keywords: Confession, smartphone Comments (0) | Filled Under: Android, Apple, BlackBerry OS, Blog, Cell Phone News, Cell Phone Software, Motorola, News, RIM, Smartphones, iPhone OS | permalink Motorola Xoom – Buy Now or Wait?The Motorola Xoom became available February 24th. With its 10.1 inch screen and 1280 by 800 resolution display, it is perfect for displaying pictures and presentations. The Xoom’s Honeycomb OS runs Nvidia’s Tegra 2 platform, with a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of on-board user memory (plus an SD card slot). What’s not to love? Why not rush out and buy it now? Tags: Adnroid tablets, Adoble Flash, Android OS, Apple, BestBuy, Honeycomb OS, iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, Verizon Comments (2) | Filled Under: Apple, Blog, Cell Phone News, Cell Phone Reviews, Motorola, News, Products, Verizon | permalink iPad 2 Event in San Francisco TodayThe much touted iPad 2 is rumored to be revealed today in San Francisco at 1:00 pm. Special invitations for the event were sent out with a sneaky-looking iPad peeking out from behind the date. Rumors are flying about just what the new features will be. According to Catharine Smith, The Huffington Post, MacLife offers a sobering prediction: “While many may be disappointed if Apple doesn’t ’shock and awe’ with the next iPad, the reality is that the company’s tablet is leading the market by such a wide margin at this point, Cupertino can still afford to coast a little bit — at least until September, when the rumor mill claims we’ll likely see a more spectacular iPad 2 with the bells and whistles that make us all swoon.” Tags: Android, iLife, iPad 2, iPhone, iPod, Kindle, MacLife, Motorola Droid X, smartphone, Steve Jobs Comments (0) | Filled Under: Apple, Blog, Cell Phone News, Cell Phone Reviews, Motorola, News, Products, iPhone OS | permalink |
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