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Genius smartphone cover that repairs itself when scratched

Genius smartphone cover that repairs itself when scratched

Self-repairing smartphone Phones are expensive. And because your phone is so expensive, you probably spend some extra money trying to protect it, like screen protectors scratch-resistant cases and shields. While these investments can help protect your phone from damage caused by drops and other events, once the damage is done, it’s pretty much there for the life of your phone. ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2012/01/31  | 14 Comments Smartphones

Copy and paste links, text, or files from desktop to smartphone

Copy and paste links, text, or files from desktop to smartphone

Overcoming a major challenge One major annoyance for smartphone owners is the inability to copy and paste text, images, links or even files from a smartphone device to a desktop. There are various apps available, but now, simply visiting the Hopper website, no native app is required to complete this frequently necessary task. The web app helps users transfer information ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/01/30  | 13 Comments Tech News

Add a leather grip, tripod mount, red shutter button to your iPhone

Add a leather grip, tripod mount, red shutter button to your iPhone

Making the iPhone more like a camera With one simple device, an iPhone can look, feel, and function just like a traditional camera, a problem that many smartphone users lament about switching from a digital camera to their phones as a camera. Beep Industries designs products that simplify life, including the POPA which the company promotes as the “big red ...

AGBeat | 2012/01/26  | 31 Comments Smartphones

10 iPhone apps that are now free

10 iPhone apps that are now free

$30 worth of apps now free Business-related apps for the iPhone are relatively fluid, as they come and go and the prices fluctuate often. Because there are so many changes when it comes to prices and availability of apps, it can be incredibly beneficial to stay on top of price drops, as they won’t stay around forever and you may ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2012/01/25  | 20 Comments Smartphones

iPhone 5 rumored to launch this summer

iPhone 5 rumored to launch this summer

Rumors are flying Although already being denied, reports that a “reliable” source at Foxconn has told 9to5mac.com that Apple is preparing to begin production of the iPhone 5, which is indicative of a mid-year launch. 9to5mac says their source revealed that various sample devices that vary from one another are floating around, making it impossible to decipher which will be the ...

Marti Trewe | 2012/01/25  | 7 Comments Smartphones

Color photo and video sharing app now available on Android

Color photo and video sharing app now available on Android

Color for iPhone and Android Originally launching exclusively for iPhone users, Color is also available for Android devices, bringing live broadcasting to a broader pool of smartphones. We reported on the original release of Color and pointed out five ways the app could be used in marketing for business – Color gives you 30 seconds to tell your story and ...

AGBeat | 2012/01/22  | 15 Comments Social Media

iPhone Siri cusses at child in electronics store

iPhone Siri cusses at child in electronics store

Siri, that’s not nice. Siri is iPhone’s voice activated personal assistant wherein users simply ask the polite device if they need an umbrella today or what their schedule looks like. In the UK, one device on display at a Tesco electronics store, 12 year old Charlie was testing out a demo iPhone, and according to The Sun, he asked “How ...

AGBeat | 2012/01/03  | 12 Comments Smartphones

Apple top smartphone maker, Android top OS

Apple top smartphone maker, Android top OS

Top smartphone trends As part of their annual wrap-up, Nielsen has reviewed the top smartphone manufacturers and operating systems (OS) for the year, given the popularity of smartphones. Nearly 7 million Android and Apple devices were activated on Christmas Day, a staggering number revealing how mainstream these devices have become. Some speculate Apple will dominate in coming years while others ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/12/29  | 18 Comments Smartphones

6.8 million Android and Apple devices activated on Christmas

6.8 million Android and Apple devices activated on Christmas

Millions given tech toys for Christmas According to a report from Flurry.com, both Apple (iOS) and Android devices registered on Christmas Day experienced a “massive influx,” as measured by registrations through the company’s servers, coming in through their 140,000 plus apps. Flurry reports that combined new device activations for iOS and Android rose from an average of 1.5 million per ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/12/28  | 16 Comments Gadgets

iPhone 5 rumored to launch in 2012

iPhone 5 rumored to launch in 2012

Rumor of the new iPhone, fully redesigned On the heels of rumors that Apple may launch a mini iPad in 2012, the rumor mill is churning as BGR reports that their inside sources claim Apple will launch a fully redesigned iPhone in the fall of 2012, around the time of year the iPhone 4S was released. The report claims the ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/12/28  | 62 Comments Smartphones

iPhone case keeps cord with phone at all times

iPhone case keeps cord with phone at all times

Number one smartphone problem: dead battery If you have an iPhone, you are likely familiar with the problem of running out of battery at an inopportune time and losing a call, losing data or simply losing productivity. Enter the Cord-on-Board by CaseInity, which stores a USB cord inside your actual iPhone case, the brainchild of a new startup in pre-production ...

AGBeat | 2011/12/26  | 25 Comments Smartphones

Top 7 iPhone apps that are now free

Top 7 iPhone apps that are now free

Apps for your iPhone or iPad are great ways to get the most and best use out of your devices. Think of it as customizing your phone or tablet to fit your personality, your lifestyle, and your professional needs. And with so many apps to choose from, it can be a little intimidating sometimes, especially when you’re not sure if ...

Charlene Jimenez | 2011/12/24  | 58 Comments Smartphones