Technologies evolve, things get faster, cheaper, sleeker and generally more efficient, but this progress is perhaps most evident in the mobile phones industry. There are still a lot of us that remember a time before mobile phones even existed, when such a technology was reserved for ill conceived Sci-Fi movies, none of which even came close to predicting just what type of potential this technology truly had.

It is hard to say when exactly did it all start, what was the first mobile phone available to the general public, but most people agree that it was probably Motorola’s DynaTAC made in 1973. It is not surprising that the first call made from the first mobile phone was if not a prank call than a spite or a gloat call. …continue reading →

A common concern among new mobile buyers is the issue of usability. After all, the sleekest, slimmest, most feature packed phone doesn’t amount to much if the keypad is too small or the touchscreen is unresponsive. …continue reading →

RATING: 4.5/5 – The Samsung W880 is the perfect gadget for any technical buff. Equipped with a 12-megapixel optical-zoom camera, the phone is sure to be a hit amongst consumers. The easy to navigate touch-screen interface delivers a fantastic user experience, whilst the camera permits stunning videos and pictures to be taken with a simple point-and-click feature. …continue reading →

A look at one of the most desired operating systems around for some, the iPhone

Have you ever wondered what controls your mobile phone? How does such a compact handset manage to deliver so many applications and options? Basically, this all comes down to the operating system, or an OS for short. An operating system is almost like the ‘brain’ of the phone, and plays the part of providing a software platform for other applications to run off. …continue reading →

Sometimes accidents happen. Whether you’ve accidentally spilled soda on your phone or you’ve dropped it in the toilet, nothing compares to the horror of watching the event occur in slow motion and realizing you may have ruined a very expensive phone. However, if you act quickly, you may be able to save your phone with minimal damage. Here are a few suggestions. …continue reading →