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“Mobile” collection

Stay connected with comprehensive reviews and guides for the world’s leading smartphones and tablets, including the latest from Apple and Android ecosystems. From hardware performance to mobile software optimization, this hub covers everything you need for a powerful on-the-go experience.

  • December 31, 2013

    iGear Unlimited Flip Turn Case & Keyboard: Make your iPad Mini a Mini Computer

    I always recommend getting a case for your tablet or smartphone. It's important to protect your investment. Sometimes, however, a case can go beyond  providing simple protection, it can give utility as well. The iGear Unlimited has a very useful protective case that actually has multiple functions, starting with a Bluetooth keyboard. The iGear Unlimited Flip Turn Case is designed…

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  • October 29, 2013

    How To Use the eBay Simple Flow Interface to Easily Sell your Old Tablet

    One of the big problems about being addicted to gadgets and consumer electronic devices is that you always want the latest and greatest "bright & shiny" device. When that desire hits you, suddenly, you are faced with two issues: 1) how do you find funds to get a new device and 2) how do you easily sell your old device…

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  • October 28, 2013

    When is a Tablet Not a Tablet? When It’s A Windows 8.1 Pro Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

    I have had my fair share of experience with a variety of tablets ranging from iPads to Samsung 10.1 tablets to a Sony and even a Blackberry Playbook. It seems that manufacturers and developers continue to tweak their interfaces and hardware specifications to hopefully be the one that "sticks" and that everyone gravitates towards. I believe, though, that each of…

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  • October 14, 2013

    Watch Out SnapChat Users! SnapHack App Can Now View & Save Photos & Videos Forever

    SnapChat has always, in my opinion, been a controversial app. It has a very simple model, you can take pictures and photos and send them to friends and these multimedia files only are visible for a few seconds. Once the time passes, the videos or photos can no longer been seen. Teens and tweens view this app as a lot…

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  • October 7, 2013

    Which Apple ID to use for iTunes App Store, iMessage, iCloud and Find My iPhone

    Apple's iOS 7 introduced some confusion when it comes to Apple IDs. But the change was intentional because Apple's desire was to make iOS much more secure. As part of the upgrade process, iPhone and iPad users are required to set up an iCloud account and associate it with Find my iPhone. This process will (hopefully) cause the number of…

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  • October 4, 2013

    Weighing in on the Withings Smart Body Analyzer WS-50

    Recent advances in personal technology are allowing individuals and families to get better analysis of their health progress or lack there of. From wearable devices that track your movement to applications that help you set exercise goals, our society now has consumer tools that remove some of the mystery surrounding personal health. Withings is a company that has been leading…

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  • September 19, 2013

    Will You Pledge to Not Text and Drive? Do It Now! #ItCanWait

    For the past couple of months, I have been writing and talking about the national campaign where you pledge to not text and drive. It's called It Can Wait (the hashtag is #ItCanWait). There is a website that you can go to  to take this pledge of not texting and driving - just head over to www.ItCanWait.com and you can…

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  • September 18, 2013

    Direct Download iOS 7 Final IPSW Links for Latest iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch

    The day has finally arrived! Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, is now available. Most people can simply connect their iOS device to the latest version of iTunes (be sure to download version 11.1 which is now available as well), update your apps, do a sync, make a backup and THEN install iOS 7. For those people who were…

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  • September 13, 2013

    ODOYO Power+Shell EX iPhone 5 Battery Case is Almost Perfect

    A few weeks ago, I published a head-to-head review of four iPhone 5 battery cases (by Mophie, Belkin, MyCharge & XPAL Power). Each of these case+battery solutions had their own advantages (and disadvantages). Unfortunately, I didn't get my hands on the ODOYO Power+Shell EX iPhone 5 battery case in time for that review, otherwise, it would have been the leader…

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  • September 10, 2013

    12 Useful iOS 7 Tricks To Know

    With Apple's new iOS 7 for iPhone and iPad GM (Golden Master) now available to developers and the release to the general public just around the corner, I wanted to share 12 useful iOS 7 tricks that you probably want to know. I have been reading public information about iOS 7 as well as using the developer beta for a…

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  • September 5, 2013

    Still Texting and Driving? This #ItCanWait Documentary Will Change Your Mind

    We all know that we shouldn't text and drive, but yet even I feel sometimes compelled to glance at my phone. I don't respond to texts unless I'm fully stopped, but even that is against the law in many places. That second that you remove your eyes from the road, you become distracted, and the vehicle you are driving is…

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  • August 14, 2013

    Head-to-Head: 4 iPhone 5 Battery Cases Reviewed – Mophie, Belkin, MyCharge & XPAL Power

    Smartphones these days are big battery consumers. The larger the screen and the more active you are, the more you rely on having a big, hefty battery. There are many smartphones that allow you to simply swap out a used battery with a fully-charged one. The Apple iPhone, unfortunately, is not one where you can easily change a battery on…

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