Mobile phones, Camera phones and Smartphones
Nokia N79 smartphone with something old and plenty of new
The Nokia N79 smartphone is a combination of two proven ideas from the past and plenty of latest technology in one product. The look and feel of the N79 is similar to Nokia's earlier smartphone success, the N73. The second idea from the past is the introduction of changeable covers. Yep. Colorful plates you can snap on your phone when you feel like it. As a smartphone, this product has it all; 5 megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3G.
Samsung SGH-F480 Mobile Phone Comes with Touchwiz Touch Screen
The Samsung SGH-F480 is a sleek and compact touch screen mobile phone with a possibility to personalize the home screen. The product is also known as Touchwiz or Tocco. You hold the phone like an ordinary mobile and tap the screen with your thumb. If you don't like the new customizable widget menu system, you can use the traditional menu system as well. 5 megapixel camera and multimedia features complement this tri-band GSM phone that can connect to high-speed 3G mobile networks.
The Music, Multimedia, and Gaming Smartphone Nokia N85
If you are one of those people who is longing for the fabulous old N-Gage games, but is avoiding the N-Gage device, the new Nokia N-series smartphones may have something for you. The Nokia N85, for instance, lets you play new N-Gage games. It can also replace your iPod as an MP3 player, or you can use its 5 megapixel camera to take photos. The N85 is a GSM and 3G phone, but its numerous features aside, its highlight is the crisp OLED display.
Is the Google-powered T-Mobile G1 Smartphone Better than the Apple iPhone?
T-Mobile G1 is a smartphone for people who need a pocket-size device for Internet access. The G1 is not only a GSM and 3G mobile phone, but also a small computer powered by Google software. Out of the box, it is at its best when its owner happens to be a heavy user of Google applications, like Gmail or YouTube. Since the smartphone is built on open source Linux software, all kinds of applications can be downloaded to the device the very moment they are made available on the Internet.
Red Color Lights Up the LG KF510 Camera Phone
It is a pleasure to discover a mobile phone that comes in another color as black or grey – and still looks stylish. Red can easily be too flashy for a mobile phone that we constantly have at hand, but LG has succeeded with its sunset red. The LG KF510 is a tri-band GSM mobile phone with 3 megapixel camera, and touch sensitive control keys below the display.
A Whole New Kind of Blackberry Smartphone, the Pearl Flip 8220
Blackberry smartphones that RIM originally designed for email use were not exactly fashion items. They were not meant to be. Since those days of email-only focus, Blackberry has become so successful that the company is ready to attract new customer groups for its popular smartphones. The Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 may not be the smallest flip phone around, because it comes with a qwerty keypad, but it is stylish. The quad-band GSM phone has Wi-Fi, EDGE mobile data, 2 megapixel camera, and MP3 player.
Motorola Motozine ZN5 Phone with 5 Megapixel Camera and Kodak Imaging Technology
Motorola has taken a giant leap into the world of digital photography by teaming up with Kodak. The outcome is the Motorola Motozine ZN5 camera phone that has 5 megapixel image sensor and other valuable features for photography, like auto-focus, Xenon flash, speedy operation, and panorama pictures. Picture sharing on the Internet has been made as easy as possible with options for printing photos and displaying them on a TV screen.
Sony Ericsson W980i, Walkman player at the front, mobile phone inside
Many people would like to have a music phone but don't want to be seen with a small and cute phone with a small sound. They want something stylish that feels like a mobile phone, but looks like an MP3 player. If you are one these people, you should take a look at the Sony Ericsson W980i. It comes with the Walkman player at the front panel, 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G mobile network connectivity, and keys that can be tapped with grownup fingers.
The Small HTC Touch Diamond With Huge Touch Screen
HTC is a proven brand for Windows Mobile smartphones and it is also one of the few manufacturers that can offer multiple products with touch screen feature. The HTC Touch Diamond is a dark, elegant smartphone with huge touch-sensitive screen in 640x480 -pixel resolution. The product comes with plenty of advanced features, such as 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
Motorola Motofone F3 vs Nokia N95
Not everyone wants the latest high-end smartphone that is more like a computer than a mobile phone. If you are looking for a basic, low-cost mobile for making phone calls and sending text messages, the Motorola Motofone F3 is a popular choice. The thing with the budget phones is that you have to carefully check, for instance, if it comes with Bluetooth at all. We took a close look at the low-cost Motorola Motofone F3 and the ground-breaking smartphone Nokia N95 to find out how different they really are.
The Slim Nokia E71 Messaging Phone with an Ultra-Small qwerty Keyboard
The compact and slim Nokia E71 is a smartphone for people who really want a pocket computer. You know, people who want to type email messages, view documents, take photos, read Web pages, listen to music, watch videos and navigate with GPS, but are willing to carry only one device. The Nokia E71 has the required features with a qwerty keyboard for typing messages on the go.
Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 Windows Mobile Touch Screen Smartphone
The Samsung Omnia SGH-i900 is the iPhone for people who need Windows Mobile smartphone because they love the products or because of their work. The Omnia comes with touch screen that can be used in portrait or landscape mode, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G, and 5 megapixel camera. The stylish Samsung Omnia lets users customize their personal home screen using small programs called widgets.
The Real Difference between the Apple iPhone and iPhone 3G
Finally, Apple has introduced a smartphone. The Apple iPhone 3G not only comes with high-speed mobile network access, but it is also possible to download new applications to the device. The capability to enhance the product by installing additional software makes the iPhone a worthy contender in the smartphone market. Advanced features, like A-GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G HSDPA, Bluetooth, and above all, the fantastic touch screen should make the iPhone a popular device for those who are looking for a high-end smartphone.
The High-Tech Design Samsung Soul SGH-U900 Has 5 Megapixel Camera
The Samsung Soul SGH-U900 has its own mysterious, dark style. The shiny, metal-and-glass finish with keypad lights reflecting from the dark background makes the phone look like a high-tech device. That's exactly what it is. However, there is nothing dark in 5 megapixel photos taken on this camera phone, or MP3 music and FM radio that are available as well.
Sony Ericsson W350i Walkman Phone is More Stylish MP3 Player Than iPod nano
As far as portable MP3 music players are concerned, it's really a battle between brands. Walkman or iPod? Both brands have their fans, but those music lovers who don't want to carry an extra device with them, choose a music phone. The Sony Ericsson W350 is so stylish and small MP3 player phone that even the proven Apple iPod nano needs to take a look at the mirror. In addition, the W350 has 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, and the possibility to download Java applications.
Motorola Rokr E8 Music Phone Is a Smart MP3 Player
As a GSM mobile phone, the Motorola Rokr E8 may not break new ground, but as an MP3 player and music phone, it is a smart device. The product comes with a new kind of haptic keypad that tells you what you can do by lighting up relevant keys only. The keys are touch-sensitive, although there's no touch screen. The slim, dark unit looks good and lets you take 2 megapixel photos as well.
Pocket the Nokia N78 Smartphone Instead of an iPod or an GPS Navigator
The Nokia N78 is a Symbian OS/S60-powered smartphone that doesn't surprise with its exceptional looks, but may surprise with its exceptional set of features. The 3G phone connects to GSM networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. It can receive GPS signals to determine its exact geographical location and save it in photos. A small detail, but fun feature is the built-in FM transmitter for using the phone as an MP3 player.
Sony Ericsson W380i Walkman phone flips open for music
If you always have desired a Walkman phone, but wanted a flip model, your wait is over. The Sony Ericsson W380i flip phone has a color screen and a numeric keypad inside its cover and a small screen outside. A small screen outside can show which song is playing or which radio station is tuned on. The W380i is a hip phone for music on the go without having to carry a dedicated MP3 player in the pocket anymore.
Shoot, Edit and Upload Videos to YouTube with the Motorola Z10 Multimedia Phone
The Motorola Moto Z10 is a smartphone that's designed to be used like a multimedia device. This GSM phone is built on UIQ menu system and Symbian OS software, also taking full advantage of high-speed 3G communications. But what makes it a better portable media device than a dedicated MP3 player? It's a camcorder that can capture video at 30 frames per second, it has 3.2 megapixel digital camera, MP3 music player, and you can edit videos and upload them directly to YouTube.
LG KF700 for Phone Users Who Want Touch Screen and Keypad
There was a time when the smallest product was the hottest one. Then, there was a time when the slimmest phone was an absolute must-have. Now, the most-wanted phones are larger and thicker than yesteryear's models. Why? A large touch screen is becoming a new must-have for mobile phone owners. LG KF700 is an elegant 3-megapixel camera phone with a large touch screen and numeric keypad.
Motorola Z9 GPS Phone Can Connect to High-Speed 3G Mobile Networks
The Motorola Z9 a stylish, shiny phone that lets you access the Internet via high-speed 3G networks across the world. 2 megapixel digital camera, video recording, and compatibility with Windows Media Player music tracks makes it a fine, complete product that satisfies the needs of most people. But the most exciting feature of the Motorola Z9 is the built-in GPS that turns the phone into a navigation system.
Optical Zoom in Focus for the Samsung SGH-G800 5 Megapixel Camera Phone
People who are used to small and slim Samsung camera phones, look at the SGH-G800 and wonder why it seems slightly bulkier than other models. Well, it is not an ordinary camera phone. The G800 has a 5 megapixel camera with 3 times magnifying optical zoom lens. The product is a GSM world phone with high-speed HSDPA mobile network connectivity for uploading those 5 megapixel images.
The Shiny Nokia N82 Lets You Capture 5 Megapixel Photos and Beautiful Videos
The Nokia N82 has practically everything it is possible to have in a high-end, candy bar-style phone. The N82 is a 3G world phone with Wi-Fi connectivity, it has branded camera optics for capturing 5 megapixel images, it comes with GPS and navigation software, and it lets you shoot beautiful videos. The shiny unit looks modern, but elegant to suit most people who want a feature-rich smartphone.
Motorola Z6w Linux Music Phone Lets You Make Phone Calls via Wi-Fi Hotspots
The Motorola Z6w is a small and snappy music phone that can play a wide range of digital music types, even WMA. It is also a GSM world phone with UMA technology that allows making phone calls via mobile networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. The Z6w stores photos and videos captured in the 2 megapixel camera on a microSD memory card.
Garmin Nüvifone Is a Sleek Touch Screen Phone With GPS Navigation
Many adventurers, car drivers, dog lovers, bikers, boaters, and hunters have trusted Garmin's proven GPS products for getting to the destination and back. At the same time, mobile phone manufacturers noticed that they could build GPS receivers inside smartphones. Now, advanced phones with high-speed data access and GPS are now from practically all phone vendors. Garmin has hit back and introduced the sleek and stylish Nüvifone GPS mobile phone with large, touch-sensitive screen.
LG KU990 Viewty Touch Screen Phone with 5 Megapixel Camera
LG is taking touch screen technology seriously, bringing another touch-sensitive phone to the market. Even before the Apple iPhone was in the stores, LG had made the touch-sensitive Prada phone available. The new LG KU990 Viewty is a stylish GSM phone with high-speed 3G (HSDPA) connectivity. The Viewty stands out from the crowd with its 5 megapixel camera and touch-sensitive screen that also recognizes handwriting.
Nokia N81 8GB Music Phone is a Powerful Smartphone
The Nokia N81 8GB is a medium-sized slider phone that introduces new music services to Nokia smartphones. In addition to the stereo headphones, MP3 player, and FM radio, the phone can be connected to the Nokia Music Store for downloading songs directly to the device. Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity allow high-speed Internet and email access. The built-in 2-megapixel camera lets you record videos as well, but first and foremost, the N81 has been designed for music and Internet access.
Motorola Moto Q9h Smartphone for Messaging and Internet Access
The Motorola Q9h smartphone comes with alphabetic qwerty keyboard for fast and convenient typing. The mobile device is a GSM world phone with turbo-3G (HSDPA) mobile data connectivity for high-speed email and Internet access. This Windows Mobile 6 -powered smartphone also features a 2 megapixel camera for photography and video recording.
Skypephone Is both a Skype device and an 3G GSM Phone
Skype revolutionized the way the world makes overseas phone calls. First, it was available for PCs alone, but now a piece of software that enables free phone calls for smartphones can be downloaded to many devices as well. Mobile network providers haven't been too happy about this development, except for one service provider. 3 has introduced the Skypephone that comes with built-in Skype and 3G GSM phone.
Music Phone Motorola Moto U9
Day by day, finding a new portable MP3 player becomes more difficult. In the good old days – like a year ago - MP3 players from Apple (iPod) or Creative (Zen) were everything music lovers wanted and needed. Now, mobile phones doubling as music players are trying to take the iPod's place in our hearts. We must confess that we are warming up to music phones like the Motorola Moto U9.
Emporia Life Mobile Phone for Hands That Have Experienced Generations of Life
Many of us take mobile phones for granted. We willingly tap the tiny keys when we want to send messages, view the small font on the screen, watch videos, and listen to music on our modern phones. People of older generations, whose fingers may not be as flexible as teenage fingers or eyes not as sharp as an airline pilot's eyes, don't always feel happy about these modern products. If anyone, they would really benefit from the social and safety features of a mobile phone. The Emporia Life phone has specifically been designed for hands and eyes of all ages.
Blackberry 8320 Curve Can Automatically Switch Phone Calls between Wi-Fi and GSM Networks
Traveling around the world with a small mobile phone in the pocket may not be a big deal for globetrotters anymore. Living in a home without strong network signal is, however, a big and annoying deal for everyone. The Blackberry 8320 is one of the first phones that can solve the nerve-wrecking network problem at home. When the mobile network signal is too weak, phone calls are automatically connected through a Wi-Fi hotspot. In addition to the Blackberry 8320, a network service called UMA is required to make it work seamlessly.
The Ferrari of Smartphones HP iPAQ 610 for Messaging and Internet Access
People who absolutely need to trust their mobile device for email, Internet access, and navigation in different parts of the world, require a smartphone that can connect to a wide range of networks. If there's no HSDPA network available, a WCDMA or EDGE service may come to the rescue. And if mobile networks fail, Wi-Fi can save the day by providing high-speed connections via public (or private) hotspots. There are not many smartphones available that can use all the mentioned communication technologies, but the HP iPAQ 610 and 910 can.
Phone Models 7500 and 7900 Available from the Nokia Prism Collection
The Nokia Prism 7500 and 7900 are quite unique little phones. They won't dazzle anyone with their features, but their haute-couture style should attract everyone's attention. The Nokia 7500 is geared towards entertainment, while the 7900 is for a world traveler who needs 3G network access for Internet and email.
Linux Smartphone Motorola RAZR2 V8 Attracts Multimedia Lovers and Application Developers
It was inevitable. When the first tiny display was installed on the outer side of a flip phone, we should have known that one day, it'll be just as large and high-quality as the primary display inside the unit. The Motorola Razr2 V8 GSM phone comes with two large 320x240-resolution color screens. The product is targeted at multimedia, with touch sensitive music playback buttons on the cover display. Even more importantly, the Razr2 V8 is one of the first widely available smartphones running Linux.
Windows Mobile Smartphone from a GPS Vendor: Mio Digiwalker A501
Mio is probably best known for its affordable in-car and handheld GPS devices. Creating a product that combines GPS and mobile phone into one handheld device is not something that every company can do, but Mio has decided to be one of the first ones to do so. The Mio Digiwalker A501 features a touch screen, a quad-band GSM phone, a GPS navigator, and a 2 megapixel camera. All this in a small product that is powered by the Windows Mobile 5 software.
Wi-Fi and GPS-Equipped Smartphone from RIM, the Blackberry 8820
Blackberry smartphones with qwerty keyboards made always-on mobile email so popular that the same features are now available on products from all major manufacturers. Meanwhile, Blackberry is taking a step into the world of high-speed Internet access with Wi-Fi and to geographic positioning and location-based search with GPS. The Blackberry 8820 smartphone is among the first devices that features UMA, a technology that can automatically route phone calls via Wi-Fi and GSM, depending on which network is available.
Pharos GPS Phone 600 for Navigation, Location-Based Search and Internet Access
A large, touch-screen based PDA is an excellent device for GPS navigation, because there's room to display maps and the touch screen is easy to tap even while driving. The Pharos GPS Phone 600 not only comes with GPS, but also with Wi-Fi connectivity for high-speed Internet access, FM radio, and a 2 megapixel camera. This Windows Mobile PDA is also a GSM world phone.
The Neo 1973 Smartphone with a VGA-Size Touch Screen is Powered by Open Source Linux Software
The Neo 1973 smartphone from Open Moko is an exceptional product. It is the first mobile phone that we have encountered that allows any programmer anywhere in the world to tweak anything inside the device. There are no locks, walled gardens, crippled Bluetooth, or artificial limits, for instance, of being able to save only 100 songs on the device. The Neo 1973 is built on Linux and other open source software components. The Neo 1973 comes with a GPS and a 640x480-resolution touch screen that can be accessed by a stylus or tapped with fingers.
Videos: Getting Started with the Apple iPhone, Reviews
The Apple iPhone is a high-end mobile phone that is built like a smartphone, but doesn't allow downloading of new software applications. Often, this is one of the biggest reasons for having a smartphone. Still, the iPhone is a powerful device, featuring a touch screen with finger input, Wi-Fi connectivity, 4 or 8 GB storage capacity, EDGE mobile data and quad-band GSM network connectivity, iTunes, and a 2 megapixel camera.
HTC Touch Smartphone Lets You Tap the Screen with Your Fingers
A few years from now, we'll be wondering why on Earth there used to be separate product categories for PDAs and mobile phones. The HTC Touch smartphone proves the point. It comes with a touch screen and stylus, so it could be viewed as an PDA. It could also be regarded as a smartphone because of its mobile network and Internet connectivity features. Who cares – the important thing is that the HTC Touch is showing a new way to experience the power of mobile computing.
The 3-Megapixel Samsung SGH-E590 Camera Phone Comes with a Beanbag Tripod
Probably the most common reason for blurry camera phone pictures is a slight movement of the lens when you press the shutter. This phenomenon is even more evident in images captured in low light because the shutter is kept open for longer time than in bright light. The Samsung SGH-E590 camera phone features a 3 megapixel image sensor and auto-focus lens. More interestingly, the product comes with a beanbag tripod for steadying the lens when taking pictures in low light.
T-Mobile Wing: a PDA and a Smartphone
The T-Mobile Wing is somewhat like a smartphone/PDA hybrid that offers something from both product categories. The device is as small as a smartphone, but it comes with a qwerty keyboard, touch screen, Wi-Fi, GSM/EDGE mobile network connectivity, and is powered by the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. Above all, it's a powerful device that is one of the first products powered by the Windows Mobile 6 operating system.
Motorola Moto Z8 Smartphone is a Media Monster
The Motorola Moto Z8 smartphone is built on speed and multimedia. This GSM phone can connect to high-speed HSDPA networks that (where available) provide a data rate up to 3.6Mbps. The connectivity features, high-definition screen and storage space makes it possible to comfortably watch movies stored on the device, video clips from the Internet, or stream TV from home computer with a software product like Orb. The stylish slider phone comes with a 2 megapixel camera and large color screen that can display 16 million colors.
Palm Treo 755p Smartphone for Palm OS Lovers
The Palm Treo 755p maintains the proven concept of Treo smartphones. The 755p may look almost the same as earlier Treo models, but it features a few welcomed improvements. The device is compatible with CDMA mobile networks and features a high-speed EV-DO data connectivity. The qwerty keypad lets you type messages using your thumbs and the touch screen allows you to tap the screen for direct access to the menus.
Sony Ericsson P1 Smartphone Features Both a Touch Screen and a Keypad
The Sony Ericsson P1 smartphone features both a touch screen and an enhanced numeric keypad. This makes it a product for people who like to directly tap the screen, but don't want to rely on touch screen alone, as is the case with products like the Apple iPhone or traditional PDAs. The P1 is a tri-band GSM phone with high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access capability and 3G UMTS/WCDMA connectivity. The Symbian OS/UIQ software powers the device that comes with multimedia, messaging and connectivity options for managing both work and personal life.
How to gratify foreign mobile phone lust
- How to get the absolutely coolest phones
Whenever I'm fortunate enough to stroll along the streets of a major European city, I size up the old buildings, the narrow alleys and the gorgeous cell phones people are casually holding. The selection of music phones, smart phones and camera phones can sometimes make me envy the European lifestyle. However, for Americans, there's really no need envy Europeans (or Asians, for that matter) when it comes to mobile devices.
The Best VoIP Software for Your Smartphone
Computer users have been fortunate enough to have Skype for making free phone calls to any other user anywhere in the world. Mobile phone owners haven't had any alternative except to pay bills from telecommunication networks. In addition, there are the high roaming charges when traveling overseas. Finally, the availability of powerful smartphones is introducing alternatives to the networks' pricing schemes. Skype and other VoIP products are now available for smartphone owners for both free and low-cost phone calls.
The Palm Treo 680 Comes in Beautiful Colors, but Which Treo Is the Best Smartphone?
Do you still remember the greatest innovation in mobile phone design a few years ago? What a joy it was when the external antenna disappeared from many phones. Life also became more colorful because phones came in colors other than black. Now, Palm has introduced the Treo 680 smartphone that comes in four colorful units, all without the annoying antenna. What else is new in the Treo 680? Let's find out.
Watching Camera Phone Photos on TV
Camera phone screen is handy as a viewfinder for framing photos and viewing images saved on the phone. But when other people would also like to see the photos, you have to find a way to display your pictures on a larger screen. A TV can be found in practically every living room and many of these TVs are large screen models. Using a TV to display camera phone photos could be a practical idea, but how to make the connection?
Software products for easy sharing of camera phone photos
Photographers who want to share their camera phone pictures, and who have generous data communication plans for their phones, may sometimes wish the pictures would automatically pop up on a photo sharing site. Now that day has arrived! Applications like FotoJive, ShoZu, SplashBlog, andYahoo! Go can do just that. They post pictures on your Internet photo album while you yak on the phone. It's easy and fun, once you know which software to use on your phone >
Music phone etiquette
Isn’t it funny how other people’s behavior with their phones in public places often feels annoying, but you may behave the same way every now and then yourself. We admit using Crazy Frog as our ringtone for a day and we learned the hard way that it wasn’t the best way to make new friends. Just as most camera phone owners are learning to be sensitive of what they are doing with their cameras, there needs to be an etiquette for music phones >
Imaging software for camera phones
You have just taken a beautiful picture on your camera phone and desperately want to share it with your friends - but a teenager in the background of the frame ruins it by showing the finger. The photo is not necessarily doomed if you have image-editing software on your phone that lets you modify the image. We took a look at a few popular imaging products that run on a phone to discover if they can improve your photos before you share them with the world.
What do you need for watching TV on your phone?
Broadband has enabled computer owners to watch videos and TV news on their computer screens and some daredevils even copy the best clips on their portable media players and watch videos on the go. These tech pioneers can't, however, watch live TV on their portable players, because the devices are not connected to a network. Smartphones are always connected to a network, they have nice color screens and multimedia capabilities - why not watch TV on a phone?
Instant messaging products for phones reviewed
When you happen to be at your computer and quickly want to exchange a couple of messages with a friend who's at her computer as well, you can use an instant messaging service for communications. When you are away, you can send a text message from your phone to your friend's phone. Now, you can combine the benefits of both methods by downloading an instant messaging application to your phone and using it to chat with your friends who can be using computers or phones.
The photo quality of a 2 megapixel camera phone compared to pictures of a digital camera
Camera phones with high quality Carl Zeiss lenses make many photographers' shutter fingers itchy. These new camera phones have 2 megapixel or higher image resolution and they also come with camera features, such as auto-focus and exposure control. We compared the image quality of a 2 megapixel Nokia N90 to a compact digital camera, to find out if the amateur photographer can survive without a dedicated camera >
How I fell in love with my camera phone
The minute I laid eyes on the beautiful color screen, shiny cover, soft black keys and that mysterious camera lens, I knew we were meant for each other. Read the full story >
The best music phones for listening to radio and MP3 songs
When you are waiting your turn at the dentist lobby, or you are surrounded by F-word-sputtering teens in the subway, it would be nice to listen to something else than those unpleasant sounds. If you have a right kind of music phone with you, you can listen to full MP3 songs and FM radio and your ringtone library is as large as your CD collection >
The day I left my phone at home
There are few feelings as bad as reaching for your phone on your way to work, only to realize that it’s sitting on the kitchen table right where you forgot it. What would your choice be: return home to retrieve your phone and be late from work, or soldier on without it? I was recently put in this predicament and now I know exactly what I'm going to do >
How to print photos from a camera phone
Once in a while, every camera phone owner happens to snap a picture that simply has to be viewed on glossy paper. But printing from a phone is not quite as easy as losing network coverage: camera phones have been designed for voice communications, snapping photos and sending pictures to other camera phones – printing in many cases is an afterthought. Still, it is possible to print pictures from the phone by applying the following techniques >
Tips on capturing video clips with a camera phone
A camera phone allows you to snap photos, send email, schedule your appointments and many other things, but have you ever tried to record a video with your camera phone? The video may not turn out exactly like a Cinemascope movie, but shooting and showing it to friends is a lot of fun. Let's see what you can do with video clips shot on a camera phone >
The best features of 3G phones
A built-in digital camera is not the only recent innovation in phones, behind the scenes a bigger change is happening. Network connectivity is getting a dramatic boost in speed, enabling phone users to do the same things they are used to doing on their computers: manage email, photos, music and video. 3G phones are powerful devices, you should get to know them before getting one >
The myths of mobile phone safety
True safety risks and publicity stunts may sometimes be difficult to separate from one another, when they move in on us through modern mobile phones. While it is true that low-quality copy-cat batteries can explode, has anyone's phone been invaded by a software virus yet? Advice on mobile phone safety >
Special Issue: Guide to Camera Phones
Did you know that there is an easy way to copy photos from your phone to a computer? Learn the key points how to choose a camera phone and then, start taking better pictures. Download your free guide to camera phones >
Why purchasing a smart phone can be a wise decision
Once your trusty old mobile phone calls it a day, it's time to upgrade. Smart phones give you plenty of functionality for a little extra money. Read the full story >
The best camera phone for your photos
It's perfectly alright to fall in love with a beautiful camera phone, dash out and buy one on a whim. Another strategy is to set out on a never-ending mission for the next new model just around the corner. There is a better way. Advice on camera phones >
How I fell in love with my camera phone
The minute I laid eyes on the beautiful color screen, shiny cover, soft black keys and that mysterious camera lens, I knew we were meant for each other. Read the full story >
3G means two different mobile technologies
Two different 3G mobile technologies are widely used across the world and if your new 3G phone happens to be of the other technology than the network you are trying to connect to, don't bother calling the helpdesk. Advice on 3G >
Test your fitness level with your mobile phone
Do you know how fit you really are? Use your mobile phone to determine if you need to hit the treadmill, cut out the cookies or pump the proverbial iron. A simple test quickly indicates if you have a reason to do something for your heart health, stress level, body flexibility, or weight management. Test your fitness >
Protect your mobile phone from theft
Losing a mobile phone can be a painful experience, and not only because of having to say goodbye to the phone itself, but because life without a mobile can be surprisingly difficult. Hopefully you never have to go through the emotions of losing a phone, but hey, silly things happen, so it's better to be prepared. Advice on mobile phone security >
Finding a mobile phone for grandma
Many people entering their golden years appreciate the safety and convenience of a mobile phone once they realize its benefits for every day life. When your grandma finally wants a mobile, make sure that that the keys on the phone's front panel are large and traditionally organized. Advice on mobile phones for senior people >
Take better photos with your camera phone
Many memorable moments in life have disappeared into a haze, because photos snapped on a camera phone have miserably failed. Keep your phone steady, and learn seven other valuable tips that will quickly improve the quality of photos you capture on your camera phone. Advice on camera phone photos >
What your ringtone reveals about you
Everyone pays some degree of attention to the way he or she looks. But how many of us pay attention to the way we sound? Test yourself on what your mobile phone's ringtone tells about your personality. Advice on ringtones >
Which software powers your mobile phone?
Learning the basics of your phone's operating system software gives you an opportunity to do new, useful things with your phone. Device manufacturers are using Linux, Palm OS, Symbian OS, and Windows Mobile software for powering their new mobile devices, but which one should you learn? Advice on mobile phone software >
Responsible use of mobile phones for children
Not every child has a mobile phone yet, but every child hasn't yet realized how easy it could be get one from their parents. Once the decision has been made, don’t just give your kid a mobile phone and walk away, but set the rules for using it together with your child. Advice on mobile phones for children >
Tips for listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone
Keep up with the latest hit singles and breaking news on a mobile phone with FM radio. The radio is easy to set up, will work anywhere in the world where there are FM radio broadcasts, and you don’t have to pay anything extra for using it. Tips on mobile phone radios >
The myths of mobile phone safety
True safety risks and publicity stunts may sometimes be difficult to separate from one another, when they move in on us through modern mobile phones. While it is true that low-quality copy-cat batteries can explode, has anyone's phone been invaded by a software virus yet? Advice on mobile phone safety >
Have you ever had the feeling you’ve forgotten to take something with you just as you’re walking out the door? As far as mobile devices are concerned, one easy way to simplify your life is to consider purchasing devices that have more than one function, such as a mobile phone that is able to play MP3 music. Advice on MP3 phones >
Do you have what it takes to be a competitive texter?
Take this quick quiz to find out if you have the makings of the world's next great mobile texter. It takes an individual with great ability, determination and dedication to master the skill of mobile texting. Give it a try >
The day's thoughts and photos are waiting to be posted on your blog, but there is no access to a computer. The solution: a small piece of software for your mobile phone that gives you the freedom to blog anywhere you like. Advice on blogging software for mobile phones >
Photo quality of camera phones - for everyday events in life
Taking photos with a camera phone is easy, economical and fun, but it still is a mobile phone that can capture digital images. We took a side-by-side look at the most common sizes of photos captured by camera phones and digital cameras. Advice on camera phone photo quality >
Getting your mobile phone to work anywhere in the world
Have you ever wondered why some mobile phones work in some countries while not on others? The magic is in the air: radio wave signaling systems of the two global mobile network standards, GSM and CDMA, are different, which means there is no use in taking your CDMA phone to a country covered by GSM networks. However, there is hope in the air for those who follow our advice on traveling with a mobile phone >
Eight things you can do with a camera phone
Camera phones can be used for taking photographs, but what happens to the photos in the phone? For instance, when you get a new ringtone, you can only play the tune in your phone and nothing else. What do camera phones actually let you do with the photos? Advice on camera phones >
b>Quit smoking with a little help from your mobile phone
Cold turkey, patches, gum, hypnosis, even shock therapy are used to help people quit smoking. Now, there are also programs for mobile devices that might just provide the extra help you or a loved one needs to kick the habit. Advice on health management with a mobile phone >
Camera phones are new and exciting devices that make it possible to snap and share photos with a large audience in a matter of seconds. They are definitely fun and useful devices, but are potentially harmful if common sense isn’t used. It's time to introduce camera phone etiquette>
Seven tips to win the heart of that special someone with your camera phone
Impressing the opposite sex involves flirting, showing off, and sometimes lovesick humans even use technology to help them in their mission. We have a few tips to share >
A phone for fitness and an MP3 player for dieting
Two companies that have been quick to spot new trends, Nokia and Samsung, have introduced products which let people manage their own personal fitness programs on a mobile device which they can always carry along. For Samsung, they’ve bet on a portable MP3 player and Nokia on a mobile phone. Advice on fitness programs in mobile devices >
Digital Camera or Camera Phone?
Whether you are snapping occasional holiday photos or shooting beautiful landscapes as a profession, it is time to make the transition from film to digital image. In addition to a wide variety of digital cameras available, new camera phones may provide some snappers the photo quality they need. Advice on camera phones and digital cameras >
What makes a smartphone so smart
Smartphones are designed with more functionality, versatility and expansion options than their cousin, the mobile phone. The smartest thing with smartphones is that you can customize the out-of-the-box functionality by adding new software and new peripherals. Full story >
